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Study: Life expectancy gaps between Black and white Americans have narrowed by nearly 50% in three decades

Persistent gaps in life expectancy between Black and white Americans have been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, this gap has narrowed by nearly 50% in three decades, largely due to improvements among Black Americans, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

29 Sep 2021

People over 40 with type 1 diabetes have worse outcomes from COVID-19, shows study

Adults with type 1 diabetes need to be extra cautious of COVID-19 as they are more likely to be hospitalized and die, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

28 Sep 2021

Salt substitutes are effective in reducing stroke, major cardiovascular events

A salt substitute that includes less sodium reduced rates of stroke and heart attack in rural China, according to a trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

28 Sep 2021

New 'reporter viruses' make it easier to observe SARS-CoV-2 in real time

A version of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, has been successfully modified to glow brightly in cells and animal tissues, providing a real-time way to track the spread and intensity of viral infection as it happens in animal models, researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute report in the journal The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

27 Sep 2021

Expanded dialysis can improve quality of life in chronic kidney disease patients

In a published study, a hospital research team from Lawson Health Research Institute has found that expanded dialysis, a new method that removes a broader range of toxins from the body, can improve quality of life in chronic kidney disease patients who struggle with the side effects of traditional dialysis.

27 Sep 2021

Veterans who experienced sexual trauma are at higher risk for high blood pressure

Veterans who experienced sexual harassment and assault during military service, known as military sexual trauma, are at higher risk for high blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented today at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2021.

27 Sep 2021

Abnormal blood pressure patterns may increase risks of complications and death in adults with diabetes

Adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes whose blood pressure increased at night had more than double the risk of dying compared to those whose blood pressure "dipped" during sleep, according to a 21-year study presented today at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2021.

27 Sep 2021

Older women and younger men may have increased risk of uncontrolled hypertension

Women ages 70 and older and men ages 20-49 were more likely to have uncontrolled hypertension despite taking blood pressure-lowering medications, according to new research presented today at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2021.

27 Sep 2021

DASH plan reduces blood pressure in people with treatment-resistant hypertension

People with treatment-resistant hypertension successfully reduced their blood pressure by adopting the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, losing weight, and improving their aerobic fitness by participating in a structured diet and exercise program at a certified cardiac rehabilitation facility, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

27 Sep 2021

Women with type 2 diabetes and CVD less likely to reach treatment targets than men, study finds

Women with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), or at high risk of developing CVD, are less likely to reach recommended treatment targets than men, according to an international study involving almost 10,000 patients with type 2 diabetes, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year (27 Sept-1 Oct). Nevertheless, women were less likely to experience adverse CVD outcomes apart from a stroke.

27 Sep 2021

Survivors of domestic violence and abuse more likely to contract COVID-19

Women with general practitioner (GP) recorded exposure to domestic abuse or violence were at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 during the first two waves of the pandemic in the UK, finds a new study led by the University of Birmingham.

25 Sep 2021

Diminished waveforms on EKGs of hospitalized patients can help predict worsening health, death

Specific and dynamic changes on electrocardiograms (EKGs) of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 or influenza can help predict a timeframe for worsening health and death, according to a new Mount Sinai study.

25 Sep 2021

May-Thurner anatomy common in patients with CTEPH, new study shows

Like highways, roads, and side streets, blood vessels in the human body come in different sizes, with a range of traffic-carrying capacities. These differences are critical to facilitating blood flow through tissues.

24 Sep 2021

Most randomized trials relevant to primary care hold up over time

According to a new paper in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, while medical practice is often undermined by subsequent investigation, randomized trials relevant to primary care generally hold up over time.

23 Sep 2021

Higher intake of dairy fat associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

New research amongst the world's biggest consumers of dairy foods has shown that those with higher intakes of dairy fat - measured by levels of fatty acids in the blood - had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with low intakes.

22 Sep 2021

Sedentary behavior can increase the chances of nighttime hot flashes

Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of the menopause transition, not only interfere with a woman's quality of life, but are also associated with an array of health problems.

22 Sep 2021

New study links history of migraines and hot flashes as well as an increased risk of heart disease

Migraines affect more women than men. Hormones appear to be a key reason why. Fluctuating hormone levels can also cause hot flashes.

22 Sep 2021

Healthy eating pattern improves weight, reduces cardiovascular disease risks in overweight children

A Cleveland Clinic-led research team found that statistically overweight children who followed a healthy eating pattern significantly improved weight and reduced a variety of cardiovascular disease risks.

22 Sep 2021

Detecting early outcomes in COVID-19 patients

A new Nature study aimed to predict clinical data of COVID-19 patients based on clinical outcomes.

21 Sep 2021

Workshop helps residents and medical students practice advanced physical diagnosis skills

Senior medical students and residents joined together to learn about and practice advanced physical diagnosis skills during a recent workshop on September 15.

21 Sep 2021

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Study: Life expectancy gaps between Black and white Americans have narrowed by nearly 50% in three decades

People over 40 with type 1 diabetes have worse outcomes from COVID-19, shows study

Salt substitutes are effective in reducing stroke, major cardiovascular events

New 'reporter viruses' make it easier to observe SARS-CoV-2 in real time

Expanded dialysis can improve quality of life in chronic kidney disease patients

Veterans who experienced sexual trauma are at higher risk for high blood pressure

Abnormal blood pressure patterns may increase risks of complications and death in adults with diabetes

Older women and younger men may have increased risk of uncontrolled hypertension

DASH plan reduces blood pressure in people with treatment-resistant hypertension

Women with type 2 diabetes and CVD less likely to reach treatment targets than men, study finds

Survivors of domestic violence and abuse more likely to contract COVID-19

Diminished waveforms on EKGs of hospitalized patients can help predict worsening health, death

May-Thurner anatomy common in patients with CTEPH, new study shows

Most randomized trials relevant to primary care hold up over time

Higher intake of dairy fat associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

Sedentary behavior can increase the chances of nighttime hot flashes

New study links history of migraines and hot flashes as well as an increased risk of heart disease

Healthy eating pattern improves weight, reduces cardiovascular disease risks in overweight children

Detecting early outcomes in COVID-19 patients

Workshop helps residents and medical students practice advanced physical diagnosis skills

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