Researchers found that lowering of such stress-related brain activity were driven by "gains in function" in the prefrontal cortex -- the region that helps in decision-making and adopting goal-oriented behaviour -- and is known to restrain brain stress centres of the brain.
Novo Nordisk A/S bought Cardior Pharmaceuticals for $1 billion to enhance cardiovascular treatments. Cardior's microRNA-targeting therapies aim to improve heart function, aligning with Novo's focus on diabetes and obesity history.
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The integration of technology into cardiac care management represents a significant departure from conventional methods, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of women. These digital therapeutics adapt to individual preferences, lifestyles, and health data, providing a personalized experience that enhances treatment outcomes and promotes long-term adherence to cardiac care plans.
A considerable portion of cardiovascular disease burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is attributed to structural heart disorders. Some diseases, such as Chagas disease (CD) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), are associated with differences in socioeconomic status but are preventable. The development and availability of innovative medical technologies offer new treatment options that can both save lives and extend them, addressing a wide range of healthcare needs.
India serves as one of the key global hubs for development for Novartis. It leads the clinical development of potential new medicines, running clinical trials, and collecting evidence that turns molecules into medicines. Currently, we are engaging 321 clinical trial sites in India for global clinical trials, which is one of the highest among pharmaceutical companies in India.
Conventional cardiac risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and high cholesterol levels are all noted to be of higher prevalence in men, and as a consequence the end-organ damage of heart attack, brain attack, and kidney failure are much higher in men, thereby leading to higher cardiovascular mortality.
Journal of the American Heart Association, 2024, mentions that young adults who report heightened stress from adolescence to adulthood face a higher likelihood of high blood pressure, obesity, and other cardiometabolic risk factors.
The spike in Covid-19 cases is notable, especially with a record number of people travelling during this holiday season. Despite the variant being less severe, it is crucial to prioritize self-protection, as recurring Covid-19 infections can affect our vasculature, potentially leading to vascular diseases, including cardiovascular issues involving the heart.
Atherosclerosis involves fatty deposits accumulating on the inside of the arteries, making it harder for blood to pass through. The disease develops over a very long period of time and is not noticed until it leads to blood clots causing angina, heart attack, or stroke. Previous research has shown that people with late-night habits have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but this is the first study to show how circadian rhythms specifically affect calcification of the arteries.
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