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November 07, 2020
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Risk for stroke three times higher among Black patients with lupus

Risk for stroke three times higher among Black patients with lupus

Among Black patients with lupus, the risk for stroke is three times higher than white patients, and the risk for ischemic heart disease is 24 times higher, according to a presenter at ACR Convergence 2020 virtual meeting.

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September 09, 2020
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Hypertension during pregnancy associated with more severe menopause symptoms

Hypertension during pregnancy associated with more severe menopause symptoms

Women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, are also likely to have bothersome menopause symptoms, according to study data published in Menopause.

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July 29, 2020
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Risk for metabolic syndrome rises after menopause

Risk for metabolic syndrome rises after menopause

Postmenopausal women are more likely to have metabolic syndrome compared with premenopausal women, putting them at an increased risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a study published in Menopause.

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July 25, 2020
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Million Hearts initiative strives to address missed opportunities for CVD prevention

Million Hearts initiative strives to address missed opportunities for CVD prevention

The Million Hearts initiative utilizes evidence-based approaches to reduce MIs and strokes in the U.S., according to a presentation at the virtual American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention.

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June 02, 2020
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Older adults with chronic conditions at higher risk for tooth loss

Older adults with chronic conditions at higher risk for tooth loss

Older adults with certain chronic conditions were significantly more likely to have severe tooth loss compared with adults who did not suffer from chronic conditions, according to an analysis published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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April 18, 2020
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AHA awards $14 million to establish health technology research network

AHA awards $14 million to establish health technology research network

The American Heart Association announced it has awarded more than $14 million in scientific research grants to four multidisciplinary teams to develop the AHA’s new Strategically Focused Research Network on Health Technologies and Innovation.

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March 31, 2020
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Higher temperatures may increase heart disease mortality risk

Higher temperatures may increase heart disease mortality risk

In a new study, researchers reported that higher ambient temperatures as observed in Kuwait may be associated with higher CVD mortality.

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March 23, 2020
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Tofu, isoflavones may decrease CHD risk

Tofu, isoflavones may decrease CHD risk

Eating higher quantities of tofu and isoflavones lowers the risk for CHD, especially in young women or postmenopausal women who do not use hormones, according to a study published in Circulation.

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March 13, 2020
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Sex-specific designs may improve women’s participation in cardiac rehab

Sex-specific designs may improve women’s participation in cardiac rehab

Understanding specific needs of women may enhance cardiac rehabilitation programs, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

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March 07, 2020
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Family MI history raises mortality risk in women undergoing bilateral oophorectomy

Family MI history raises mortality risk in women undergoing bilateral oophorectomy

Women aged 45 years or younger who undergo bilateral oophorectomy and report having a first-degree relative who experienced premature myocardial infarction are at greater risk for cardiovascular death or death from any cause when compared with women without either condition, according to findings published in Menopause.

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