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Research Feature
NHLBI honors World AIDS Day
Researchers share insight about strategies being studied to support the cardiovascular health of people living with HIV When Tom Ortiz was diagnosed with HIV more than 30 years ago, he felt like he was handed a death sentence. “In the early days, if AIDS didn’t kill you a heart attack would,” said Ortiz, a community health worker in Ohio. “It was...
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Research Feature
Immune function, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease
Inflammation can exacerbate risks for cardiovascular disease — and is informing new approaches for treatment Like a fire alarm sending signals to evacuate a smoky building, the immune system has internal guards to help the body sense and respond to danger. However, for people with risks for heart disease, these warning signals can have a negative...
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Research Feature
Omega-3s for heart health? Exploring potential benefits and risks
Despite popularity of fish oil omega-3 supplements, big knowledge gaps remain Chances are, you or someone you know takes fish oil capsules with hopes of preventing heart disease - the leading cause of death. Made from omega-3 fatty acids, which the body cannot make on its own, they are among the most common type of dietary supplement used by U.S...
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News Release
First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later
NIH-funded study focused on original virus strain, unvaccinated participants during pandemic Infection from COVID-19 appeared to significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death for up to three years among unvaccinated people early in the pandemic when the original SARS-CoV-2 virus strain emerged, according to a National...
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Upcoming Events
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National Commission on Lymphatic Diseases (NCLD) - Town Hall Forum II
The National Commission on Lymphatic Diseases (NCLD), established in 2023, is organizing an online Town Hall Forum to amplify the voices of those affected by lymphatic diseases, in particular rare lymphatic diseases. This event offers an inclusive and interactive space to identify and address the gaps and obstacles in the field.
Virtual
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
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A Life Course Approach to Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health Research: Critical Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities
Taking a life course approach to physical activity research, this workshop will convene multidisciplinary investigators, clinicians, and researchers and engage participants in a lively discussion to help set future physical activity priorities. In addition to broadening participants' exposure to physical activity research as studied across the lifespan (from pregnancy to older adulthood), the workshop will include special topics, such as moving beyond moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, physical activity as a health equity issue with lived experience speakers, and innovative methodology and policy action. The event intends to result in more questions than answers and invigorate participants about the trajectory of physical activity research.
December 3 - 4 , 2024
December 3, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
December 4, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
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Featured Past Events
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Heterogeneity and Sex/Gender Differences in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Personalized Approaches to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implementation Virtual Workshop
The workshop "Heterogeneity and Sex/Gender Differences in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Personalized Approaches to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implementation" aims to explore the diverse aspects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosis and treatment. It focuses on integrating personalized and precision-based approaches into sleep medicine therapies and identifying unique subtypes and characteristics of OSA for individualized treatment strategies. This workshop is essential for professionals and individuals interested in staying updated on the latest advancements and future directions in the diagnosis and management of OSA.
November 14 - 15 , 2024
Virtual
November 14, 2024, 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
November 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
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Disparities Across the Spectrum of Pulmonary Disease (PVD)
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is hosting a two-day virtual workshop titles "Disparities across the spectrum of pulmonary vascular disease (PVD)" - scheduled for October 22 - 23, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:40 PM (EST).
October 22 - 23 , 2024
Virtual (webinar)
October 22, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST
October 23, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 5:40 p.m. EST
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