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Released: 9-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
The secret to better rural healthcare: Pay doctors to travel from urban to rural areas
American Marketing Association (AMA)

Researchers from University of Oxford, Arizona State University, and University of Iowa published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines how paying doctors to visit rural areas is a cost-effective way to provide reasonable access and effective care to most rural communities.

Newswise: Loyola Medicine Cardiologist Available to Discuss How to Shovel Snow Safely this Winter
Released: 9-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Cardiologist Available to Discuss How to Shovel Snow Safely this Winter
Loyola Medicine

Cardiologist Caroline Ball, MD, is available this week to discuss the ways shoveling snow can be a dangerous stress on the cardiovascular system, and share tips on how to shovel safely.

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Released: 8-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
"Heart-in-a-Box" Technology Expands Access to Organs for Transplant
Loyola Medicine

Loyola Medicine recently completed its first transplant using TransMedics Organ Care System™ (OCS™), commonly referred to as "Heart-in-a-Box."

Released: 8-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST
تظهر الأبحاث السريرية أن سَمَّاعَة الطبيب الرقمية المدعمة بالذكاء الاصطناعي يمكنها اكتشاف أمراض القلب المرتبطة بالحَمْل
Mayo Clinic

يشير بحث جديد من مايو كلينك أن الذكاء الاصطناعي (AI) يمكن أن يحسن تشخيص اعْتِلاَل عَضَلَة القَلْب في الفَتْرَةِ المُحيطَةِ بالوِلاَدَة، وهي حالة يمكن أن تهدد الحياة ويمكن علاجها حيث تضعف عضلة القلب لدى النساء أثناء الحمل أو في الأشهر التي تلي الولادة.

   
Released: 8-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST
Pesquisa médica mostra que estetoscópio digital que funciona com IA pode detectar doenças cardíacas relacionadas à gravidez
Mayo Clinic

Uma nova pesquisa da Mayo Clinic sugere que a inteligência artificial (IA) pode melhorar o diagnóstico de cardiomiopatia periparto, uma doença potencialmente fatal e tratável que enfraquece o músculo cardíaco das mulheres durante a gravidez ou nos meses após o parto.

Released: 8-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST
La investigación clínica muestra que un estetoscopio digital impulsado por IA puede detectar enfermedades cardíacas relacionadas con el embarazo
Mayo Clinic

Una nueva investigación de Mayo Clinic sugiere que la inteligencia artificial (IA) podría mejorar el diagnóstico de la miocardiopatía del periparto, una afección tratable y potencialmente mortal que debilita el músculo cardíaco durante el embarazo o en los meses posteriores al parto.

Newswise: UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute First in World to Implant Penditure Clip Using Minimally Invasive Approach
Released: 8-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST
UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute First in World to Implant Penditure Clip Using Minimally Invasive Approach
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute recently became the first center in the world to implant Medtronic’s Penditure™ Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Exclusion System through a minimally invasive approach during a mitral valve repair procedure.

Released: 5-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
UofL study shows nicotine in e-cigarettes may not be harmless, as some claim
University of Louisville

With the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health.

Released: 5-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Hypertension's hidden hand: pressure-driven foam cell formation revealed as key driver of arterial disease, paving the way for new therapies
Queen Mary University of London

A new study in Advanced Science unlocks the secrets of how high blood pressure (hypertension) fuels the progression of arteri

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
مصادر مفاجئة للسكر المضاف
Mayo Clinic

مدينة روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا —  إن السكر المضاف للأطعمة ليس مجرد سعرات حرارية مضافة، بل يمكن أن يكون له تأثيرات سامة مباشرة أيضًا، مثل تسوس الأسنان، وحتى خطر التعرض لأمراض القلب. من المهم تقليل كمية السكر المضاف في نظامك الغذائي. إلا إنك قد لا تدرك كمية السكر المضاف التي تستهلكه. وهذا لأن بعض الأطعمة التي لا تثير الريبة وتعتقد أنها صحية تحتوي على سكر مضاف.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Sorprendentes fuentes de azúcar agregada
Mayo Clinic

El azúcar agregada en los alimentos no solo añade calorías adicionales, sino que también puede tener efectos tóxicos directos, como la caries dentaria e incluso el riesgo de desarrollar una enfermedad cardíaca.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Fontes surpreendentes de açúcar adicionado
Mayo Clinic

O açúcar adicionado nos alimentos não só acrescenta calorias extras mas também pode ter efeitos tóxicos diretos, como cáries dentais e até o risco de doença cardíaca. Minimizar a quantidade de açúcar adicionado na dieta é algo muito importante.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
Starting a family with the help of science: The latest research in Fertility
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on fertility in the Fertility News Source on Newswise.

       
Newswise: AI-Driven Study Redefines Right Heart Health Assessment With Novel Predictive Model
Released: 4-Jan-2024 9:00 AM EST
AI-Driven Study Redefines Right Heart Health Assessment With Novel Predictive Model
Mount Sinai Health System

New York, NY [January 4, 2023]—In a milestone study, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the assessment of the heart’s right ventricle, which sends blood to the lungs.

2-Jan-2024 9:00 AM EST
Women undergoing fertility treatment who are stressed may have heart health issues during pregnancy
Endocrine Society

A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study among women attending a fertility center found that those with more stress before pregnancy had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, which is a sign of weaker cardiovascular health.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 8:50 AM EST
Little (a), Big Risk: G3 Therapeutics Sets Out to Unravel Lp(a)-Driven Cardiovascular Disease (Lipoprotein(a)-Driven Cardiovascular Disease)
G3 Therapeutics

G3 Therapeutics ("G3"), a global leader in the use of multiomic biological Big Data, has initiated a groundbreaking initiative to unravel the contribution of Lipoprotein(a) ["Lp(a)"] to cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Newswise: Beta blocker used to treat heart problems and other medical concerns could be new treatment for sickle cell cardiomyopathy
Released: 4-Jan-2024 7:05 AM EST
Beta blocker used to treat heart problems and other medical concerns could be new treatment for sickle cell cardiomyopathy
Indiana University

A beta blocker typically used to treat heart problems, hemangioma, migraines and anxiety could be a new therapeutic for patients with sickle cell disease.

Newswise: New Study: Is There a Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and POTS?
Released: 4-Jan-2024 12:05 AM EST
New Study: Is There a Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and POTS?
Cedars-Sinai

A new research study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai aimed to understand the possible connection between COVID-19 vaccination and a difficult-to-diagnose heart condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS.

Released: 3-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Cardionomic Announces Enrollment Completion in the STIM-ADHF and STOP-ADHF Pilot Studies
Cardionomic, Inc.

Cardionomic, Inc., a Minneapolis medical device company, is pleased to announce the completion of enrollment in both their STIM-ADHF and STOP-ADHF pilot studies.

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Newswise: Fasting Before Cardiac Catheterization May Be Unnecessary
27-Dec-2023 9:05 PM EST
Fasting Before Cardiac Catheterization May Be Unnecessary
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure. A study at Indiana's Parkview Heart Institute finds allowing patients to eat a heart-healthy diet prior to the procedure posed no safety risk while improving their satisfaction.

Newswise: December Research Highlights
Released: 26-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
December Research Highlights
Cedars-Sinai

A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news at Cedars-Sinai for December 2023.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Working with Big Data requires a lot of power! The latest research and features on Supercomputing
Newswise

With the rise in machine learning applications and artificial intelligence, it's no wonder that more and more scientists and researchers are turning to supercomputers. Supercomputers are commonly used for making predictions with advanced modeling and simulations. This can be applied to climate research, weather forecasting, genomic sequencing, space exploration, aviation engineering and more.

       
Newswise: Drinking in moderation can help avoid ‘holiday heart syndrome’
Released: 20-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Drinking in moderation can help avoid ‘holiday heart syndrome’
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but too much celebrating can be bad for your health.

Released: 19-Dec-2023 11:05 PM EST
Engineered human heart tissue shows Stanford Medicine researchers the mechanics of tachycardia
Stanford Medicine

Heart rates are easier to monitor today than ever before. Thanks to smartwatches that can sense a pulse, all it takes is a quick flip of the wrist to check your heart.

Newswise: Common drug for cardiac failure jams a debated blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
Released: 19-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Common drug for cardiac failure jams a debated blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
University of Gothenburg

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is associated with damaging protein aggregates in the brain, with β-amyloid (Aβ) aggregates called plaques being the key pathology. Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) is a combined neprilysin inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker, approved for the treatment of heart failure.

Released: 19-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
UNM Professor Develops Vaccine to Lower Cholesterol
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center

Nearly two in five U.S. adults have high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

13-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Multi-Site Study Reveals Addressable Socioeconomic Barriers to Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Defects
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects – the most common birth defects in the United States – is associated with improved outcomes. Despite its importance, however, overall prevalence of prenatal diagnosis is low (12-50 percent). A recent multi-center study surveyed caretakers of infants who received congenital heart surgery in the Chicago area and found that social determinants or influencers of health constitute significant barriers to prenatal diagnosis from the patients’ perspective.

Released: 15-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Eating meals early could reduce cardiovascular risk
INRAE - National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world according to the Global Burden of Disease study, with 18.6 million annual deaths in 2019, of which around 7.9 are attributable to diet. This means that diet plays a major role in the development and progression of these diseases.

Newswise: Experts Offer Virtual Second Opinions for Women With Heart Conditions
Released: 14-Dec-2023 11:05 PM EST
Experts Offer Virtual Second Opinions for Women With Heart Conditions
Cedars-Sinai

The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai has expanded its popular Virtual Second Opinion Program to women living with or at risk of developing heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death in women.

Released: 14-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
High cholesterol caused by childhood sedentariness could be reversed with light physical activity
University of Exeter

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death - but a new study has found light physical activity may completely reverse the risks and is far more effective than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Understanding the risk of cell therapy for heart repair
University of Surrey

A type of cell that plays a crucial role in tissue repair after a heart attack may also inadvertently be why cutting-edge cell therapies cause an increased risk of rhythm disorders, according to a new study from the Universities of Surrey and Oxford.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Deaths from heart valve infections drop across U.S. overall, but surged among young adults
American Heart Association (AHA)

An analysis of death certificate data from 1999 to 2020 showed a decline in deaths related to infective endocarditis throughout most of the United States yet found an alarming increase of 2%-5% among adults ages 25-44.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Smartwatches can pick up abnormal heart rhythms in kids, Stanford Medicine study finds
Stanford Medicine

Smartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms in children, according to a new study from the Stanford School of Medicine.

Newswise: Increased risk of heart rhythm disruption after COVID-19
Released: 13-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Increased risk of heart rhythm disruption after COVID-19
Umea University

Individuals infected with COVID-19 are also at an increased risk of suffering from heart rhythm disturbances, such as atrial fibrillation. This is shown in a new study at Umeå University, Sweden, which is one of the largest studies of its kind in the world.

Newswise: National cardiogenic shock initiative study results show significant increase in heart attack survival
Released: 13-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
National cardiogenic shock initiative study results show significant increase in heart attack survival
Henry Ford Health

Published results of a large, national heart attack study show that patients with a life-threatening complication known as cardiogenic shock survived at a significantly higher rate when treated with a protocol developed by cardiologists at Henry Ford Health, in collaboration with 80 hospitals nationwide.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Kidney disease linked to increased mortality after stroke thrombolysis
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Renal dysfunction, especially chronic kidney disease, is the biggest risk factor of mortality among thrombolysed stroke patients, according to a retrospective cohort observational study published in Medicine®, a journal published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Newswise: Unique Cell-Based Approach for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Shown to Be Safe
Released: 13-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Unique Cell-Based Approach for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Shown to Be Safe
Cedars-Sinai

Infusions of potentially therapeutic cells derived from the heart are safe for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a form of high blood pressure that occurs in the blood vessels of the lungs and typically affects middle-aged women, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators.

Newswise: New 'atherosclerosis atlas' sheds light on heart attacks, strokes
Released: 12-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
New 'atherosclerosis atlas' sheds light on heart attacks, strokes
University of Virginia Health System

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have created an “atlas of atherosclerosis” that reveals, at the level of individual cells, critical processes responsible for forming the harmful plaque buildup that causes heart attacks, strokes and coronary artery disease.

Newswise: Clinical trial finds cell therapy improves quality of life in advanced heart failure
Released: 12-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Clinical trial finds cell therapy improves quality of life in advanced heart failure
Mayo Clinic

Stem cell-based therapy improved quality of life for patients with advanced heart failure, Mayo Clinic researchers and international collaborators discovered in a late-stage multinational clinical trial.

Newswise: Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas Becomes First Hospital in Texas to Deploy New FDA-Approved Hypertension Treatment
Released: 12-Dec-2023 7:30 AM EST
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas Becomes First Hospital in Texas to Deploy New FDA-Approved Hypertension Treatment
Baylor Scott and White Health

Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas has added an innovative, minimally invasive option for patients with hypertension, or high blood pressure.

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Released: 8-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
MIT engineers design a robotic replica of the heart’s right chamber
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MIT engineers have developed a robotic replica of the heart’s right ventricle, which mimics the beating and blood-pumping action of live hearts.

Released: 7-Dec-2023 2:15 PM EST
Looking for unique stories about the winter holidays? Check out the Winter Holidays channel
Newswise

It's the moooost wonderful time...of the year! Are you looking for new story ideas that are focused on the winter holiday season? Perhaps you're working on a story on on managing stress and anxiety? Perhaps you're working on a story on seasonal affective disorder? Or perhaps your editor asked you to write a story on tracking Santa? Look no further. Check out the Winter Holidays channel.

       
Released: 6-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
New study finds many couples around the world may share high blood pressure
American Heart Association (AHA)

A study of married or partnered, middle-aged and older heterosexual couples in the U.S., England, China and India found that in 20% to 47% of the couples, both spouses/partners had high blood pressure.

Released: 1-Dec-2023 7:00 AM EST
Clinical smart watch finds success at identifying atrial fibrillation
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Researchers have developed a prescription wristwatch that continuously monitors the wearer’s heart rhythm and uses a unique algorithm to detect atrial fibrillation.

Newswise: November Research Highlights
Released: 30-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
November Research Highlights
Cedars-Sinai

A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news at Cedars-Sinai.



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