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The Latest Breaking News on Heart Disease

Enzyme therapy approved for rare genetic condition in babies

Wolman disease is thought to occur in one in every 350,000 births.

The Independent UK

Prevent the preventable

I had been conducting awareness sessions on preventing heart diseases, but a friend's husband's heart attack made me doubt their effectiveness. Despite greater understanding of risk factors, heart attack patients are getting younger. My husband reminded me that doctors are meant to teach, so I changed my strategy to "catch…

The Hindu

Ambulance drove off while Covid patient was ‘slumped’ over gate, inquiry told

Caroleanne Stewart gave evidence about her brother and fiance dying within months in 2020.

The Independent UK

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Poor people much more likely to die from sepsis, study finds

Those with existing health problems also at greater risk of condition that kills estimated 48,000 a year in UK

The Guardian - UK

Salty much? These brain cells decide when tasty becomes blech

Scientists say two separate brain circuits control how much salt we consume.

WEKU

Free app may be a life saver for cardiac arrest victims

Any adult who feels able to provide chest compressions can register for an app helping improve cardiac arrest survival rates.

AAP

Long-term use of ADHD drugs could bring higher risk of heart diseases – study

The Swedish research included a number of drugs prescribed to NHS patients.

The Independent UK

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Study discovers new target for therapy of pulmonary hypertension

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine's South Bend regional campus, working with colleagues at the University of Notre Dame, have discovered a new therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Who is Dr Victor Chang? Google Doodle honours pioneering surgeon

Gifted heart surgeon remembered for his significant contributions to cardiology

The Independent UK

Heart patients hit the gym to dispel exercise warning

Heart patients who were told to avoid all exercise growing up have hit the gym in a bid to see if ignoring old advice could boost their health.

AAP

Man dies after waiting for hospital bed in ambulance

Queensland's health minister says a full clinical review is under way after a grandfather allegedly spent hours in an ambulance waiting for a hospital bed.

AAP

When getting blood pressure taken at doctor’s office, how you sit matters

The researchers concluded that the difference in results was large enough to misclassify millions of people as having hypertension when it was actually in the normal range.

Chicago Sun-Times

Scientists reveal what you should have for breakfast to reduce heart attack risk

The study also found that replacing butter with olive oil could reduce the risk of heart disease

The Independent UK

Health boss backs hospital over fungal infection cases

Queensland's health chief says he would undergo a heart transplant at a Brisbane hospital after five patients suffered fungal infections at the facility.

AAP

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Genetic Testing Can Identify Patients With Family History Of High Cholesterol

New research has found that genetic screening can identify these patients and make them candidates for treatment.

Zenger

Study Finds Daily Aspirin Use May Prevent Bowel Cancer

Daily aspirin use may reduce risk of bowel cancer, new study reveals

Evening Standard

'Fit and healthy' postman, 46, died after London doctors failed to spot blood clot

Family pays tribute to 'kind' man who died following surgery at Queen's Hospital in Romford

Medical Daily

Got Hypertension? Study Says Taking 1 Teaspoon Less Salt Daily Is As Effective As Pressure Medications

The study suggests that by lowering salt intake, nearly everyone, including those on medications for hypertension, can reduce their blood pressure.

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For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol

Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol.

The Hindu

At charity event in Bengaluru, Gavaskar raises awareness about congenital heart defects

Sunil Gavaskar, veteran cricketer & Chair of Heart to Heart Foundation, hosted charity dinner in Bengaluru to enable free pediatric heart surgeries. He said it was more fulfilling than his cricketing career & The Rotary Club of Bangalore auctioned his memorabilia to raise funds. He also expressed hope that Rohit…

The Independent UK

Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients

Chicago Sun-Times

First heart transplant through VA-Northwestern Medicine collaboration goes to Navy vet

Dwayne Patterson served aboard the USS Carl Vinson. His heart transplant was at Northwestern Medicine, which operates a clinic at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago to treat advanced heart failure.

The Guardian - UK

People never visited by loved ones more likely to die earlier, study finds

Those who do not see friends or family are 77% more likely to die of any cause – and even monthly visits can make big difference

The Independent UK

Lack of friend or family visits linked to increased death risk

Researchers said people should try visit friends and loved ones at least once a month.

The Independent UK

Any activity, however small, is better for health than sitting down, study finds

Moderate to vigorous exercise is the most beneficial for heart health, followed by light exercise, sleeping or standing.

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