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Research status of subclinical hypothyroidism promoting the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

In recent years, the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has risen steadily, significantly impacting public health. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) remains a controversial risk factor for CVD.

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Researchers develop universal risk predictor for cardiovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have developed a single universal risk prediction model for cardiovascular disease that, in initial tests, works well for patients who already have cardiovascular disease as well as patients who do not but who may be at risk for developing it.

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Researchers Find ApoB Test May be More Accurate Measure of Heart Disease Risk

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13, 2024 – The traditional lipid panel may not give the full picture of cholesterol-related heart disease risk for many Americans, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and published in JAMA Cardiology. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern. Ann Marie Navar, M.D., population.

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Breakthrough Research Identifies Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism after Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer

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New research presented at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting found that patients with postoperative PE had increased 30-day mortality, reintubation, and readmission rates. Axtell , MD, MPH, an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

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Study suggests hypertensive people can lower risk of developing dementia by drinking coffee regularly

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A team of public health researchers at Ningxia Medical University, in China, has found, via analysis of health record data, that some regular coffee drinkers with high blood pressure may have a lower risk of developing dementia than people who do not drink coffee. Their study is published in Scientific Reports.

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Short-term effects of extreme air pollutant concentrations on coronary heart disease hospitalization in Henan province: a time-stratified case-crossover study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Henan Province, characterized by both a high incidence of CHD and severe air pollution, faces substantial health and economic challenges. IntroductionCoronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality, with air pollution serving as a significant risk factor. PM, NO, SO, CO, and O) on CHD hospitalizations in Henan.

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Higher ratio of plant protein to animal protein may improve heart health, study suggests

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Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.