A study found that heart failure patients are more likely to use the medication ivabradine when it is prescribed before hospital discharge. This can lead to a reduction in heart rate and improved outcomes. However, adoption of the therapy has been slow due to high cost and provider lack of familiarity.
Researchers discovered female bottlenose dolphins have well-developed clitorises with erectile tissue similar to humans. The location of the clitoris near the vaginal opening suggests it can be easily stimulated during copulation.
Children born to women with preeclampsia have higher blood pressure during childhood and increased stroke risk. Treating preeclampsia with sildenafil citrate may help protect offspring's cardiovascular health.
A new study found that socioeconomic status is a significant factor in the likelihood of receiving a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), a life-saving treatment for heart failure. Patients from lower-income backgrounds, including African Americans and Hispanics, are less likely to receive LVADs compared to those with private insurance.
A study found that capsaicin, a compound in chili peppers, inhibits invasion and metastasis of lung cancer cells, slowing disease progression. The researchers also identified the protein Src as a key player in suppressing lung cancer metastasis.
A clinical review provides interim advice on prescribing cannabis-based products and cannabinoids for certain conditions. The guidance highlights the importance of educating patients and clinicians about different products and their effects, particularly the difference between THC and CBD.
Researchers found that older heart attack patients were less likely to receive timely percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to open blocked heart arteries, resulting in more complications and poorer outcomes. Despite longer hospital stays, older patients had lower total charges due to reduced use of costly interventions like PCI.
Researchers discovered a protein called neuronostatin that protects against low blood sugar and causes the pancreas to release less insulin. By understanding how neuronostatin works, scientists may develop new ways to treat and prevent hypoglycemia, potentially saving lives.
A new study has uncovered important differences in the biological pathways that lead to cancer for alcoholic fatty liver disease compared to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The findings could benefit the more than 3 million people diagnosed with fatty liver disease each year, potentially leading to new cancer prevention strategies.
A study found that breast cancer patients who don't respond to targeted therapy have distinct patterns of epigenetic modifications compared to those who do respond. The researchers identified 879 genes with higher methylation levels in resistant patients, suggesting potential targets for new treatments.
A new study suggests that increasing thrombospondin-1 levels may aid liver recovery after acetaminophen overdose. Mice with higher thrombospondin-1 levels showed improved liver function and reduced cell death compared to those without the protein.