News articles tagged with 'cardiovascular'
Cardiovascular disease can be detected earlier during sleep
— 6 Apr 2011 15:13 | HealthA specially customised pulse oximeter attached to the finger can be used to detect changes in heart and vessel function while you sleep, and this simple technique can even identify…
Vitamin D levels linked with health of blood vessels
— 4 Apr 2011 19:15 | HealthA lack of vitamin D, even in generally healthy people, is linked with stiffer arteries and an inability of blood vessels to relax, research from the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health…
Genetic alteration may represent early stage of smoking-induced cardiovascular damage
— 1 Apr 2011 15:00 | HealthA new study uncovers a previously unrecognised link between tobacco smoking and a gene known to influence the cardiovascular system, possibly identifying an early stage of smoking-associated…
Life expectancy rising in UK and Europe despite obesity epidemic
— 18 Mar 2011 15:19 | HealthLife expectancy in Europe keeps increasing despite the obesity epidemic, with people in Britain reaching an older age than those living in the US, according to an analysis of trends…
Study examines outcomes of high-dose antiplatelet drug after stent placement
— 16 Mar 2011 13:25 | HealthModifying a patient's dosage of the antiplatelet drug clopidogrel for 6 months depending on the patient's level of platelet reactivity did not result in combined lower rates of nonfatal…
Evidence poor for link between biomarkers and risk of CV events for patients with kidney disease
— 16 Mar 2011 13:16 | HealthEven though clinical practice guidelines for patients with chronic kidney disease recommend specific treatment target levels for serum phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, and calcium to…
'Good cholesterol' structure identified, could help explain protective effects
— 13 Mar 2011 19:22 | HealthUniversity of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have determined the structure of human HDL cholesterol and say the finding could help explain how this 'fat packet' protects against cardiovascular…
Coffee drinking linked to reduced stroke risk in women
— 11 Mar 2011 15:04 | HealthDrinking more than a cup of coffee a day was associated with a 22 percent to 25 percent lower risk of stroke, compared with those who drank less, in a study reported in Stroke: Journal…
Pinpointing air pollution's effects on the heart
— 10 Mar 2011 17:59 | HealthScientists are untangling how the tiniest pollution particles - which we take in with every breath we breathe - affect our health, making people more vulnerable to cardiovascular and…
Mediterranean diet: A heart-healthy plan for life
— 8 Mar 2011 13:35 | HealthThe Mediterranean diet has proven beneficial effects not only regarding metabolic syndrome, but also on its individual components including waist circumference, HDL-cholesterol levels,…