Neuroscience

Blood test reveals clearer prognosis after cardiac arrest

A blood biomarker yet to be used in cardiac arrest care can give a clearer picture of the extent of brain damage after a cardiac arrest. This has been shown in a large international multicenter study led by researchers at ...

Cardiology

Untreated sleep apnea tied to early heart aging and death

A new study published in npj Aging provides compelling evidence that untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) accelerates cardiovascular aging and significantly increases the risk of premature death.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks: Who is at risk?

Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends), collapses and passes out. Their blood pressure drops, and often their heart stops. This may be ...

Cardiology

How does sleep help rewind the body's clock?

A night-shift worker finishes at dawn. Their phone says Tuesday, but their body feels like it's Monday. The body's internal clock, or circadian rhythm, controls physiological processes such as sleeping, eating and physical ...

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