heart diseases
AHA and ACC Guidelines for Treating Chronic Heart Conditions
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have recently revised their guidelines for treating chronic heart conditions. The updated guidelines aim to provide the latest evidence-based recommendations for managing heart health. Addressing Chronic Heart Conditions ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is Nexletol?
New research has shown that Nexletol, a different type of cholesterol-lowering drug, may be a viable option for people who are unable to take statins due to side effects. Nexletol, also known as bempedoic acid, was previously prescribed to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
WHO Report on Global Trans – Fat Elimination 2022
Trans fats are unsaturated fats. Increased consumption of trans fats leads to heart diseases and bad cholesterol. The World Health Organization recently released a report on “Global Trans – Fat Elimination”. WHO started trans fat elimination in 2018. 2023 was ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
September 29: World Heart Day
World Heart Day is observed on September 29. Key facts World Heart Day is observed across the globe to raise awareness about the growing concerns regarding heart health, cardiovascular illnesses, the adverse effects of over-exercising on the heart etc. It ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
WHO-ILO Study: Long working hours increases deaths from heart disease and stroke
A study conducted by the World Health Organisation and the International Labour Organisation recently found that the long working hours kills hundreds of people every year. Key findings of the study Around 745,00 people died of stroke and ischemic heart ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
September 29: World Heart Day
Every year, the World Heart Day is observed on September 29. The day is observed to create awareness about cardio vascular diseases. It was initiated by World Heart Foundation. Highlights The day is important as cardio vascular diseases are the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
“Ghar Ghar Nigrani”: Mobile Application launched by Punjab Government
On June 12, 2020, the Punjab Government has launched “Ghar Ghar Nigrani” mobile application to undertake house to house surveillance to eliminate COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights The mobile application was launched by the Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. The application is ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Scientists develop injectable tissue bandage to repair hearts
Scientists from the University of Toronto, Canada have developed an injectable tissue bandage dubbed as AngioChip, smaller than a postage stamp that can repair damaged hearts. The AngioChip is a tiny patch of heart tissue with its own blood vessels ..