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Study finds low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood

Study finds low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood

by Kaunas University of TechnologyBlood platelet aggregation with epinephrine (a) and low-frequency ultrasound (b) in vitro. In (b), two samples are sonicated with ultrasound at 60 W electric pow

Study finds low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood

by Kaunas University of TechnologyBlood platelet aggregation with epinephrine (a) and low-frequency ultrasound (b) in vitro. In (b), two samples are sonicated with ultrasound at 60 W electric pow
Study finds weight loss surgery most effective for long-term blood pressure control

Study finds weight loss surgery most effective for long-term blood pressure control

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBariatric surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontr

Study finds weight loss surgery most effective for long-term blood pressure control

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBariatric surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontr
Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno
ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults

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

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
How excessive salt consumption is linked to cognitive disorders and high blood pressure

How excessive salt consumption is linked to cognitive disorders and high blood pressure

by Fujita Health UniversityEffects of HS intake on blood pressure and emotional and cognitive function. (A) MAP and (B) DBP of mice were monitored by the tail-cuff system once weekly for 12 weeks. (C)

How excessive salt consumption is linked to cognitive disorders and high blood pressure

by Fujita Health UniversityEffects of HS intake on blood pressure and emotional and cognitive function. (A) MAP and (B) DBP of mice were monitored by the tail-cuff system once weekly for 12 weeks. (C)
Semaglutide found to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight, obesity

Semaglutide found to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight, obesity

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular di

Semaglutide found to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight, obesity

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular di
Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

by Lori SolomonCoronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk, according to a reviewpublished

Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

by Lori SolomonCoronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk, according to a reviewpublished
Heart-on-a-chip: Innovative microreactor advances disease modeling and drug screening

Heart-on-a-chip: Innovative microreactor advances disease modeling and drug screening

byOkayama UniversityPerfusion system for the heart-on-a-chip. Endothelial cells are seeded in the bottom channel of the microfluidic chip, while induced pluripotent stem cells and fibroblasts ar

Heart-on-a-chip: Innovative microreactor advances disease modeling and drug screening

byOkayama UniversityPerfusion system for the heart-on-a-chip. Endothelial cells are seeded in the bottom channel of the microfluidic chip, while induced pluripotent stem cells and fibroblasts ar
New replacement heart valve combines mechanical and tissue technologies

New replacement heart valve combines mechanical and tissue technologies

byUniversity of British ColumbiaRendered isometric views of the iValve are shown in the A) closed and B) open positions. Both the housing and leaflets are identifiable. Credit:Journal of B

New replacement heart valve combines mechanical and tissue technologies

byUniversity of British ColumbiaRendered isometric views of the iValve are shown in the A) closed and B) open positions. Both the housing and leaflets are identifiable. Credit:Journal of B
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
APOE genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease also associated with the development of subclinical atherosclerosis

APOE genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease also associated with the development of subclinical atherosclerosis

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Individuals who carry the APOE4 gene variant have an elevated riskof developing subclinical atherosclerosis in middle age, whe

APOE genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease also associated with the development of subclinical atherosclerosis

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Individuals who carry the APOE4 gene variant have an elevated riskof developing subclinical atherosclerosis in middle age, whe
Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in theAmerican Heart Association Em

Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in theAmerican Heart Association Em