Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Argentina records first mpox death

Argentina registered its first death from mpox, the disease formerly known as monkeypox, when a patient died in a hospital in the capital Buenos Aires, the health ministry said.

Health

Q&A: Menstrual cups—why the recent increase in popularity?

While on a walk recently, a friend told me how convenient she finds it to use a menstrual cup rather than tampons or pads. I've been using tampons for years and am unfamiliar with a menstrual cup. Is it safe to use?

Cardiology

New data registry collects evidence in cardiogenic shock patients

Cardiogenic shock—a life threatening condition when a person's heart can't pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body—is most often caused by serious heart attack or advanced heart failure. Historically, data related ...

Cardiology

What is atrial fibrillation?

Nearly 3 million Americans are living with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that number could be as high as ...

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