Statin Initiation Linked to Reduced Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease among Older Veterans Dr.Niharika Harsha B14 Dec 2023 10:30 PM ISTIn a breakthrough study focusing on older veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD), researchers have discovered a potential game-changer in the form...
Novel X-ray shield cuts radiation exposure to the operator by greater than 80 per cent: Study Medha Baranwal14 Dec 2023 11:15 AM ISTNorway: Radiation shielding is necessary during cardiac catheterization, but there is a need to improve ease of use and efficacy. A recent study...
Fetuin A significantly decreased in patients with calcific aortic valve disease Medha Baranwal14 Dec 2023 9:45 AM ISTPakistan: A recent meta-analysis published in Atherosclerosis Plus has shown a significant reduction in fetuin-A in patients with known calcific...
Smartwatches to detect abnormal heart rhythms in kids Niveditha Subramani13 Dec 2023 8:18 PM ISTSmart watch is a fashion in recent times, it keeps you notified on your daily routine and your fitness schedule. Smart watches can help physicians...
Novel hypolipidemic bempedoic acid safe in diabetics, may overcome shortcomings of statins: Lancet dr. Abhimanyu Uppal13 Dec 2023 6:30 PM ISTStatins reduce LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular events among those with or without diabetes but have been reported to increase new-onset diabetes. A...
Long-term blood sugar control may not affect macrovascular atherosclerosis in type 1 diabetes patients: Study Medha Baranwal12 Dec 2023 11:45 AM ISTFinland: A recent study published in Acta Diabetologica revealed no association between long-term blood glucose control and carotid intima-media...
Deferred PCI equally safe whether treatment decision based on IVUS or FFR: Study Medha Baranwal12 Dec 2023 11:15 AM ISTKorea: Deferral of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) based on intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guided treatment decision showed a comparable...
Low PUFA intake may magnify risk of developing CVD among people with family history of heart disease Dr Riya Dave11 Dec 2023 11:00 AM ISTA recent study delving into the interplay between dietary intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and family history in relation to...
Cancer antigen-125 useful biomarker for preeclampsia severity? Medha Baranwal11 Dec 2023 10:45 AM ISTIndia: A recent case-control study published in The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India explored the potential of cancer Antigen-125...
Cardiac insulin resistance may predict risk of metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis in apparently healthy individuals Dr. Shravani Dali11 Dec 2023 10:00 AM ISTCardiac insulin resistance is linked to higher incident metabolic syndrome and early atherosclerosis in apparently healthy individuals, suggests...
ECG useful in identifying pulmonary hypertension in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation Medha Baranwal9 Dec 2023 11:00 AM ISTPoland: ECG analysis can predict pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR), according to a new study...
Many couples around the world may share high blood pressure, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Dec 2023 5:30 AM ISTIf one spouse or partner in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other partner often does too, according to new research published...
