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
TOPLINE: A tailored exercise adherence intervention integrated into physiotherapy rehabilitation enhanced mobility outcomes in people with vertebral fragility fractures. At 12 months, participants who received adherence support demonstrated better functional mobility and exercise capacity than those who received standard rehabilitation. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a randomised controlled trial to evaluate whether adding a tailored…
MedPage Today) — A multilevel intervention involving parent nudges and clinician reports increased human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for most children, though not for some of the most marginalized, a post hoc analysis of a cluster randomized…
Credit: AI-generated image Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute researchers, along with colleagues in the UK and U.S., have linked brighter night-time light exposure to elevated risks of five major cardiovascular diseases. Circadian rhythms govern fluctuations in blood pressure, heart rate, platelet activation, hormone secretion, and glucose metabolism. Long-term disruption of those rhythms in animal