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Coronary artery stents show no benefit in treating heart failure – landmark trial

Every year, 60,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with heart failure, and many are treated with stents. In a large new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, my colleagues and I discovered that these procedures are unnecessary.

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Risk of heart failure 'increases by 11% for every extra inch on your waistline'

Brits are being urged to measure their waists annually to help flag dangerous fat around the organs.

Daily Record

Scottish woman who wore size 28 dresses drops to size 14 and 'feels 40 years younger'

Fiona Neilson, 64, used to suffer from heart failure and was unable to walk around her house without getting out of breath.

Edinburgh Live

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Woman who dropped SEVEN dress sizes says she used to weigh more than the scales could take

Fiona Neilson wanted a 'new lease of life' and now says she's 'never been happier'

Manchester Evening News

Woman who weighed 'more than the scales could measure' sheds massive 13.5-stone

Fiona Neilson, 64, weighed over 25-stone and was unable to walk around her house without getting out of breath, but she lost a whopping 13.5-stone with Slimming World and is now a trim size 14

Daily Mirror

Scots woman who wore size 28 dresses drops to size 14 and 'feels 40 years younger'

Fiona Neilson, 64, used to suffer from heart failure and was unable to walk around her house without getting out of breath.

Daily Record

Slimming World woman who weighed 'more than the scales could measure' drops 13.5 stone

She says she feels 40 years younger

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Heart failure risk increased by 11% for every extra inch on your waistline, study shows

A huge study of Brits has shown waistline inches and not things like body mass index are the best indicator of potential heart issues, with every extra inch increasing your risk by 11%.

Daily Mirror

People with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer heart failure after taking ibuprofen, study finds

Type 2 diabetes affects one in 10 Britons over 40, according to Diabetes UK

The Independent UK

People with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer heart failure after taking ibuprofen, study finds

Type 2 diabetes affects one in 10 Britons over 40, according to Diabetes UK

The Independent UK

One in seven heart failure patients died within 90 days: NHFR

90-day mortality being the highest in individuals with low educational status

The Hindu

Recap of Wednesday's Biotech Catalysts - End of The Day Summary

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ:IDYA) has entered into a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Amgen Inc. to evaluate the efficacy and safety of IDE397 with Amgen's AMG 193 in a Phase 1 clinical trial. IDEAYA shares traded in a range of $14.59 to $15.82 on a day volume of 130.58…

Benzinga

Japanese Emperor Emeritus diagnosed with heart failure, condition improved

Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito, father of the current emperor, received a diagnosis of heart failure but his condition has improved under treatment, an official at the Imperial Household Agency (IHA) said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Study hints at an age-related risk factor for premature death in some men

Opinion: The Y chromosome can be lost through the process of aging, and this can lead to an increased risk of heart failure and cardiovascular disease.

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The Conversation

Y chromosome loss through aging can lead to an increased risk of heart failure and death from cardiovascular disease, new research finds

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The Independent UK

Loss of male sex chromosome may lead to earlier death for men – study

The loss of the Y chromosome causes the heart muscle to scar and can lead to deadly heart failure, the research found.

Liverpool Echo

'Virtual hospital' on the way for Merseyside

"It's almost like having a doctor on tap. It's a really personalised service"

WEKU

Ex-Japan leader Shinzo Abe fatally shot

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan.

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The Independent UK

Japan ex-leader Shinzo Abe apparently shot, in heart failure

NHK public television says Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed bleeding and was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan

Dynamite News

Death of a family member may increase heart failure mortality risk

Heart failure patients experiencing grief or in mourning following the loss of a close family member are at an increased risk of death, particularly during the first week following the family member's death, according to a new study. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Grief following family member’s death may increase heart failure mortality risk, study finds

Risk was found to be highest in first week following loss of a family member

Glasgow Live

'Amazing' Glasgow nurse keeping families going with compassion and kindness

Yvonne is also a lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, and has been inspiring the next generation of heart failure specialist nurses and professionals across the UK for 20 years.

Tribune News Service

Patient given pig heart transplant died of heart failure, study finds

BALTIMORE — Doctors at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have concluded that a man who received a first-of-its-kind pig-heart transplant in January died two months later from heart failure. Though the reason for the failure remains under investigation.

Daily Mirror

Having white or pale nails could be symptom of heart failure or liver disease

To check the state of your health, a simple look at your nails is sometimes all you need. If you notice unusual changes to your finger and toenails, it could be the sign something is wrong

The Guardian - US

Margaret Keane, ‘big eyes’ artist, dies aged 94

The artist, whose husband claimed credit for her hugely successful paintings of sad-eyed children, died at her home of heart failure

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