Cardiology
How cardiorespiratory function is related to genetics
How high altitudes affect people's breathing and its coordination with the heart beat is due to genetic differences say researchers.
Feb 27, 2020
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Cardiology
Doctors successfully synchronize both sides of the heart with promising new wirelessly powered, leadless pacemaker
Researchers at Texas Heart Institute (THI) and UCLA crossed a significant milestone in the development of wirelessly powered, leadless pacemakers. In an article in the Nature Research journal Scientific Reports, the team ...
Feb 14, 2020
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Medical research
'Virtual hospital' cuts EMS calls, ER visits and hospital admissions for high-use patients
A joint University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services project to provide virtual hospital services at home for patients with complex medical issues is showing promising early results, according to its senior medical director.
Feb 11, 2020
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Medications
Histamine: an unexpected defender against heart and kidney damage
Chronic kidney disease and heart failure are critical medical problems worldwide, and are closely associated in a phenomenon known as "cardiorenal syndrome." The relationship between kidney dysfunction and heart dysfunction ...
Jan 27, 2020
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Medical research
ADA releases 2020 standards of medical care in diabetes
A strong recurring message of individualizing patient care is echoed throughout the American Diabetes Association's Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020 published recently. Based on the latest scientific diabetes ...
Dec 24, 2019
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Cardiology
Advanced heart failure: Telemonitoring reduces cardiovascular mortality
Do patients with advanced heart failure benefit from data-supported, timely management in collaboration with a medical telemedical centre, in short: telemonitoring with defined minimum requirements?
Nov 4, 2019
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Health
Being physically active can lower older adults' risk for dying
For older adults, being physically active is an important part of overall good health. In fact, experts say that nine percent of all premature deaths are caused by not getting enough physical activity. Physical activity is ...
Nov 1, 2019
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Cardiology
Chronic kidney disease patients at increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes
Chronic kidney disease, which afflicts an estimated 6.4% of U.S. adults 45 and older, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and other adverse cardiovascular outcomes, according to new research from Mayo Clinic.
Oct 23, 2019
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Medical research
Limited English proficiency may worsen chronic disease outcome
(HealthDay)—In predominantly English-speaking settings, patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) and chronic conditions have higher rates of emergency department revisits and hospital readmissions than patients with ...
Oct 23, 2019
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Cardiology
A new treatment option for diabetic cardiomyopathy
An article published in Experimental Biology and Medicine reports a new treatment option for heart disease in patients with diabetes. The study, led by Dr. ZuoYing Hu in the Department of Cardiology at Nanjing First Hospital ...
Sep 9, 2019
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