Medications
How to get COVID-19 antiviral pills like Paxlovid
For some people with COVID-19, antiviral pills that can be taken at home can lessen the chances of winding up in the hospital.
Feb 7, 2024
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News tagged with heart test
Cardiology
Heart-on-a-chip: A microfluidic marvel shaping the future of cardiovascular research
In a major step forward in drug development, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a tool for building a system known as heart-on-a-chip (HoC).
Feb 6, 2024
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Cardiology
Five things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heart
From the time they reach reproductive age, women are encouraged to visit an OB-GYN at least once a year for a wellness exam that may include screening for breast or cervical cancer, sexually transmitted diseases or other ...
Feb 1, 2024
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Health
The three heart health tests you may not know you need
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the United States. Eating a healthy diet and exercising help keep the heart healthy along with regular checkups with a doctor. While doctors routinely check blood ...
Jan 29, 2024
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Medical research
Revival of heart stress test could change how patients are diagnosed
A heart test that has been downgraded in the international guidelines for its perceived inaccuracy has been given a jolt of life after a new study confirms its veracity when put to the test against contemporary standards.
Jan 26, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study: Women with alcohol-related liver disease have greater mortality risk than men with condition
Investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai and colleagues found that women with fatty liver disease related to alcohol consumption have almost twice the risk of dying within a certain time period than men ...
Jan 25, 2024
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Cardiology
Research reveals new hope for obesity-induced heart disease
Obesity-induced heart disease, which affects up to 10% of the population in certain age ranges, is considered an untreatable condition and 75% of people don't survive more than five years beyond diagnosis.
Jan 16, 2024
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Genetics
We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programs, experts warn
There is a danger that population genetic screening programs may be introduced without the necessary scrutiny and rigor that is usually applied when screening programs are put into effect, experts have warned.
Jan 16, 2024
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Cardiology
Two-step screening strategy could reduce diabetic heart failure
A two-step screening protocol that combines clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing can more effectively identify which patients with type 2 diabetes need medication to prevent heart failure, according to a study ...
Jan 2, 2024
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Cardiology
Canadian researchers create a bio-ink for 3D printing of heart valves
In a breakthrough in pediatric cardiac science, Canadian researchers have successfully produced a bio-ink that could someday be used to print functional, durable heart valves, offering hope for improving the prognosis of ...
Nov 30, 2023
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