High follistatin levels may increase risk of HF and mortality Medha Baranwal16 May 2023 10:15 AM ISTSweden: A 23-year-long study of more than 4700 middle-aged Swedish adults showed that higher plasma levels of the protein follistatin (FST) are...
Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries at greater risk of heart attacks than men Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 May 2023 10:00 AM ISTNetherlands: A study of 25,000 adults revealed that postmenopausal women with clogged arteries face higher heart attack risks than men of that...
Cardiovascular disease risk factor management may help preserve physical function as we age Isra Zaman16 May 2023 9:30 AM ISTManaging cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors may play a role in preserving physical function during the aging process, according to new research...
Dexmedetomidine may reduce new-onset atrial fibrillation in ICU patients: JAMA Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran15 May 2023 11:15 AM ISTSouth Korea: A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that the use of dexmedetomidine, a sedative commonly used in intensive care units...
AMD with Visual Disability Associated with Increased CVD Risk Dr. Shravani Dali15 May 2023 10:30 AM ISTAge-Related Macular Degeneration with Visual Disability May Be Associated with Increased CVD Risk suggests a new study published in the Journal of...
New treatment may slow progression of small abdominal aortic aneurysm Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 May 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: The intravenous delivery of immune-modulating cells may someday slow the expansion of bulges in the aorta, known as abdominal aortic aneurysms. A...
Diabetes and obesity during pregnancy predisposes children to diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular problems Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 May 2023 9:30 AM ISTSpain: A recent study published in Cardiovascular Diabetology highlighted the importance of epigenetic remodelling for the first six months of...
Use of anabolic steroids linked to long-lasting risk of HF, depression and worse QoL Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 May 2023 9:15 AM ISTDenmark: Results from two studies suggested that anabolic steroids can cause serious side effects during use, such as depression and heart failure,...
Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty Safe Alternative to Stent for Heart Attack Treatment: JACC Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran13 May 2023 11:00 AM ISTUK: A new study published in the Journals of the American College of Cardiology Intervention has shown that drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty...
AI-based algorithm can diagnose heart attacks with better accuracy and speed Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 May 2023 10:45 AM ISTUK: An algorithm developed using artificial intelligence (AI) could diagnose heart attacks with better accuracy and speed than ever before, a new...
In first in-utero brain surgery, doctors eliminated symptoms of dangerous condition Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 May 2023 8:30 AM ISTFor the first time, researchers performed a successful in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition by treating an...
Once-weekly insulin icodec better than once-daily insulin glargine for patients with type 2 diabetes: ONWARDS 4 trial Medha Baranwal12 May 2023 12:00 PM ISTBelgium: Once-weekly insulin icodec performed equally well as once-daily insulin glargine U100 for glycemic control, required fewer basal insulin...
