Cardiac Disease Articles & Analysis: This-Year
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When you hear the word "sterol," your mind probably jumps to one famous, and often misunderstood, molecule: cholesterol. We’re constantly bombarded with messages about "good" and "bad" cholesterol, and its impact on our cardiovascular health. But what if I told you that cholesterol is just one member of a vast and vital family of molecules called sterol lipids? This diverse group is ...
Millions of people are affected by sleep apnea that is a sleep disorder, characterized by disrupted breathing when asleep. Sleep apnea leads to cardiovascular issues, chronic fatigue, daytime drowsiness and poor cognitive functioning. Additionally, the sleep deprivation that sets in with time leads to irritability and mood swings, affecting your day-to-day functioning and quality of life. ...
Ischaemic heart diseases continue to be a major global health concern and a leading cause of death. To develop more effective treatments, it is essential for researchers to work with animal models that closely replicate human cardiac physiology. In a notable step forward, Pius et al. present a refined, minimally invasive ovine model of ...
This breakthrough could significantly enhance treatment options for high-risk patients. 3. Stem Cell-Derived Cardiac Muscle Patches A cutting-edge approach using stem cell-derived cardiac muscle patches has shown the potential to repair damaged heart tissue. In studies involving monkeys and a human patient with advanced heart disease, these ...
National No Smoking Day is observed in the UK annually on the second Wednesday of March, falling on the 12th of March 2025. Inaugurated on Ash Wednesday in 1984, the day aims to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking and encourage smokers to quit, highlighting the benefits of a smoke-free life. Smoking poses serious health risks, affecting nearly every organ in the body. Smokers significantly ...
Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) are a remarkable type of stem cell found in various tissues, such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, and umbilical cord. These cells have garnered significant attention in the field of regenerative medicine and therapeutic research due to their unique properties and potential applications. Characteristics of hMSCs hMSCs possess the ability to differentiate into ...