Muvalaplin shows promise in lowering Lp(a) levels in clinical trial
A clinical trial testing muvalaplin, a novel oral medication, was able to safely and effectively lower high levels of lipoprotein ...
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Primary care clinicians key to achieving optimal cardiovascular health
Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through screening, diagnosing and treating ...
Bystander CPR within 10 minutes of cardiac arrest increases survival chances and brain recovery
The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having a cardiac arrest at home or in public, up to ...
COVID-19 found to increase heart attack and stroke risks
An analysis of data in the UK Biobank has found that COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, ...
UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers and physicians who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies will present data ...
Portable OCT otoscope improves diagnostic capabilities in hearing clinics
In the realm of ear health, accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, especially when dealing with conditions that can ...
AI-based body composition analysis predicts lung cancer treatment outcomes
Tafadzwa Chaunzwa, MD, a researcher in the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM) Program at Mass General Brigham and a senior ...
Evaluating systemic thrombolysis for acute portal vein thrombosis in cirrhotic patients
The prevalence of Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) varies significantly at different stages of liver disease: 10% in compensated patients, 17% ...
Tiktaalik fossil reveals key step in evolution of walking
Before the evolution of legs from fins, the axial skeleton -; including the bones of the head, neck, back and ...
Treatment for anxiety and depression associated with improved heart disease outcomes
Treating anxiety and depression reduced emergency room visits and rehospitalizations among people with heart disease, according to new research published ...
