Victory for thousands of terminally ill patients
Antifibrotic drugs offer hope to thousands of patients who are living with a condition that has a worse outcome than most cancers. · Action for...
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.
WHO: Long working hours increasing deaths
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke: WHO, ILO: Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart...
Mouse studies find sugar-free energy drinks just as harmful
Mouse studies find sugar-free energy drinks just as harmful: Two Curtin research studies have found the excessive consumption of energy drinks, even sugar-free varieties, can...
Future of lung disease care ‘at risk’
Future of lung disease care ‘at risk’ due to workforce shortages and backlog from COVID-19: Staffing shortages are impacting diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with...
Novel non-coding RNAs regulating blood vessel formation
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have discovered previously unknown non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) involved in regulating the gene expression of vascular endothelial growth factors...
COVID-19 impact on blood vessels and heart health
COVID-19 may have long-term impact on blood vessels and heart health: New research published in Experimental Physiology highlight the possible long term health impacts of COVID-19 on...
NICE guidelines will delay AF diagnosis
NICE guidelines will delay AF diagnosis: AF Association welcomes the new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline for atrial fibrillation (AF), the...
Slowing cardiac hypertrophy in dialysis patients
Patients with chronic kidney dysfunction frequently develop thickening of the heart muscle, so-called left ventricular hypertrophy. This is particularly pronounced in patients who are in...
E-cigarettes help smokers quit for good
E-cigarettes may be more effective in helping smokers quit than nicotine replacement therapies such as patches and gum, according to University of Queensland research. Lead...
Supraventricular Tachycardia report from Arrhythmia Alliance
Report on supraventricular tachycardia will be used to inspire Centres across the globe to improve care and quality of life for people. Stratford Upon Avon,...
