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High level of protein used to exclude heart attack may signal risk of deat
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to research published in the journal Heart, a high level of troponin, a protein typically used to rule out the possibility of a heart attack in patients with chest pain, may signal a higher risk of death from any cause within the next two years, even in the absence of known or susp
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Study gives insights into high incidence of youth with risk factors for ca
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Due to high demand and limited resources, a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, obesity, etc.) may have to wait nearly a year to see a cardiologist in the United States today. This is valuable time that could be spent controlling their diseases and preventing a he
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Jayesh Saini Receives Global Leader Award 2023 for Healthcare Expansion in
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 7: LifeCare Group, led by the visionary Jayesh Saini, is proud to announce its remarkable achievements in expanding healthcare services across East Africa. With LifeCare hospitals already established in five major parts of Kenya (Bungoma, Eldoret, Kikuyu, Meru, and
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A Coworker's Heroic CPR and AED Deployment Saves a 52-Year-Old Man from Ca
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 7: Mallikarjun Hiremath, a 52-year-old male, was an employee at Quest Global and had a history of hypertension, a known risk factor for cardiac events. While at work, Hiremath experienced an unexpected sudden cardiac arrest, causing him to collapse. His colleague, H
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Lifestyle changes can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease in rural women
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
While interacting with the people, Dr. Sushil stated that Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for rural women. Lifestyle change interventions in group settings focused on increasing physical activity and improving nutrition have been shown to help reduce the risk of CV
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Glenmark Pharma and OMRON Healthcare India team up to combat hypertension
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), a leading, integrated, research-led, global pharmaceutical company has joined hands with OMRON Healthcare India, the Indian arm of the Japanese global leader in home blood pressure monitoring and solutions f
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Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, unveiled its prestigious Heart Institute
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 1: Kauvery Heart Institute, which is set to provide comprehensive cardiovascular healthcare, was launched on August 01 at Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Chennai. The institute promises to be a complete heart and vascular care destination, providing intern
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Study reveals changes in ageing brain using new techniques
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The coordination between neuronal activity and brain oxygenation is different in older individuals, according to researchers studying brain activity.
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AIIMS holds first-ever Transplant Games to raise awareness about organ don
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Cardiothoracic and Neurosciences Centre of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Sunday organised the first-ever Transplant Games to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation in treating heart failure.
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Researchers reveal how prealbumin gene alone is insufficient for heart fai
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In a study that was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers found that a blood test that analyzes the transthyretin or prealbumin protein could be used to diagnose transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy and to prompt more thorough imaging examinations.
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New research method helps to determine health impacts of heat, air quality
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
They discovered that even moderate temperature increases, for example, night-time temperatures starting at 18.4 degrees Celsius, can lead to increased hospital visits and death for older adults and those with cardiorespiratory conditions.
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Healthy eating is insufficient for people with diabetes if their diet is h
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The first rule for patients with type 2 diabetes is to consume a good, nutritious diet. A diabetic's life is made up of paying attention to absorbed calories as well as nutrients included in various foods. However, this may not be enough: the degree of processing of items that end up on the
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