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New drug reduces LDL cholesterol in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia

The investigational drug evinacumab reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol--the so-called "bad" cholesterol--by 50 percent in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia whose condition is resistant to standard treatments, a phase 2 study from the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai and other global academic sites has found.

16 Nov 2020

People taking placebo pills and statins experienced similar side effects, shows study

People taking dummy pills and statins experienced similar side effects in a new study.

15 Nov 2020

Drugs targeting neutrophils could reduce ARDS in severe COVID-19

Scientists in Taiwan recently published a report on their use of anti-neutrophil strategies to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) – a life-threatening condition that can arise in critical COVID-19 cases – in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics.

15 Nov 2020

New screening strategy can help identify individuals with higher probability of developing heart disease

More than 40% of middle-aged adults have silent coronary artery disease. Researchers have developed a new screening questionnaire to help identify individuals at the highest risk for coronary artery disease, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

15 Nov 2020

Polypill plus aspirin and polypill alone reduced cardiovascular disease risk

A single, daily pill combining blood pressure and cholesterol medications, along with the addition of a daily dose of aspirin, reduced cardiovascular disease events in people at risk for heart disease, according to late-breaking research presented today in a late-breaking clinical trial presentation at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

15 Nov 2020

Fish oil and vitamin D supplements do not decrease nor increase the risk of atrial fibrillation

Taking omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D3 supplements does not neither increase nor decrease the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

15 Nov 2020

Exposure to air pollution during fetal period, early life linked with higher blood pressure

Exposure to an urban environment characterized by high levels of air pollution and noise in areas with a high building density during the fetal period and in early childhood may contribute to higher blood pressure.

12 Nov 2020

Post-COVID hospitalization has lasting impact on health, work

Surviving a case of COVID-19 that's bad enough to land you in the hospital is hard enough. But life after the hospital stay - and especially after an intensive care stay - is no bed of roses, either, according to a new study.

12 Nov 2020

Host genetic "super-variants" may increase COVID-19 death risk

Researchers at Yale University have identified genetic variants among people of white British ancestry that may increase the risk of dying from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – the illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

11 Nov 2020

Rheumatoid arthritis may increase risk of dying from COVID-19

Researchers in New Zealand and Australia have conducted a study showing that people with rheumatoid arthritis may be at an increased risk of death if they develop coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after becoming infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

11 Nov 2020

Team sport improves blood pressure, vascular function in postmenopausal women

Team sport effectively counteracts diminished vascular function in women with high blood pressure, even several years after the onset of menopause.

11 Nov 2020

Effectiveness of vitamin C against COVID-19 depends on its natural transporter levels

High doses of vitamin C under study for treating COVID-19 may benefit some populations, but investigators exploring its potential in aging say key factors in effectiveness include levels of the natural transporter needed to get the vitamin inside cells.

11 Nov 2020

Research examines changes in physical activity, sitting and sleep during Scotland's COVID lockdown

A new study by researchers at the University of Strathclyde, published as a preprint on the medRxiv* server, examined changes in 24-hour movement behaviors across three designated period blocks: from 1) pre-lockdown (T1) to the 1st UK national lockdown (T2); and 2) first UK national lockdown to initial easing of lockdown (T3).

10 Nov 2020

Study finds diabetes epidemic among Xavante indigenous community in Central Brazil

The Xavante, one of the indigenous communities most vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil, are suffering from an epidemic of diabetes, a "silent" disease considered a risk factor for severe COVID-19.

10 Nov 2020

Robotic-assisted kidney transplant and weight loss surgery can be performed safely for obese patients

A kidney transplant is often denied to patients who are obese due to an increased risk of surgical complications, particularly infections. Surgeons at UI Heath -- the clinical and academic health enterprise of the University of Illinois Chicago -- have pioneered the use of robotic-assisted surgery for kidney transplants in obese patients to successfully reduce surgical complications.

10 Nov 2020

Study uncovers mechanisms behind premature menopause's link to cardiovascular disease

Menopause that occurs before a woman is 40 years old accelerates aging and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

10 Nov 2020

Daily walnut consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease

Findings from a randomized controlled trial recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, indicate that people in their 60s and 70s who regularly consume walnuts may have reduced inflammation, a factor associated with a lower risk of heart disease, compared to those who do not eat walnuts.

10 Nov 2020

Study: All weight loss is not equal to mitigate the risk of heart disease

Reducing the level of body fat and waist size are linked to a lower risk of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes, a study led by UT Southwestern researchers indicates

10 Nov 2020

Study sheds light on the high burden of late effects among young survivors of acute myeloid leukemia

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients treated for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have a high risk of developing several long-term health complications, a study led by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers has found.

9 Nov 2020

Skipping breakfast and late dinner may be linked with higher risk of proteinuria

The relationship between dietary habits and the occurrence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is not fully known. In a new study, researchers from Kanazawa University found out that skipping breakfast and late dinner might be associated with a higher risk of proteinuria which is a key prognostic factor of CKD.

9 Nov 2020

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

New drug reduces LDL cholesterol in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia

People taking placebo pills and statins experienced similar side effects, shows study

Drugs targeting neutrophils could reduce ARDS in severe COVID-19

New screening strategy can help identify individuals with higher probability of developing heart disease

Polypill plus aspirin and polypill alone reduced cardiovascular disease risk

Fish oil and vitamin D supplements do not decrease nor increase the risk of atrial fibrillation

Exposure to air pollution during fetal period, early life linked with higher blood pressure

Post-COVID hospitalization has lasting impact on health, work

Host genetic "super-variants" may increase COVID-19 death risk

Rheumatoid arthritis may increase risk of dying from COVID-19

Team sport improves blood pressure, vascular function in postmenopausal women

Effectiveness of vitamin C against COVID-19 depends on its natural transporter levels

Research examines changes in physical activity, sitting and sleep during Scotland's COVID lockdown

Study finds diabetes epidemic among Xavante indigenous community in Central Brazil

Robotic-assisted kidney transplant and weight loss surgery can be performed safely for obese patients

Study uncovers mechanisms behind premature menopause's link to cardiovascular disease

Daily walnut consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease

Study: All weight loss is not equal to mitigate the risk of heart disease

Study sheds light on the high burden of late effects among young survivors of acute myeloid leukemia

Skipping breakfast and late dinner may be linked with higher risk of proteinuria

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