Does COVID Harm the Heart? New Study Says Maybe Not
FRIDAY, March 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Does COVID-19 help create heart problems, or are people with preexisting heart issues simply more prone to getting the illness? The issue remains unclear, with a new British study finding that people with heart problems appear to have an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
No Short-Term Cancer Risk From Recalled Heart Med Valsartan: …
"The attributable cancer risk with NDMA contamination of generic valsartan seems to be very small, and certainly the research would support that fact," Januzzi said. "But to the extent this is a well-known carcinogen that is found in unacceptably high concentrations within the generic preparations in question, one should not discount the ...
A Better Way to Correct Severe Scoliosis in Kids?
It is potentially deadly and can cause heart and lung damage as it progresses, Li and colleagues noted in a hospital news release. For the study, they reviewed medical records of 59 preadolescents with early-onset neuromuscular scoliosis treated with a spinal fusion surgery. Forty-three of the kids had undergone prior growth-friendly surgeries.
What Works Best to Ease Flare-Ups of COPD? | Doctors Lounge
Sixteen million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). People with COPD find it progressively harder to draw breath. COPD is caused by long-term exposure to irritants that damage the lungs and airways.
People With Down Syndrome Face Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19
Of over 8 million adult primary care patients, 4,053 had Down syndrome. Only a small percentage of patients overall were tested for SARS-CoV-2 during the study period. But among people who died during that period, COVID-19 was a common cause -- …
‘No One Dies Alone’ Program Offers Comfort at Life’s End
The Vanderbilt pilot program started off small, with 25 volunteers attending to roughly 15 patients in its first six months. Soon it will expand from palliative care to the medical intensive care unit, Hixson said. One of the program's committed hand-holders is Todd Havens, of Nolensville, Tenn.
Exercise Not an ‘Antidote’ to Too Much Sitting, Heart Experts Say
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting can still be bad for your heart, a leading cardiologists' group warns. The American Heart Association (AHA) also says that too many people are spending far too much time on chairs and sofas, period.
Resting Heart Rate Predicts Overall, Cardiovascular Mortality
To examine the utility of resting heart rate as a predictor of overall and CVD mortality, Bríain ó Hartaigh, M.Phil., of the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, and colleagues conducted a prospective study involving 3,316 Caucasian patients who participated in the Ludwigshafen Risk and Cardiovascular Health study and underwent ...
Amyloid Beta Deposits Can Affect Hearts of Alzheimer’s Patients
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Amyloid beta (Aβ) deposits in Alzheimer's patients might also negatively affect their heart muscle and increase their risk of heart failure, according to a study published in the Dec. 6 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes | Doctors Lounge
Back to Health News. Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes Last Updated: August 28, 2009. New drug might slow the destructive lung condition, studies show.