Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 24, 2013
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 24, 2013
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 25, 2013
Endoscopic cardiac procedures replaces conventional surgical approaches for some patients Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
More hearts can be fixed without surgery
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 20, 2013
Unpublished sugary drink study uses statistical manipulation to claim link to 180,000 yearly deaths Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Sugary drinks linked to staggering 180,000 deaths each year: study
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Not published. Presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI|NPAM 2013 conference (Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism)
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 18, 2013
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Vein-opening MS treatment shows no benefit in trials
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 14, 2013
Although lipoprotein A is linked to aortic valve heart disease, there is no evidence that using statins will reduce this risk even though "The You Docs" say so Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
How lipoprotein is the new warning sign of an unhealthy heart
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Here is the New England Journal of Medicine article that refutes the claims made by Dr. Oz et al.
and the Forbes recap:
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 21, 2013
Study finds that antioxidants do not prevent stroke and dementia Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Antioxidants may not help prevent stroke and dementia
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Total antioxidant capacity of the diet and major neurologic outcomes in older adults
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 30, 2012
Too much intense exercise may have deleterious effect on health for some people Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Beware The Dangers Of Long Term Marathons
Even Women Who Exercise Sit Too Much
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“Run for your life … at a comfortable speed and not too far”
James H O’Keefe and Carl J Lavie
Heart doi:10.1136/heartjnl-2012-302886
Lynette Craft, Ph.D., adjunct assistant professor, preventive medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago; Toni Yancey, M.D., M.P.H., professor, health policy and management, School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles; Oct. 4, 2012, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 31, 2012
A proposed mechanism how a junk-food meal can prevent normal relaxation of the coronary arteries Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Just one fatty meal can damage arteries, studies say
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 11, 2012
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More Younger Adults Are Suffering Strokes
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“Age at stroke: Temporal trends in stroke incidence in a large, biracial population”; Brett M. Kissela, Jane C. Khoury, Kathleen Alwell, and others; Neurology, published online before print 10 Oct 2012; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e318270401d; Link to Abstract
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 4, 2012
Post heart attack stem cell treatment study to start in February 2013 Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Researchers poised to test stem cells for treating damaged hearts
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 1, 2012
Junk-food diet in rats increases cardiovascular disease risk at younger age Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Fat-rich ‘cafeteria diets’ setting Canada’s youth up for premature strokes, researchers warn
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Canadian Stroke Congress in Calgary 2012
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 26, 2012
Childhood obesity increasing risk of early-life cardiovascular disease Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Obesity Now Puts Kids’ Hearts at Risk Later
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 12, 2012
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For heart health, fish oil pills not the answer: study
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 24, 2012
Trying to improve heart disease risk prediction for those who are misclassified as intermediate risk Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Heart Risk Prediction Improves With Calcium Scan
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“Comparison of Novel Risk Markers for Improvement in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Intermediate-Risk Individuals”; Yeboah J, McClelland RL, Polonsky TS, and others; JAMA, 308(8):788-795, published online 22 August 2012; DOI:10.1001/jama.2012.9624; Link to Abstract.
Additional source: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 22, 2012
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‘Know the symptoms ladies,’ O’Donnell warns after heart attack
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 20, 2012
Over-the-top headlines equate egg consumption with smoking with respect to heart disease risk Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Egg yolks unhealthy says Western University’s David Spence
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Spence D, Jenkins DJA, Davignon J. Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque. Atherosclerosis. Published online July 31 2012
NHS Choices: Eating egg yolks as ‘bad as smoking’
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 27, 2012
Shift work associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
More Evidence That Shift Work Might Raise Heart Risks
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 12, 2012
More observational data on low carb high fat diet leading to elevated cholesterol levels Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Low-carb diet tied to higher cholesterol
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25-year trends in diet, cholesterol and BMI, Nutrition Journal
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 18, 2012
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Statins could benefit everyone over 50, study suggests
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 17, 2012
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Canadian fast food among the saltiest, study finds
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CMAJ: The variability of reported salt levels in fast foods across six countries
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March , 2012
Personalized medical treatment taking first steps at Ottawa Heart Institute Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Study results give patient care boost
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 5, 2012
Genetic switch may help heal heart after heart attack but application is years away Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Winnipeg scientist says gene could heal heart damage
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 1, 2012
Medications seem to work as well as stents for people with stable heart disease Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Pills as good as stents for some patients: study
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 23, 2012
Family history is important to assess cardiovascular disease risk Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 20, 2012
An illustration that correlation is not causality: Diet soda consumption increases heart attack risk Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Daily diet soda may increase risk of heart attack, stroke: study
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http://bit.ly/widyUV Journal of General Internal Medicine, online January 27, 2012.
http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/winner-of-50000-health-prize-calls-for-new-strategy-you-can-be-obese-and-fit/article2299630/?service=mobile
A clear and straight-forward action can prevent a great disease burden Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMadely Health Headlines Commentary for January, 2012
Study concludes ASA should not be used for primary prevention of heart disease because side effects outweigh benefits Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Aspirin a day may be harmful, study says
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 15, 2011
Cardiac stem cells improved function after heart attack in small proof of concept study Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Stem cells show promise in fixing hearts
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 27, 2011
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 26, 2011
Increasing abdominal girth in younger adults increasing risk of heart disease at a younger age Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 24, 2011
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Heart transplant survival rates improve: study
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 6, 2011
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Putting Down the Salt Shaker May Not Help Heart
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Additional source: American Journal of Hypertension
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Taylor RS, et al “Reduced dietary salt for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (Cochrane Review)” Am J Hypertens 2011; DOI: 10.1038/ajh.2011.115.
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 17, 2011
Stroke recognition and access to aftercare and rehab not optimal Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Hospital care for stroke victims lacking: report
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Canadian Stroke Network: The Quality of Stroke Care in Canada
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 2, 2011
Lifetime risk of stroke and heart disease far greater than any other condition but signs of illness not recognized Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Many women don’t know warning signs of stroke
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 24, 2011
Mosquito season is back/proper dental hygiene reduces other disease complications Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 10, 2011
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When it comes to heart drugs, timing may be everything
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 6, 2011
Study shows low sodium levels increases heart disease risk as opposed to the thousands of others that show the opposite result Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Low-sodium diet may not be helpful, study suggests
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 4, 2011
More evidence that excess abdominal fat increases heart disease risk Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Bigger the Belly, the Bigger the Risk
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Central Obesity and Survival in Subjects With Coronary Artery Disease
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 21, 2011
More evidence is required before concluding that calcium supplements raise heart disease risk due to contradictory results Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Calcium Builds Bones But May Weaken Heart
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Primary source: BMJ
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Bolland M, et al “Calcium supplements with or without vitamin D and risk of cardiovascular events: reanalysis of the Women’s Health Initiative limited access dataset and meta-analysis” BMJ 2011; 342: d2040.
Additional source: BMJ
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Abrahamsen B “Do calcium plus vitamin D supplements increase cardiovascular risk?” BMJ 2011; 342: d2080.
New generation of blood thinners offers patients easier-to-use options
New blood thinners add value to stroke prevention and quality of life Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMadely Health Headlines Commentary for March 25, 2011
Multivitamins no better than placebo in preventing cancer and heart disease: Study Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Multivitamins won’t lower risk of death from cancer or heart disease, study says
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Multivitamin Use and the Risk of Mortality and Cancer Incidence
The Multiethnic Cohort Study
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 22, 2011
The Mediterranean diet's positive influence on countering metabolic syndrome Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 10, 2011
Pregnancy complications can be an indicator of future cardiovascular and diabetes risk Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 7, 2011
New genes discovered may lead to new understanding of heart disease; its prevention and treatment Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMadely Health Headlines Commentary for March 2, 2011
Sugary soft drinks may increase blood pressure but are part of a larger health issue Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 25, 2011
Early onset of menopausal hot flashes may be associated with cardiovascular disease risk Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
The Hot Flashes of Menopause May Protect Women’s Hearts
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Vasomotor symptoms and cardiovascular events in postmenopausal women
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 24, 2011
Causality cannot be demonstrated in latest study that states moderate alcohol consumption reduces heart disease risk Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Reviews confirm it: Alcohol really is good for the heart
BMJ: Association of alcohol consumption with selected cardiovascular disease outcomes
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 21, 2011
Progestin-only birth control pill does not increase heart disease risk Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Common birth control pill not tied to heart attacks
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Progestogen-Only Contraceptives and the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Meta-Analysis
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 4, 2011
Post Superbowl stress may increase in heart attacks or how to completely misrepresent causality Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Post–Super Bowl Heartbreak: Cardiac Death Risk May Rise for Losing Fans