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Activating a protein in red blood cells may improve anemia and alleviate acute episodes of severe pain for people living with sickle cell disease Swee Lay Thein, M.B., D.Sc., a senior investigator and chief of NHLBI’s Sickle Cell Branch, shares insight into a decade-long research journey that may lead to new ways to help people living with sickle...
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers link extreme warm-weather days in the U.S. to slight increases in the number of premature deaths among adults ages 20 and older.
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NHLBI in the Press
To provide patients with a noninvasive solution for temporary cardiac support, researchers created a prototype for a tiny pacemaker that can dissolve after a few days or several weeks. The model weighs less than half a gram and contains no wires, leads, or batteries.
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NHLBI in the Press
A study with more than 100,000 adults found that breakthrough COVID-19 infections occurred among 4.4% of people living with HIV compared to 3.5% of people living without HIV. These findings may support future COVID-19 vaccine guidance for adults living with HIV.
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NHLBI in the Press
After reviewing data from thousands of adults, researchers found adults who used e-cigarettes with cigarettes did not have a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
By using images of a patient’s heart and pairing that information with their medical history, researchers created an algorithm to help healthcare provides better predict adults at greatest risk for sudden cardiac death.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers found that combining a virtual game with social support helped increase physical activity levels among individuals who experienced high blood pressure during pregnancy.
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NHLBI in the Press
Following a Mediterranean-style diet is linked to a lower risk of preeclampsia, a dangerously high level of blood pressure in pregnant women, according to a large observational study.
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NHLBI in the Press
Obesity significantly increases heart failure risk in women with late menopause, according to a new study.
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NHLBI in the Press
A large review of thousands of clinical research studies with millions of participants found that less than half report information about race and ethnicity.
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NHLBI in the Press
A group of cells in the human lungs have recently been identified and may provide insight into everyday lung function as well as alterations in conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.