Common artificial sweetener linked to higher rates of heart attack and stroke Isra Zaman28 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTArtificial sweeteners, such as erythritol, are common replacements for table sugar in low-calorie, low-carbohydrate and “keto” products. Sugar-free...
Dapagliflozin benefits heart failure patients regardless of their gout status: JAMA Medha Baranwal27 Feb 2023 10:30 AM ISTUK: A post hoc analysis of 2 trials revealed that dapagliflozin's benefit is consistent in heart failure (HF) patients irrespective of gout. The use...
Verapamil slows beta cell decline in kids with type 1 diabetes: JAMA Medha Baranwal27 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, may help in the partial preservation of stimulated C-peptide secretion in adolescents and children with...
Discontinuing aspirin at 24 to 28 weeks gestation feasible for preeclampsia prevention while reducing bleeding risk: JAMA Medha Baranwal27 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTSpain: In pregnant women with high preeclampsia risk, aspirin discontinuation at gestation weeks 24 to 28 to prevent preterm preeclampsia maintains...
Good sleep may safeguard longevity: Study Isra Zaman27 Feb 2023 9:30 AM ISTPrevious studies have shown that getting too little or too much sleep can negatively affect the heart. It's also been widely reported that sleep...
People with long COVID more likely to suffer from heart problems: Study Isra Zaman27 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTThere is no single definition for long COVID, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session...
Too little sodium can be bad for heart failure patients, finds study Isra Zaman27 Feb 2023 9:00 AM ISTHeart failure, in which the heart muscle becomes too weak or stiff to pump blood effectively, is a chronic condition affecting over 6 million adults...
Andexanet Alfa effectively controls acute major bleeding due to Factor Xa Inhibitors Jacinthlyn Sylvia25 Feb 2023 11:30 AM ISTA recent study published in the Circulation Journal found andexanet alfa effective in reversing the effects of Factor Xa Inhibitors and achieving...
Fitness trackers and smartwatches can pose severe risks in people with cardiac implants Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Feb 2023 11:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Heart Rhythm has reported that certain consumer electronic devices could pose serious risks to people with...
Reducing dietary sodium to minimal can lead to death in heart failure patients Dr Kartikeya Kohli25 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: A new meta-analysis has shown that reducing dietary sodium to less than the usual recommendation does not provide additional benefits and may...
Extreme lipoprotein(a) linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease: Study Medha Baranwal24 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTIsrael: Extreme Lipoprotein (a) levels are linked with 2.5 times increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) compared to normal...
Prediabetes independently associated with higher risk of atrial fibrillation Dr Manav Agarwal24 Feb 2023 11:15 AM ISTA new study by Jung-Chi Hsu and team suggests that prediabetes stage can increase risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). The findings of this study were...
