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An improved formula for standard hypoxia tolerance time (STT) to evaluate hypoxic tolerance in mice
ConclusionASTT could be a better index than STT for the evaluation of hypoxia tolerance abilities as it could eliminate the impact of animal BW.
Source: Military Medical Research - September 30, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Higher hospital readmission rates for cardiac patients in Northern vs. Southern Ontario: Importance
(Elsevier) Patients hospitalized with heart attacks, heart failure, atrial fibrillation or stroke in Northern Ontario, Canada, were more likely to be readmitted to the hospital and repeatedly hospitalized after discharge than those living in Southern Ontario. Yet, no geographical differences were found in 30-day survival. A new study recommends providing access to timely transitional care by clinicians who have the knowledge and expertise to treat patients recently discharged from hospital as one of several strategies necessary to reduce hospital readmission rates.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 28, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Light physical activity linked to lower risk of heart disease in older women
(NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute) Light physical activity such as gardening, strolling through a park, and folding clothes might be enough to significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among women 63 and older, a new study has found. This kind of activity, researchers said, appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease events such as stroke or heart failure by up to 22 percent, and the risk of heart attack or coronary death, by as much as 42 percent.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 15, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

International Neuromodulation Society announces 14th World Congress
(International Neuromodulation Society) Researchers from 22 countries will present plenary lectures and nearly 400 abstracts top international research in neuromodulation therapies. New lines of inquiry will be presented about potentially aiding stroke recovery, heart failure, depression, paralysis, cognitive or memory issues, addiction, obesity, and anorexia.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 15, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Blood thinner found to significantly reduce subsequent heart failure risks
(University of California - San Diego) Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found using blood thinners in patients with worsening heart failure, coronary artery disease and irregular heart rhythms was associated with a reduced risk of thromboembolic events, such as stroke and heart attack.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 24, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Associations of occupant motor vehicle crash with future heart failure and ischemic stroke in older adults - Kalesan B, Andersson C, Torp-Pedersen C, Gislason GH, Vasan RS.
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Source: SafetyLit - May 26, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Hispanic Hospice Utilization: Integrative Review and Meta-analysis.
Abstract Hospice is patient-centered end-of-life care. Hispanics are underrepresented among hospice patients (7.1%) relative to the U.S. population (17%). We conducted a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis to understand this underrepresentation further. In palliative care, Hispanic hospice enrollment is comparable to that of non-Hispanic Whites (NHWs) (RR 1.02, 95% CI: 0.93-1.12; z=0.49; p = .627). However, in cases of heart failure (OR 0.49, 95% CI 0.37-0.66) and stroke (OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.63-0.94), Hispanics are much less likely to use hospice than NHWs. Cancer studies are mixed, but in meta-ana...
Source: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved - May 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rising ML, Hassouneh DS, Lutz KF, Berry P, Lee CS Tags: J Health Care Poor Underserved Source Type: research

The effect of egg consumption on cardiometabolic health outcomes: an umbrella review.
CONCLUSIONS: Recent evidence-based reviews conclude that increased egg consumption is not associated with CVD risk in the general population. More research is needed on the positive associations between egg consumption and heart failure and T2DM risk, as well as CVD risk in diabetics, before firm conclusions can be made. PMID: 31599222 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Public Health Nutrition - October 9, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mah E, Chen CO, Liska DJ Tags: Public Health Nutr Source Type: research

Taller people have increased risk for developing atrial fibrillation
(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, according to a new Penn Medicine study. The research, which reveals a strong link between the genetic variants associated with height and one's risk for AFib, is the among the first to demonstrate that height may be a causal -- not correlated -- risk factor for AFib.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 13, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Alcohol and cardiovascular disease: Position Paper of the Czech Society of Cardiology.
Authors: Cífková R, Krajčoviechová A Abstract Epidemiologic studies consistently report a U-shaped curve relationship between the amount of alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease, with consumption of ≥ three alcoholic drinks being associated with an increased risk. However, the cardioprotective effect of light and moderate alcohol consumption has been recently questioned. In the absence of a randomized trial confirming the cardioprotective effect of light or moderate alcohol consumption, an alternative method to prove the causality is Mendelian randomization using a genetic variant serving as a proxy ...
Source: Central European Journal of Public Health - January 6, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Cent Eur J Public Health Source Type: research

Heart transplants from donors with hepatitis C may be safe and could help decrease organ shortage
(American Heart Association) One-year survival was 90% for adults with severe heart failure who received a heart transplant from a donor with hepatitis C, which was nearly identical to those who received a heart from donors who did not have hepatitis C (91%). Rates of organ rejection, stroke and kidney dialysis were similar between the two groups. More research is needed to assess longer-term results, however, increased use of hearts from donors with hepatitis C could help overcome the national shortage of donor organs.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Cuba's Role in International Atomic Energy Agency Regional Cooperation in Cardiology.
Authors: Peix A, García B Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and a health problem in low- and middle-income as well as high-income countries. They also constitute the main cause of death in Latin America, with ischemic heart disease as the principal cause in most countries of the region. In Cuba, heart disease is the first cause of death, followed by cancer and stroke. In its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN recognizes the importance of chronic non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. Cuba has participated actively as lead partner in desig...
Source: MEDICC Review - April 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: MEDICC Rev Source Type: research

Heart attacks, heart failure, stroke: COVID-19's dangerous cardiovascular complications
(University of Virginia Health System) A new guide from emergency medicine doctors details the potentially deadly cardiovascular complications COVID-19 can cause.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Good news and bad news: Changing trends in cardiovascular disease in Canada
(Elsevier) An analysis of patient records in Canada provides important new insights into changing patterns of inpatient healthcare utilization. Between 2007 and 2016, standardized hospitalization rates declined for coronary artery and vascular disease, heart rhythm disorders, stroke, and heart failure but increased for some important conditions: acquired valvular heart disease; vascular cognitive impairment; and congenital heart disease. The study appears in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 2, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Best –Worst Scaling Study to Identify Complications Patients Want to Be Informed About Prior to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
ConclusionThis best –worst scaling study enabled patients to classify complications following abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery based on severity. Vascular surgeons should discuss the ten complications deemed most severe with their patients and help their patients to effectively weigh the benefits of surgery against the harms patients themselves deem important, thereby improving shared decision making.
Source: The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - July 19, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

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