Category: Cardiology
Microchip Technology Reveals Detailed Vascular Lesions and Advances Disease Modeling While Reducing Animal Testing
When medicine and technology meet, the possibilities seem endless! After creating a vagina on a chip to better study certain vaginal infections and find treatments, now it’s our blood …Atherosclerosis Plaque Behaves Like Cancer and Can Be Reversed with the Oncological Drug Niraparib (Zejula), Study Shows
Atherosclerosis is one of the major causes of cardiovascular events, accounting for more than 50% of deaths in developed countries Atherosclerosis is caused by the accumulation of lipids in …
New AI Models Diagnose Heart Conditions Without Cardiologists, Potentially Helping Underserved Areas
Artificial intelligence (AI) has its roots in the 20th century and has burst into full bloom in the 21st. There are not many places where this trend is more …The Shortening of White Blood Cells’ Telomeres Due to Aging Is a Major Contributor to Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the most prevalent chronic conditions that occur worldwide. Ranging from hypertension to ischaemic heart disease to heart failure, they are the leading cause …
Finasteride, Used to Treat Hair Loss and BPH, Could Also Combat Atherosclerosis
Introduction to Finasteride’s Potential Benefits Indicated for the treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and male pattern baldness, finasteride (Propecia/Proscar), a synthetic antiandrogen, may also reduce the risk of …Intermittent Fasting Lowers Blood Pressure by Modifying Gut Microbiota According to Baylor College Study
Intermittent fasting involves alternating cycles of eating and not eating and is not just a diet trend, but a lifestyle choice gaining scientific backing for its health benefits. A …
New Biorobotic Heart Simulator Enables Precise Replication and Treatment of Heart Conditions
Imagine a tool that transforms how we approach heart disease conditions like mitral valve insufficiency. Scientists have now brought this vision to life with a biorobotic hybrid heart. This …
Taking More than 1 Cup of Coffee a Day Can Lead to a Heart Attack in Those with Hypertension
The benefits of coffee are many and have been well documented and including those for heart health. However, in people with hypertension, as little as 2 cups of coffee …