News: cardiovascular disease
Extreme heat increases heart disease burden
The number of people impacted by cardiovascular disease caused by hot weather is expected to double by the middle of the century if current climate trends continue, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
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Funding to explore genetic markers for heart disorders
University of Adelaide’s Dr Jessica Marathe has received a $75,000 grant to research possible genetic causes of under-diagnosed cardiovascular conditions.
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Funding to advance type 2 diabetes research
Two University of Adelaide projects have been awarded almost $2 million in funding to reduce the risk of heart failure from type 2 diabetes and investigate how low-calorie sweeteners interact with and contribute to the disease.
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Taskforce tackles uncontrolled blood pressure
A leading academic general practitioner from the University of Adelaide with a strong interest and track record in cardiovascular health has been included on a new National Hypertension Taskforce that wants to double blood pressure (BP) control rates in Australia by 2030.
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New Dean and Head of Adelaide Medical School
The University of Adelaide has appointed Professor Danny Liew as the new Dean and Head of the Adelaide Medical School.
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Disrupted sleep is linked to increased risk of death, particularly in women
For the first time, a study has shown a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during night-time sleep and an increased risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and death from any cause, particularly in women.
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