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Can stem cells in the heart of mice teach us about human heart repair?Imperial College London | Professor Michael Schneider
Unlike some other animals, like the zebrafish, the human heart cannot heal itself by replacing damaged heart cells with new heart muscle cells. Despite this, it is now known that the heart does contain stem cells – cells that are able to d...
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Message from our Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths
Our Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths, shares a message to our supporters in regards to the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.
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Taking ibuprofen with aspirin after a heart attack could increase risk of bleeding, according to study
Combining anti-clotting medication, such as aspirin, with ibuprofen following a heart attack could increase the risk of bleeding and further heart events, according to research.
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Study in Birmingham could lead to better detection of people with irregular heart rhythm
Researchers have found that a simple blood test could be used to screen certain patients for a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation (AF).
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Using Big Data to detect side effects of statins, for better informed prescribingUniversity of Oxford | Dr Christina Reith
Statins are medicines that lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. These benefits have been proven in many clinical trials, including the BHF-funded Heart Protection Study. However, there is public concern...
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Are e-cigarettes less damaging to blood vessels than regular cigarettes?University of Dundee | Professor Jacob George
Dr Jacob George wants to find out whether smoking electronic cigarettes is kinder to blood vessels than smoking normal cigarettes. E-cigarettes are marketed as a safer option for people who want to stop smoking. However, although they do...
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Re-purposing old medicines as a new way to prevent sudden cardiac deathSt George's, University of London | Dr Angeliki Asimaki
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), also known as ARVC, is a heart disorder that runs in families and can cause sudden disruptions to the heart’s rhythm and death – even in seemingly healthy young people. There is an urgent need for medici...
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Does extra fat around your belly raise the risk of dementia?
Find out if carrying extra weight around the waist or arms can increase your risk of dementia or Parkinson's disease.
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The economic impact of charity funded medical research in Wales
Our report found that investment into medical research by the third sector plays a vital role in not just the health of the nation, but also the health of the economy.