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NIH-funded research effort identifies most common symptoms, potential subgroups, and initial symptom-based scoring system – with aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment Initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 Americans, many of whom had COVID-19, have uncovered new details about long COVID, the post-infection set of conditions that...
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Based on a longitudinal review of more than 200,000 adults, researchers found those who had shingles had a nearly 30% higher chance of having a future heart attack or stroke. The authors note the findings underscore the importance of prevention, including vaccination.
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NHLBI in the Press
Many adults who receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines experience symptoms like having a sore arm or feeling tired, which is normal and signals their immune system is learning how to fight each virus, according to recent research.
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NHLBI in the Press
Middle-aged to older adults with asthma were more likely to have underlying cardiovascular disease risks, including showing early signs of plaque formation.
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NHLBI in the Press
A new study showed that adding less salt to food can reduce your risk of developing heart disease, particularly heart failure and ischemic heart disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
Inhaled particles from air pollution accumulate in lung-associated lymph nodes and weaken immune defenses over time.
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NHLBI in the Press
Interim results from ISCHEMIA-EXTEND show that adults who followed standard medical guidelines for coronary heart disease lived for a similar period of time compared to adults who had procedures to improve circulation.
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NHLBI in the Press
Two drugs widely used to treat adults with heart failure – furosemide and torsemide – showed no difference in their ability to improve patient survival when compared head-to-head.
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NHLBI in the Press
After reviewing data from more than 100,000 people who had sudden cardiac arrest, researchers found that Black and Hispanic adults were less likely than white adults to receive CPR. To address these disparities, researchers recommend expanding access to and personalizing CPR training.
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NHLBI in the Press
After using height and body size in place of body mass index for assessing risks for atrial fibrillation, researchers found women may have greater risks than men.
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NHLBI in the Press
Using personalized risk calculations for Asian adults, researchers found that obesity affects about one in five Asian Americans, including a higher number of Filipino and Japanese Americans. The findings could inform clinical and public health strategies to help adults at disproportionate risk.