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Couples often share high blood pressure, study finds

If one spouse or partner in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other partner often does too, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

6 Dec 2023

Twice daily electrical stimulation boosts brain plasticity and improves memory in Alzheimer's patients

Twice daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain may boost mental processes (cognitive function) in people with Alzheimer's disease, suggest the results of a small clinical trial published online in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

6 Dec 2023

These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need

On a recent November evening, Angie Phoenix waited at a pharmacy here in Colorado's second-largest city to pick up prescription drugs to treat her high blood pressure and arm seizures.

6 Dec 2023

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

The long-term cardiac effects of de novo hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

6 Dec 2023

New study classifies CSU skin eruptions into five categories using mathematical modeling

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a skin condition marked by sudden eruptions.

6 Dec 2023

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

A review in Advanced Science explores the interaction between the immune system and the sympathetic nervous system in regulating vital metabolic organs like the pancreas, liver, and adipose tissues. This comprehensive analysis provides insights into the neuroimmune relationships affecting metabolism, offering potential new therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases.

5 Dec 2023

New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

A study in Nature Cardiovascular Research identifies two new genetic loci associated with coronary artery calcification (CAC), a key indicator of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

5 Dec 2023

Early tonsil and adenoids removal improves sleep quality and behavior in children

The surgery did not improve the children's neurodevelopmental functioning but was associated with improved quality of life, sleep symptoms, and blood pressure 12-months post-surgery according to a randomized control trial led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.

5 Dec 2023

Revolutionary self-folding nanoscale MRI agent sharpens cancer imaging

Study introduces a novel self-folding nanoscale contrast agent for MRI, enhancing tumor visualization with lower gadolinium loads and reduced risk of adverse effects.

5 Dec 2023

Study identifies genetic indicators to predict the decline of cognitive abilities

For some people, extreme stressors like psychiatric disorders or childhood neglect and abuse can lead to a range of health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease.

5 Dec 2023

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

Researchers have discovered the novel mechanism that underlies a previously reported observation that infection by group A Streptococcus bacteria reduces the risk of later developing Type 1 diabetes.

5 Dec 2023

Placental microparticles and their potential to predict and prevent neurodevelopmental disorders

For 30 years, Cheryl Rosenfeld has studied how biological information gets transferred from mothers to babies during pregnancy.

5 Dec 2023

Individuals with family history of cardiovascular disease may benefit from eating more oily fish

People with close relatives who have suffered from cardiovascular disease may benefit from eating more oily fish.

5 Dec 2023

Trial addresses the effects of adenotonsillectomy on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids in children with snoring and mild breathing problems during sleep appears to improve their sleep, quality of life, and blood pressure a year after surgery, a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found.

5 Dec 2023

Virtual appointments with dietitians can be as effective as in-person visits for hyperlipidemia patients

Despite an end to the national public health emergency in May 2023, the use of telehealth remains high, with over 20% of American adults taking appointments online.

5 Dec 2023

$Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction$

Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Over the past several decades, major strides have been made in the management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

5 Dec 2023

Study may shed light on new ways to counteract the effects of high blood pressure on cognition

A study supported by the National Institutes of Health suggests that the response of immune system cells inside the protective covering surrounding the brain may contribute to the cognitive decline that can occur in a person with chronic high blood pressure.

5 Dec 2023

Patients expected Profemur artificial hips to last. Then they snapped in half.

Bradley Little, a physical education teacher in Arizona, was leading his class through a school hallway in 2017 when he collapsed. Little feared he was having a stroke. Or, in a sign of the times, that he'd been shot. He tried to stand, but his leg wouldn't move.

5 Dec 2023

3D eye scans could help to track the progression of kidney disease

3D eye scans can reveal vital clues about kidney health that could help to track the progression of disease, research suggests.

5 Dec 2023

Scientists find sparse research on women and exercise at all

There is no shortage of advice for women on what to eat, how to train, or what supplements to take during their menstrual cycles, but a new review by an international team of scientists has found little evidence to support such recommendations.

5 Dec 2023

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Couples often share high blood pressure, study finds

Twice daily electrical stimulation boosts brain plasticity and improves memory in Alzheimer's patients

These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

New study classifies CSU skin eruptions into five categories using mathematical modeling

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

Early tonsil and adenoids removal improves sleep quality and behavior in children

Revolutionary self-folding nanoscale MRI agent sharpens cancer imaging

Study identifies genetic indicators to predict the decline of cognitive abilities

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

Placental microparticles and their potential to predict and prevent neurodevelopmental disorders

Individuals with family history of cardiovascular disease may benefit from eating more oily fish

Trial addresses the effects of adenotonsillectomy on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Virtual appointments with dietitians can be as effective as in-person visits for hyperlipidemia patients

Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Study may shed light on new ways to counteract the effects of high blood pressure on cognition

Patients expected Profemur artificial hips to last. Then they snapped in half.

3D eye scans could help to track the progression of kidney disease

Scientists find sparse research on women and exercise at all

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