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Genes linked to heart failure identified in mice. Let’s tone down the hype about treatments until people are actually enrolled in clinical trials.
Health Headlines Commentary for March 12, 2018 Source: 36 genes linked to heart failure identified
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Wednesday House Call September 13, 2017
Wednesday House Call September 13, 2017 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: Your calls about: Using ASA when having a heart attack. Recommendations for urgent treatment before paramedics arrive if a heart attack is suspected Issues about congestive heart failure, use of caffeine, and other…
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Self-reported asthma diagnoses confounds study’s ability to link it to risk of heart failure
Health Headlines Commentary for June 28, 2017 Source: Asthma history linked to risk factor for heart failure Reference: A History of Asthma From Childhood and Left Ventricular Mass in Asymptomatic Young Adults : The Bogalusa Heart Study
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Anti-inflammatory meds can increase risk of heart failure predominantly in older (avg 77 yo) people
Health Headlines Commentary for October 3, 2016 Source: Painkillers increase risk of heart failure: study Reference: Corrao G, Arfe A, Scotti L et al. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and risk of heart failure in four European countries: nested case control study. The British Medical Journal. Published Online 28 September 2016 Commentary: Ibuprofen-like painkillers linked to an increased risk…
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Preliminary data suggests implant paces breathing muscle to prevent sleep apnea in heart failure patients
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 22, 2014 Source: Device fitted under the skin could end misery of chronic snoring
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Stem cells used to repair damaged hearts. Larger trials needed to confirm benefit and risks
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 1, 2014 Source: Stem Cells May Rejuvenate Failing Hearts, Study Suggests Reference: American Academy of Cardiology’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C
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Heart-protective protein found by University of Ottawa Heart Institute researchers
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 17, 2014 Source: Protein could improve diagnosis and treatment of heart failure, researchers say Reference: HACE1-dependent protein degradation provides cardiac protection in response to haemodynamic stress
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Sunday House Call, #442, May 26, 2013
Sunday House Call, #442, May 26, 2013 Topics today include: Coenzyme Q-10 research shows promise for end-stage heart failure patients, the health effects of night shift work, niacin to reduce cholesterol levels, head lice, a lingering knee injury, a swollen left hand, and laser surgery of the prostate
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New ER guidelines recommended for the assessment of possible heart failure in children
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 30, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Children’s heart failure may be overlooked in ER