Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) are episodes marked by concerning changes in breathing, consciousness, muscle tone, and skin color (cyanosis or paleness). They tend to occur in previously healthy infants and send ...
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When we were little, our parents told us to take our vitamins so we could grow big and strong. Now, researchers from Japan find that one particular supplement may even fix a broken heart.
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Myocarditis, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed, is a rare complication that can occur after mRNA COVID vaccination. It's estimated that roughly 18 cases occur in every 1 million vaccine doses administered, ...
Jan 4, 2023
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One of the most popular new year's resolutions is to exercise more. Many of us set ambitious goals requiring a big, regular commitment, but then abandon them because they're too much to fit in. Plans to exercise more in the ...
Jan 3, 2023
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Vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, pulmonary hypertension, and cardiac fibrosis are associated with a reorganization of the structure of blood vessels. Researchers led by the University of Tsukuba have demonstrated ...
Dec 22, 2022
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Using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system, UT Southwestern researchers corrected mutations responsible for a common inherited heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in human cells and a mouse model of the disease. ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Aging remains a primary risk factor for a host of diseases, including leading causes of death. Aging and associated diseases are inherently multifactorial, with numerous contributing factors and phenotypes at the molecular, ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Researchers at the University of Southern California Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering have developed a "heart attack on a chip," a device that could one day serve as a testbed to develop new heart drugs ...
Dec 7, 2022
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A new method for determining whether patients with heart disease need coronary stents or bypass surgery is more effective than the angiogram, which is currently used, according to research from UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular.
Nov 30, 2022
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Glutaric aciduria type I (GA-I) is an inherited disease caused by a mutation of the glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase (GCDH) gene. The global incidence of GA-I is estimated to be 1/100,000, with around 75,000 cases worldwide.
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