Healthcare providers commonly prescribe diuretics such as Lasix (furosemide) or Bumex (bumetanide) to manage fluid retention and swelling in heart failure as needed. Additional medications, known as ...

Study Proposes New Heart Failure Treatment Targeting Abnormal Hormone Activity Sep. 30, 2024 — Scientists discovered that blocking the activity of the hormone glucagon could treat a common and ...

This article explains what the thyroid gland does and how it affects the heart. It also covers the difference in symptoms and treatment between an underactive and an overactive thyroid. By producing ...

Scientists discovered that blocking the activity of the hormone glucagon could treat a common and challenging type of heart failure that affects millions worldwide. Duke-NUS scientists and their ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

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By 55, despite a family history of early heart disease, Amit maintained good cardiovascular health. While standard testing remains crucial for baseline health assessment, precision medicine offers ...

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According to a new 2024 study that will be published November 2024 in one of the world’s highest-standard medical journals, The Lancet, taking one particular type of heart medication is associated ...

Saint Louis University's School of Medicine has a long tradition of excellence in medical school, graduate medical education and graduate education. Established in 1836, the school has the distinction ...