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The vendor-neutral Agatston score may be especially useful in parts of the world without the newest CT scanners.

WASHINGTON — Black patients had decreased desaturation sensitivity during sleep recorded by pulse oximeters, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.“Our findings suggest that these measurement problems may lead to underestimation of the severity of OSA in Black individuals,” Ali Azarbarzin, PhD, assistant professor of medicine

The findings come as one survey found around 45 percent of Britons get less sleep than what is deemed healthy by the NHS.

People who sleep well -- maintaining regular bedtimes and wake times -- significantly lower their mortality risk compared to those with an irregular and less sufficient sleep pattern, says a new study.

A new study presented in Indianapolis last week found that getting a consistent good nights sleep led to a 40 percent lower chance of death, regardless of lifestyle and social factors.

Investigators wanted to answer the question, “Is incident myocardial infarction associated with cognitive function changes compared with pre-MI cognition trajectories?”

PHILADELPHIA — Multiple studies report associations between low blood vitamin D level and worse CV health, but supplements are likely not the answer for many patients, according to a speaker. Similarly, patients who need to increase their calcium intake should look to diet and not calcium supplementation, which studies suggest could even raise CV risk for some, Healio | Cardiology Today

Results show that adults with a regular sleep schedule and sufficient sleep duration had a lower mortality risk than adults without both.

Research explores the genetic architecture of circulating metabolites, uncovering novel variant-metabolite associations and validating previous findings. It provides insights into the genetic contribution to metabolite levels and potential implications for human disease.

Steeper annual drops for those who had at least one heart attack