Considerable proportion of seniors have asymptomatic valvular heart disease
Jul 16, 2024
In a recent study, the rate of prevalence of clinically significant valvular heart disease was 2.4%.
New report calls for more research on women’s health issues
Jul 12, 2024
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine analysis noted that women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, depression and osteoporosis.
Nonphysician-implemented multifaceted intervention beneficial in HTN
Jun 20, 2024
Significant reductions were seen in total cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality for those aged 60 years and older; significant reductions also were seen for those younger than 60 years.
More medical lab tests will soon face federal scrutiny, FDA says
Apr 29, 2024
Laboratory tests used by millions of Americans are soon to be classified as medical devices, and as such be regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, the agency announced Monday.
AI could play role in preventing prescribing of unnecessary drugs in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 22, 2024
A new study finds that artificial intelligence could encourage doctors to stop prescribing drugs that aren’t necessary.
Acute cardiac event reported in 22.4 percent of seniors hospitalized with RSV
Apr 15, 2024
Risk for experiencing acute cardiac event higher for adults with underlying cardiovascular disease
Medicare to cover Wegovy when patients also have heart disease
Mar 22, 2024
Medicare will now cover the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy if patients using it also have heart disease, US officials announced Thursday.
‘Nanopaint’ breakthrough could give seniors a picture-perfect recovery from heart surgery, dialysis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 12, 2024
In the future, surgeons could use “nanopaint” particles to coat veins to prevent clogging after vein transplant procedures, research shows.
Second major AI study from NY hospital to look at links between sleep apnea and heart disease
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 11, 2024
A research project at Mount Sinai will look at how AI can evaluate the ability for CPAP devices to help with sleep apnea and heart disease.
More sitting tied to greater death risk in older women
Feb 29, 2024
The findings were seen for both all-cause and cardiovascular death.