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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Infertility tied to poorer cardiovascular health in women

Infertility tied to poorer cardiovascular health in women

by Lori SolomonA history of female infertility may serve as a marker for cardiovascular health (CVH) later in life, according to a study published online Jan. 5 inJAMA Network Open.Amy R. Nichol

Infertility tied to poorer cardiovascular health in women

by Lori SolomonA history of female infertility may serve as a marker for cardiovascular health (CVH) later in life, according to a study published online Jan. 5 inJAMA Network Open.Amy R. Nichol
Study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

Study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolImages from electrocardiogram (ECG) tests to show heart function. Those with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), in the middle column, have worse hea

Study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolImages from electrocardiogram (ECG) tests to show heart function. Those with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), in the middle column, have worse hea
Study finds YTHDF1 promotes cardiac fibrosis by enhancing AXL translation

Study finds YTHDF1 promotes cardiac fibrosis by enhancing AXL translation

by Higher Education PressCredit: Han Wu, Weitao Jiang, Ping Pang, Wei Si, Xue Kong, Xinyue Zhang, Yuting Xiong, Chunlei Wang, Feng Zhang, Jinglun Song, Yang Yang, Linghua Zeng, Kuiwu Liu, Yingqiong Ji

Study finds YTHDF1 promotes cardiac fibrosis by enhancing AXL translation

by Higher Education PressCredit: Han Wu, Weitao Jiang, Ping Pang, Wei Si, Xue Kong, Xinyue Zhang, Yuting Xiong, Chunlei Wang, Feng Zhang, Jinglun Song, Yang Yang, Linghua Zeng, Kuiwu Liu, Yingqiong Ji
Novel oral medication muvalaplin lowers Lp(a) in a small international trial

Novel oral medication muvalaplin lowers Lp(a) in a small international trial

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial testing muvalaplin, a novel oral medication, was able to safely and effectively lower high levels of lipoprotein (a

Novel oral medication muvalaplin lowers Lp(a) in a small international trial

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial testing muvalaplin, a novel oral medication, was able to safely and effectively lower high levels of lipoprotein (a
Protein in soy may reduce the risk of heart failure by affecting gut bacteria

Protein in soy may reduce the risk of heart failure by affecting gut bacteria

byNagoya UniversitySoy protein β-conglycinin increases the production of short-chain fatty acids by intestinal bacteria, which slows the progression of heart failure. Credit: Reiko MatsushitaA r

Protein in soy may reduce the risk of heart failure by affecting gut bacteria

byNagoya UniversitySoy protein β-conglycinin increases the production of short-chain fatty acids by intestinal bacteria, which slows the progression of heart failure. Credit: Reiko MatsushitaA r
Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma

Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma
Inaccurate oximeter readings could limit transplants, heart pumps for Black patients with heart failure study finds

Inaccurate oximeter readings could limit transplants, heart pumps for Black patients with heart failure study finds

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRacially biased readings of oxygen levels in the blood using pulse oximeters may further limit opportunities for Black pat

Inaccurate oximeter readings could limit transplants, heart pumps for Black patients with heart failure study finds

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRacially biased readings of oxygen levels in the blood using pulse oximeters may further limit opportunities for Black pat
Quality initiative improves thrombolysis frequency, timeliness

Quality initiative improves thrombolysis frequency, timeliness

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. nationwide quality initiative Target: Stroke (TS) is associated with improvement in thrombolysis frequency, timeliness, and outcome, according to a study published online Feb.

Quality initiative improves thrombolysis frequency, timeliness

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. nationwide quality initiative Target: Stroke (TS) is associated with improvement in thrombolysis frequency, timeliness, and outcome, according to a study published online Feb.
Link found between air pollution and global cardiovascular disease–related deaths

Link found between air pollution and global cardiovascular disease–related deaths

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis of data from nearly all World Health Organization member states clearly demonstrates a link between air pollution and mortality from ca

Link found between air pollution and global cardiovascular disease–related deaths

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis of data from nearly all World Health Organization member states clearly demonstrates a link between air pollution and mortality from ca
Deep-learning model based on chest X-ray helps predict MACE

Deep-learning model based on chest X-ray helps predict MACE

by Elana GotkineA deep-learning model based on a chest radiograph (CXR) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk (CXR CVD-Risk) predicts major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) beyond the clinical sta

Deep-learning model based on chest X-ray helps predict MACE

by Elana GotkineA deep-learning model based on a chest radiograph (CXR) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk (CXR CVD-Risk) predicts major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) beyond the clinical sta
Unveiling immune features of heart failure paves the way for targeted therapies

Unveiling immune features of heart failure paves the way for targeted therapies

byScience China PressGraphical abstract summarizes the workflow and major findings of the study. Credit: Science China PressIn a recent studypublishedin theScience Bulletin, re

Unveiling immune features of heart failure paves the way for targeted therapies

byScience China PressGraphical abstract summarizes the workflow and major findings of the study. Credit: Science China PressIn a recent studypublishedin theScience Bulletin, re
New program for psoriasis patients highlights cardiovascular risk

New program for psoriasis patients highlights cardiovascular risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost 30% of the patients in a pilot program for those with psoriasis that was devised by resear

New program for psoriasis patients highlights cardiovascular risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost 30% of the patients in a pilot program for those with psoriasis that was devised by resear