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Chinese medicine may benefit heart failure
Good results have been seen for the traditional Chinese medicine qiliqiangxin after a diagnosis of heart failure, a European heart conference has heard. Read more
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Huge cost of cardiovascular disease in Europe
A new analysis of the economic costs of cardiovascular disease in the EU has found that it cost a total of 282bn Euros in 2021. Read more
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Project to target young adult type 2 diabetes
More than £14 million is to be allocated across England to create new teams focusing on care of type 2 diabetes in young adults, it has been announced. Read more
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Major new heart care guidance unveiled
A range of new guidelines for preventing and treating cardiovascular disease have been unveiled at a major European conference this weekend. Read more
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New risk score predicts dementia 14 years before diagnosis
A new dementia risk score can predict an individual’s risk of developing the disease in the ensuing 14 years, it was announced today. Read more
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Gut conditions could be warning for Parkinson’s disease
Some gut problems, such as constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel syndrome, could be early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease, according to new studies. Read more
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Eye scans may predict Parkinson disease diagnosis
Scans to find abnormalities in the retina could identify people at future risk of Parkinson disease, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Sedentary lifestyle in childhood may damage heart
Too much sitting in childhood may lead to cardiac problems, independently of high body mass index or raised blood pressure, a conference will hear today. Read more
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New bioelectronics may avoid need for surgery
An improved method of electrotherapy may help treat conditions as varied as Parkinson’s disease, heart rhythm disorders, cancer and nerve injuries, developers say. Read more
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Physical fitness link to reduced atrial fibrillation risk
Physical fitness is associated with a reduced chance of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke, according to research to be presented at a major European conference this week. Read more