Cardiology - May 30, 2023 - Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

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	Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed the associations between the change in total cholesterol (TC) levels after type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis (relative to pre-diagnosis levels) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

	Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women Researchers examine the relationship between chocolate consumption and mortality in women.

			Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says Vegetarian and vegan diets are linked to lower levels of cholesterol and fats in your blood, according to an analysis of all the evidence from randomized trials published since 1982.

			Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences A study of more than 58,000 women over a 12-year period found that longer or shorter menstrual cycles were associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, heart attack or atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

			Case study: Experimental lecanemab treatment causes adverse outcomes in 65-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease In a noteworthy case study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease investigators report autopsy findings in a 65-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease (AD) who received three open label infusions of the experimental anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) antibody drug lecanemab.

	Wearable sleep monitoring patch created for accurate sleep apnea detection at home The prevalence of sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, is on the rise in the U.S., but current protocols to conduct clinically accepted assessments are expensive and inconvenient.

	Two key physiological systems found to be involved in high-salt-induced hypertension and dementia Dementia is defined as the loss of cognitive functioning-;including thinking, remembering, and reasoning-;and is very prevalent in Japan.

	Is a multicomponent hypertension management program implemented in the public primary care setting associated with fewer patient complications and mortality? Researchers compared hypertension-associated complications and the use of healthcare services at five years among hypertensive individuals managed using the Risk Assessment and Management Program for Hypertension (RAMP-HT) versus regular care.

	Study compares very low-carbohydrate vs DASH diets for obese adults with hypertension and diabetes Adults with hypertension, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes, and who are overweight or obese, are at an increased risk of serious health complications.

	Study identifies new genes associated with heart attack risk largely affecting younger women Research led by the National Institute for Health and Care Research Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and Universite Paris Cite, and supported by worldwide partners in Canada, the USA and Australia, has identified new genes that are associated with an increased risk of a type of heart attack primarily affecting young to middle-aged women.

	Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health Hearts are kept strong with regular physical activity, and daily activity such as a daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key; however, some groups may have additional barriers that affect whether or not a daily walk is feasible.

	Tumors in distant organs remotely reprogram the liver Cancers often release molecules into the bloodstream that pathologically alter the liver, shifting it to an inflammatory state, causing fat buildup and impairing its normal detoxifying functions, according to a study from investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine.

	Exploring the long-term risk of major adverse cardiovascular events following ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack The risk of major adverse cardiovascular events following transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke.

	Cardiovascular disease screening positively impacts quality of life: No significant emotional distress found Researchers examine the impact of population screening-generated events on quality of life: invitation, positive test result, initiation of preventive medication, enrolment in follow up at surgical department, and preventive surgical repair.

	Investigating the interplay between white blood cell count and incidence of hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterolemia Researchers investigating the association between white blood cell count and LDL hypercholesteremia.

	Transcatheter edge-to-edge procedure to repair leaky mitral valves found to be safe and effective Long-awaited outcomes data of transcatheter edge-to-edge procedures to repair patients' leaky mitral valves revealed the minimally invasive procedure to be safe and effective in nearly 90% of patients, according to Cedars-Sinai physician-scientists.

	New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease Researchers review existing data on the impact of phthalate exposure on cardiovascular health.

	Are US adolescents aware of the health risks associated with consuming sugar-sweetened beverages? Researchers discussed the correlation between health risk awareness and sugar-sweetened beverages.

	Kentucky, Michigan scientists receive American Heart Association Merit Award for cardiovascular research A Lexington, Ky., research scientist studying ways to repair damaged major vessels with medication rather than surgery and a physician-scientist from Ann Arbor, Mich., exploring the mechanisms of how exercise can heal heart muscle and brain tissue following a heart attack or stroke are the most recent American Heart Association Merit Award recipients.