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Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

by Serina DeSalvio, St. Louis Post-DispatchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%,

Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

by Serina DeSalvio, St. Louis Post-DispatchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%,
CT scan is most effective to assess people with chest pain, research finds

CT scan is most effective to assess people with chest pain, research finds

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have found less than 40% of patients with stable chest pain undergoing invasive coronary angiography are found t

CT scan is most effective to assess people with chest pain, research finds

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have found less than 40% of patients with stable chest pain undergoing invasive coronary angiography are found t
Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests

Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardi

Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardi
Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,

Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,
Heart-on-a-chip: A microfluidic marvel shaping the future of cardiovascular research

Heart-on-a-chip: A microfluidic marvel shaping the future of cardiovascular research

by National Institute of Standards and TechnologyThe heart-on-a-chip consists of a network of microchannels printed on a layer of polymer. Heart cells are placed within these microchannels to man

Heart-on-a-chip: A microfluidic marvel shaping the future of cardiovascular research

by National Institute of Standards and TechnologyThe heart-on-a-chip consists of a network of microchannels printed on a layer of polymer. Heart cells are placed within these microchannels to man
COVID jab linked to lower risk of COVID-19–related clot and heart complications

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

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
Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart DiseaseByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 24, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDBecauseheart diseaseis a general term for

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart DiseaseByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 24, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDBecauseheart diseaseis a general term for
Subcutaneous nivolumab as effective as IV for renal cell carcinoma, with much faster treatment time: Clinical trial

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

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

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

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
Most blood thinner dosing problems happen after initial prescription

Most blood thinner dosing problems happen after initial prescription

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of Americans take anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners. These medications work to prevent blood clots that cause hea

Most blood thinner dosing problems happen after initial prescription

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of Americans take anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners. These medications work to prevent blood clots that cause hea
Cancer drug could hold hope for treating inflammatory diseases including gout and heart diseases

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

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