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Prevention - ACHIEVE trial
The international ACHIEVE trial tested whether spironolactone can help reduce heart-related complications in people on dialysis.
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Targeting RNAs to prevent heart attacksUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Andrew Howard Baker
When protein molecules are produced from genes contained within DNA, there is an intermediate molecule called RNA that, until recently, was thought to simply be there to produce the protein. Now, scientists know that there are hundreds of t...
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Dr Mootaz Salman announced as Group Leader at pioneering vascular dementia research centre
We are delighted to welcome new Group Leader Dr Mootaz Salman to the BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research (CVDR).
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Statins reduce stroke risk in older people, suggests study
A French study, published in The BMJ, that followed almost 7,500 healthy people over 65 suggests that statins reduce stroke risk in this population by 30 per cent. We comment on the findings here.
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Number of known stroke risk genes tripled
An international team of researchers has identified 22 new genetic risk factors for stroke, tripling the number of genes known to increase stroke risk.
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A clinical trial testing if aspirin prevents heart attacks and strokes in people with chronic kidney diseaseUniversity of Southampton | Dr Hugh Gallagher
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common, particularly in the elderly. In some cases, it can advance into life-threatening kidney problems. But the greatest health threat to most people with CKD is that it significantly increases their risk o...
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How to organise a charity 5-a-side football tournament
Charity football tournaments can be a fun way to raise funds for BHF. From choosing a pitch to taking photos, learn all the steps needed to organise one successfully.
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Can a BH4 supplement help prevent diabetic cardiomyopathy?University of Oxford | Dr Ricardo Carnicer Hijazo
BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Ricardo Carnicer is studying ways to treat diabetic cardiomyopathy. The condition is specific to people with diabetes and affects the pumping ability of heart muscle, which can lead to heart...
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Blood pressure variability could predict heart attack and stroke
Changes to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study led by researchers at Imperial College London and published in the European Heart Journal on the 31st January.
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5 practices to help you thrive during winter
When the days get shorter and colder, it's normal to feel a bit low. Here are 5 powerful practices to help you beat the winter blues.