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Over 30m adults in Pakistan suffering from high blood pressure: WHO

A representational image. — Canva  Only 44% hypertensive people are diagnosed, says report.  450,000 people died of cardiovascular disease in 2019, it says.  Pakistan lacks treatment guidelines for managing hypertension. ISLAMABAD: Over 30 million adults in Pakistan have been suffering from hypertension or high blood pressure, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) in its first-ever hypertension report.  […]

Psoriasis: Why severe cases can raise the risk of heart disease

Share on PinterestExperts say people with psoriasis should have regular check-ups with their doctor. Healthline/Getty Image Researchers report that people with severe psoriasis have a higher risk of heart disease. They note that typical scans for heart disease do not show blockages in the small blood vessels. They say it is important for people with […]

AI-driven vision for heart health comes into focus

image: Justin Ezekowitz is leading a multidisciplinary team harnessing AI to analyze cardiac images as a tool for clinicians to more precisely diagnose and treat heart disease. view more  Credit: Cooper & O’Hara/University Hospital Foundation EDMONTON — The University of Alberta (U of A), in partnership with the University Hospital Foundation (UHF), is embarking on a […]

Women given new insight into blood clot risk

New research from Queen Mary University of London, published in iScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women who have any combination of a particular gene mutation, oestrogen use, or common medical conditions — specifically: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. Women with the Factor V Leiden (FVL) gene mutation […]

By 2030 Cardiovascular Information System Market Business Expansion

The recently released Cardiovascular Information System Market Report for 2023, spanning a substantial 99 pages, offers valuable insights into its present condition, size, volume, and market share. In today’s digitally driven world, understanding the dynamics of the market has become not just important but essential for businesses and marketers alike. With the growing importance of […]

Blood Collection Method in Pre-deposit Autotransfusion

Introduction Autologous blood transfusion has the advantages of saving blood resources, decreasing allogeneic blood consumption,1 avoiding immunosuppression caused by allogeneic blood transfusion,2 reducing the risk of blood transfusion and blocking blood-borne diseases.3 However, perioperative blood transfusion during cardiac surgery may cause postoperative complications.4 Pre-deposit autotransfusion (also called pre-deposit autologous blood transfusion) has no age limitations […]

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/new-evidence-confirms.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/new-evidence-confirms.jpg" data-sub-html="PASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit: Journal of Investigative Dermatology“> PASI 20 (very severe). Credit: Journal of Investigative Dermatology In the largest study to date exploring the relationship between severe psoriasis and coronary microvascular dysfunction, researchers have found further evidence that patients with severe psoriasis […]

New infection and immunity center looks into long COVID-19, chronic Lyme disease

The Yale School of Medicine’s new Center for Infection & Immunity, which launched on Aug. 18, is researching post-acute infection syndromes while encouraging diversity, elevating scientists and incorporating patients as research partners. Carlos Salcerio 11:46 pm, Sep 19, 2023 Staff Reporter Ann Hui Ching, Contributing Photographer A new center at the Yale School of Medicine […]

Northeastern chosen as home for new infectious disease detection center

Northeastern University in Boston has been chosen as the home of a center to detect and prepare for the next outbreak of infectious disease.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is giving Northeastern $17.5 million over the next five years to head “EPISTORM: The Center for Advanced Epidemic Analytics and Predictive Modeling Technology,” according […]