ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly mor

Updated on: March 30,2024

ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly mor

Updated on:March 30,2024

Study identifies blood biomarkers to predict risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsRheumatoid arthritis impacts approximately 2 million people in the United States and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascul

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study identifies blood biomarkers to predict risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsRheumatoid arthritis impacts approximately 2 million people in the United States and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascul

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: March 05,2024

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

Updated on:March 05,2024

New research suggests intermittent fasting increases risk of dying from heart disease, but the evidence is mixed

by Kaitlin Day and Sharayah Carter,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIntermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a dietary approach with potential health benefit

Updated on: March 28,2024

New research suggests intermittent fasting increases risk of dying from heart disease, but the evidence is mixed

by Kaitlin Day and Sharayah Carter,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIntermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a dietary approach with potential health benefit

Updated on:March 28,2024

Risk predictive model developed for patients with multivessel coronary artery lesions

by Compuscript LtdCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe severity and prognosis of coronary artery disease are closely associated with treatment strategy choice. To achieve timely, accurate, early selec

Updated on: March 15,2024

Risk predictive model developed for patients with multivessel coronary artery lesions

by Compuscript LtdCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe severity and prognosis of coronary artery disease are closely associated with treatment strategy choice. To achieve timely, accurate, early selec

Updated on:March 15,2024

The Role of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Updated on: June 22,2024

The Role of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Updated on:June 22,2024

Whole genome sequencing reveals new genetic marker for cardiomyopathy

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenFunctional characteristics of rare tandem repeat expansions. a Burden of rare tandem repeat expansions in different genomic features in individuals with CMP compa

Updated on: April 18,2024

Whole genome sequencing reveals new genetic marker for cardiomyopathy

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenFunctional characteristics of rare tandem repeat expansions. a Burden of rare tandem repeat expansions in different genomic features in individuals with CMP compa

Updated on:April 18,2024

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

Updated on: March 05,2024

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

Updated on:March 05,2024

Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease

by Katie Shrader,Children's National HospitalResults for the accuracy of harmonization of echocardiogram images. A4CC indicates apical 4 chamber with color Doppler; and PLAXC, parasternal lo

Updated on: March 15,2024

Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease

by Katie Shrader,Children's National HospitalResults for the accuracy of harmonization of echocardiogram images. A4CC indicates apical 4 chamber with color Doppler; and PLAXC, parasternal lo

Updated on:March 15,2024

Harnessing skin cancer genes to heal hearts

by Duke UniversityTwo cross sections of engineered rat cardiac tissue showing the BRAF mutation at work. The BRAF-altered cell on the right has more newly synthesized DNA (green), showing the mut

Updated on: June 17,2024

Harnessing skin cancer genes to heal hearts

by Duke UniversityTwo cross sections of engineered rat cardiac tissue showing the BRAF mutation at work. The BRAF-altered cell on the right has more newly synthesized DNA (green), showing the mut

Updated on:June 17,2024

Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiving close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published

Updated on: March 30,2024

Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiving close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published

Updated on:March 30,2024

Therapy involving diabetes drug empagliflozin shows promise in delaying hospitalizations for heart failure

by Stephanie Lopez,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a heart attack every year, and about 30% of them will go on to develop heart failure. T

Updated on: April 28,2024

Therapy involving diabetes drug empagliflozin shows promise in delaying hospitalizations for heart failure

by Stephanie Lopez,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a heart attack every year, and about 30% of them will go on to develop heart failure. T

Updated on:April 28,2024