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LMIC healthcare facilities unprepared to treat cardiovascular diseases

Most healthcare facilities in many Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs) are unprepared to treat patients with cardiovascular diseases – despite these conditions leading to millions of people dying prematurely every year, a new study reveals.

22 Sep 2023

Editorial proposes an innovative systems medicine approach to address clinician burnout

A new editorial published in the Heart and Mind journal proposes an innovative systems medicine approach to address the epidemic of clinician burnout and holistically improve clinician mental health and wellbeing (Heart and Mind: September 18, 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/hm.HM-D-23-00013, published ahead of print).

22 Sep 2023

Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities in the benefits of newer type 2 diabetes drugs

New research analyzing the effects of two drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes indicates a consistent lack of cardiovascular and renal benefits in Black populations.

21 Sep 2023

Renowned experts comprehensively review how climate change occurs and increases risk of cardiovascular disease

There is already robust evidence that people living with cardiovascular disease are disproportionately affected by poor air quality and extreme temperatures, in large part due to climate change, the greatest threat to human health of the 21st century.

21 Sep 2023

Major cardiovascular organizations join forces to establish independent board

Many of the nation's most prominent cardiovascular organizations, representing tens of thousands of physicians, unite today to pursue the creation of a new Board for cardiovascular medicine.

21 Sep 2023

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

According to a study recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Texas during the last two decades have more than doubled from 1999 (10.3 deaths per 100,000 births) to 2019 (21.9 deaths per 100,000 births).

21 Sep 2023

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome.

21 Sep 2023

ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Philippine Heart Association will host ACC Asia 2023 on September 29-30 in Manila, Philippines. According to recent research, among the 18.6 million heart disease-related deaths worldwide in 2019, 58% occurred in Asia.

21 Sep 2023

Brazilian fruits positively impact gut health and chronic disease prevention

The influence of Brazilian native fruits and their by-products on human intestinal microbiota.

21 Sep 2023

Is morning exercise the key to dodging diabetes?

Harvard researchers find that morning and afternoon physical activity significantly lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but evening activity shows no such benefit. The study also emphasizes that intensity matters more than consistency in reducing diabetes risk.

21 Sep 2023

Can deep brain stimulation unlock the cure for severe depression?

A multidisciplinary team of clinicians, engineers, and neuroscientists has identified a unique biomarker in the brain that indicates recovery from treatment-resistant depression, utilizing deep brain stimulation (DBS) and artificial intelligence. The discovery, which allows for real-time monitoring and tailoring of treatment, could revolutionize the approach to managing severe forms of depression.

21 Sep 2023

Has the COVID-19 pandemic made young adults less fit?

A recent study in Scientific Reports reveals that one year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, young adults experienced significant declines in physical fitness parameters, including explosive power, aerobic and anaerobic capacities, and weight. These changes could have serious health implications, especially for those with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, underscoring the importance of promoting physical activity during and after pandemics.

20 Sep 2023

Uncontrolled hypertension wreaks havoc on global health and economies

The World Health Organization's recent report underscores the global health and economic crisis posed by uncontrolled hypertension, affecting one in five people worldwide. The study calls for urgent, coordinated government action, emphasizing that effective hypertension management could prevent millions of deaths and offer an 18-to-1 return on investment.

20 Sep 2023

Mount Sinai secures $6.2 million grant to expand the Cohen Center for Recovery From Complex Chronic Illnesses

Mount Sinai's Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance has announced a $6.2 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation.

20 Sep 2023

Obesity linked to poorer outcomes in people with bipolar disorders

The obesity pandemic is particularly hard on people with bipolar disorders. This has been shown in a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

20 Sep 2023

Doctors need better guidance on treating ADHD in over 50s

Doctors urgently need better international guidance on treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the over 50s, conclude world-leading experts reviewing current research on this increasing issue globally.

20 Sep 2023

Study sheds light on potential mechanism by which psoriasis increases cardiovascular risk

In the largest study to date exploring the relationship between severe psoriasis and coronary microvascular dysfunction, researchers have found further evidence that patients with severe psoriasis are at higher cardiovascular risk.

20 Sep 2023

New study sheds light on vitamin D's role in cardiovascular health

Researchers conducted a prospective population-based analysis to understand whether vitamin D levels were associated with cardiovascular disease events and mortality, and overall mortality.

20 Sep 2023

Researchers challenge WHO's sweetener guidelines, call for urgent re-evaluation

Researchers question WHO guidelines on non-sugar sweeteners, citing a reliance on biased prospective cohort studies over randomized controlled trials. The study calls for an urgent re-evaluation of WHO's stance, as recent evidence suggests non-sugar sweeteners may actually reduce cardiometabolic risks.

19 Sep 2023

Age and underlying conditions increase risk of critical outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Whether vaccinated or not, having at least four disease risk factors put adults hospitalized due to COVID-19 at higher risk for critical outcomes, according to a 10-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network.

19 Sep 2023