News / Photos / Lifestyle / Delhi-NCR Weather: Asthma to cardiovascular diseases, illnesses caused by exposure to polluted air Published on Nov 03, 2023 04:08 PM IST Here are a few health issues that are intensified or are directly linked to Delhi’s severe air pollution problem. / View Photos in a new improved layout Published […]
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is hosting a free screening on Tuesday, November 14th at our CIS Prairieville location (37292 Market Place Drive, Suite A). Guests will receive a complimentary Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Blood Pressure Screenings. An EKG is a painless test that records the electrical signals of the heart. The screening can detect […]
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Results from the observational REVOLUTIONIZE II study showed that patients with stage 3b/4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) had significantly higher rates of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), MACE or inpatientadmission with heart failure (MACE+), and inpatient arrhythmia if they also had hyperkalemia vs if they did not have hyperkalemia, according to the authors of a […]
“Toku’s mission is to make identifying disease accessible for everyone, everywhere, all the time,” Ehsan Vaghefi, CEO and co-founder of Toku, said in a statement. “The breakthrough device designation that the FDA has granted to our CLAiR technology platform is a validation of the tremendous potential our CLAiR AI technology can provide to the tens […]
A new meta-study of 12 other studies brings clarity to confusion regarding the most beneficial number of steps one should walk each day. The study indicates that benefits begin with as few as around 2,500 daily steps and rise from there. For the optimal reduction in all-cause mortality and cardiovascular risk, however, a person should […]
PHILADELPHIA—Undiagnosed early chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent among patients with hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the absence of type 2 diabetes (T2D), investigators reported at the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week 2023. Investigators noted that early diagnosis of CKD and active management can slow disease progression and improve outcomes, but the prevalence […]
Manganese therapy enables the reversal of atherosclerotic plaque. Credit: Yawei Wang, Xin Feng, Wenjing Zhou, Runze Huang, Yating Hu, Hui Hui, Jie Tian, Xiao Wang, Xiao-Wei Chen Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continue to rank as the top killer in the modern world. This deadly disorder often starts with the buildup of lipid deposits or plaques within […]
ByHindustan Times Nov 02, 2023 07:02 PM IST Share Via Copy Link This article is authored by Dr Balram Bhargava, chief, Cardiothoracic Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Salt, the humble mineral found in every kitchen and dining table, has an enduring presence in human history. Its value as a commodity has […]
Novo Nordisk said Thursday that its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy could receive expanded approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration within six months. Chief Financial Officer Karsten Munk Knudsen said the company had received priority review in its application for approval of Wegovy as a treatment for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. A […]