A St. Michael's-led study has uncovered a way in which inflammation of the heart can prompt the production of a protein that impairs heart function.
May 2, 2023
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A researcher at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy is reporting an effective protocol for reprogramming human heart cells into specialized cells that conduct electricity throughout the heart to enable rhythmic ...
Nov 21, 2022
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Rates of heart failure associated with the growing illicit use of the stimulant drug methamphetamine, or meth for short, are rising worldwide and now affect a wide range of socio-economic and racial groups, finds a review ...
Dec 1, 2022
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Restricting salt intake is considered a key component of heart failure treatment, but restricting it too much may actually worsen the outcomes for people with a common form of the condition, suggests research published online ...
Jul 18, 2022
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Medication that helps reduce a person's risk of developing cardiovascular and kidney disease is a cost-effective option to treat Australia's entire population of people with type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.
Dec 1, 2022
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A device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys may be able to help some people get their blood pressure under control.
Feb 28, 2023
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COVID-19 infections can cause potentially life-threatening heart issues. Studies suggest that people with COVID-19 are 55% more likely to suffer a major adverse cardiovascular event, including heart attack, stroke and death, ...
Feb 18, 2023
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Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, presented new evidence that drugs originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes may benefit a wide range of patients ...
Aug 29, 2022
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A large team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. reports that genetically altering the genome of pigs can reduce the chance of rejection of their organs when transplanted into a primate.
Getting diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia is never pleasant—but a new study shows that when and how someone's cognitive issues come to light can also make a big difference in their health care ...
May 31, 2022
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