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Benefits of testosterone treatment unknown, research shows
Little research exists demonstrating that testosterone is both safe from the cardiovascular standpoint and effective to treat sexual dysfunction, reveal Mayo Clinic researchers in two new studies.   view more (2007-01-10)

Antioxidants show no clear benefit against cardiovascular events, death in high-risk women
Vitamins C and E and beta carotene, either individually or in combination, do not appear to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events or death among women at high risk for heart disease.   view more (2007-08-14)

Do high dietary intakes of trans fats really promote cardiovascular disease?
From his assessment of the studies, Dr John Stanley says the conclusion that trans fatty acids promote cardiovascular disease is premature for the following reasons. First, although prospective cohort studies show an association with cardiovascular disease, trans fatty acids are estimated rather than measured. They may also be markers for some... view more... (1999-11-18)

Breast screening shows that HRT can halve artery hardening
Hormone replacement therapy can halve breast artery hardening (calcification), and it’s an effect that can be picked up during a breast screen, reveals a study in the Journal of Medical Screening.   view more (2002-04-02)

Childhood circumstances linked to health in later life
Poor social circumstances in adulthood have been known for some time to increase heart disease risk but less attention has been paid to earlier life circumstances. A study in this week's BMJ finds that adverse social circumstances in childhood, as well as adulthood, are strongly associated with increased risk of insulin resistance, and other heart... view more... (2002-10-09)

One in five older British women has heart disease
One in five older British women has cardiovascular disease, including stroke or blocked arteries, which is higher than previously thought, finds research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. And the high prevalence of risk factors among them is not matched by levels of preventive treatment, shows the research. The findings are... view more... (2003-01-21)

30-year follow-up study: 'Tremendous' impact of smoking on mortality and cardiovascular disease
Non-smokers live longer and have less cardiovascular disease than those who smoke, according to a 30-year follow-up study of 54,000 men and women in Norway.   view more (2009-05-08)

UCLA researches heart disease-glucose connection
Men with cardiovascular disease may be at considerably increased risk for death even when their blood sugar level remains in the "normal" range.   view more (2006-02-15)

Increased risk of heart attack or stroke for patients who are resistant to aspirin
Being resistant to aspirin makes patients four times more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or even die from a pre-existing heart condition, according to a study published on bmj.com today.   view more (2008-01-18)

Tackling depression in cancer patients can extend life
A study recommended by David Spiegel of Faculty of 1000 Medicine, looks at the relationship between depression care management and survival rates in older patients.   view more (2008-04-11)

Extreme stress reactions to terrorist attacks associated with subsequent heart problems
Individuals who experienced severe stress-related symptoms in response to the terrorist attacks on 9/11 appear more likely to have been diagnosed with heart problems over the following three years.   view more (2008-01-08)

Noninvasive magnetic resonance imaging may help predict who's at risk for a heart attack
The study suggests that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)—a highly sensitive technique that provides three-dimensional views of tissue at the molecular level—effectively measured macrophages or white blood cells, in the arterial walls of blood vessels.   view more (2007-01-29)

High blood pressure in pregnancy increases risk of later heart disease
Women who have high blood pressure (hypertension) during pregnancy have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease in later life, concludes a study in this week's BMJ. The study involved three groups of women, selected from the Aberdeen maternity databank, and who were living in Aberdeen during their first pregnancy in the years 1951... view more... (2003-04-15)

Restless legs syndrome doubles risk of stroke and heart disease
People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart disease compared to people without RLS, and the risk is greatest in those with the most frequent and severe symptoms.   view more (2008-01-02)

Statins reduce risk of heart attack and stroke in those without heart disease
Among individuals without cardiovascular disease, taking statins regularly may reduce the risk of major heart and cerebrovascular events such as heart attack and stroke but not coronary heart disease or overall death.   view more (2006-11-28)

MUHC study reveals Vioxx related heart attacks can occur within the first two weeks of use
A quarter of patients who suffered a heart attack while taking Vioxx did so within the first two weeks of taking the drug, a new study published by MUHC investigators reveals.   view more (2006-05-03)

'Statins' linked to improved survival in kidney transplant recipients
For patients receiving kidney transplants, treatment with cholesterol-lowering "statin" drugs may lead to longer survival, reports a study in the November 2008 Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).   view more (2008-07-24)

Risk of death greater in diabetics regardless of sex, age or affluence
A study in this week's BMJ finds that people with diabetes are at a higher risk of death - irrespective of age, sex or affluence - compared to those without diabetes. This excess mortality exists even in the poorest areas of the United Kingdom, where death rates are already above the national average, and presents a depressing snapshot of the... view more... (2001-06-06)

New heart disease risk score should be recommended in the UK, say experts
A new score for predicting a person's risk of heart disease performs better than the existing test and should be recommended for use in the United Kingdom by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).   view more (2009-07-08)

Ultrasound used to predict heart attack risk
Repeat exams using widely available and inexpensive ultrasound imaging could help identify patients at high risk for a heart attack or other adverse cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the September issue of the journal Radiology.   view more (2008-08-19)
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