Stroke, a leading cause of disability and death globally, has had significant treatment advancements over the past decade. In India, the annual incidence of stroke over the past 20 years has ranged from 105 to 152 cases per 100,000 people, varying across regions. While the burden of stroke is substantial due to a large and …
A study published in June 2023 in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, and supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), showed that the national prevalence of dyslipidemia stands at an alarming 81.2 percent in India. A total of 1,13,043 people participated in the study, which was conducted between October 2008 and …
Updated Jun 30, 2024, 21:06 IST A recent study has found that lower abilities of concentration and learning during childhood and teenage could be related to a tripling of the risk of having a stroke before turning 50. A stroke happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or when a …
Mumbai: The intersection of diabetes and heart disease poses a formidable public health challenge, particularly in countries like India, where the prevalence of diabetes is on a distressing upward trajectory, even among younger demographics. This rise necessitates a focused strategy on aggressive intervention to mitigate the associated risks of cardiovascular diseases in diabetic individuals, especially …
We all know the heart-healthy staples: vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean protein like fish. Fatty fish like salmon boast an extra benefit – omega-3 fatty acids, thought to improve good cholesterol and lower triglycerides. But recent research suggests a more nuanced picture for fish oil supplements and heart disease prevention. A new study in BMJ …
Regular use of fish oil supplements might increase, rather than lessen, the risk of first time heart disease and stroke among those in good cardiovascular health, but may slow progression of existing poor cardiovascular health and lower the risk of death, suggest the results of a large long term study, published in the open access …
A recent New England Journal of Medicine study assesses whether early blood-pressure control within ambulances leads to favorable clinical outcomes among patients with undifferentiated acute stroke. Study: Intensive Ambulance-Delivered Blood-Pressure Reduction in Hyperacute Stroke. Image Credit: Jaromir Chalabala / Shutterstock.com Treating stroke Intensive treatment to lower blood pressure levels is often clinically beneficial in patients with acute …
Hypertension is known to affect one in every 15 children and adolescents worldwide and has become a growing concern Image for representational purposes only. Photo Courtesy: iStock Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio Hypertension in childhood and adolescence may raise the long-term risk of serious heart conditions like stroke and heart attack, …
Image Source : FILE IMAGE Traffic noise raises risk of cardiovascular diseases Researchers have discovered a concerning correlation between heightened traffic noise and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks. This revelation underscores the urgency for recognising traffic noise pollution as a significant risk factor for such conditions. An international team of researchers …
claiming that a scientific study has linked intermittent fasting to a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. But a closer look at this study that was presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024 on March 18 in Chicago, Illinois, reveals a buffet of limitations that …