Medical research
Donated hearts may beat much longer
New technology increases the length of time that a human heart can remain viable for transplant after removal from a donor for transplantation.
Feb 14, 2012
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Medications
As CBD use rises, clinical trials needed to determine safety, efficacy in heart disease patients
As cannabidiol (CBD) use rises, high quality randomized clinical trials are needed to determine if anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD for heart disease seen in preclinical data will work in a real-world setting, according ...
Sep 6, 2022
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Cardiology
Scientists uncover new mechanisms and therapeutic possibilities for heart failure
Greater awareness and advances in treatment have greatly improved survival rates following heart attack. With more survivors, however, has come the challenge of managing long-term impacts on heart function, especially chronic ...
Mar 30, 2023
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Diabetes
Transplantation with human placental stem cells improves diabetes complications in rats
In an effort to determine if stem cell therapy can prevent or improve a condition called "diabetic foot" caused by poor blood flow in patients with diabetes, a team of researchers in China has found that transplanting human ...
Aug 30, 2016
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Cardiology
Study reveals a promising alternative to corticosteroids in acute renal failure treatment
A protein produced by the human body appears to be a promising new drug candidate to treat conditions that lead to acute renal failure. This is shown by a study conducted at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in São José ...
Sep 21, 2018
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Medical research
Molecular imaging detects ischemic heart disease in diabetics
Research introduced at SNM's 58th Annual Meeting may lead to much-needed cardiovascular disease screening for diabetic patients at risk of ischemic heart disease, a disorder marked by significantly reduced blood flow in the ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Cardiology
Women at greater risk of stress-induced ischemia after heart attacks
Women who've previously experienced a heart attack have twice the risk of later myocardial ischemia provoked by mental stress when compared to men with a similar history, according to a study published in Circulation.
Apr 24, 2018
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Surgery
Cannabis use associated with increased risk of surgical complications, according to study
People who are regular cannabis users are at an increased risk of experiencing complications before, during, and after surgery, according to a study by researchers with UTHealth Houston published today in JAMA Surgery.
Jul 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Peripheral artery disease is poorly understood, but researchers are striving for answers
September is peripheral artery disease (PAD) awareness month. Although scientists estimate that over 200 million people worldwide suffer from the condition, it's often neglected in the cardiovascular space in favor of more ...
Sep 22, 2022
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Medical research
Call in the reserves: Two types of stem cells repair intestinal injury
New research from NC State reveals your body's "backup plan" – in the form of reserve stem cells – for recovering from severe intestinal injury due to lack of blood supply.
Mar 29, 2019
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