Investigational Drug Targets Sleep Apnea and Nocturnal Hypertension
A phase 2 trial will evaluate the drug’s potential to reduce upper airway obstruction and nocturnal hypertension in patients with moderate-to-severe OSA.
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Author: Alyx Arnett
Rejection in Second Pig Heart Transplant Sparks New Research Directions
Surgeon-scientists analyze the case of Lawrence Faucette, the second recipient of a genetically modified pig heart, to identify challenges to avoid rejection in future xenotransplants.
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of New Heart Disease and Diabetes Cases
A new study reveals that sugary drinks contribute to 3.4 million new cases of diabetes and heart disease annually worldwide.
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Shoveling Snow in Extreme Cold the ‘Perfect Storm’ for a Heart-Related Event
The American Heart Association issues a reminder about the heart risks associated with snow shoveling.
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New MRI Technique Could Assess Heart Disease Risk by Analyzing Fat Around the Heart
University of Virginia researchers are developing a noninvasive MRI technique to analyze the composition of fat surrounding the heart.
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