Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamJianyi "Jay" Zhang. Credit: UABPathways to new treatments for heart failure take time—as long as four decades for two now accepted the

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Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamJianyi "Jay" Zhang. Credit: UABPathways to new treatments for heart failure take time—as long as four decades for two now accepted the

Updated on:December 19,2024 0

Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsProcedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter. It is performed for both diagnosti

Updated on: May 07,2024 0

Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsProcedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter. It is performed for both diagnosti

Updated on:May 07,2024 0

Low cardiorespiratory fitness in youth associated with decreased work ability throughout adulthood, finds 45-year study

byUniversity of JyväskyläPath Diagram. The diagram shows statistically significant (P < .05) standardized regression coefficients (straight arrow), correlations (curved arrow), and SEs (in pa

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Low cardiorespiratory fitness in youth associated with decreased work ability throughout adulthood, finds 45-year study

byUniversity of JyväskyläPath Diagram. The diagram shows statistically significant (P < .05) standardized regression coefficients (straight arrow), correlations (curved arrow), and SEs (in pa

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

A bioelectronic mesh capable of growing with cardiac tissues for comprehensive heart monitoring

by Daegan Miller,University of Massachusetts AmherstDevice concept and fabrication.aSchematic of the mesh-innervated CMT.bSchematic of the (i) cell-device interface, with

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

A bioelectronic mesh capable of growing with cardiac tissues for comprehensive heart monitoring

by Daegan Miller,University of Massachusetts AmherstDevice concept and fabrication.aSchematic of the mesh-innervated CMT.bSchematic of the (i) cell-device interface, with

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Experts discuss new screening tool developed for lipoprotein(a) detection

by Rachel Martin,Yale UniversityStudy design. We developed and validated a machine learning model using structured clinical elements to optimize screening for elevated Lp(a), which can be deploy

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Experts discuss new screening tool developed for lipoprotein(a) detection

by Rachel Martin,Yale UniversityStudy design. We developed and validated a machine learning model using structured clinical elements to optimize screening for elevated Lp(a), which can be deploy

Updated on:July 05,2024 0

What can fecal proteins reveal about heart health?

byMonash UniversityCredit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2441356Human and microbial proteins found in feces could help doctors detect a long-term risk of deadly cardi

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What can fecal proteins reveal about heart health?

byMonash UniversityCredit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2441356Human and microbial proteins found in feces could help doctors detect a long-term risk of deadly cardi

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Research team discovers how Copaxone protects the heart muscle and improves its function after heart attack

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceCardiac sections of mice after an injury simulating a heart attack. In mice that were treated with Copaxone (bottom row), the sections reveal greater integrity of

Updated on: September 06,2024 0

Research team discovers how Copaxone protects the heart muscle and improves its function after heart attack

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceCardiac sections of mice after an injury simulating a heart attack. In mice that were treated with Copaxone (bottom row), the sections reveal greater integrity of

Updated on:September 06,2024 0

Novel protein interactions may serve as biomarker for heart disease

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityStructured illumination microscopy of wild type (A) and Mybphl heterozygous null (B) mouse isolated atrial cardiomyocytes reveals MyBP-HL (red) localizin

Updated on: April 23,2024 0

Novel protein interactions may serve as biomarker for heart disease

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityStructured illumination microscopy of wild type (A) and Mybphl heterozygous null (B) mouse isolated atrial cardiomyocytes reveals MyBP-HL (red) localizin

Updated on:April 23,2024 0

Single-cell profile reveals the landscape of cardiac immunity and identifies a cardio-protective Ym-1hi neutrophil

byScience China PressYm-1hi Neu exerts a cardio-protective role in MIRI by driving the polarization of macrophages toward the repair phenotype. Credit: Science China PressMyocardial ischemia-rep

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Single-cell profile reveals the landscape of cardiac immunity and identifies a cardio-protective Ym-1hi neutrophil

byScience China PressYm-1hi Neu exerts a cardio-protective role in MIRI by driving the polarization of macrophages toward the repair phenotype. Credit: Science China PressMyocardial ischemia-rep

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A common heart failure medication may help prevent heart damage related to chemotherapy

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA commonly prescribed medication for heart failure was linked to a lower risk of heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, among high-risk can

Updated on: November 29,2024 0

A common heart failure medication may help prevent heart damage related to chemotherapy

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA commonly prescribed medication for heart failure was linked to a lower risk of heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, among high-risk can

Updated on:November 29,2024 0

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute

Updated on:July 05,2024 0

Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma

Updated on:March 28,2024 0