Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Wednesday, June 8, 2022 DALLAS, June 8, 2022 — Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% more likely to be undertreated for several cardiovascular risk factors: hypertension (also called high blood pressure), diabetes and high […]
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DEAR HELOISE: My niece is graduating from high school and going on to college. She had excellent grades and worked hard to graduate in the top 5% of her class. We’re all very proud of her. I would like to get her a nice gift, but I’m out of ideas. […]
Childhood cancer survivors 80% more likely to be undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors
Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% more likely to be undertreated for several cardiovascular risk factors: hypertension (also called high blood pressure), diabetes and high cholesterol, according to new research published today in the Journal of […]
Adult Childhood-Cancer Survivors Largely Undertreated for Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% more likely to be undertreated for several cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes, according to a study “Underdiagnosis and Undertreatment of Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among […]
One-third of Greenlanders are at genetic risk
A genetic variant that is present in nearly 30% of Greenlanders is linked to high cholesterol and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published on June 9th in the journal Human Genetics and Genomics Advances. As noted by the authors, this is the first report of […]
Two Metabolic Factors Linked to Liver Disease
The presence of two or more metabolic risk factors was associated with greater odds of steatosis and fibrosis, a cohort study found. Among over 4,000 participants, those who had at least two metabolic factors based on metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) criteria were at significantly higher risk of developing steatosis […]
One-third of Greenlanders are at genetic risk for high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease — ScienceDaily
A genetic variant that is present in nearly 30% of Greenlanders is linked to high cholesterol and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published on June 9th in the journal Human Genetics and Genomics Advances.As noted by the authors, this is the first report of an […]
A multiancestry genome-wide association study of unexplained chronic ALT elevation as a proxy for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease with histological and radiological validation
Asrani, S. K., Devarbhavi, H., Eaton, J. & Kamath, P. S. Burden of liver diseases in the world. J. Hepatol. 70, 151–171 (2019). PubMed Article Google Scholar Younossi, Z., Anstee, Q. M. & Marietti, M. Global burden of NAFLD and NASH: trends, predictions, risk factors and prevention. Nat. Rev. Gastroenterol. […]
A Woman’s Risk of Stroke
McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 31 MAY 2022 Dr. Leia EdenfielVascular SurgeonMcLeod Vascular Associates Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for men. But for women, it is third. In this region, there are more women having strokes than men. Stroke and Blood Pressure Age is the number one risk […]
A method for lipoprotein (a) Isolation from a small volume of plasma with applications for clinical research
Maranhão, R. C., Carvalho, P. O., Strunz, C. C. & Pileggi, F. Lipoprotein (a): Structure, pathophysiology and clinical implications. Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 103, 76–84 (2014). PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Schmidt, K., Noureen, A., Kronenberg, F. & Utermann, G. Structure, function, and genetics of lipoprotein (a). J. Lipid Res. 57, […]
Young Indians Are At A Higher Risk of Coronary Artery Disease; Here’s Why
Know you health risk factors for coronary artery disease Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), which refers to the blockage of blood vessels supplying the heart muscles due to deposition of cholesterol, was long believed to be a disease affecting the elderly population. Recently, however, disturbing reports have emerged showing a distinct pattern […]
28 Healthy Heart Tips
Stop smoking—no ifs, ands, or butts There are many steps you can take to help protect your health and blood vessels. Avoiding tobacco is one of the best. In fact, smoking is one of the top controllable risk factors for heart disease. If you smoke or use other tobacco products, […]