5.5 million died due to cardiovascular diseases caused by lead exposure in 2019; 95% impact in LMICs In 2019, cardiovascular disease accounted for 94 per cent of mortality. Photo: iStock Exposure to lead accounted for 30 per cent of all cardiovascular disease deaths globally in 2019, meaning about 5.5 million people, according to a study […]
Category Archives: Cardiovascular
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A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet has brought to light the alarming impact of lead exposure on both children and adults. The research reveals a direct link between lead exposure in children under five years of age and significant IQ loss. Additionally, the study suggests that lead exposure has been responsible for a staggering […]
A recent study report named “Gene Therapy On Cardiovascular Disease Market” provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s development potential, income generating potential, and present trends. The report includes comprehensive segmentation data by type [Viral Gene Therapy , Non-Viral Gene Therapy], application [Heart Disease , Vascular Disease, ], and geographic location. It creates opportunities for […]
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Optimizing cardiovascular disease risk screening in a low-resource setting: cost-effectiveness of program modifications in Sri Lanka modelled with nationally representative survey data
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World Health Organisation. WHO package of essential noncommunicable (PEN) disease interventions for primary health care. Geneva: World Health Organisation; 2010. Google Scholar World Health Organisation. WHO package of essential noncommunicable (PEN) disease interventions for primary health care. Geneva: World Health Organisation 2020:Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. World Health Organization. HEARTS: Technical package for cardiovascular disease […]
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Baxter Health has announcd the addition of Cherisse Baldeo, MBBCh, FACC, to the medical staff and the Baxter Health Cardiology Clinic at Harrison. Dr. Baldeo, an esteemed cardiologist, has joined the practice of Dr. Ron Revard. Dr. Baldeo is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), reflecting her dedication to advancing the cardiovascular […]
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Health-Related Quality of Life in People with Lupus with High Cardiovascular Risk | Lupus Foundation of America
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Lupus greatly impacts quality of life for people living with the disease, including physically, mentally, and financially. In a new study, researchers analyzed health-related quality of life (HRQL), fatigue, sleep quality, and anxiety and depression symptoms, in a group of people with lupus with a high cardiovascular risk. This cross-sectional study of 100 people with […]
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Low-cost generic programs offer CVD medications at affordable prices—but availability changes from one to the next
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While most of these pharmacies are regional, the Costco, Kroger, Walmart and Walgreens LCGPs are available in more than 40 U.S. states. The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, meanwhile, is a nationwide program. Also, six LCGPs require membership fees. The researcher also noted that the median 30-day supply of a CVD medicine ranged from […]
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Variants in the genome interact with each other and with the environment to affect the risk of cardiovascular disease
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image: Audunn S. Snaebjornsson, Daniel F. Gudbjartsson, and Kari Stefansson authors of the paper. view more Credit: deCODE Genetics Variants in the genome interact with each other and with the environment to affect the risk of cardiovascular disease Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, and their collaborators from the Icelandic healthcare system and Copenhagen […]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder affecting millions worldwide [1]. It’s characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep, leading to poor quality rest and various health risks. Two recent studyies discussed in Medical News Today and presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress highlight the effectiveness of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy in reducing cardiovascular […]
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The Patient-Oriented Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis’s (PO-SCORAD) demonstrated reliability appears to justify more extensive use in clinical settings compared to other scoring systems, according to new findings, given that its twice-per-week use may aid the management of atopic dermatitis (AD).1 These findings resulted from new research conducted to expand upon the limited data on SCORAD […]