Cardiology
High blood pressure in young adults tied to earlier strokes
(HealthDay)—Two new studies suggest that when people under 40 develop high blood pressure, their risk of early heart disease and stroke go up significantly.
Nov 6, 2018
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Diabetes
Impotence drug might counter common gene mutation in type 2 diabetes, study finds
In a small study, Swedish researchers found that the impotence drug yohimbine might help people with type 2 diabetes who have a particular gene mutation that lowers their insulin production.
Oct 9, 2014
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Health
Diet can lower risk of cardiovascular disease by 10 percent, study shows
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 800,000 lives annually. A healthy diet is one key lifestyle strategy to reduce CVD risk factors, including high blood ...
Nov 29, 2022
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Medical research
Significant benefit seen in Phase III trial of experimental drug for kidney disease
In a clinical trial of patients with chronic kidney disease, an experimental drug significantly reduced albuminuria—albumin in urine, a sign of kidney damage—for 50% of participants. When the experimental drug was paired ...
Dec 15, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists discover first therapeutic target for preserving heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension
A research team has discovered a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, identifies the first therapeutic target that can be modulated to preserve cardiac ...
Jan 19, 2024
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Diabetes
Nonalbuminuric CKD ups cardiovascular morbidity in T1DM
(HealthDay)—Nonalbuminuric chronic kidney disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, but not renal outcomes, in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published ...
Aug 31, 2015
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Medical research
Study monitors effects of IV fluid on dog circulation during surgery (w/ Video)
Almost anyone who has spent time in a hospital is familiar with the routine checks of blood pressure and oxygen levels that serve as signposts of a patient's overall health.
Oct 15, 2014
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Diabetes
Nearly three in ten Americans with diabetes don't know it, study says
(HealthDay)—Almost 8 million Americans have diabetes but don't know it, a new study shows.
Nov 18, 2014
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Cardiology
Could adding minerals to drinking water fight high blood pressure?
If you have high blood pressure, chances are you've been told to cut back on salt. You might even be taking medication. These are good strategies, as nearly half of all adults in the United States work to keep hypertension ...
May 7, 2019
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Diabetes
Study finds strong association between prediabetes and heart attack risk
Prediabetes appears to be a strong independent risk factor for heart attacks, according to a new study presented Saturday, June 11 at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
Jun 11, 2022
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