Twin Cities, MN— October 5th, 2023 — Biomedix, a market-leading medical technology and innovation company, was invited to screen congressional representatives and their staff at the United States Capitol with PADnet Xpress during the PAD Caucus briefing on September 27th, 2023. PAD Caucus Co-Chairs, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. and Congressman Read more…
Food insecurity, or the lack of access to adequate food due to financial constraints, has been an ongoing issue in the United States. In recent years, research has shown that food insecurity can have significant negative effects on overall health, including an increased risk for chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension Read more…
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, affecting millions of people every year. However, recent studies have shown that certain racial and ethnic groups are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease than others, highlighting significant health disparities in our Read more…
Cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases are leading causes of death in the United States, affecting people of all races and ethnicities. However, minority populations, including African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans, are at higher risk of developing these conditions compared to non-Hispanic whites. Racial disparities in cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease risk Read more…
A new study found that walking at a pace that induces pain or discomfort is better at improving walking availability for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). The study covered 264 people with PAD, with participants from four U.S medical centers. Designed to examine the effects of a home-based walking exercise program, Read more…
New study on PAD and claudication A recent study published in Endovascular Today examined patients experiencing symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) and other associated adverse medical events such as amputations and myocardial infarction. The authors noted that only 20% – 30% of patients with PAD present with the classic symptom Read more…
A new study which was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that obese people had a higher prevalence of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Although the American Heart Association has released scientific statements describing obesity as an independent risk factor for CVD (cardiovascular disease), including CHD (coronary Read more…
A common question asked about PAD is, what percentage of people that have PAD are asymptomatic, or not displaying some of the classic symptoms of PAD, such as pain when walking (intermittent claudication)? One study indicates that the percentage of those with PAD who are asymptomatic could be quite high. Read more…
A recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials from five searchable databases indicated that non-invasive screening of asymptomatic diabetic patients for coronary artery disease has a positive impact cardiac outcomes. The analysis, published in the European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging, found a 27% lower incidence of cardiac events, which included: Read more…
In a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, results indicated that patients with heart disease were hospitalized less if they walked at a faster pace. This study was based on results of 1,078 hypertensive patients, of whom 85% also had coronary heart disease and 15% also had heart valve disease. At the Read more…