New research presented at Radiological Society of North America annual meeting confirms ability of ProFound Breast Health Suite to predict a woman’s one to two-year risk for breast cancer iCAD unveils new solution that assesses calcium deposits in the breast arteries as a proxy for hidden cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women […]
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Cardiovascular
Alcohol Consumption May Have Positive and Negative Effects on Cardiovascular Disease Risk
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Newswise — While past research has indicated that moderate alcohol consumption can lower one’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), more recent studies suggest that moderate levels of drinking may be hazardous to heart health. A new analysis led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy […]
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BYLINE: Jacqueline Mitchell Newswise — BOSTON – Public health experts credit steady declines in cardiovascular health in the second half of the 20th century to medical advances and improvements in important risk factors. However, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention point to a stagnation in these trends, and even an increase in deaths […]
Abstract We examined the impact of a history of coronary artery disease (CAD) or cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and physical activity habits on functional disability among community-dwelling Japanese adults. This population-based retrospective cohort study included 10,661 people aged 39–98 years in Japan (5054, men). Median follow-up was 3.7 years. During the study period, 209 functional disabilities occurred in […]
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Global Disposable Surgical Devices Market Report 2023-2030: North America Holds Largest Share, Asia Pacific Shows Significant Growth
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Dublin, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Disposable Surgical Devices Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Surgical Sutures & Staplers, Electrosurgical devices), By Application (General Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 – 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global disposable surgical devices market […]
Abstract The pro-inflammatory and regulatory roles of T lymphocytes in atherosclerosis are well established but less is known about natural killer (NK) cells and natural killer T (NKT)-like cells. The effects of cardiovascular risk management on the phenotypes of these cells are unknown. To assess changes in NK cell and lymphocyte phenotypes and circulating inflammatory […]
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People with more tomato consumption tended to have a lower risk of hypertension. (European Journal of Preventive Cardiology) In stroke patients with large infarct core volumes, baseline ASPECTS score did not predict outcomes of thrombectomy. (JAMA Neurology) Introducing the Plaque-RADS score for classifying carotid plaque composition and morphology via different imaging modalities. (JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging) […]
To the Editor: The recent article by Lindner et al concluded, “This [cardiovascular disease] risk reduction would … avoid $150 million in 90-day direct costs.”1 It was grossly irresponsible of the authors to write this and for the editors to publish this. This medical economic calculation did not apply the methodologies for cost-effectiveness evaluation and […]
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Large-scale study finds no mortality benefit from vegetarian diets in U.S. adults, challenges previous beliefs
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A brief report published in the Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition describes the effect of vegetarian diets on all-cause mortality in adults in the United States. Study: Vegetarian diets and risk of all-cause mortality in a population-based prospective study in the United States. Image Credit: Yulia Furman / Shutterstock.com Background Chronic diseases, including cardiovascular and metabolic […]