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Personalised treatment could be key to tackling uncontrolled high blood pressure
A widely used drug could be the key to treating many patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure, particularly for patients with a common gene variant, according to new research funded by us and published in the journal Hypertension.
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A new imaging tool to detect and monitor amyloid in the heartUniversity College London | Professor James Moon
In this fellowship, Professor James Moon and colleagues are developing a new imaging tool to detect amyloid protein in the heart. This may allow clinical trials of new drugs to treat the condition. Amyloidosis is a serious disease cause...
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How can I stop worrying about my health? 5 expert tips
Get tips from three psychologists on how to feel less anxious about your health issues.
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Developing a new technique to image blood clots in heart arteriesUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor David Newby
BHF Professor David Newby and his colleagues at the University of Edinburgh are working to develop a new technique that detects blood clots in heart arteries. This will complement their new imaging method that detects dangerous fatty build ...
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Using a cold skin probe to measure blood vessel healthKing's College London | Professor Susan Brain
London researchers are using a cold probe against the skin to study the health and responsiveness of blood vessels. Healthy blood vessels are flexible and can respond quickly to changes inside and outside our body; becoming narrower or wi...
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Anabolic steroid abuse may increase risk of abnormal heart rhythm and stroke
Research, part-funded by the British Heart Foundation, has shown that for some people misusing steroids can be particularly dangerous.
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Heart attack risk decreased in new mothers by self-monitoring blood pressure at home
Research we've funded has found that self-monitoring blood pressure after giving birth could help to cut new mothers’ risk of future heart disease and strokes.
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Zinc could be key to new diabetes treatments
Researchers funded by us say a greater understanding of how zinc is handled in our body could lead to improved treatments for people with diabetes.
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Investigating a potential link between diabetes and damage to blood vesselsKing's College London | Dr Alison C Brewer
Diabetes is a condition where the body can’t produce enough or respond properly to insulin, a hormone that controls blood glucose (sugar) levels. If these levels are not well controlled, it can have serious consequences - including damage t...
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New hope for deep vein thrombosis patients
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found a new target for drugs to prevent dangerous blood clots in the legs, thanks to our funding.