The primary results of the Fractional Flow Reserve Versus Angiography for Multivessel Evaluation (FAME) 3 trial found that percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) guided by fractional flow reserve (FFR) did not meet noninferiority for one-year adverse events compared to coronary artery…
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Inflammatory reactions can be resolved by changes to the metabolism of macrophages
New data from a research team at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) shows that inflammatory reactions can be resolved by changes to the metabolism of macrophages. Danger signals released by damaged cells during inflammation play a role during this process. Rewiring the…
Adding herbs and spices to meals may help lower blood pressure
Seasoning your food generously with herbs and spices isn’t just a great way to make your meals tastier—new research found it may have benefits for your heart’s health, as well. In a controlled-feeding study, the researchers found that seasoning foods…
Expectations and dopamine can affect outcome of SSRI treatment
Levels of dopamine and the placebo effect can determine whether patients with social anxieties improve when treated with SSRIs. A new study shows the effect was four times higher for patients with high expectations of the medication compared with patients…
When bad things happen in childhood, what’s the toll on your health?
Poor mental health is almost three times more prevalent among people in New Zealand who experienced four or more “adverse childhood events” compared with people who experienced none, the research suggests. The study covered eight types of childhood adversity: Emotional,…