Research Highlights: Among people with a previous heart attack or stroke, or who are at high risk for one, a daily oral medication may offer an effective alternative to injections of PCSK9 inhibitors to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol), according to a preliminary late-breaking science presentation today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025. The meeting, Nov.
In a surprise, the first randomized clinical trial found that a coffee a day keeps the risk of atrial fibrillation away. rinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat and can lead to stroke and heart failure. Doctors typically recommend that people with heart
A three-month programme of resistance exercise can help improve the physical and mental wellbeing of people with long covid, according to newly published research. The results – which are part of a study led by the University of Glasgow in collaboration with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside –
Preventing and managing high blood pressure with healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as following a heart-healthy diet including reducing salt intake, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress—combined with early treatment with medication to lower blood pressure if necessary—are recommended to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, cognitive
First-ever discovery by Hina Chaudhry, MD of Mount Sinai could lead to new and less invasive treatments A naturally occurring gene called Cyclin A2 (CCNA2), which turns off after birth in humans, can actually make new, functioning heart cells and help the heart repair itself from injury including a heart attack or heart failure when
A new study shows children and young people face long-lasting and higher risks of rare heart and inflammatory complications after COVID-19 infection, compared to before or without an infection. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 vaccination was only linked to a short-term higher risk of myocarditis and pericarditis. The study is the largest of its kind in this
Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease among people at heightened risk, according to a new study. In a paper published in Nature Medicine, Mass General Brigham researchers found that physical activity was associated with slower rates of cognitive decline in older adults with elevated levels of
Detecting acute heart failure in the future could be as simple as testing a saliva sample. Australian scientists have developed a biosensor that can rapidly detect the heart failure biomarker S100A7 in saliva, offering a simple, non-invasive way to identify the disease. The breakthrough, published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X could make heart failure screening more accessible,
Trial led by Mount Sinai researcher could lead to safer and easier treatment for patients with coronary in-stent restenosis A new drug-eluting balloon can perform just as well as the standard treatment for patients with coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR) undergoing repeated percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). These breakthrough findings of an international clinical trial led by a
he New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) today published a peer-reviewed original paper with the results of the landmark clinical trial demonstrating the efficacy of PRIMA brain computer interface (BCI) retinal implant. The paper showed PRIMA restored functional central vision; 80% of patients demonstrated meaningful improvement of visual acuity and were able to read letters, numbers, and words. The
