Biomedical technology
Q&A: Updating pulse oximeters
A portable device used to detect blood oxygen levels revolutionized the medical field 50 years ago and is now receiving essential updates.
Jul 7, 2023
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Q&A: Researcher explores cardiovascular health disparities of sexual and gender minorities
Billy A. Caceres, Ph.D., R.N. is one of just a handful of researchers in the world focused on understanding and reducing cardiovascular health disparities among sexual and gender minority (SGM) adults. About 20 million people—or ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Health
Beyond borders: Preventing and treating high blood pressure in Haiti
People living in Haiti have long been known for their resilience—through political turmoil, natural disasters, and harrowing poverty. Looming health problems also affect many of the 11 million residents who call this Latin ...
Jun 7, 2023
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Cardiology
Vigorous exercise not tied to increased risk of adverse events in rare heart condition
Vigorous exercise does not appear to increase the risk of death or life-threatening arrhythmia for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. HCM is ...
May 17, 2023
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Health
Beyond salt: Research highlights underappreciated sources of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, has become a public health threat—an alarming 122.4 million American adults have it, according to the American Heart Association, and only 1 in 4 have it under control.
May 10, 2023
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Medications
Blood thinners and COVID: The findings guiding patient care
When SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, first emerged in late 2019, researchers quickly assembled to understand its effects and figure out how to stop its spread. Soon, late-night phone calls and global collaborations ...
May 4, 2023
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Medical economics
Disparities identified among patients receiving advanced pulmonary support
Some adults with severe respiratory illness, including women, those with public insurance, and people with fewer financial resources, may be less likely to receive an advanced form of life support known as extracorporeal ...
Apr 6, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Blood test identifies acute myeloid leukemia patients at greater risk for relapse after bone marrow transplant
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health show the benefits of screening adult patients in remission from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) for residual disease before receiving a bone marrow transplant. The findings, published ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research identifies potential long COVID racial disparities
Black and Hispanic Americans appear to experience more symptoms and health problems related to long COVID, a lay term that captures an array of symptoms and health problems, than white people, but are not as likely to be ...
Feb 16, 2023
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Halt the salt: 5 ways to cut down on sodium and improve your heart health
It's a fact: Americans love salty foods—from hot dogs and pizza to popcorn and chips. Studies show people in the U.S. are among the world's largest consumers of salt: About 90% of children and adults eat too much of it, ...
Feb 14, 2023
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