Astaxanthin lowers cholesterol and CVD risk in people with prediabetes and dyslipidemia Medha Baranwal6 April 2023 11:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has shown that astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant is a safe over-the-counter (OTC)...
In-stent neoatherosclerosis frequent after endovascular therapy in lower limb arteries Medha Baranwal6 April 2023 11:15 AM ISTGermany: In-stent neoatherosclerosis (NA) is frequently seen after endovascular therapy in lower limb arteries through OCT imaging; this increased...
Can COVID-19 cause problems in the heart? Study provides insights Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 April 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: A research team from the US observed increases in oxidative stress (harmful production of unstable molecules), signals of inflammation, and...
Cutting added sugar to six teaspoons a day improves health: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 April 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Based on a comprehensive evidence review, the experts have recommended to reduce added ("free") sugar consumption to around six teaspoons a day...
Study shows moderate exercise to be safe for people with muscle pain from statins Isra Zaman6 April 2023 9:30 AM ISTStatins have long been the gold standard for lowering LDL or “bad” cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, but while generally...
People with muscle pain from statins can safely engage in moderate exercise, study claims Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2023 11:30 AM ISTNetherlands: A recent study has shown that Statin use does not exacerbate exercise-induced muscle injury in people engaging in moderate-intensity...
Wrist-worn transdermal sensor for troponin measurement can help early diagnosis of heart attacks Medha Baranwal5 April 2023 11:15 AM ISTUSA: A new study published in European Heart Journal - Digital Health has claimed that using a wrist-worn transdermal sensor for measuring cardiac...
Mediterranean and low-fat diets lower risk of death and heart attack in patients at risk of CVD Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2023 11:00 AM ISTCanada: A recent study published in The BMJ has concluded that Mediterranean and low-fat dietary programmes may reduce the risk of mortality and...
Novel endovascular technique may prevent amputation in "no-option" limb ischemia patients: NEJM study dr. Abhimanyu Uppal5 April 2023 10:00 AM ISTApproximately 20% of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia have no revascularization options- surgical or percutaneous, due to poor distal...
Stress hyperglycemia ratio predicts high thrombus burden in patients with acute coronary syndrome Medha Baranwal5 April 2023 9:30 AM ISTTurkey: A recent study published in the SAGE journal Angiology has shown that stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) predicts thrombus burden in patients...
Periodontitis imparts greater risk of developing ischemic stroke in future among patients with high BP Medha Baranwal4 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTSpain: Periodontitis in elderly hypertension patients is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in both carotid and intracranial arteries, a...
Can higher dose of blood thinners improve outcomes in patients hospitalized for COVID-19? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 April 2023 12:30 PM ISTUSA: A higher dose of blood-thinning medication than usual in noncritically ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19 did not significantly reduce death...
