Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research, led by Queen Mary University and published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, has revealed that highly sensitive people (HSP) are more likely to experience mental health problems compared to individuals who are less sensitive. Findings suggest that these individuals could benefit more from interventions such as mindfulness and
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A large international study has found that spironolactone, a medication for high blood pressure and heart failure, does not reduce the risk of heart-related death or hospitalizations in people with kidney failure receiving dialysis, despite earlier smaller studies suggesting benefit. The findings are published in The Lancet and were presented at
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain SGLT-2 inhibitor and GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs should be used in all or almost all adults with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of cardiovascular and kidney complications, and in the majority of adults at moderate risk of complications, says a panel of international experts in The BMJ. But for those
CT and 18FDG-PET images show atherosclerotic activity in the abdominal aorta of pigs. The top two rows show anatomical CT images overlaid with a metabolic signal (18FDG), revealing active plaque metabolism. The bottom panels show cross-sectional images, including high-magnification views of the aortas. 18FDG uptake is low in healthy pigs (left), increases with untreated atherosclerosis
MedPage Today) — In utero embolization of high-risk vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) was feasible for fetuses, early results from a single-center intervention study showed. Five of the seven attempts at this procedure successfully blocked off…
Illustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domain Recent findings suggest that a personalized approach to recommending CPAP machines to patients with obstructive sleep apnea may decrease adverse cardiovascular events. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where blockages in the airways cause breathing to uncontrollably stop and start during sleep, is a common sleep-related
Coronary artery calcium scans can offer a more precise estimate of a patient’s chances for major cardiac events. Some cardiologists say it remains underused…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain According to recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in five children in the United States is affected by obesity. Research has shown obesity often begins in infancy, emphasizing the need for early intervention strategies to prevent long-term health consequences such as cardiovascular disease. A study
MedPage Today) — Recent guidelines from the American College of Cardiology risk becoming shorthand for the notion that lifestyle does not have primary importance for overall health. The lay press seems to love this angle, publishing headlines…
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research from investigators at Mass General Brigham suggests that a commonly used type 2 diabetes medication is linked to a higher rate of heart-related conditions compared to medications that hit other targets. The study examined nationwide data from nearly 50,000 patients treated with different sulfonylureas and found that glipizide—the most