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Tissue damage caused by a heart attack to be reduced by 30%?

October 15, 2019 0 Comments Blood Clots, COPD, Diseases and Conditions, Heart Disease, Immune System, Stroke Prevention, Tuberculosis, Vioxx

A heart attack is caused by a clot that blocks the artery blood flow. Under these conditions, the affected tissues undergo a rapid necrosis. But why? Scientists discovered that the synthesis of a lipid provokes the necrosis. This lipid accumulates in the absence of oxygen and blocks cellular functions. By inhibiting its synthesis in a mouse suffering a heart attack, the biologists were able to reduce the tissue damage by 30%.

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Type 2 diabetes and obesity could be treated by new, less invasive procedure

October 11, 2019 0 Comments Diabetes, Diet and Weight Loss, Diseases and Conditions, Gastrointestinal Problems, Heart Disease, Medical Devices, Obesity, Wounds and Healing

New research has found that a newly tested medical device, called Sleeveballoon, mimics the effects of traditional bariatric surgery in rodents and produces impressive results on body weight, fatty liver and diabetes control.

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New genetic link found for some forms of SIDS

October 11, 2019 0 Comments Cholesterol, Diseases and Conditions, Down Syndrome, Gene Therapy, Genes, Heart Disease, Infant's Health, Personalized Medicine

Some forms of sudden infant death syndrome stem from a genetic mutation that keeps infants from processing lipids in milk, a new study has discovered. The build-up of unprocessed fatty material disrupts heart functions. While no treatments are yet available, the finding could help in genetic screening. Drugs are also being tested to see if they can help.

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One in five cardiac rehab patients are depressed, anxious, or stressed

October 10, 2019 0 Comments Anxiety, Depression, Heart Disease, Mental Health, Mental Health Research, Psychiatry, Psychology Research, Workplace Health

Patients with depression, anxiety or stress are more likely to drop out of cardiac rehabilitation, reports a new study.

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Underuse of lifesaving drugs after heart attacks

October 10, 2019 0 Comments Birth Defects, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Multiple Sclerosis Research, Patient Education and Counseling, Stroke Prevention, Today's Healthcare, Vitamin A

Many heart attack patients in China fail to receive beta-blockers which could prevent another event and save their life.

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Fresh insights could lead to new treatments for liver disease

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Chronic Illness, Diseases and Conditions, Heart Disease, Immune System, Liver Disease, Lymphoma, Stem Cells, Today's Healthcare

The fight against liver disease could be helped by the discovery of cells that cause liver scarring.

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When blood vessels are overly permeable

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Chronic Illness, Colitis, COPD, Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Problems, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Immune System

In Germany alone there are around 400,000 patients who suffer from chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. For the first time, researchers have discovered that dysfunctions in blood vessels play a significant role in the development of such diseases. In experimental model systems, the progression of the disease slowed down significantly by eliminating these dysfunctions.

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Paclitaxel-coated devices are safe for unblocking arteries in lower limbs, study suggests

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Diseases and Conditions, Heart Disease, Multiple Sclerosis Research, Patient Education and Counseling, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Today's Healthcare, Wounds and Healing

A study of nearly 65,000 people suggests that devices coated with a drug called paclitaxel that are used for widening blocked arteries in legs and feet are safe and not linked to an increase in deaths — a finding that contradicts smaller studies that led to the FDA issuing a safety alert about the use of paclitaxel-coated stents and balloons for arterial revascularization in the lower limbs in January 2019.

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Drug can extend survival rates for heart failure patients

October 8, 2019 0 Comments Cholesterol, Chronic Illness, Diseases and Conditions, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Medical Devices, Stroke Prevention, Vioxx

Blood pressure medication can prevent fluid retention and muscle wasting in heart failure.

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Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors

October 8, 2019 0 Comments Cholesterol, Disorders and Syndromes, Dogs, Heart Disease, Intelligence, Spiders and Ticks, Stroke, Stroke Prevention, Veterinary Medicine

Dog ownership was associated with a 33% lower risk of early death for heart attack survivors living alone and 27% reduced risk of early death for stroke survivors living alone, compared to people who did not own a dog. Dog ownership was associated with a 24% reduced risk of all-cause mortality and a 31% lower risk of death by heart attack or stroke compared to non-owners.