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New research explores alcohol’s impact on the heart

American Heart News - Heart News

Research Highlights: Two new, basic research studies in rodents (mice and rats) analyzed the impacts that alcohol may have on the heart. In a mouse study, abnormal heart rhythms that can occur after a pattern of repeated simulation of binge drinking.

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Heart regeneration: Researchers discover key role of growth factor

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

An international research team, coordinated by academics from the University of Bologna and the IRCCS—Policlinico Sant'Orsola Hospital, has identified a key growth factor capable of exerting a proliferative and regenerative effect on cardiac muscle cells.

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Two researchers to receive first-ever Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health

American Heart News - Stroke News

Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health to two researchers, Patrick Devlin, Ph.D., DALLAS and MINNEAPOLIS, July 2, 2024 — The American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association have awarded the first-ever Ralph L. of Houston, Texas, and Cyprien.

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Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer's, dementia

Science Daily - Heart Disease

While previous studies suggested an association of the most common cerebral small-vessel disease with dementia risk, new research provides evidence of causal link, identifying it as a major vascular factor.

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Tampa General researchers develop new heart transplant device

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Discover the innovative device developed by Tampa General Hospital researchers that extends the viability of transplant hearts by three hours

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Researchers say AI accurately screens heart failure patients for clinical trial eligibility

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) can rapidly and accurately screen patients for clinical trial eligibility, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers. Such technology could make it faster and cheaper to evaluate new treatments and, ultimately, help bring successful ones to patients.

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UC Irvine to use $50M gift to boost cardiology research

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

"UC Irvine receives $50 million gift from Joe Wen and family for cardiology advancements and research, renaming divisions and center in honor of Wen's parents a