The largest-ever clinical trial of a medication for pediatric cardiology patients found that an oral drug significantly improved exercise capacity…
Researchers discover new mutations in gene associated with disease that causes the heart to weaken
Researchers from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute in Salt Lake City have identified new mutations in a gene commonly associated…
Omega-3 shows protection against heart disease-related death, without prostate cancer risk
A research team identified 87 patients who were part of the Intermountain INSPIRE Registry and had developed prostate cancer. These…
Medical News Today: Exercise after the age of 60 may prevent heart disease, stroke
A new study from South Korea finds that increased activity can reduce the risks of heart attack and stroke among…
Medical News Today: Depression: 35 extra minutes of exercise daily slashes risk
New research finds that both high and low intensity physical activity can help offset a genetic predisposition to developing depression.
“Rethinking Medical Journal Club”
One of the earliest medical journal club references is credited to Cushing’s description of Osler’s first formal journal club held…
Rare genetic variants predispose to sudden cardiac death
By identifying rare DNA variants that substantially increase risk of sudden cardiac death, researchers have laid the foundation for efforts…
Medical News Today: The link between insomnia and cardiovascular disease
Insomnia symptoms make a person more likely to develop stroke, heart attack, and similar diseases, finds an extensive Chinese study.
Medical News Today: Neither vitamin D nor omega-3 supplements can prevent inflammation
When it comes to lowering inflammation, a new study has found that neither omega-3 nor vitamin D supplements are as…
Medical News Today: How to treat hip osteoarthritis
Hip osteoarthritis can be a painful and debilitating condition. This article explains the various treatment options for hip osteoarthritis.