October 04, 2024

Epilepsy Linked to Heart Risks in Seniors

A recent study reveals that older adults with a history of epilepsy face a heightened risk of cardiovascular events, with medication use playing a significant role in this association.

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October 03, 2024

A New Cardioprotective Marker in Women?

A new study has found that women with the highest levels of IgM anti-PC antibodies have a 73% lower risk of myocardial infarction, potentially suggesting a role for these antibodies in cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention.

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October 02, 2024

HDL Cholesterol's Vitamin D Dance: A Gender Twist

New research reveals that men's HDL cholesterol follows an inverted U-shaped relationship with vitamin D levels, while women maintain a consistently positive correlation.

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October 02, 2024

Childhood Obesity: New Lipid Test Outperforms Liver Enzymes

Lipidomics study reveals a three-lipid panel predicts pediatric hepatic steatosis with accuracy rivaling traditional liver enzymes.

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October 01, 2024

Why Does Vitamin D Work Differently Across Cultures?

A meta-analysis of 99 randomized controlled trials reveals vitamin D supplementation significantly improved cardiometabolic risk factors, with more pronounced benefits observed in non-Western populations, individuals with lower baseline 25[OH]D levels, and those with lower BMI.

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September 30, 2024

Fertility Treatments and Cardiac Risks: New Data Emerges

In a study of over 7.7 million births, children conceived through assisted reproductive technology showed a higher risk of major congenital heart defects compared to those conceived naturally, prompting a reevaluation of prenatal cardiac screening protocols.

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September 26, 2024

Seasonal Potassium Shifts Alter ACEI Dosing

A UK-based study found that seasonal changes in potassium levels influenced ACE inhibitor prescriptions, raising concerns about blood test accuracy and potential overprescribing during colder months.

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September 25, 2024

Body Roundness Trajectories Predict CVD Risk: Study

A 9-year study of nearly 10,000 adults found that those with persistently high body roundness trajectories had a 55% greater risk of cardiovascular events, independent of traditional risk factors.

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September 24, 2024

Heart Guidelines Evolve for Noncardiac Surgery

Heart guideline overhaul urges judicious testing and team-based care for noncardiac surgery, as new data reveals myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery as a critical postoperative concern.

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