All articles tagged: Heart disease, unspecified (I51.9)
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HealthDay
28 June at 03.03 PM
Bariatric Surgery Tied to Lower Risk of MACE, Death in Obesity, Sleep ApneaMetabolic surgery is associated with significantly lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) compared with nonsurgical management among patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity, according to a study published online June 21 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.Ali Aminian, |
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HealthDay
27 June at 11.32 AM
CDC Strengthens RSV Vaccine Advice for Those Over 75In new vaccination guidance issued Wednesday, U.S. health officials now recommend that all Americans aged 75 and older get an RSV vaccine before fall arrives.However, those a bit younger -- ages 60 to 74 -- should only seek the shot if they are vulnerable to severe RSV because of chronic medical conditions such as lung or heart disease, or if |
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HealthDay
24 June at 09.20 PM
Childhood Risk Factors Directly Tied to Adult Cardiovascular DiseaseChildhood risk factors are associated both directly and indirectly to adult cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 24 in JAMA Network Open.Noora Kartiosuo, from the University of Turku in Finland, and colleagues quantified the direct and indirect effects of childhood risk factors on adult CVD and t |
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HealthDay
21 June at 03.20 PM
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Use Linked to Lower Incidence of EpilepsyFor patients with hypertension, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are associated with a reduced incidence of epilepsy compared with other antihypertensive medications, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Neurology.Xuerong Wen, Ph.D., from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, and colleagues conducted a retrosp |
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HealthDay
21 June at 03.06 PM
Fewer Adults Eligible for Statins With PREVENT EquationsUse of the Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events (PREVENT) equations reduces the number of adults meeting criteria for primary prevention statin therapy compared with use of the 2013 pooled cohort equations (PCEs), according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Timothy S. Anderson, M.D., from the Univ |
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HealthDay
20 June at 08.50 PM
Timing of Exercise Significant for Obesity, Metabolic ImpairmentFor sedentary adults with obesity/overweight and metabolic impairments, the timing of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is significant, with a beneficial effect on glucose homeostasis for accumulation of more MVPA in the evening, according to a study published online June 10 in Obesity.Antonio Clavero-Jimeno, from the Univ |
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Evalytics
11 March at 01.35 AM
Scientists found tiny nanoplastics in people’s arteries. Their presence was tied to a higher risk of heart disease.Microplastics and nanoplastics discovered in human bodies were associated with arterial plaque, indicating potential heart disease risks. Detected during surgeries unrelated to the study, these plastic particles highlight pervasive health concerns from plastic pollution, necessitating further research on their cardiovascular impacts. |
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Evalytics
11 March at 01.08 AM
Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients"Wegovy," an obesity drug, is approved for reducing heart attack and stroke risk. It's a higher-dose version of a diabetes medicine that aids weight loss. The drug's approval signals a new option for tackling obesity-related health risks. |
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Evalytics
29 January at 05.19 PM
Why one particular diet is found to be the best year after yearThe Mediterranean diet is praised for its health benefits, reducing heart disease and promoting longevity. It emphasizes fresh fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and fish while limiting red meat and processed foods. Studies suggest it's an effective way to improve overall health. |
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HealthDay
26 January at 03.56 PM
Declines in CVD Mortality Seen From 2010 to 2019 Reversed in 2020Declines in cardiovascular disease (CVD) seen from 2010 to 2019 reversed in 2020 and remained high through 2022, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Rebecca C. Woodruff, Ph.D., from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Chamblee, Georgia, and colleagues describe t |
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HealthDay
17 January at 04.58 PM
Inflammation, Poverty Have Synergistic Effect on MortalityThere is a potential synergistic effect for inflammation and living in poverty with increased mortality risk for adults, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Frontiers in Medicine.Arch G. Mainous III, Ph.D., from the University of Florida in Gainesville, and colleagues examined whether there is a synergistic effect of the |
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HealthDay
10 January at 04.59 AM
Study IDs Link for Depression, Physical Conditions Requiring HospitalizationFor individuals with depression, the most common causes of hospitalization are endocrine, musculoskeletal, and vascular diseases, according to a study published online May 3 in JAMA Psychiatry.Philipp Frank, Ph.D., from University College London, and colleagues examined the association between depression and physical conditions requiring |
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HealthDay
28 December at 11.47 PM
Modifiable Risk Factors Tied to Young-Onset DementiaSeveral modifiable factors are associated with a higher risk for young-onset dementia (YOD), according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Neurology.Stevie Hendriks, Ph.D., from Maastricht University in the Netherlands, and colleagues examined 39 factors associated with the incidence of YOD from the literature using data |
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HealthDay
23 December at 06.29 PM
Autism Tied to Higher Risk for Developing Cardiometabolic DiseaseAutism spectrum disorders may be associated with a higher risk for developing cardiometabolic diseases, according to a review published online Jan. 30 in JAMA Pediatrics.Chathurika S. Dhanasekara, M.D., Ph.D., from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, and colleagues conducted a systematic literature review to e |
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HealthDay
15 December at 05.00 PM
Low-Fat, Vegan Diet Intervention May Reduce Hot FlashesA low-fat vegan diet that includes soy may result in gut microbiome changes that are associated with a decrease in postmenopausal hot flashes, according to a study published in the December issue of Complementary Therapies in Medicine.Hana Kahleova, M.D., Ph.D., from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington, |
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Evalytics
11 December at 03.13 PM
Researchers are upbeat about cardiac regenerationScientists have discovered "upbeat" stem cells that show promise in repairing damaged heart tissue, potentially offering better treatments for heart diseases and improved patient outcomes. |
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HealthDay
30 November at 09.49 PM
EPA Proposes Removing 100 Percent of Lead Pipes From U.S. Water SystemIn an effort that will cost up to $30 billion over the next decade and will affect about 9 million pipes that send water to homes across the United States, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it plans to require the removal of all lead pipes from the country's water systems."Lead in drinking water is a generat |
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HealthDay
13 November at 11.52 PM
Gender Life Expectancy Gap Increased From 2010 to 2021From 2010 to 2021, the gender life expectancy gap increased, with COVID-19 the leading contributor from 2019 to 2021, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Brandon W. Yan, M.D., M.P.H., from the University of California in San Francisco, and colleagues systematically examined the contribution |
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Evalytics
13 November at 07.10 PM
Wegovy and other weight loss drugs shows promise for heart diseaseThe NBC News article discusses a study showing that Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, lowers heart attack and stroke risk by 20% in obese adults with heart disease. This groundbreaking research, involving over 17,600 participants, marks the first time a weight-loss medication has shown such cardiac benefits, potentially influencing future treatment and insurance coverage for heart disease. |
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HealthDay
01 November at 10.10 PM
Second Person to Receive Pig Heart Dies Six Weeks After TransplantWEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The second person to ever receive a transplanted pig heart has died.Lawrence Faucette, 58, got the transplant just six weeks earlier at the University of Maryland Medical Center in an experimental procedure. Unfortunately, the heart had been showing signs of rejection in the days before his death, CNN reported.Bartley Griffith, |
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Evalytics
31 October at 04.52 PM
Heart Rate Variability: Are We Ignoring a Harbinger of HealthHeart Rate Variability (HRV) measures the time variation between heartbeats and may be a key health indicator. While many wearables track HRV, its significance in detecting conditions like PTSD, sleep disorders, and cardiac issues is still under-researched. |
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Medical xPress
30 June at 07.40 AM
Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts sayIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research shows that many people who get IUDs experience moderate to intense pain during the insertion. But it wasn't until recently that providers began to acknowledge this and do something about it. |
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HealthDay
27 June at 03.19 PM
Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy Beneficial for Blood CancersImmunoglobulin replacement therapy (IgRT) is associated with reductions in hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, severe infections, and associated antimicrobial use among real-world patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a study published online June 21 in Blood Advances.Jacob D. Soum |
Medpage Today
26 June at 04.59 PM
When Was the Last Time You Really Talked With Your Patient?My 10 o'clock patient's name is Maria*. Her chart has three "health maintenance" flags that are bright red, indicating that she is more than 3 years overdue for a mammogram, more than 6 years overdue for a Pap smear, and has... |
Medpage Today
23 June at 09.21 PM
Novel Triple-Hormone Agonist Boosts Beta-Cell Function in T2DORLANDO -- An investigational triple-hormone receptor agonist improved metabolic profiles of people with obesity with or without type 2 diabetes, an exploratory biomarker analysis of a phase II trial found. After 36 weeks... |
Medpage Today
22 June at 06.00 PM
Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Retinopathy ProgressionORLANDO -- The cholesterol drug fenofibrate reduced progression of early eye disease among diabetes patients, the LENS trial showed. The fibrate reduced progression of early diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy by a relative... |
Medpage Today
22 June at 06.00 PM
Preventing Surgical-Site Infections; Drugs Go Head to Head for Ischemic StrokeTTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center... |
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Medical xPress
22 June at 05.20 PM
Lawsuit could challenge trust in Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugsThe manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court. |
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HealthDay
21 June at 03.38 PM
Overall Prevalence of Being Up-to-Date With Lung Cancer Screening Is LowThe overall prevalence of up-to-date (UTD) lung cancer screening (LCS) was low in 2022, with prevalence increasing with age and number of comorbidities, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Priti Bandi, Ph.D., from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, and colleagues estimated the contemporary preval |
Medpage Today
13 June at 06.56 PM
Upping Immunotherapy Activity; A Win for Lung Screening; Looming Drug Price Break?Finding a way to dissociate the activity of effector T cells from regulatory T cells could make immune checkpoint inhibitors more effective in the 60% of melanoma patients who do not benefit or develop resistance to the drugs... |
Medpage Today
08 June at 04.00 PM
Here Are the Top Supreme Court Health Cases to WatchBy early July, the Supreme Court will release its most controversial rulings for the 2023-2024 term. The Court's 6-3 conservative supermajority has already overturned Roe v. Wade, sharply limited affirmative action, expanded... |