Category Archives: Cardiovascular

Study suggests changing to a healthier diet could add ten years to your life

<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/study-suggests-changin.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/study-suggests-changin.jpg" data-sub-html="Expected life years gained from dietary changes. Expected life years gained after changing from unhealthy median dietary patterns (red), changing from median dietary patterns to the Eatwell Guide (blue) and changing from the Eatwell Guide to longevity-associated dietary patterns (green) for 40-year-old female and male adults (F40 and M40, respectively) and 70-year-old […]

Are CVD Risk Factors Associated With Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Failure?

Having multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis treatment failure, according to a study in ACR Open Rheumatology. Noting the association between rheumatoid arthritis and CVD, the authors sought to investigate the relationship between the presence of CVD risk factors and retention of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) […]

Here’s How the 30/30/30 Method May Help You Reach Your Weight Loss Goal

There are tons of weight loss tricks out there, and most of them, unfortunately, aren’t effective. The newer 30/30/30 method, however, is actually rooted in science and may be worth a try if you’re trying to lose weight. The 30/30/30 method involves eating 30 grams (g) of protein within the first 30 minutes of waking […]

AF after mitral valve surgery “has a strong negative influence on survival”

The occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after mitral valve surgery may be more harmful than previously thought, the authors of a research paper in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (JCTVS) have stated. Whitney Fu (University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center, Ann Arbor, USA) et al studied 922 adult patients with no preoperative […]

Methi paratha for weight loss: 10 amazing benefits of the delicious winter delicacy

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Nov 27, 2023 05:29 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Methi paratha is not just a tasty and nourishing breakfast, but can also keep those pesky hunger pangs at bay till lunch time. As winters approach, the aroma of fresh and fragrant fenugreek leaves fills the kitchen and adds to the […]

In Study, Drones Beat Ambulances Delivering Help During Cardiac Arrest

MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Drones can more quickly deliver defibrillators to the scene of a cardiac arrest than can ambulances, a new Swedish study has found. More than two-thirds of the time, a drone equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED) reached the patient an average of 3 minutes faster than an […]

New Research Indicates That Atherosclerosis – Thought To Be Irreversible

A new study reveals that young people are particularly susceptible to atherosclerosis from risk factors like high cholesterol and hypertension. Early and aggressive risk management is essential to prevent or reverse atherosclerosis, as shown in the comprehensive PESA-CNIC-Santander study. These findings are significant for personalized cardiovascular prevention and treatment strategies. Younger individuals are at a […]

2 Minute Medicine Rewind November 27, 2023

Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics for People With Problematic Opioid Use 1. Among individuals with opioid use disorder, receiving care at a rapid access addictions clinic was associated with reduced risk of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and overall mortality.  Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Individuals suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) often present to emergency […]

New study shows Spirulina and high-intensity training combo reduces obesity complications in men

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers explored the effects of combining high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with spirulina supplements to mitigate cardiometabolic disease risk and control obesity-related adipokine release. Study: Spirulina Supplementation with High-Intensity Interval Training Decreases Adipokines Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Men with Obesity. Image Credit: pilipphoto/Shutterstock.com Background Obesity is a public health […]

DFG funding for four LMU researchers

LMU München Physicist Jad C. Halimeh, communication scientist Benjamin Krämer and medical scientists Daniel Reichart and Florian Gärtner receive funding from the Emmy Noether and Heisenberg programs The funded projects deal with new biomarkers of ageing, quantum simulations, the journey of immune cells through the body and media usage strategies Munich, November 2023 – Ageing […]