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Using IgG antibody assay to Identify natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinees

A recent study published in the journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings predicted the seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) natural infection in vaccinated individuals.

21 Feb 2022

First study in North America uses genetic testing to identify people at risk of heart disease

Dignity Health in Arizona is launching the first research study in North America in which genetic testing is used to identify men and women at risk of developing heart disease based on the makeup of their DNA.

21 Feb 2022

Study uncovers most critical genes that cause coronary heart disease

The most critical genes that cause coronary heart disease and trigger heart attacks have been identified in a major new study.

15 Feb 2022

Cardiovascular markers for predicting clinical outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, an interdisciplinary team of researchers from Toronto, Canada, characterized the markers of endothelial function and developed micro ribonucleic acid (miRNA) expression atlas in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-positive and -negative patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).

15 Feb 2022

Enhanced external counterpulsation therapy benefits long COVID-19 patients

In a small study of long COVID-19 patients, those with and without coronary artery disease demonstrated improvement of a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, breathing difficulties and chest discomfort, after undergoing 15-35 hours of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) therapy.

14 Feb 2022

Study suggests hospitalized COVID-19 patients are at higher risk of neurocognitive decline

In a new study, scientists have evaluated patient-reported and clinically tested neuropsychological problems in both ambulatory (outpatients) and hospitalized COVID-19 patients during the early recovery phase.

8 Feb 2022

COVID-19 patients are at high risk of developing heart problems up to a year after infection

An analysis of federal health data indicates that people who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications within the first month to a year after infection, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System.

7 Feb 2022

Drugs derived from activated protein C may limit ischemia and reperfusion injury, study suggests

A University of South Florida Health preclinical study offers molecular insight into how activated protein C (APC) may improve aging patients' tolerance to reperfusion injury – a potentially adverse effect of treatment for ischemic heart disease.

31 Jan 2022

Study reveals potential mechanism for iron accumulation in the aging brain

Breakdowns in regulatory mechanisms cause iron to build up in the brain as organisms grow older, increasing oxidative stress and causing cellular damage, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal eLife.

31 Jan 2022

Weekly alcohol intake of less than 14 units still increases the risk of cardiovascular events

Drinking less than the UK's recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol per week still increases the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart and cerebrovascular disease, according to new research published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

29 Jan 2022

Lucky genes can help lower risk of diseases in people with obesity

Geneticists have revealed why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy, whilst others suffer from life-changing ailments such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

25 Jan 2022

Rare genetic variants may raise risk of fatal arrhythmias in patients with less advanced coronary artery disease

Advanced coronary artery disease and the cardiac hypertrophy often associated with it is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death.

18 Jan 2022

Genome editing in vascular endothelial cells made possible with a powerful new delivery system

Northwestern Medicine scientists developed a unique nanoparticle to deliver genome editing technology, including CRISPR/Cas9, to endothelial cells, which line blood vessel walls.

16 Jan 2022

LIVE-AIR trial demonstrates efficacy of Lenzilumab for treatment of COVID patients with decreased oxygen saturation

The LIVE-AIR phase 3 clinical trial is associated with early treatment of hyperinflammatory response with the humanized monoclonal antibody lenzilumab in COVID-19 patients with decreased oxygen saturation. The study results are posted to the medRxiv* preprint server.

6 Jan 2022

Unique nanoparticle can deliver genome editing technology to endothelial cells

The lab of Youyang Zhao, PhD, from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago developed a unique nanoparticle to deliver genome editing technology, including CRISPR/Cas9, to endothelial cells, which are cells that line blood vessel walls.

4 Jan 2022

Are our bowel habits written in our DNA?

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Mauro D’Amato about how there could be clues about the regularity of bowel movements within our genes.

24 Dec 2021

Worsening brain function linked to deep anesthesia during surgery

After surgery under general anaesthesia, older patients often experience a decline in cognitive function that can last for months or even years. This worsening brain function has been linked to deep anesthesia during surgery.

20 Dec 2021

Emergency workers could benefit from regular check-ups, monitoring to prevent heart events at work

Firefighters, police and health staff could benefit from regular check-ups and monitoring to avoid heart events at work that might harm themselves or others, according to a review article published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

18 Dec 2021

An assessment of COVID-19 mortality risk using patient biomarker time series

A new study discusses the use of multiple biomarkers taken over the course of hospitalization in COVID-19 patients to determine the risk of mortality.

12 Dec 2021

Novel AI score predicts risk of death in patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease

A novel artificial intelligence score provides a more accurate forecast of the likelihood of patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease dying within 10 years than established scores used by health professionals worldwide.

11 Dec 2021

Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

Latest Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

Using IgG antibody assay to Identify natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinees

First study in North America uses genetic testing to identify people at risk of heart disease

Study uncovers most critical genes that cause coronary heart disease

Cardiovascular markers for predicting clinical outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Enhanced external counterpulsation therapy benefits long COVID-19 patients

Study suggests hospitalized COVID-19 patients are at higher risk of neurocognitive decline

COVID-19 patients are at high risk of developing heart problems up to a year after infection

Drugs derived from activated protein C may limit ischemia and reperfusion injury, study suggests

Study reveals potential mechanism for iron accumulation in the aging brain

Weekly alcohol intake of less than 14 units still increases the risk of cardiovascular events

Lucky genes can help lower risk of diseases in people with obesity

Rare genetic variants may raise risk of fatal arrhythmias in patients with less advanced coronary artery disease

Genome editing in vascular endothelial cells made possible with a powerful new delivery system

LIVE-AIR trial demonstrates efficacy of Lenzilumab for treatment of COVID patients with decreased oxygen saturation

Unique nanoparticle can deliver genome editing technology to endothelial cells

Are our bowel habits written in our DNA?

Worsening brain function linked to deep anesthesia during surgery

Emergency workers could benefit from regular check-ups, monitoring to prevent heart events at work

An assessment of COVID-19 mortality risk using patient biomarker time series

Novel AI score predicts risk of death in patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease

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