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Hospital diversity linked to higher mortality rates for ventilated patients

The odds of death for patients receiving mechanical ventilation for pneumonia or sepsis increase along with the diversity of hospitals' patient populations, suggesting more systemic factors such as lack of resources and income levels may be to blame, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.

20 May 2024

Study reveals benefits of hormone replacement therapy in female pulmonary hypertension patients

The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be associated with improved pulmonary hypertension in women, according to research presented at the ATS 2024 International Conference. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a type of pulmonary vascular disease-;disease that affects blood vessels along the route between the heart and lungs.

20 May 2024

Best practices in RF ablation yield excellent outcomes for atrial fibrillation patients

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of arrythmia or irregular heartbeat worldwide, impacting millions of people in the U.S. alone.

20 May 2024

Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, study shows

It’s no secret that the Mediterranean diet is good for your health. Already recommended to reduce the risks of bowel cancer, heart disease, and dementia, new research from the University of South Australia shows that the Mediterranean diet can also reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

20 May 2024

Medtronic’s Evolut valve reduces dysfunction, improves quality of life in women with severe aortic stenos

Medtronic, the global leader in healthcare technology, today announced new data from the largest head-to-head comparative trial of transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the SMall Annuli Randomized To Evolut or SAPIEN (SMART) Trial, looking exclusively at women.

20 May 2024

NHS urged to expand TEER access for all mitral regurgitation patients

A life-saving medical procedure called Trans-catheter Edge-to-edge Repair (or TEER) for a common heart complaint is not available to many patients it could help.

20 May 2024

Eliminating race adjustment in lung function tests may alter diagnosis and disability eligibility

Removing race from equations that estimate lung function will shift the categorization of disease severity across patient populations, moving more Black individuals into an advanced disease category, according to new research led by scientists at Harvard Medical School.

20 May 2024

Acetaminophen shows potential in preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in sepsis patients

A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported clinical trial has found that intravenous acetaminophen reduced sepsis patients' risk of having organ injury or developing acute respiratory distress syndrome, a serious condition that allows fluid to leak into the lungs.

20 May 2024

Monell study uncovers dual role of mammalian sweet taste receptor in regulating blood sugar levels

The rich research portfolio of the Monell Chemical Senses Center on sweet taste goes way back: Monell scientists were one of four teams in 2001 that found and described the mammalian sweet taste receptor – TAS1R2-TAS1R3.

17 May 2024

Continuous long-term ketogenic diet may induce cellular senescence in multiple organs

A strict "keto-friendly" diet popular for weight loss and diabetes, depending on both the diet and individual, might not be all that friendly.

17 May 2024

Understanding the link between high-fat diets, insulin resistance, and diabetic heart disease

The relationship between a high-fat diet and increased risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease is well-known. But what is the connection and how does it work?

17 May 2024

New CT-derived functional imaging software enhances lung diagnosis without contrast dye

For up to 30% of patients who are allergic to medical contrast dye or have a dye restriction because of other health conditions, they might find that it takes longer to get a diagnosis when it comes to life-threatening lung issues such as pulmonary embolism.

17 May 2024

Study finds accounting for sex improves precision and prognostic performance of CMR biomarkers for heart failure

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Heart News and Research

Hospital diversity linked to higher mortality rates for ventilated patients

Study reveals benefits of hormone replacement therapy in female pulmonary hypertension patients

Best practices in RF ablation yield excellent outcomes for atrial fibrillation patients

Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, study shows

Medtronic’s Evolut valve reduces dysfunction, improves quality of life in women with severe aortic stenos

NHS urged to expand TEER access for all mitral regurgitation patients

Eliminating race adjustment in lung function tests may alter diagnosis and disability eligibility

Acetaminophen shows potential in preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in sepsis patients

Monell study uncovers dual role of mammalian sweet taste receptor in regulating blood sugar levels

Continuous long-term ketogenic diet may induce cellular senescence in multiple organs

Understanding the link between high-fat diets, insulin resistance, and diabetic heart disease

New CT-derived functional imaging software enhances lung diagnosis without contrast dye

Study finds accounting for sex improves precision and prognostic performance of CMR biomarkers for heart failure

Metformin use linked to reduced risk of myeloproliferative neoplasms

Study reveals lung vascular differences in growth-restricted fetuses

Men face greater risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues due to diabetes, study shows

Plant-based diets reduce cancer and heart disease risks, study shows

Boosting mitochondrial health can reverse protein clumping in aging and Alzheimer's

Men face higher risk of diabetes complications than women, study finds

Text messages with financial rewards boost weight loss in obese men, study finds

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