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Cannabis use linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke
Analysis of over 430,000 adults in the United States has unveiled concerning connections between cannabis consumption and heightened risks of heart attack and stroke.
Salt substitute reduces hypertension risk in elderly adults
Researchers reveal that replacing regular salt with a salt substitute can significantly reduce the risk of hypertension in older adults without increasing the risk of low blood pressure episodes.
Heart regeneration: Uncovering the heart’s hidden healing potential
Looking into the microenvironment of heart regeneration instead of a specific cell type may answer those affected by heart disease worldwide.
New scientific statement raises awareness of heart disease risks for women
Recent evidence reveals the risks and challenges women face regarding heart disease, emphasising the urgent need to prioritise heart health among women.
Machine learning tool unveils promising drugs to minimise harmful scarring post heart attack
Scientists at the University of Virginia have used the power of machine learning to identify potential drugs that could significantly reduce harmful scarring following a heart attack or other injuries.
Skin cancer mutation offers hope for healing broken hearts
Is there a way to mend a broken heart? Biomedical engineers have found a potential way to mend a broken heart using a genetic mutation commonly associated with skin cancers.
Tackling the ‘ticking time bomb’ of cardiovascular disease
The NHS Long Term Plan identifies cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a clinical priority and the single biggest opportunity to save lives.
Limited usefulness of genetic risk scores in disease prediction
Polygenic risk scores, used to estimate an individual's genetic risk for common diseases, including heart disease, need to catch up in their predictive capabilities, as highlighted by a recent study led by UCL researchers.
Cannabis use disorder linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk
A study highlights a 60% increased cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with cannabis use disorder, concerns about heart attacks.
Dr. Erika Dyck – Researching psychedelics in Medicine
Historical insights and perspectives on the psychedelic renaissance and its potential to address increased mental health burdens/
The Health Policy Partnership: Health system changes for the better
Founded by Ed Harding and Suzanne Wait in 2014, The Health Policy Partnership (HPP) is a specialist health policy consultancy that works with partners across the health spectrum to drive policy and health system changes.
Can cardiac devices be affected by electric vehicles?
High-power electric vehicle chargers could have electromagnetic interference with cardiac devices, which researchers look at with consideration of safety.
Healthcare app to assess out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients
A prototype healthcare app aims to revolutionise treatment for patients who suffer a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital.
The ‘night owl’ sleep cycle is more likely to induce type 2 diabetes
Depending on your sleep cycle, whether you’re an early bird or a night owl can make a huge difference in your physical health.
Unusual signs and symptoms of raised cholesterol
Many people only become aware for the first time that they have a high cholesterol level, only when they are admitted to hospital with a heart attack.
Black patients and women less likely to receive care for heart failure
Black patients and female patients with heart failure who qualify as candidates for surgery have a lower chance of getting that operation than white patients or male patients.
Regular naps can increase the risk of high blood pressure by up to 40%
Regular naps have been associated with higher risks for high blood pressure and stroke, as those who nap more frequently generally sleep worse.
Lower salt intake can reduce symptoms of heart failure
Reducing sodium intake can help patients with heart failure, where having a lower salt intake will not prevent death, but can improve symptoms and quality of life.
Racial minorities 41% less likely to receive CPR during cardiac arrest
Racial minorities - Black and Hispanic people - are less likely to receive CPR when they need it, as bystanders give CPR significantly more often to white victims of cardiac arrest.
A future vision for microbiome engineering
Prof Chris Barnes & Dr Jack Rutter share a future vision for microbiome engineering - harnessing the microbiome’s role in health & disease