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Researchers Link Infant Heart Defects, Childhood Cancer

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tim.hodson Mon, 03/17/2025 - 14:56 March 17, 2025 Being born with a heart defect may be associated with an increased cancer risk for babies and their moms, according to new research published today in the American Heart Associations flagship journal Circulation. are forms of congenital heart defects (CHD). Lopez, M.D.,

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Cardiovascular Toxicity in Patients Treated for Childhood Cancer: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

The field of cardio-oncology has expanded over the past 2 decades to address the ever-increasing issues related to cardiovascular disease in patients with cancer and survivors.

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Protein discovery could help prevent cancer treatment-related heart damage

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Blocking a protein known as CDK7 could prevent heart damage associated with a commonly used cancer chemotherapy medication, according to a new study. Importantly, the researchers also found that inhibiting CDK7 could help enhance the medication's cancer-killing capability.

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Walking, moving more may lower risk of cardiovascular death for women with cancer history

American Heart News - Heart News

Research Highlights: Increased physical activity including taking more daily steps was linked to a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer. The study found that engaging in one hour per day.

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Newborns with heart defects may face a higher risk of developing childhood cancer

American Heart News - Heart News

Research Highlights: Newborns with congenital heart defects may have a higher risk of developing childhood cancer compared to children born without a heart abnormality. Congenital heart defects in newborns may also signal an elevated cancer risk for.

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Diabetes drug could help cancer patients make better recovery

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Research shows that a common type of diabetes medication could help cancer patients make a better long-term recovery. Many cancer patients go on to develop heart failure -- because of the cancer itself and also due to chemotherapy.

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Study Assuages Thyroid Cancer Fears With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- A Scandinavian cohort study suggested a popular class of diabetes drug did not put patients at an elevated risk for thyroid cancer, a longtime lingering concern with this drug class. Compared with DPP-4 inhibitors, patients.

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