As you plan to have that conversation, here’s a big thing to consider: While your personal choices can certainly lower your risk of negative outcomes, Dr. Morgan emphasizes the impact that social determinants of health (SDOH), a.k.a. aspects of your surroundings and communities that influence your well-being, can have on your lifestyle. According to the […]
The third and penultimate article in this series will investigate global sales dynamics at the disease level in the endocrine & metabolic, cardiovascular, and central nervous system (CNS) therapy areas using MIDAS Disease insights. Diabetes dominates the endocrine & metabolic market, but obesity has a far greater YOY growth rate Diabetes dominates the endocrine & […]
In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Italy evaluated the effect of regular physical activity (PA) on the microcirculatory functions and plasma antioxidant capacity in older athletes compared to sedentary controls. They studied the associated molecular and epigenetic mechanisms. The study found that regular PA improved microcirculatory efficiency and increased plasma antioxidant capacity […]
Innovation. Connection. Inspiration. The Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2023 conference, the Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s (CRF) annual scientific symposium and one of the most foremost educational forums specializing in interventional cardiovascular medicine, will offer it all. TCT, which will be held October 23-26, 2023, in San Francisco at the Moscone Center, will be celebrating 35 years […]
People with HIV who were diagnosed with COVID-19 had a 35% higher risk of a major cardiovascular event in the following year compared to other people with HIV, a Spanish study presented on Thursday at the 19th European AIDS Conference (EACS 2023) in Warsaw reported. The difference in risk was concentrated in three types of […]
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) also known as diseases related to the heart, are the most prevalent conditions leading to increased morbidity and mortality worldwide.1 The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that CVD contributed to 32% of deaths globally, and interestingly 85% of the deaths were due to heart attacks and stroke.1 Furthermore, most of […]
This large-scale, population-based study of 154,302 Korean patients did not reveal a higher incidence of post-acute cardiovascular outcomes in patients with COVID-19 hospitalization compared to those hospitalized with non-COVID-19 pneumonia. The findings were consistent after adjustment for preexisting cardiovascular disease. However, the risks were higher in patients with COVID-19 aged 18–39 years. COVID-19 patients had a […]
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global public health, with long-term consequences that are still largely unknown. This study aimed to assess the data regarding acute cardiovascular hospital admissions in five European centers before and during the pandemic. A multicenter, multinational observational registry was created, comparing admissions to the emergency departments […]
Ventricle Health, a North Carolina-based virtual cardiology clinic backed by private-equity investors, has raised $8 million to fund the expansion of its heart failure care model. Ventricle Health helps patients schedule cardiologist appointments from the comfort of their own homes in a matter of days, delivering easy access to guideline-directed medical therapies proven to improve […]
The emerging dialogue around CKM (cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic) Syndrome underscores the importance of a holistic approach to health. This condition is more than a singular health issue; it’s a trifecta of interrelated challenges. What is CKM syndrome? This condition emerges when there’s a decline in the functioning of the heart, kidneys, and metabolic processes. Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome […]