By G. Douglas Andersen, DC, DACBSP, CCN Dynamic Chiropractic – June 1, 2013, Vol. 31, Issue 11 When the National Institutes of Health’s AARP Diet and Health Study reported that men who took calcium supplements had a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared those who didn’t,1 it was the third large cohort in six months with […]
Susan Jeffrey May 30, 2013 A new meta-analysis looking at the vascular and gastrointestinal effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — including selective cyclooxygenase-2 [COX-2] inhibitors, also known as coxibs, as well as traditional NSAIDs such as diclofenac and ibuprofen — shows that the vascular risks associated with high-dose diclofenac and possibly ibuprofen are similar […]
by ROB STEIN April 24, 2013 6:01 PM ET Scientists have discovered what may be an important new risk factor for heart disease. And here’s the surprising twist: The troublesome substance seems to be a waste product left behind by bacteria in our guts as they help us digest lecithin — a substance plentiful in […]
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR APRIL 22, 2013 High levels of cortisol — the so-called stress hormone — have been associated with cardiovascular disease in some studies, but not in others. This may be because measuring cortisol in blood or saliva at one point in time may pick up acute stress, but it fails to account for […]
Benita Matilda First Posted: Apr 16, 2013 07:12 AM EDT Adhering to a western style diet lowers a person’s chances of achieving older age in good health and with higher functionality, according to a news release. The latest study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, states that a western style diet, which includes fried […]
MedPageToday.com Published: Apr 15, 2013 By Chris Kaiser , Cardiology Editor, MedPage Today Periodontal disease and its treatment are predictors of stroke. Also, comorbidities that increase Afib risk, antiplatelet agents in STEMI, and peptides in Afib. Caring for Teeth Protects Against Stroke The amount of dental care and periodontal disease was significantly correlated to incident […]
Published: Apr 12, 2013 By Cole Petrochko , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points This retrospective study demonstrated that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a significantly higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes. The study also confirms that these women have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and angina. Women with […]
MedscapeToday.com Steve Stiles April 12, 2013 ROCHESTER, MN — A meta-analysis of 13 controlled trials concludes that including L-carnitine among the other therapies given in the acute setting for MI appears to significantly cut all-cause mortality and lead to fewer angina symptoms and ventricular arrhythmias[1]. In some of the studies, L-carnitine therapy was subsequently given […]
Published: Apr 19, 2013 | Updated: Apr 19, 2013 By Kristina Fiore , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Story Source Action Points Elevated hair cortisol levels over time signaled an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Point out that although there were no associations between hair cortisol levels and noncardiovascular disease, top quartile patients had a greater […]
Secondhand Smoke Riskier than Cholesterol Published: Mar 8, 2013 By Chris Kaiser , Cardiology Editor, MedPage Today The risk of clogged arteries is greater from secondhand smoke than from several well-known heart disease risk factors, including high cholesterol, researchers found. The overall prevalence of coronary artery plaque in those exposed to secondhand smoke was 24%, […]
PracticeUpdate.com RESEARCH · February 27, 2013 Story Source TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Vitamin D deficiency, serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration < 30 nmol/L, was significantly associated with all-cause mortality (1.7-fold increased risk) and mortality from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and respiratory disease. There was a nonlinear inverse association between 25(OH)D concentrations and all-cause mortality. Expert Comment Primary Care […]
The Role of the Cardiologist and General Physician G. Jackson; A. Nehra; M. Miner; K. L. Billups; A. L. Burnett; J. Buvat; C. C. Carson; G. Cunningham; I. Goldstein; A. T. Guay; G. Hackett; R. A. Kloner; J. B. Kostis; P. Montorsi; M. Ramsey; R. Rosen; R. Sadovsky; A. D. Seftel; R. Shabsigh; C. Vlachopoulos; […]
By Michael Smith, North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Published: January 15, 2013 Full Story Action Points These studies were published as abstracts and will be presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. These studies suggest that migraine with aura appears to be […]
Cardiopulmonary Arrest Following Cervical Epidural Injection Case Report Bradley Stauber, BS, Lin Ma, MD, and Reza Nazari, MD Pain Physician March/April 2012 – Vol 15 Issue 2 Epidural steroid injection is a common treatment for the management of pain in a wide variety of patients. It is generally well tolerated and perceived to have few […]
A randomized cross-over pilot study Tommy Jönsson Abstract Background Our aim was to compare the effects of a Paleolithic (‘Old Stone Age’) diet and a diabetes diet as generally recommended on risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes not treated with insulin. Methods In a randomized cross-over study, 13 patients with […]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A history of migraine without aura is associated with the occurrence of spontaneous cervical artery dissection (sCAD), a blood vessel rupture that is a common cause of stroke in young adults, Italian investigators report. Studies examining a link between migraine and sCAD have yielded conflicting results. To further clarify any […]
In addition to sensitivity to light and noise, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and visual disturbances, those who suffer from migraine attacks may have another, more serious, side effect to worry about: An increased risk for cardiovascular disease. A study, which involved nearly 6000 participants provided a cardiovascular risk profile of those who suffer from migraine attacks […]