Gums Disease and the Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
ShareU.S. scientists announced that, contrary to popular belief, gum disease does not contribute to atherosclerosis or stroke , and treatment of gum disease states does not prevent heart disease or stroke. The American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs,... Read more
Vitamin C in Reducing Pressure
ShareResearchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have shown that taking large doses of vitamin C may moderately reduce blood pressure . The researchers emphasize, however, that the results test does not mean the need for large... Read more
Stents Suitable For Allergic People
ShareCardiologists have long wondered how to treat patients suffering from coronary artery disease who are allergic to nickel or other metals contained in the stent. Stents are small tubes placed in the narrowed or weakened arteries, which are intended... Read more
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
ShareSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease of the substrate, which occurs in the course of the systemic inflammation and multiple organ failure. Systemic lupus erythematosus is more common in women than in men. The exact... Read more
Atrial Fibrillation in Patients after Stroke
ShareA study by U.S. researchers found that nearly half of elderly patients who have ischemic stroke also has atrial fibrillation . The study included 527 stroke patients who had at least 75 years. The study could have practical application,... Read more
The Effects of Statin Withdrawal in Patients with RA
ShareA study by Canadian researchers found that patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who interrupt therapy with statins are more likely to die as a result of cardiovascular disease and other ailments. The authors emphasize the importance of systematically... Read more
Morphology of Peripheral Blood
ShareMorphology of Peripheral Blood of this study provide basic data on three groups of cells in the blood: erythrocytes, or red blood cells (called side red), leukocytes, or white blood cells (white side) and thrombocytes, or platelets. Erythrocytes (RBC –... Read more
Impact of insomnia on risk of heart attack
ShareA study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association showed that people who have sleep problems may be more vulnerable to heart attack . The risk of myocardial infarction in the subjects was increased by 27-45% than... Read more