Archive for March 18th, 2019
Taking a high dose of icosapent ethyl — a pure and stable prescription form of the omega-3 fatty acid known as EPA — significantly reduces the occurrence of first, subsequent and total ischemic events, including heart attacks, strokes and related deaths, among people at high cardiovascular risk despite already being on statin therapy, according to […]
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As states around the country move to stiffen punishments for animal cruelty, researchers have found a correlation between the types of animal abuse committed and the perpetrator’s relationship to an animal and its owner. Source: Who should Fido fear? Depends on relationship
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New results pave the way for a new standard of care to improve the heart’s pump function in selected patients with heart failure. Source: New practice corrects pump function in heart failure
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For the first time, scientists have identified compounds found in coffee which may inhibit the growth of prostate cancer. This is a pilot study, carried out on drug-resistant cancer cells in cell culture and in a mouse model; it has not yet been tested in humans. Source: Scientists identify compounds in coffee which may inhibit […]
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A new study finds that taking statins for heart disease cuts risk of second serious event in half, yet only 6 percent of patients are following as directed. Source: Taking statins for heart disease cuts risk in half, yet only 6 percent of patients taking as directed
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Only one group of teenagers used marijuana more often after retail sales were legalized in Washington than they did before — high school seniors who work 11 or more hours per week, according to new research led by a WSU College of Nursing professor. Source: Most teens report using marijuana less often after legalization
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A team of scientists spent six months co-designing robots with informal caregivers for people with dementia, such as family members. They found that caregivers wanted the robots to fulfill two major roles: support positive moments shared by caregivers and their loved ones; and lessen caregivers’ emotional stress by taking on difficult tasks, such as answering […]
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Researchers have identified eight new gene mutations that may cause or contribute to idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease not caused by known external influences, such as high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, or diseased coronary arteries. Source: Eight new unique gene mutations in patients with hereditable heart muscle disease
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The more sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) people consumed, the greater their risk of premature death–particularly death from cardiovascular disease, and to a lesser extent from cancer, according to a large long-term study of US men and women. The risk of early death linked with drinking SSBs was more pronounced among women. Source: Higher consumption of sugary […]
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Fostering an inclusive work environment can lead to higher satisfaction, innovation, trust and retention among employees, according to new research. Source: How a positive work environment leads to feelings of inclusion among employees
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