Dyslipidemia, characterized by high total cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, and low HDL (good cholesterol) cholesterol, is a critical risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.People in the very high risk...
Toronto, A new study sheds light on the critical role of patient education in the management of cardiovascular disease. Researchers examined the information needs of more than 1,600 heart patients from various regions, revealing important insights into the challenges faced by people facing...
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], July 1: In a rapidly evolving cardiology environment that demands precision, hard work and understanding of patient needs, Dr. Chetan Rathi is an excellent example of a dedicated cardiologist. As one of the most popular cardiologists in Nagpur city, Dr. Rathi has...
Plant-based meat alternatives are highly processed plant-based food products that typically replace meat in the diet.While there is substantial variability in the nutritional contents and profiles of these alternatives, findings detailed in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology showed that the...
The study published in the New England Journal of Medicine highlighted the treatment's potential to improve the quality of life for millions of people affected by OSA around the world."This study marks an important milestone in the treatment of OSA and offers a promising new therapeutic option...
Mumbai: Women in India are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) as early symptoms such as angina are difficult to detect due to atypical symptoms, which can pose a challenge in diagnosis, an association of physicians said on Wednesday.Dr Milind Y Nadkar, president of the...
New Delhi: Air pollution may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and death in cancer patients, increasing health disparities experienced by the group, according to a new research.The research reviewed eight papers published between 2000 and 2023 that studied the direct effects of air...
Treatment rates for chronic hypertension during pregnancy remained relatively low but stable over the same time period, with only about 60 percent of individuals receiving antihypertensive medications, according to new research published in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed journal. American Heart...
Washington [US], Liver failure as a vital organ is becoming increasingly common due to fatty liver disease, often referred to as steatotic liver disease or SLD for short. Researchers have now found that a saturated fatty acid in blood vessels causes the synthesis of the signaling molecule...
World Environment Day is observed every year on 5 June to raise awareness about climate change and its effects on both flora and fauna as well as human health. This year's theme is "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience".The risk of death due to cardiovascular diseases...
Together, this can reduce the amount of oxygen in the blood (SpO2) and increase heart rate over the long term, the study published online in the respiratory journal Thorax showed.This may be aggravated by excess alcohol consumption, especially in the elderly with pre-existing medical...
Blocking the protein CDK7 may prevent heart damage caused by routinely used cancer chemotherapy treatments, according to a study conducted by scientists at Washington State University, Washington [US]. Importantly, the researchers found that blocking CDK7 could improve the drug's anticancer...
This partnership will harness the power of artificial intelligence
, machine learning (ML), and big data analytics and developing new technologies to prevent and manage chronic health disorders.Wipro's research and development (R&D) team will design and develop an AI-based personal care...
A recent study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia found that following a low-carb high-fat (LCHF) diet reduced levels of LD (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol or "bad" cholesterol and apolipoprotein B. increases, and its risk increases. Incidence major adverse...
New Delhi, A new research has revealed that men suffering from diabetes are at higher risk of serious health effects than women suffering from diabetes.Complications arising from diabetes, such as heart, leg, kidney and eye diseases, were seen more in men than women, regardless of how long...
New Delhi: The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the cause of death should be certified as heat stroke or hyperthermia, where the body temperature was more than 40.6 degrees Celsius at the time of collapse.A set of guidelines issued by the NCDC, 'Autopsy Findings in...
During a conversation on 'Kiska Brand Bajega', Madhuri talked about her decision and said: "For me, it was one of those dreams that I had for myself."Madhuri married Sriram, a cardiovascular surgeon from Los Angeles, in 1999. They welcomed their firstborn in 2003 who was named Arin. It was two...
Check out 12 essential heart health tips from Dr. Hiremath:Eat a balanced diet: A healthy diet is fundamental to maintaining a healthy heart. Aim for a balanced intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. Avoid saturated fats, trans fats and excessive sugars...
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), also known as cardio or aerobic fitness, can be defined as the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity.According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a person's aerobic fitness level can indicate...
The research, published in the journal PLOS One, showed that "it would be unwise to rely on it for some health assessments, such as whether a patient with chest pain needs to be admitted to hospital".ChatGPT's predictions were "inconsistent" in cases of patients with chest pain.They also...