Medications
FDA cites higher death risk in Sanofi drug study
(AP) -- Federal health regulators are warning doctors that a heart drug from Sanofi was associated with fatal heart problems in a recently halted company study.
Jul 22, 2011
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Health
France sees labelling of contested chemical BPA
France's ecology minister on Tuesday said she would seek labelling requirements for food containers made with bisphenol A (BPA) after a watchdog agency sharpened its concern about this chemical.
Sep 27, 2011
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Cardiology
Patients with opioid use disorder die at a rate similar to heart attacks
Hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder died at a rate comparable to those who suffered heart attacks within a year of hospital discharge, according to a new study from Oregon Health & Science University.
Sep 14, 2021
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Cardiology
Diabetes drug might also ease heart failure risks
(HealthDay)—The diabetes drug Farxiga might do double-duty for patients, helping to ward off another killer, heart failure, new research shows.
Nov 12, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Heart-damaging side effects of cancer drugs under-reported in studies
The under-reporting of the possible side effects of heart damage from cancer drugs puts patients at an increased risk for heart failure, according to two researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Mar 26, 2012
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Vaccination
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?
Oct 30, 2021
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Other
New procedure at UMC replaces pulmonary valve, avoids open-heart surgery
(PhysOrg.com) -- Veronica Smith, 26, of Sierra Vista was the first person in Arizona to receive a new pulmonary valve without having open-heart surgery. The procedure took place at University Medical Center.
Apr 18, 2011
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Cardiology
Heart-on-a-chip: A microfluidic marvel shaping the future of cardiovascular research
In a major step forward in drug development, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a tool for building a system known as heart-on-a-chip (HoC).
Feb 6, 2024
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Cardiology
Autopsies reveal how meth hurts the heart
Use of the illegal stimulant methamphetamine causes build-up of tough protein fibers in heart muscle, which may help explain the development of enlarged hearts and heart failure in users, according to preliminary research ...
Aug 1, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Wegovy cuts heart risks by 20% in large trial
In a finding that could change the landscape of heart disease care, the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has proved its mettle in protecting the heart after lowering the risk of cardiac problems in patients by 20%.
Nov 13, 2023
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