Antidepressant use in people with both physical health problems and depression
Many people with diseases such as cancer or diabetes or those who have had a heart attack or stroke also suffer from depression. How effective are antidepressants for these patients? And are they just as safe for these people as for those without physical health problems? Researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Aarhus University in Denmark have teamed up to investigate these questions. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - September 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
Roche and Alnylam report positive topline results from Phase 2 study KARDIA-1 of zilebesiran, an investigational RNAi therapeutic in development to treat hypertension in patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease
Zilebesiran met primary endpoint demonstrating greater than 15 mmHg reduction of systolic blood pressure at three months of treatment compared to placeboStudy met key secondary endpoints showing consistent and sustained reductions of systolic blood pressure at six monthsZilebesiran demonstrated an encouraging safety and tolerability profile in adult patients with mild-to-moderate hypertensionFull study results to be presented at an upcoming scientific conferenceBasel, 7 September 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and Alnylam announced today that the Phase 2 study KARDIA-1 of zilebesiran, an investigational RNAi the...
Source: Roche Media News - September 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Roche and Alnylam report positive topline results from Phase 2 study KARDIA-1 of zilebesiran, an investigational RNAi therapeutic in development to treat hypertension in patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease
Zilebesiran met primary endpoint demonstrating greater than 15 mmHg reduction of systolic blood pressure at three months of treatment compared to placeboStudy met key secondary endpoints showing consistent and sustained reductions of systolic blood pressure at six monthsZilebesiran demonstrated an encouraging safety and tolerability profile in adult patients with mild-to-moderate hypertensionFull study results to be presented at an upcoming scientific conferenceBasel, 7 September 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and Alnylam announced today that the Phase 2 study KARDIA-1 of zilebesiran, an investigational RNAi the...
Source: Roche Investor Update - September 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
As Wegovy jab becomes available on the NHS... Here's how the next weight-loss drug could be a PILL (and it may be cheaper with fewer side-effects)
New data from a five-year trial of Wegovy suggested it could cut the risk of a heart attack or stroke in obese people with cardiovascular disease by a fifth. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One in two adults unaware of 'life-threatening' signs of a heart attack — doctor tells all
A new survey highlighted how little people recognise the signs of a heart attack. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No link between Covid vaccines used in India and heart attack risk
"Our study found that vaccines used in India are safe. There was no association of vaccination in India with heart attack. In fact, the study found that there were less chances of death after heart attack in vaccinated individuals," Mohit Gupta, who led the study, from G B Pant Hospital, told PTI. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - September 4, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
EU health chiefs pull apart ultra-processed food warnings: Studies warning of increased heart attack and stroke risk should be 'considered with caution'
Dietitians say the term ultra-processed is being 'overused' and causing confusion. Birmingham based dietitian says UK health chiefs should work with the government to develop a food strategy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Many Heart Attack, Stroke Survivors Do Not Know Their Cholesterol Levels
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- Nearly half of heart attack and stroke survivors are unaware of their low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, according to a survey released online by the American Heart Association (AHA).
The survey, conducted... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 30, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Hospital COVID-19 Burden Impacted NSTEMI Treatment, Outcome
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- For patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), hospital COVID-19 burden was associated with worse outcomes and treatments but did not affect race and ethnicity-associated inequities, according... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 30, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Prescriptions for fruit and veg slash heart attack and stroke risk, study finds
Scientists in Boston have discovered adults at risk of heart disease who received prescriptions for free produce ate more fruit and vegetables and had lower blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Six foods Britons eat everyday that raise risk of heart attack or stroke by 24%
Britain is "storing up" major health problems for the future due to its diet, an expert warned. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Compound in Beetroot Juice Fends Off Contrast-Induced AKI
(MedPage Today) -- AMSTERDAM -- An oral nitrate pill reduced contrast-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) when given to heart attack patients before they underwent invasive coronary angiography, the single-center NITRATE-CIN trial showed.
In people... (Source: MedPage Today Nephrology)
Source: MedPage Today Nephrology - August 29, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news
ESC: Adverse Outcomes Increased With Suboptimal Adherence to Aspirin After MI
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 -- Suboptimal adherence to aspirin after myocardial infarction (MI) is associated with an increased risk for recurrent MI, ischemic stroke, or death, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Brilliant barbershops initiative helps to aid blood pressure checks for men
Millions of men are to be offered blood pressure checks in barbershops after research shows they face double the heart attack risk of women. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Men are TWICE as likely to suffer a heart attack as women - with NHS set to offer them extra checks at barbershops, community centres and clubs to spot those at risk
NHS bosses will roll out 2.5million more blood pressure checks in the community each year to target men who are reluctant to go see their GP despite their increased risk of a heart attack. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
