Chromogranin A plasma levels increase in COVID – predict mortality
A recent paper posted to the Public Library of Science (PLOS) ONE journal showed that plasma levels of chromogranin A (CgA) could predict death in coronavirus disease...
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Fourth dose of COVID vaccine in over 60 years significantly effective
In a recent study published in the Nature Medicine journal, the researchers assessed the effectiveness of a second booster dose of the BioNTech, Pfizer BNT162b2...
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Calcium supplements may increase risk of death in older people with aortic valve stenosis
Calcium supplements, frequently given to older people to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures, are linked to a heightened risk of death...
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Glucose-lowering treatments may be effective in improving response to exercise training
Exercise carries a long list of benefits for everyone. For people with metabolic diseases like pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, physical activity...
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Miniature replica of the heart could give a more accurate view of how the organ works
There’s no safe way to get a close-up view of the human heart as it goes about its work: you can’t just pop it out,...
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Impaired brain growth in the womb can predict worsened infant neurodevelopmental outcomes
A new study reports that selective impairments in regional fetal brain growth predict adverse cognitive, language and motor outcomes in infants with congenital heart disease....
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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein disrupts lipid metabolism resulting in liver, heart & kidney damage
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in China late December 2019 and quickly spread throughout the world to ultimately cause the ongoing...
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Scientists identify innovative treatment approach for arterial thromboses
Scientists have shown in an animal model that the CXCL12 messenger could be suitable as a target structure for the treatment of blood-clotting disorders. Thromboses,...
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Salt substitute is a cost-effective intervention for stroke prevention and improved quality of life
A salt substitute that contains less sodium was a cost-effective intervention for prevention of stroke and improved quality of life, according to an analysis published...
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Physical and mental characteristics post-COVID-19 infection
In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers conducted symptom assessment, cognitive tests, and physical measurements after a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)...
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New findings reveal the long-standing underrepresentation of women in cardiology leadership roles
In a trio of studies analyzing trends in cardiology research funding, clinical trials and leadership, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say some progress has been made...
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Wearables can identify changes in physiological systems during COVID-19 disease progression
If you become ill with COVID-19, your smartwatch can track the progression of your symptoms, and could even show how sick you become. That’s according...