Dog spends years desperately trying to win over cat " to be friends "
A dog's attempts at befriending his cat sibling have made their way into a social media video that has melted hearts online. The viral video, which has been viewed more than 185,000 times since it was first shared to TikTok on January 23, captured the stoic cat staring curiously at the dog before…#tiktok #napoleon #seveandnapoleon #woods #rspca #instagrampost #sooooo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

DAPT Maintains Early Neurologic Function in Mild-Moderate Stroke
(MedPage Today) -- In certain patients with mild-to-moderate acute ischemic stroke, dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix) reduced early neurologic deterioration better than aspirin alone, the Chinese randomized... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - March 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Childhood Cancer Survivors Have High Risk for Mortality After Cardiovascular Events
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Childhood cancer survivors have a high risk for mortality after major cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the Feb. 27 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Wendy Bottinor,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Climate Change and Cardiovascular Health of the Athlete Climate Change and Cardiovascular Health of the Athlete
The effects of extreme heat and air pollution on recreational and elite athletes and the role of the cardiologist.ACC.org (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Article Source Type: news

Don't Drive on These Meds; Darryl Strawberry's Heart Attack; CDC Airport Screening
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. These types of medications don't mix well with driving, the FDA warned. About 11% of high school seniors reported using delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8-THC... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - March 13, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Coronary angiography matches IVUS in guiding PCI stent implantation
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is on par with quantitative coronary angiography when it comes to guiding stent implantation, a study published March 13 in JAMA Cardiology found. Researchers led by Cheol Whan Lee, MD, from the University of Ulsan in Seoul, South Korea, found that both methods during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) showed similar rates of target lesion failure at 12 months. “Findings of this study suggest that a standardized quantitative coronary angiography-based PCI algorithm may be an acceptable alternative to IVUS-guided PCI, and warrants further research,” Lee and co-authors wrote. Whil...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Subspecialties Ultrasound Cardiovascular Radiology Source Type: news

Depression May Be Tougher on Women's Hearts Than Men's
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 — Researchers are zeroing in on the reasons why women who battle depression may be more likely than men to develop heart disease.A study published March 12 in the journal JACC: Asia underscores the need to tailor... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Schizophrenia Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk Schizophrenia Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Schizophrenia diagnosis increases the risk for myocardial infarction, angina, and other cardiovascular diseases, especially in women.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Calcium intake and absorption: Are you getting enough?
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. About 1% of the body's calcium is used for metabolic functions, such as vascular contraction and dilation, muscle function, blood clotting,  heart rhythm, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling and hormone secretion. The remaining 99% is found in structural support for your bones and teeth. When calcium blood levels are low, a hormone signals that calcium be released from bones into the bloodstream. Recommended calcium intake Many people don't… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Congenital heart defects FAQs
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What are congenital heart defects? An expert explains
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Covid vaccines cut risk of virus-related heart failure and blood clots, study finds
Researchers say jabs substantially reduce for up to a year the chances of serious cardiovascular complicationsCovid vaccinations substantially reduce the risk of heart failure and potentially dangerous blood clots linked to the infection for up to a year, according to a large study.Researchers analysed health records from more than 20 million people across the UK, Spain and Estonia and found consistent evidence that the jabs protected against serious cardiovascular complications of the disease.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 12, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Medical research Coronavirus Science Health Vaccines and immunisation World news Infectious diseases Society Source Type: news

LVAD Monitoring App Recall; ADHD Drug & CVD Risk; Value of ATTR Treatments?
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA announced the class I recall of an Abbott app used to monitor patients using the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), as well as updated guidance related to the troublesome "Stop Pump" command; the recall... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - March 12, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Dyslipidemia Raising Risk for CVD Among Young American Indians
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 -- Dyslipidemia is associated with subclinical and clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD) among young American Indians, according to a study published online March 6 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Jessica... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 12, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Gender pain gap: Women with depression face 64% higher heart disease risk than men with same condition, study suggests
Women diagnosed with depression have a higher risk of heart disease and strokes than men who have also been diagnosed with the mental health disorder, researchers from Tokyo found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news