Category Archives: Cardiovascular

Type of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Could Influence Cardiovascular Risk

Credit: KTSDesign / Science Photo Library / Getty Images Research at Kaiser Permanente Southern California shows that some types of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy may have a better cardiovascular risk profile than others. As reported in JAMA Network Open, use of tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) for HIV PrEP was linked to increased risk for […]

American Heart Association recognizes UK’s Cassis for excellence in hypertension research

image: The University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field of hypertension with a prestigious award from the American Heart Association (AHA). view more  Credit: Mark Cornelison | University of Kentucky Photo. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2023) — The University of Kentucky’s Vice President for […]

A Retrospective Comparative Study of Chemosat and SIRT Presented at the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) Annual Meeting

Independent Investigator Study Compared Two Liver Directed Therapies in Patients with Metastatic Uveal Melanoma  Significantly Longer Overall Survival for Patients Treated with Chemosat vs. SIRT (516 and 301 days, respectively; p=0.006) NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers […]

This Tiny Engineering Marvel Could Usher In A Revolution In Medicine

What would you guess are the two biggest killers in the world? Based on media coverage, maybe you guessed gun violence, accidents, or Covid-19. But the top two killers are actually cardiovascular disease and cancer. These two diseases combined account for nearly 50 percent of deaths in the U.S. Cardiovascular disease and cancer seem to […]

TCS collaborates with Dassault Systems in Living Heart Project, to reduce animal, human trails in Cardiovascular science

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced on Monday its collaboration with Dassault Systems through its Living Heart Project to drive Digital Transformation in Cardiovascular Science through Bio-Physical Simulation. The project unites an ecosystem of cardiovascular researchers, educators, medical device developers, regulatory agencies including the US FDA, and practicing cardiologists, to develop and validate realistic digital simulations […]

Could A Single Drug Treat The Two Leading Causes Of Death In The US: Cancer And Cardiovascular Disease?

What would you guess are the two biggest killers in the world? Based on media coverage, maybe you guessed gun violence, accidents or COVID-19. But the top two killers are actually cardiovascular disease and cancer. These two diseases combined account for nearly 50% of deaths in the U.S. Cardiovascular disease and cancer seem to be […]

Cardiovascular Stent Market Insights Report 2023-2030

[87 Pages Report] “Cardiovascular Stent Market” Market Size, Share and Industry Trends Analysis Report By Applications (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Special Clinics, Others),Types (Drug Eluting Stents, Bioresorbable Stents, Metal Stents, Others), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2023-2030. The report presents the research and analysis provided within the Cardiovascular Stent Market Research is meant to benefit […]

Cardiovascular Devices Market Increasing Consumption Propels Forward 2023 – 2028

The global cardiovascular devices market valuewas estimated at USD 50.87 Billion in 2020. Fortune Business Insights predicts the market in terms of revenue is estimated to be worthUSD 86.27 Billion by 2028and is poised to grow at aCAGR of 6.9%during the forecast period (2021-2028). The report covers global industry Size, Share, Trends, Mergers, Demand, Sales, […]

Sleep Apnea: How CPAP Machines Can Help Lower Heart Disease Risk

Share on PinterestExperts say a consultation with a doctor can help you find the proper CPAP machine for sleep apnea. supersizer/Getty Images Sleep apnea may increase the risk of many diseases, including heart disease. Two new studies suggest treatment with CPAP can reduce cardiovascular deaths related to sleep apnea and may be superior to weight […]

AHA recognizes UK’s Cassis for excellence in hypertension research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2023) — The University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field of hypertension with a prestigious award from the American Heart Association (AHA). Lisa Cassis, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional […]