Machine learning informs a new tool to guide treatment for acute decompensated heart failure

by Keri Sprung, Texas Heart InstituteCredit:JACC: Heart Failure(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.09.029A recent study co-authored by Dr. Matthew Segar, a third-year cardiovascular disease f

Updated on: March 15,2024

Machine learning informs a new tool to guide treatment for acute decompensated heart failure

by Keri Sprung, Texas Heart InstituteCredit:JACC: Heart Failure(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.09.029A recent study co-authored by Dr. Matthew Segar, a third-year cardiovascular disease f

Updated on:March 15,2024

Penicillin slows devastating impacts of rheumatic heart disease in children from Uganda

by Children's National HospitalChemical structure of Penicillin G. The sulfur and nitrogen of the five-membered thiazolidine ring are shown in yellow and blue respectively. The image shows th

Updated on: May 13,2024

Penicillin slows devastating impacts of rheumatic heart disease in children from Uganda

by Children's National HospitalChemical structure of Penicillin G. The sulfur and nitrogen of the five-membered thiazolidine ring are shown in yellow and blue respectively. The image shows th

Updated on:May 13,2024

Preexisting conditions seen in all patients with tachycardia after COVID-19 vaccine

by Elana GotkinePatients with post-COVID-19 vaccination postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) all have preexisting conditions, according to a study published in the January issue ofHe

Updated on: March 23,2024

Preexisting conditions seen in all patients with tachycardia after COVID-19 vaccine

by Elana GotkinePatients with post-COVID-19 vaccination postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) all have preexisting conditions, according to a study published in the January issue ofHe

Updated on:March 23,2024

Subcutaneous nivolumab as effective as IV for renal cell carcinoma, with much faster treatment time: Clinical trial

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSubcutaneous injection of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) is noninferior to intravenous delivery and d

Updated on: March 21,2024

Subcutaneous nivolumab as effective as IV for renal cell carcinoma, with much faster treatment time: Clinical trial

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSubcutaneous injection of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) is noninferior to intravenous delivery and d

Updated on:March 21,2024

Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people

byAmerican College of CardiologyCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2024.10.065More time spent sitting, reclining or

Updated on: November 27,2024

Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people

byAmerican College of CardiologyCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2024.10.065More time spent sitting, reclining or

Updated on:November 27,2024

Studies highlight need for tailored treatment options for women with peripheral artery disease

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew clinical results highlight the need for inclusive approaches and comprehensive examinations of trea

Updated on: May 08,2024

Studies highlight need for tailored treatment options for women with peripheral artery disease

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew clinical results highlight the need for inclusive approaches and comprehensive examinations of trea

Updated on:May 08,2024

Stroke or stroke plus neck artery tear almost doubles risk of heart attack within a year, finds research

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall; however, a tear without

Updated on: March 21,2024

Stroke or stroke plus neck artery tear almost doubles risk of heart attack within a year, finds research

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall; however, a tear without

Updated on:March 21,2024

AI-based tongue imaging could help enable non-invasive detection of coronary artery disease

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressThe tongue diagnosis instrument and collection process. 1: lens hood, 2: LED light resource, 3: high-definition camera, 4: chin support plate. Note. Use fixed standar

Updated on: September 05,2024

AI-based tongue imaging could help enable non-invasive detection of coronary artery disease

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressThe tongue diagnosis instrument and collection process. 1: lens hood, 2: LED light resource, 3: high-definition camera, 4: chin support plate. Note. Use fixed standar

Updated on:September 05,2024

Cancer drug could hold hope for treating inflammatory diseases including gout and heart diseases

by University of CambridgeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI162129A cancer drug currently in the final stages of clinical trials coul

Updated on: January 29,2024

Cancer drug could hold hope for treating inflammatory diseases including gout and heart diseases

by University of CambridgeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI162129A cancer drug currently in the final stages of clinical trials coul

Updated on:January 29,2024

Adipose tissue-derived Nrg4 shows protective effects in cardiovascular diseases

Updated on: June 22,2024

Adipose tissue-derived Nrg4 shows protective effects in cardiovascular diseases

Updated on:June 22,2024

COVID jab linked to lower risk of COVID-19–related clot and heart complications

by University of OxfordForest plots for the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on post-COVID-19 cardiac and thromboembolic complications; meta-analysis across cohorts and databases. Credit:Heart&n

Updated on: March 20,2024

COVID jab linked to lower risk of COVID-19–related clot and heart complications

by University of OxfordForest plots for the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on post-COVID-19 cardiac and thromboembolic complications; meta-analysis across cohorts and databases. Credit:Heart&n

Updated on:March 20,2024

Liver fibrosis scores as predictors of long-term outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

by Compuscript LtdRestricted Cubic Spline Plot of Liver Fibrosis Scores and Risk of MACEs. (A) NFS; (B) FIB-4; (C) Forns score. NFS, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score; FIB-4, fibrosis-4.

Updated on: March 21,2024

Liver fibrosis scores as predictors of long-term outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

by Compuscript LtdRestricted Cubic Spline Plot of Liver Fibrosis Scores and Risk of MACEs. (A) NFS; (B) FIB-4; (C) Forns score. NFS, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score; FIB-4, fibrosis-4.

Updated on:March 21,2024