Been drinking and your heart's fluttering? You may have 'holiday heart'
It's the time of year for workplace Christmas parties, and gatherings with family and friends. Maybe you'll drink a lot in one go.
Dec 15, 2024
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Surgical Procedures, Operative: News and Research on Ablation Techniques
MeSH tree: E04.014
Pilot study shows cryoablation is safe and effective for cardiac repair in patients with atrial fibrillation
New research shows that cryoablation is a safe and effective approach to close congenital patent foramen ovale (PFO, a small hole in the heart) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing pulmonary vein isolation ...
Nov 26, 2024
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AI enhances early detection of pancreatic cysts
When it comes to early detection of silent but deadly diseases like pancreatic cancer, finding it early and predicting disease aggressiveness are critical for increasing long-term survival.
Nov 20, 2024
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Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attack
Ablation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who do not improve with medication, may be a better first-line treatment for heart attack survivors ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Clinical practice paper recommends alternatives to hysterectomy for uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are a common condition that affects up to 80% of women in their lifetime. Nearly half of those women will experience symptoms that affect their quality of life and fertility, including severe pain and anemia. ...
Nov 6, 2024
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Digital twins could provide more tailored health care in the future
Imagine you have a virtual copy of your own body. This digital twin, an accurate computer model, can help doctors better understand your health, personalize treatments, and intervene earlier to prevent more significant problems. ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Using proton beam therapy to treat heart rhythm disorder
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer, but could it also help treat dangerous heart rhythms? Mayo Clinic recently completed the first clinical trial in humans using proton beam therapy, a type of radiation, to ...
Oct 24, 2024
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New strategy for cardiac MRI could aid in complex tachycardia treatment
A multicenter study has described and validated a new strategy for guiding ablation procedures in patients with complex tachycardias. Ablation procedures use energy—usually heat or cold—to eliminate small areas of heart tissue ...
Oct 8, 2024
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Common gynecological surgery for abnormal bleeding associated with a high risk of hysterectomy
A recent study has found that 29% of people in Ontario who undergo endometrial ablation will have a subsequent hysterectomy to remove the entire uterus within 15 years.
Oct 1, 2024
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Tattoo inks in Europe are mislabeled and some contain banned ingredients, finds study
If you plan on getting a tattoo, consider this: A new study from Binghamton University, State University of New York looking at green and blue tattoo inks from Europe found that most contained ingredients that are not listed ...
Oct 1, 2024
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