Tag: heart disease

Breakthrough research on disease risk prediction has been made

Health

Jamie O'Brien - July 12, 2024

A BREAKTHROUGH in research surrounding disease risk prediction for diseases like heart disease and Alzheimer’s dementia has been made. Researchers across the University of Edinburgh,...

Scots study on COVID-19 could play vital role in heart and lung treatment

Health

Ryan Nixon - May 24, 2022

A SCOTS study on COVID-19 in patients has confirmed that the virus is associated with impaired function on the right side of the heart. The...

Radio legend Tom Morton’s daughter saved his life

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - May 17, 2015

A SCOTS radio legend has revealed how his medical student daughter saved his life during a heart attack. Tom Morton, who has spent over 20...

Eye imaging may shed light on heart disease risk

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - April 9, 2012

A PIONEERING study aims to determine whether a scan of blood vessels in the eye can identify signs of heart disease. More than 1,000 patients...

Significant reductions in deaths from two of Scotland’s biggest killers

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - November 29, 2011

DEATHS from heart disease and stroke in Scotland have fallen significantly during the past 15 years, according to figures published today. Annual heart disease statistics...