PET Imaging Finds Vulnerable Plaques That Cause MI
A new technique that can locate vulnerable coronary plaques at risk of rupturing and causing a myocardial infarction (MI) could help identify patients at high cardiovascular risk who might need more intensive treatment.
New Insight Into CVD, Stroke Risk in Migraine
Researchers are unraveling the complex relationship between cardiovascular (CV)- and stroke-related outcomes in migraine with, and without, aura.
Innovative technologies in medicine. International Congress DATS 2023 (Baku, Azerbaijan)
From June 17 to June 22, 2023, the International Congress DATS 2023 was held in the capital of Azerbaijan in Baku, organized by the Tabib (State Administration for Medical Territorial Services of Azerbaijan).
WHO Advises Against Nonsugar Sweeteners for Weight Control
A new guideline from the World Health Organization (WHO) on nonsugar sweeteners (NSSs) recommends not using them to control weight or reduce the risk for diabetes, heart disease, or cancer. These sweeteners include aspartame, acesulfame K, advantame, saccharine, sucralose, stevia, and stevia derivatives.
Keynote presentation «T2DM and Coronary Heart Disease». Prof Mamedov Mekhman
On May 24-25, 2023, the anniversary International Heart Congress in a hybrid regime was held in Tokyo (Japan).
Speakers from 25 countries of the world took part in the scientific program. The key presentation by Professor Mekhman Mamedov (Moscow, Russia) was devoted to the features of coronary artery revascularization and life prognosis in patients with diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease. The lecture covered issues on the prevalence of diabetes in the world, the relationship with cardiovascular diseases and the prevention of complications.
European Associations Review Dietary Therapies for Obesity
The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) have published a position statement to provide an update on evidence-based options for the medical nutrition therapy of obesity. The statement is intended for health professionals and policymakers.
Expert Discusses Which Diets Are Best, Based on the Evidence
Primary care providers can draw from a wide range of diets to give patients evidence-based advice on how to lose weight, prevent diabetes, and achieve other health goals, according to a speaker at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (San Diego).
New ASE Guideline on Interventional Echocardiography Training
The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has issued guidance on all critical aspects of training for cardiology and anesthesiology trainees and postgraduate echocardiographers who plan to specialize in interventional echocardiography (IE).
Celebrate World Health Day 2023 and WHO 75th Anniversary
On World Health Day, 7 April 2023, the World Health Organization celebrates its 75th anniversary.In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable, so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being.
AHA Issues Advice on Incidentally Identified CVD Gene Variants
The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued guidance on how to handle genetic tests that unexpectedly find gene variants associated with inherited cardiovascular disease (CVD).