Smoking Linked to Higher Risk of PAD in African Americans
African Americans who smoke appear to be at greater risk for peripheral artery disease, or PAD, new research has found.
Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection of Severe Lung-Transplant Rejection
Researchers have developed a simple blood test that can detect when a newly transplanted lung is being rejected by a patient, even when no outward signs of the rejection are evident.
Some Gut Cells Slow Down Metabolism, Accelerate Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers have discovered how specific cells in the guts of mice slow down metabolism and eventually contribute to obesity, diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The findings, scientists say, could have important implications for the prevention and treatment of these kinds of metabolic diseases in humans.
Mental Health Disorders Common Following Mild Head Injury
A new study reveals that approximately 1 in 5 individuals may experience mental health symptoms up to 6 months after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), suggesting the importance of follow-up care for these patients.
Psoriasis Treatment Linked to Improvement in Heart Artery Disease
Researchers have found that treating psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, with biologic drugs that target immune system activity can reduce the early plaque buildup that clogs arteries, restricts blood flow and leads to heart attacks and stroke.
Study Answers Question on Blood Sugar Control After Stroke
Hyperglycemia, or increased glucose, is common in patients with acute ischemic stroke and is associated with worse outcomes compared to normal glucose levels. Recent study results showed that intensive glucose management did not improve functional outcomes at 90 days after stroke.
Researchers Find Genetic Vulnerability to Menthol Cigarette Use
A genetic variant found only in people of African descent significantly increases a smoker’s preference for cigarettes containing menthol, a flavor additive.
Study Unveils a Blueprint for Treating a Deadly Brain Tumor
Researchers at the University of Michigan searched for new treatments by exploring the reasons why some patients with gliomas live remarkably longer than others.
Long Periods of Sedentary Behavior May Increase Cardiovascular Risk in Older Women
A new study has found that the longer older women sit or lay down during the course of a day the greater their risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.