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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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The link between sleep and blood pressure: New research sheds light on gender differences
You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders - strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Sleep differences have been reported for some time in men and women, but it is not well known whether...
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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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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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Upcoming Events
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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
Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board (SDRAB) Meeting – December 5, 2024
The purpose of this meeting is to update the Advisory Board and public stakeholders on the progress of sleep and circadian research activities across NIH, and the activities of Federal stakeholders and interested organizations. The tentative meeting agenda appears below.
Fully Virtual
Registration Required
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Blood Pressure Assessment Across the Lifespan: Improving Clinical Research and Clinical Practice
This workshop will evaluate progress and discuss further research directions, including technology developments and blood pressure assessments in special populations. The workshop will convene experts to address current challenges and explore innovative solutions in order to advance the field of blood pressure assessment.
December 5 - 6 , 2024
December 5, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST.
December 6, 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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