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Researchers identify new gene variants that modify the risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease

Late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) is the most common form of dementia in the elderly, affecting almost 44 million people worldwide.

8 Dec 2020

Study confirms most common complications associated with COVID-19

A large study of patients in the United States who contracted coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) confirms many complications of the disease, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

8 Dec 2020

Bioactive tea compounds show potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity

Scientists have revealed that certain bioactive compounds found in green, black, and oolong tea possess remarkable antiviral activities against SARS-CoV-2.

8 Dec 2020

Lung, kidney and cardiovascular issues are confirmed as complications of COVID-19

A new study published this month confirms the many complications of COVID-19 including cardiovascular, kidney, and lung complications.

8 Dec 2020

More years of obesity means higher risk of disease, study finds

The results of a new study have revealed that the duration of obesity is correlated with worse values for all cardiometabolic disease factors.

8 Dec 2020

Mice study shows how COVID-19 damages organs other than the lungs

UCLA researchers are the first to create a version of COVID-19 in mice that shows how the disease damages organs other than the lungs.

8 Dec 2020

Researchers use novel technology to prevent destruction of specific proteins inside cells

Columbia researchers have created a new technology using synthetic llama antibodies to prevent specific proteins from being destroyed inside cells.

8 Dec 2020

Study compares effects of two omega-3s in older adults with obesity and chronic inflammation

The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA work differently against chronic inflammation, according to the results of a small randomized study, suggesting each has its own important role to play in regulating the immune system.

8 Dec 2020

Study: Caplacizumab not cost effective for treating thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

In a new study by Yale Cancer Center researchers, the drug caplacizumab is shown not to be cost-effective in treating thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) when added to the standard-of-care.

7 Dec 2020

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders linked to increased alcohol consumption

Binge drinkers increased their alcohol consumption by nearly 20% during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, according to new research by public health experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

7 Dec 2020

Simple warning labels reduce sugary drink consumption among college students

As municipalities have taxed sugar-sweetened beverages and schools and worksites have banned their sales, university researchers have found that simple warning labels on such beverages in a college cafeteria helped students reduce their reported consumption of drinks by 14.5 percent.

7 Dec 2020

Genetic variants in pediatric cancer survivors of African ancestry increase risk of heart problems

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital recently identified genetic variants in childhood cancer survivors of African ancestry that increase their risk of treatment-related heart problems.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers develop multi-channel recording device for lung sound analysis

A multi-channel recording device developed at TU Graz for pathological lung sounds and associated automatic lung sound analysis could support existing screening methods for early detection of, for example, Covid-19 infections. This now requires clinical data and interdisciplinary collaboration.

7 Dec 2020

Failure to comply with COVID-19 containment measures penalizes the compliant as well

The COVID-19 pandemic is now in its second wave and deaths are surpassing the spring peak as winter sets in over much of the northern hemisphere.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers identify new target that may lead to novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a new target in development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that could lead to therapies focused on treating the neurodegenerative condition early in its progression.

7 Dec 2020

Clonal hematopoiesis can confer a health benefit in allogeneic transplants

Clonal hematopoiesis (CH) is a recently identified condition in which mutations associated with blood cancers are detected in the blood of some healthy, usually older, individuals who don't have cancer.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers recommend strategies for improving the accuracy of polygenic risk scores

As the consumer genetics industry rapidly expands, more and more people are turning to DNA-based services to learn their risk of developing a wide range of diseases.

5 Dec 2020

Researchers urge policymakers to prioritize people with diabetes for COVID-19 vaccination

Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have discovered individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes infected with COVID-19 are three times more likely to have a severe illness or require hospitalization compared with people without diabetes.

5 Dec 2020

Using gene therapy to achieve the positive health effects of physical exercise

Gene therapy is the most effective method to be able to provide health benefits you normally gain through physical exercise.

5 Dec 2020

Study investigates the role of neighborhood deprivation on COVID-19 in Louisiana

A study by researchers at LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health, believed to be the first study to investigate the role of neighborhood deprivation on COVID-19 in Louisiana, found that the more a neighborhood is deprived, the higher the risk for cases of COVID-19.

5 Dec 2020

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Researchers identify new gene variants that modify the risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease

Study confirms most common complications associated with COVID-19

Bioactive tea compounds show potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity

Lung, kidney and cardiovascular issues are confirmed as complications of COVID-19

More years of obesity means higher risk of disease, study finds

Mice study shows how COVID-19 damages organs other than the lungs

Researchers use novel technology to prevent destruction of specific proteins inside cells

Study compares effects of two omega-3s in older adults with obesity and chronic inflammation

Study: Caplacizumab not cost effective for treating thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders linked to increased alcohol consumption

Simple warning labels reduce sugary drink consumption among college students

Genetic variants in pediatric cancer survivors of African ancestry increase risk of heart problems

Researchers develop multi-channel recording device for lung sound analysis

Failure to comply with COVID-19 containment measures penalizes the compliant as well

Researchers identify new target that may lead to novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Clonal hematopoiesis can confer a health benefit in allogeneic transplants

Researchers recommend strategies for improving the accuracy of polygenic risk scores

Researchers urge policymakers to prioritize people with diabetes for COVID-19 vaccination

Using gene therapy to achieve the positive health effects of physical exercise

Study investigates the role of neighborhood deprivation on COVID-19 in Louisiana

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