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Race and ethnicity may play a role in a person's risk of peripheral neuropathy
Hispanic people have an increased risk of peripheral neuropathy compared to white people that cannot be explained by many health, lifestyle and social risk factors, according to a study published in Neurology.
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New tool predicts cardiovascular disease risk more accurately
A new risk prediction tool developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) estimated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in a diverse patient cohort more accurately than current models, according to a recent study published ...
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AI tool spots hidden heart disease using routine electrocardiogram data
With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), an inexpensive test found in many doctors' offices may soon be used to screen for hidden heart disease.
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Optimal heart health in children cuts risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, review indicates
Optimal heart health from birth through adolescence, as measured by a combination of metrics, leads to long-lasting cardiovascular and overall physical, cognitive and mental health, according to the systematic review published ...
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Gut bacteria metabolite linked to early atherosclerosis and potential new treatments
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and often originates in atherosclerosis, a chronic condition in which inflammation and fat deposits cause arteries to harden and narrow. Although clinical practice ...
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Bee venom effects on vascular system demonstrated
A study led by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) shows that bee venom apitoxin alters the functioning of blood vessels, even at low concentrations. Researchers also identified an important molecular pathway of ...
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AHA launches surgical quality improvement effort focused on hemorrhagic stroke treatments
Hemorrhagic strokes account for just 13% of the nearly 800,000 strokes that occur in the U.S. each year, yet they are responsible for more than 40% of all stroke-related deaths. These devastating brain bleeds have long lacked ...
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Cardiologist helps nurses eat healthier and take better care of themselves
Nurses are charged with other people's health, but they often do not prioritize their own.
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Scientists identify why some heart rhythm drugs heighten risks when sodium levels drop
New research explains how low levels of the electrolyte sodium in the blood can disrupt the timing of the heartbeat in patients taking widely used rhythm-control medications such as flecainide, which is commonly prescribed ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Protein aggregation inhibitor shows lower levels of cell death and paralysis in mice with acute strokes
Stroke is said to be the second leading cause of death worldwide after heart disease. To prevent the death of neurons in the brain, a research group led by Osaka Metropolitan University Associate Professor Hidemitsu Nakajima ...
Jul 15, 2025
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FDA approves Kerendia for heart failure with ejection fraction of 40% or higher
Following priority review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Bayer's Kerendia (finerenone) for the treatment of patients with heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥40%.
Jul 15, 2025
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Clinical trial shows taking blood pressure medication at night improves nocturnal and daytime control
Research led by Sichuan University in China has revealed that bedtime antihypertensive medication dosing improves nocturnal blood pressure control over morning dosing in patients with hypertension.
New drug offers hope of cure for hormone-driven high blood pressure
An international team of researchers led by Professor Morris Brown FRS at Queen Mary University of London found that Baxdrostat, a drug belonging to a new class of aldosterone synthase inhibitors, led to an average fall in ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Endocrine Society guideline calls for increased screening for common cause of high blood pressure
Endocrine Society experts encouraged more widespread screening for a common hormonal cause of high blood pressure known as primary aldosteronism in a new Clinical Practice Guideline.
Jul 14, 2025
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More research needed to explore potential racial, gender and socioeconomic differences in telestroke treatment
Research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting included three studies that explored the differences in treatment and recovery options for patients across racial, gender ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Multi-component strategies for cholesterol control beyond adherence
Pharmacy researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have demonstrated that multi-component interventions are required to improve the regular intake of cholesterol-lowering medications.
Jul 14, 2025
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Not all 'forever chemicals' are equal: Experts call for nuanced PFAS policy to protect public health and the environment
The public, legislators, and media often group per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS or "forever chemicals," which are found globally in countless products, into a single category. While certain PFAS are harmful ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Hidden danger: Study maps rise of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome in the US
One in three adults in the U.S. has three or more risk factors for a newly recognized but increasingly common condition: cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. First recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) ...
Jul 13, 2025
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Premenstrual symptoms linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Women diagnosed with premenstrual symptoms have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Cardiovascular Research.
Jul 11, 2025
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Researchers unlock hidden geometry of the heart to revolutionize ECG interpretation
A study led by scientists at King's has revealed how the physical orientation of the heart inside the chest dramatically influences the electrical signals captured in an electrocardiogram (ECG)—a discovery that could pave ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Study findings help hone precision of proven cardiovascular disease risk tool
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction models have improved the ability to stratify adults across the CVD risk spectrum. Researchers at Sutter Health and colleagues at Stanford University tested the performance of the ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Temporal and noise-resilient techniques for refined cardiovascular diagnostic imaging
Cardiovascular diseases are a leading health concern in Hong Kong, prompting many to undergo regular heart check-ups for their early detection and management. Echocardiography, a key diagnostic imaging tool, plays a crucial ...
Jul 11, 2025
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A one minute scan of your foot could help prevent amputation: Here's how
Imagine having blocked arteries in your legs and not knowing it. At first, there may be no symptoms at all. Just occasional fatigue, cramping or discomfort—symptoms easy to dismiss as aging or being out of shape.
Jul 10, 2025
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Heart attack symptoms are complex and mild, not dramatic like movies show, according to study
Hollywood has shaped how many people imagine a heart attack—someone clutching their chest and collapsing dramatically. But those portrayals are misleading and shouldn't be expected, says Ann Eckhardt, a nursing professor ...
Jul 10, 2025
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AI tool more effective for predicting risk of heart attack
Researchers from The University of Western Australia, working with medtech industry partners Artrya, have developed a new, fully automated AI algorithm that is more effective than current methods at predicting the risk of ...
Jul 10, 2025
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