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Research team discovers how Copaxone protects the heart muscle and improves its function after heart attack

Research team discovers how Copaxone protects the heart muscle and improves its function after heart attack

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceCardiac sections of mice after an injury simulating a heart attack. In mice that were treated with Copaxone (bottom row), the sections reveal greater integrity of

Research team discovers how Copaxone protects the heart muscle and improves its function after heart attack

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceCardiac sections of mice after an injury simulating a heart attack. In mice that were treated with Copaxone (bottom row), the sections reveal greater integrity of
Study finds infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure

Study finds infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that a history of infertility is associated with increased risk of heart failure. Published in theJournal

Study finds infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that a history of infertility is associated with increased risk of heart failure. Published in theJournal
Intravascular ultrasound outperforms angiography for peripheral artery disease treatment

Intravascular ultrasound outperforms angiography for peripheral artery disease treatment

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne-year success rates from angioplasty procedures to open clogged arteries in the legs were significantly higher among patients

Intravascular ultrasound outperforms angiography for peripheral artery disease treatment

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne-year success rates from angioplasty procedures to open clogged arteries in the legs were significantly higher among patients
One in five male adolescents suffers from high blood pressure

One in five male adolescents suffers from high blood pressure

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnhealthy levels of hypertension are increasing globally, especially during puberty, with boys affected three to

One in five male adolescents suffers from high blood pressure

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnhealthy levels of hypertension are increasing globally, especially during puberty, with boys affected three to
Investigators identify novel plasma proteins linked to future risk of hypertension

Investigators identify novel plasma proteins linked to future risk of hypertension

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsExercise testing can serve as a powerful physiologic probe to unmask subclinical cardiovascular ab

Investigators identify novel plasma proteins linked to future risk of hypertension

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsExercise testing can serve as a powerful physiologic probe to unmask subclinical cardiovascular ab
Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality

Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality

by Elana GotkineSalt substitution may reduce all-cause or cardiovascular mortality, according to a reviewpublishedonline April 9 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine.Hannah Greenwood, f

Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality

by Elana GotkineSalt substitution may reduce all-cause or cardiovascular mortality, according to a reviewpublishedonline April 9 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine.Hannah Greenwood, f
New chronic coronary syndrome guidelines expand diagnostic tools and ways to prevent major adverse events

New chronic coronary syndrome guidelines expand diagnostic tools and ways to prevent major adverse events

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on the management of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) include a focus on both la

New chronic coronary syndrome guidelines expand diagnostic tools and ways to prevent major adverse events

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on the management of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) include a focus on both la
New transparent 'blood vessel-on-a-chip' could reduce animal testing

New transparent 'blood vessel-on-a-chip' could reduce animal testing

byUniversity of SydneyPAC and APPJ treatments promote HCAEC growth and function in an artery-on-a-chip. A) Schematic diagram illustrating the microfluidic assembly process and cell culture. B) C

New transparent 'blood vessel-on-a-chip' could reduce animal testing

byUniversity of SydneyPAC and APPJ treatments promote HCAEC growth and function in an artery-on-a-chip. A) Schematic diagram illustrating the microfluidic assembly process and cell culture. B) C
TAVR found non-inferior to SAVR for low-risk patients

TAVR found non-inferior to SAVR for low-risk patients

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was found to bring no increased risks and was associated with substantial decreased rates o

TAVR found non-inferior to SAVR for low-risk patients

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was found to bring no increased risks and was associated with substantial decreased rates o
Researchers uncover key therapeutic target involved in diabetic atherosclerosis

Researchers uncover key therapeutic target involved in diabetic atherosclerosis

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be an

Researchers uncover key therapeutic target involved in diabetic atherosclerosis

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be an
Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaIndependent associations between health-related fitness variables and breast cancer-related symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (A) Mo

Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaIndependent associations between health-related fitness variables and breast cancer-related symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (A) Mo
Researchers uncover key molecule influencing vascular aging

Researchers uncover key molecule influencing vascular aging

by King's College LondonLH3 (procollagen-lysine, 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 3) deposition increases in the medial aortic layer with age and Sox9 (SRY-box transcription factor 9) expression.

Researchers uncover key molecule influencing vascular aging

by King's College LondonLH3 (procollagen-lysine, 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 3) deposition increases in the medial aortic layer with age and Sox9 (SRY-box transcription factor 9) expression.