What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec

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What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec

Updated on:July 09,2024 0

Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods

Updated on: March 30,2024 0

Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods

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Researchers uncover key therapeutic target involved in diabetic atherosclerosis

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be an

Updated on: March 30,2024 10

Researchers uncover key therapeutic target involved in diabetic atherosclerosis

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be an

Updated on:March 30,2024 10

A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew study shows targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person's lifespan could provide cognitive benefits in older age and may hel

Updated on: June 24,2024 3

A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew study shows targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person's lifespan could provide cognitive benefits in older age and may hel

Updated on:June 24,2024 3

Advancements in durable mechanical circulatory support devices add years for heart failure patients

by International Society for Heart and Lung TransplantationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe same technology that enables a bullet train to travel at speeds up to 200 mph without touching its rails now kee

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Advancements in durable mechanical circulatory support devices add years for heart failure patients

by International Society for Heart and Lung TransplantationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe same technology that enables a bullet train to travel at speeds up to 200 mph without touching its rails now kee

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Sorting therapeutic stem cells by function improves healing after heart attack, lab study shows

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesNanovials containing individual cells (green) and secreted extracellular vesicles (magenta) within their cavities. Credit: Doyeon Koo/UCLASele

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Sorting therapeutic stem cells by function improves healing after heart attack, lab study shows

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesNanovials containing individual cells (green) and secreted extracellular vesicles (magenta) within their cavities. Credit: Doyeon Koo/UCLASele

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Study finds children in marginalized communities more likely to experience cardiac arrests

by Cynthia Fazio,University of Western OntarioCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA new study shows children living in marginalized communities are at a higher risk of experiencing pediatric o

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Study finds children in marginalized communities more likely to experience cardiac arrests

by Cynthia Fazio,University of Western OntarioCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA new study shows children living in marginalized communities are at a higher risk of experiencing pediatric o

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Researchers uncover potential treatment for cardiovascular complications from type 2 diabetes

by University of MissouriGraphical abstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00337.2023New research at the Roy Blun

Updated on: March 30,2024 13

Researchers uncover potential treatment for cardiovascular complications from type 2 diabetes

by University of MissouriGraphical abstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00337.2023New research at the Roy Blun

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Research shows link between pollution and heart risks in residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil

by Emilio Sant'anna,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe relationship between living in a polluted city like São Paulo (Brazil) and lung disease or cancer is well known. But the proble

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Research shows link between pollution and heart risks in residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil

by Emilio Sant'anna,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe relationship between living in a polluted city like São Paulo (Brazil) and lung disease or cancer is well known. But the proble

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New transparent 'blood vessel-on-a-chip' could reduce animal testing

byUniversity of SydneyPAC and APPJ treatments promote HCAEC growth and function in an artery-on-a-chip. A) Schematic diagram illustrating the microfluidic assembly process and cell culture. B) C

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New transparent 'blood vessel-on-a-chip' could reduce animal testing

byUniversity of SydneyPAC and APPJ treatments promote HCAEC growth and function in an artery-on-a-chip. A) Schematic diagram illustrating the microfluidic assembly process and cell culture. B) C

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Trial reports mixed results with nerve ablation for high blood pressure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new system that uses dehydrated alcohol to deactivate certain nerves surrounding the kidneys' arteries in order to control high blo

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Trial reports mixed results with nerve ablation for high blood pressure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new system that uses dehydrated alcohol to deactivate certain nerves surrounding the kidneys' arteries in order to control high blo

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Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

by Pengju Li,The ConversationPacemaker syndrome is a condition that develops from stimulating heart muscles in isolation. Credit:Michael Rosengarten BEng, MD.McGill/EKG World Encyclopedia

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Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

by Pengju Li,The ConversationPacemaker syndrome is a condition that develops from stimulating heart muscles in isolation. Credit:Michael Rosengarten BEng, MD.McGill/EKG World Encyclopedia

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