Breakthrough in child chronic respiratory diseases
Melbourne researchers have made a breakthrough into how two chronic respiratory diseases in childhood affect the immune system, paving the…
Heart & Lung
The Heart & Lung section explores heart and lung health, covering topics like personal lung cancer experiences, WHO’s anti-smoking strategies, heart attack awareness in women, and hypertension’s impact. It also highlights technological advancements in heart failure detection, strategies to reduce stroke risk, and the role of vitamin D in preventing atrial fibrillation. This section emphasizes the importance of comprehensive health awareness and innovative treatments in heart and lung care.
Experts Develop Novel Questionnaire for Post-Brain Injury Vision Impact
Vision experts from the University of Liverpool have developed a first of its kind questionnaire to assess the impact of…
Heart attacks in women
The British Heart Foundation are campaigning for more people to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women. Many…
Gout increases the risk of a broad range of cardiovascular diseases
Gout is associated with an increased risk of a broad range of cardiovascular diseases, according to new research which looked…
Celebrating Heart Month – Know Your Pulse
February recognises Heart Month, and serves as a reminder to prioritize heart-healthy lifestyles, learn about different conditions, and support those…
Breathing Easier: New Research Supports Preterm Birth Survivors
Breathing Easier: New Research Supports Preterm Birth Survivors: Chronic lung disease is an unfortunate yet common ailment for people born…
Variability in blood pressure is a major predictor of heart attack & stroke
Changes to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke.…
Advancing AI models for Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke in Europe
Isansys to play crucial role in major European project to develop novel personalised AI models (virtual twins) and decision support…
Air Pollution and Cardiometabolic Health: Diet’s Mitigating Role
Air pollutants affect cardiometabolic health even at low levels, but diet may mitigate the outcomes. Exposure to air pollutants, even…
Elevated cholesterol in adolescence causes premature heart damage
High cholesterol levels in adolescence can cause structural and functional heart damage during adolescence which worsens by young adulthood. The…