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Low-carbohydrate diets appear effective, but may raise cholesterol levels
A synthesis of data from five previous clinical trials suggests that both low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets appear to be effective for weight loss up to one year, but low-carbohydrate diets may be linked to higher overall and LDL or "bad" cholesterol levels. view more (2006-02-14)
Depression linked with accumulation of visceral fat
Numerous studies have shown that depression is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, but exactly how has never been clear. view more (2009-04-29)
Long-term aspirin use associated with reduced risk of dying in women
Women who take low to moderate doses of aspirin have a reduced risk of death from any cause, and especially heart disease-related deaths. view more (2007-03-27)
'Healthy' individuals may be at risk for heart disease
In the face of a growing obesity epidemic in the United States, researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have new study results that indicate that how much fat a person has is not as important as where that fat is located when assessing risk for cardiovascular events and metabolic disease. view more (2008-09-08)
New study links radiotherapy and CVD risks in breast cancer patients
Hamburg, Germany: A large Dutch study of breast cancer patients has confirmed that radiotherapy does increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, but it has also provided some reassuring findings that improved techniques mean the risk is less than it used to be. Dr Maartje Hooning, a medical doctor and clinical epidemiologist from the... view more... (2004-03-16)
Risks of sulfonylurea drugs in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
Sulfonylurea drugs, used in the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus to lower blood sugar levels, have been suspected since the 1970s of increasing cardiovascular mortality as well. view more (2006-01-17)
Evidence for omega 3 fats less conclusive than we thought, say experts
A study published online by the BMJ today doesn't find evidence of a clear benefit of omega 3 fats on health. view more (2006-03-24)
Hypertension, Diabetes and Increased Carotid Artery Wall Thickness Means Increased Risk of Stroke
Increased carotid artery wall thickness (CAWT), which can cause heart attack and stroke in many patients, is significantly related to diabetes and hypertension, according to a study performed at A.O.U. in Cagliari Sardegna, Italy (Chairman, Professor Giorgio Mallarini). view more (2009-04-24)
Psychological Factors May Hamper Cardiac Rehabilitation
A group of Italian researchers, headed by Chiara Rafanelli (University of Bologna) reported on the importance of psychological factors such as irritable mood and demoralization in the setting of cardiac rehabilitation in the Nov-Dec 2003 issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. While there has been an upsurge of interest in the psychiatric... view more... (2003-10-22)
Abstaining Smokers Fare Better After Surgery (p 114)
Authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET conclude that smokers should avoid smoking for around two months before surgery to reduce the risk of cardiovascular or wound-healing complications. Smokers are at higher risk of cardiopulmonary and wound-related postoperative complications than non-smokers due to the adverse effects of... view more... (2002-01-11)
Leeches provide source for cardiovascular drugs
The leech has recently confirmed its biomedical interest for scientists by showing that it contains an extensive list of new potential molecules that may become useful tools in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. view more (2005-10-26)
Statins effective in long term, Nordic study suggests (p 771)
Statins-a class of drugs that lower cholesterol and are associated with cardiovascular benefits- are effective in the long term, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. view more (2004-08-25)
Cardiovascular disease causing increasing inequity between rich and poor
A new paper released today by The George Institute for International Health is warning a cardiovascular disease based epidemic is gaining pace among many low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), exemplified at its worst in the world's largest populated countries - China and India. view more (2008-12-02)
DIFFERENCES IN RISK FACTORS, ATHEROSCLEROSIS, AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE BETWEEN ETHNIC GROUPS IN CANADA (pp 266, 279)
A study in this week's issue of THE LANCET shows that south Asians (people who originate from the Indian subcontinent) are more likely to suffer cardiovascular disease (CVD), compared with people of European and Chinese origin, even though Europeans have a greater burden of atherosclerosis, a major determinant of CVD. CVD rates vary greatly... view more... (2000-07-19)
ESC Congress 2004: Cardiologists Should Care About Glucose: Most People with CV Disease or Risk Factors Have Diabetes or Significant Glycaemic Abnormalities.
The aim of our study was to find out how common diabetes and, more interestingly, other glucose and insulin abnormalities (e.g. pre-diabetes) are in patients with different types of cardiovascular disease (CVD - disease of the heart or arteries) or risk factors for CVD. view more (2004-08-30)
Survivors of childhood Hodgkin's lymphoma at higher risk of future health problems
Adults who survived childhood Hodgkin's Lymphoma should be especially vigilant about cancer and cardiovascular screenings, according to researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and colleagues. view more (2008-06-02)
Release of new guidelines on the management of arterial hypertension
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) have released new Guidelines on the management of Arterial Hypertension. view more (2007-06-14)
Pollution puts fat rats at heart attack risk
Obese individuals at risk of diabetes are in danger of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, when exposed to pollution from diesel exhaust or power plant emissions. view more (2006-01-31)
Sports-related sudden cardiac death is reduced by pre-participation cardiovascular screening
Young competitive athletes are perceived by the general population to be the healthiest members of society. The possibility that highly trained athletes may have a potentially serious cardiac condition that can predispose to life-threatening tachyarrhythmias or sudden cardiac death seems paradoxical. view more (2008-09-02)
New study shows sedentary high school girls are at significant risk for future osteoporosis
Significant numbers of female high school athletes and non-athletes suffer from one or more components of the female athlete triad, a combination of three conditions that can lead to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by Medical College of Wisconsin researchers in Milwaukee. view more (2008-05-29)
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