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Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af
Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

by University College LondonA volunteer wears the ECGI vest. Middle: Dr George Joy with the vest on a mannequin. Bottom: The team of researchers and staff who have been involved in the vest’s use

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

by University College LondonA volunteer wears the ECGI vest. Middle: Dr George Joy with the vest on a mannequin. Bottom: The team of researchers and staff who have been involved in the vest’s use
A new test could predict how heart attack patients will respond to mechanical pumps

A new test could predict how heart attack patients will respond to mechanical pumps

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA new MIT study sheds light on how the heart responds to ventricle assist devices (VADs), which are often used to treat patients with a faili

A new test could predict how heart attack patients will respond to mechanical pumps

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA new MIT study sheds light on how the heart responds to ventricle assist devices (VADs), which are often used to treat patients with a faili
Acupuncture may curb heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Acupuncture may curb heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA course of acupuncture may curb the heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis, finds a comparative study publishe

Acupuncture may curb heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA course of acupuncture may curb the heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis, finds a comparative study publishe
A non-invasive option to quickly reduce blood pressure and activate blood gas exchange

A non-invasive option to quickly reduce blood pressure and activate blood gas exchange

by Kaunas University of TechnologyUltrasonic transducer with a cut-out (1) and flat (2) surfaces with laboratory-made controller (3). Credit: KTUA study conducted by scientists from Kaunas (Lithu

A non-invasive option to quickly reduce blood pressure and activate blood gas exchange

by Kaunas University of TechnologyUltrasonic transducer with a cut-out (1) and flat (2) surfaces with laboratory-made controller (3). Credit: KTUA study conducted by scientists from Kaunas (Lithu
A new solution for energy transfer to heart pumps mitigates infection

A new solution for energy transfer to heart pumps mitigates infection

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichThin, flexible cables with craters on the surface lead to fewer infections in patients. Credit: Nici Lebküchner / ETH ZurichRoughly 1 in 2 wearers of ventricular a

A new solution for energy transfer to heart pumps mitigates infection

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichThin, flexible cables with craters on the surface lead to fewer infections in patients. Credit: Nici Lebküchner / ETH ZurichRoughly 1 in 2 wearers of ventricular a
Unveiling potential diagnostic, treatment target for APS-related thrombocytopenia

Unveiling potential diagnostic, treatment target for APS-related thrombocytopenia

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlood clots and pregnancy loss are commonly recognized features of antiphospholipid syndrome, but thrombocytopenia is th

Unveiling potential diagnostic, treatment target for APS-related thrombocytopenia

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlood clots and pregnancy loss are commonly recognized features of antiphospholipid syndrome, but thrombocytopenia is th
Study finds mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart failure

Study finds mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart failure

by Hokkaido UniversityTreatment with human MITO cells (bottom right) effectively suppresses myocardial fibrosis in rat models with myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, compared to treatment wi

Study finds mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart failure

by Hokkaido UniversityTreatment with human MITO cells (bottom right) effectively suppresses myocardial fibrosis in rat models with myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, compared to treatment wi
Assessing ischemic stroke risk at an early stage using tear fluid, mitochondria and AI-based data

Assessing ischemic stroke risk at an early stage using tear fluid, mitochondria and AI-based data

by University Hospital of BonnA Numbers (million) of ischemic stroke incidence and deaths among different age and sex categories in 2016 and 2019. B Numbers (million) of ischemic stroke prevalence and

Assessing ischemic stroke risk at an early stage using tear fluid, mitochondria and AI-based data

by University Hospital of BonnA Numbers (million) of ischemic stroke incidence and deaths among different age and sex categories in 2016 and 2019. B Numbers (million) of ischemic stroke prevalence and
Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by FAPESP1: Summary of the experimental sessions. The exercise (upper panel) and control sessions (lower panel) were performed in different days and the order of the experiments was randomized. B

Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by FAPESP1: Summary of the experimental sessions. The exercise (upper panel) and control sessions (lower panel) were performed in different days and the order of the experiments was randomized. B
New findings on long-term treatment of ADHD and link to cardiovascular disease

New findings on long-term treatment of ADHD and link to cardiovascular disease

by Karolinska InstitutetAssociation Between Cumulative Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication (ADHD) Use and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease The solid lines represent the adjusted odd

New findings on long-term treatment of ADHD and link to cardiovascular disease

by Karolinska InstitutetAssociation Between Cumulative Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication (ADHD) Use and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease The solid lines represent the adjusted odd
Spotlight on early detection of three heart diseases using ECG-AI

Spotlight on early detection of three heart diseases using ECG-AI

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and c

Spotlight on early detection of three heart diseases using ECG-AI

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and c