Limiting the release of fat into the bloodstream during heart failure could help improve outcomes
University of Alberta researchers have found that limiting the amount of fat the body releases into the bloodstream from fat cells during heart failure could help improve outcomes for patients.
In a recent study published in the
American Journal of Physiology, Jason Dyck, professor of pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and director of the U of A s Cardiovascular Research Centre, found that mice with heart failure that were treated with a drug blocking the release of fat into the bloodstream from fat cells saw less inflammation in the heart and throughout the body, and had better outcomes than a control group.
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IMAGE: Pediatric cardiology researcher Jason Dyck and his team found that limiting the release of fat into the body from fat cells during heart failure led to better outcomes in mice and. view more
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University of Alberta researchers have found that limiting the amount of fat the body releases into the bloodstream from fat cells during heart failure could help improve outcomes for patients.
In a recent study published in the
American Journal of Physiology, Jason Dyck, professor of pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and director of the U of A s Cardiovascular Research Centre, found that mice with heart failure that were treated with a drug blocking the release of fat into the bloodstream from fat cells saw less inflammation in the heart and throughout the body, and had better outcomes than a control group.
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Researchers launch program to diagnose genetic diseases in children
A new University of Alberta pilot program aims to find answers and better treatments for children living with rare genetic conditions.
The Undiagnosed Disease Program, launched in January, is a collaboration between the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) and U of A researchers from medical genetics and pediatric neurology to provide a diagnosis to patients in the health system who are suspected to have a genetic condition that has not been identified.
“Patients see doctor after doctor, and usually are treated for their symptoms, but an overall diagnosis hasn’t been made,” explained project lead Peter Kannu, chair of the Department of Medical Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. “The concept of the Undiagnosed Disease Program has been operational at many other institutions in North America, and it will be a service that caters to these patients here in Edmonton.
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Canadian cardiac researchers warn women about risks of heart attack and stroke
Did you know that heart attack and stroke are the number one cause of premature death for women in Canada? Or that Canadian women are five times more likely to die of heart disease than breast cancer? Or that 53 per cent of women who have heart attack symptoms go undiagnosed when they seek medical treatment?
It’s “stunning” facts like these that Canadian cardiac researchers are hoping to get across this Valentine’s Day weekend with the Wear Red Day campaign.
“If you ask Canadian women what they are afraid of, they will say breast cancer,” said Colleen Norris, professor in the Faculty of Nursing and chair of the health systems and policy working group of the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance, which is hosting Wear Red Day.
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Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar warned to pay attention to safety
The Foreign Ministry has directed the Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar to keep a close watch on the situation in the host country, while keeping close contacts with local agencies, regularly updating on local information and staying ready to roll out measures to protect Vietnamese citizens if necessary.
The embassy has contacted the Vietnamese community in the country to update on their situation, and to remind them to maintain normal operations.
Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar are warned to avoid travelling far from the areas where they live as well as stay away from gatherings, and pay attention to protecting their own security and safety, especially during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays.