Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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Pennington Biomedical assistant professor seeks to better understand why people with diabetes develop hypoglycemia

For someone with type 1 diabetes, it's imperative they test their blood sugar levels regularly, and insulin is utilized to keep blood sugar regulated.

23 Feb 2023

Young people with good sleep habits less likely to die early

Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health - and maybe even how long you live - according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

Experiencing lasting symptoms months after catching COVID-19, also known as long COVID, was found to more than double a person's likelihood of developing cardiovascular issues, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Men who regularly lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts, study suggests

A new study from researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests that men who regularly lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts.

22 Feb 2023

Study links obesity with 21 Alzheimer's disease-related genes

In a new study, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) link obesity with 21 Alzheimer's disease-related genes, providing a potential mechanistic explanation for why Alzheimer's is sometimes more frequent among adults who experienced obesity in midlife.

22 Feb 2023

Association between sleep disorders and sleep-wake disturbance with MACE or all-cause mortality in the post-stroke population

Researchers assessed the association between post-stroke sleep disturbances and recurrent cardiovascular events.

22 Feb 2023

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy associated with future cardiovascular risk

The current study, published in JAMA Network Open Cardiology, used Mendelian randomization (MR) to conduct a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on the relationship between these diseases to the risk of multiple CVD in the future.

21 Feb 2023

2021 survey reveals the dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and sugary beverages among children in the US

Researchers presented the state-wise dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and sugary beverages among children residing in the US during 2021.

21 Feb 2023

The impact of specific comorbidities and overall multimorbidity on the three mechanistically distinct phases of COVID-19

Researchers studied the impact of comorbidities in the three distinct phases of COVID-19.

21 Feb 2023

Ethnic and regional minorities derive at least as much cardiovascular benefit from lipid-lowering therapies

Minority ethnicities and regions derive at least as much cardiovascular benefit from lipid-lowering therapies as majority groups despite being underrepresented in clinical trials, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the ESC.

21 Feb 2023

Adverse muscle composition can predict mortality risk in people with fatty liver disease

Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to an increasing number of people developing fatty liver disease.

21 Feb 2023

Is physical activity associated with the risks of hospitalization for common health conditions?

Researchers assessed the relationship between physical activity levels and hospitalization risk.

20 Feb 2023

Are SGLT2 inhibitors the next blockbuster drug?

Recent clinical trials investigating the therapeutic potency of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have highlighted that this drug is highly effective in treating patients with cardiovascular and renal diseases.

19 Feb 2023

Proposal to scrap England’s long term plan for cancer could cost lives, experts warn

The UK government's proposal to roll England's long term plan for cancer into one strategy covering all major conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, dementia, mental health conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders is "a catastrophic decision that will cost lives," warn experts in The BMJ today.

17 Feb 2023

ACC Cardiovascular Summit to focus on increased role of telehealth post COVID-19

The American College of Cardiology's Cardiovascular Summit will feature several poster presentations on the increased role of telehealth in cardiovascular care since the COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Feb 2023

Chest CT findings and pulmonary function in COVID-19 patients

In a recent study published in the Radiology journal, researchers performed the longitudinal evaluation of chest computerized tomography (CT) findings along with pulmonary function in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

16 Feb 2023

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

Drinking is part of human society worldwide. However, alcohol consumption has been strongly linked to human diseases, including dementia, liver cirrhosis, and neurological conditions. A recent research paper examined whether drinking was related to hypertension, the root factor in morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD).

16 Feb 2023

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Pennington Biomedical assistant professor seeks to better understand why people with diabetes develop hypoglycemia

Young people with good sleep habits less likely to die early

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

Men who regularly lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts, study suggests

Study links obesity with 21 Alzheimer's disease-related genes

Association between sleep disorders and sleep-wake disturbance with MACE or all-cause mortality in the post-stroke population

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy associated with future cardiovascular risk

2021 survey reveals the dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and sugary beverages among children in the US

The impact of specific comorbidities and overall multimorbidity on the three mechanistically distinct phases of COVID-19

Ethnic and regional minorities derive at least as much cardiovascular benefit from lipid-lowering therapies

Adverse muscle composition can predict mortality risk in people with fatty liver disease

Is physical activity associated with the risks of hospitalization for common health conditions?

Are SGLT2 inhibitors the next blockbuster drug?

Proposal to scrap England’s long term plan for cancer could cost lives, experts warn

ACC Cardiovascular Summit to focus on increased role of telehealth post COVID-19

Chest CT findings and pulmonary function in COVID-19 patients

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

Similar genes may lead to different patterns of fat distribution in women

Reduced butyrate production in the microbiome of type 2 diabetics

Sleep irregularity may increase the risk for atherosclerosis

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