Articles tagged with 'heart' & 'research' | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Two studies involving investigators at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s and the University of Cambridge, U.K., highlight the growing potential of whole-genome sequencing to transform the diagnosis and treatment of childhood conditions such as cerebral …

A walnut-sized area of the brain known as the amygdala plays a giant role in determining which experiences end up in long-term memory and which are forgotten. The Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University discovery points to the amygdala as a …

Cardiac events account for nearly half of all on-duty firefighter deaths in the U.S.—a proportion that has steadily increased over the past three decades, according to a Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University study.The findings, published in the …

Can artificial intelligence and consumer wearable devices help identify who is at risk of sudden cardiac arrest years before it happens—or in the hours leading up to it?Supported by more than $5 million in new funding from the National Institutes of …

A Cedars-Sinai-led clinical trial found that a once-daily oral medication significantly outperformed placebo in treating adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The results were published in The New England Journal of Medicine.The …

Weight loss drugs known as GLP-1s may help protect against heart failure even at doses too low to produce significant weight loss, according to a laboratory study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators.“Our findings provide a …

An experimental nanoparticle developed by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators, which delivers cancer treatment directly to tumors in the brain, has been selected for evaluation by the Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory …

Cedars-Sinai has named Andrew Y. Shin, MD, as director of Congenital Heart within the Department of Cardiology in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Shin will also serve as director of Pediatric Cardiology and have an appointment in the …

Radiation Therapy Dose Linked to High Blood Pressure in the LungsLung cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment may be at higher risk for developing pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries that carry …

Consistent physical activity—especially walking—can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators. Historically, nearly 40% of survivors …

A team of investigators co-led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University has identified an enzyme that helps prevent the most common form of liver disease from progressing toward liver failure. Results of the preclinical study, published in Nature …

A team led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators has identified a protein that may hide aging cells from the body’s immune system, allowing them to build up and contribute to age-related health problems.The findings, published in …

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University used an experimental drug to reverse the effects of systemic sclerosis, a serious autoimmune disease. The study, conducted in a laboratory, was published in JCI Insight.Systemic sclerosis, …

Study Links Lower PSA Target to Better Prostate Cancer SurvivalA new study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators found that prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in the blood, which are used to track the effectiveness of …

People with atrial fibrillation should take extra precautions during hot weather, when dehydration and alcohol consumption can trigger symptoms and make the common heart rhythm disorder more difficult to manage, according to experts in the Smidt …

When added to standard chemotherapy, a clinical version of the dietary supplement L-glutamine improved survival in an early-phase trial of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. The study, led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University …

Donations to Cedars-Sinai surpassed $200 million at the close of fiscal year 2026, a milestone now reached only three times in the medical center’s 124-year history. Grateful patients donated most of the gifts.During FY 2026, which ended June 30, …

Researchers have identified molecular changes that appear to trigger atherosclerosis years before inflammation—the long-recognized hallmark of the disease—takes hold, according to a Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University-led study.The …

Brain Cell Messengers Shed Light on Parkinson’s DiseaseBrain cells that release dopamine—a messenger chemical that drives motor control— package it into tiny membrane-bound sacs called synaptic vesicles. And these vesicles differ from vesicles used …

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association has named Cedars-Sinai a Center of Comprehensive Care.The designation from the condition’s oldest patient organization is awarded to programs with the infrastructure and experience needed to provide …

Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators have identified a protein that helps repair damage to the bone marrow after chemotherapy and radiation.The protein restores the blood stem cell niche—the specialized environment that supports …

Women who test negative for BRCA gene mutations may still be at greater risk of developing breast cancer than the general population, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators. The findings, published in JAMA …

G’bari Gilliam was living the life he had dreamed about since childhood. The professional hip-hop dancer had moved to Los Angeles, built a successful career and was rehearsing for his next performance one afternoon in March 2026 when his heart …

The heart runs an around-the-clock fuel operation, burning almost any nutrient it can get to keep pumping. Understanding this fuel operation is the central focus of scientist Anja Karlstaedt, MD, PhD, and her team. Their work could lead to new …

Two studies from investigators at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University move the medical field closer to solving a longstanding challenge: predicting who is at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. “The majority of people who have a sudden cardiac …

Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators have identified metabolites produced by gut bacteria that help the body’s immune system fight cancer. These chemicals, called indoles, are produced when the bacteria break down nutrients, and their identification …

The Latest Advances From Cedars-Sinai Investigators Cedars-Sinai Study Links Hypertension to Socioeconomic LevelPeople living in under-resourced neighborhoods are more likely to develop high blood pressure—also known as hypertension—than those in …

The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai has selected Michael M. Shehata, MD, as director of the Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, a program that provides care to people with abnormal heart rhythms. Shehata is a cardiac electrophysiologist, a …

Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators developed an AI-based model that can identify hospitalized patients at risk of low blood sugar up to 24 hours before the condition occurs. The long short-term memory (LSTM) model, described in …

A team led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators has developed a tool for matching breast cancer patients with the most effective presurgical treatments. Called BRIDGE, the tool is the first of its kind and is described in  Annals …