Health
Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women
Feeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.
May 2, 2024
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Cardiology
Using 3D ultrasound to improve monitoring of dangerous aneurysms
During her doctoral research, Esther Maas investigated the use of new ultrasound techniques to image dangerous aortic aneurysms for patient-specific care.
Apr 10, 2024
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Biomedical technology
New hydrogel features enhanced capabilities for treating aneurysms and halting their progression
A novel, injectable shear-thinning hydrogel for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) has been developed by scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI). This hydrogel not only demonstrates increased ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Neuroscience
Neurosurgeon explains the difference in brain aneurysms
Each year, nearly half a million people worldwide die from brain aneurysms. In the U.S., an estimated 6.7 million people have an unruptured brain aneurysm, which means about 1 in 50 people might have one.
Mar 20, 2024
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Cardiology
The aorta categorized as an independent organ for the first time
The aorta, also known as the main artery, is now categorized as an independent human organ. This has now been established in the guidelines for aortic surgical treatments of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery ...
Feb 28, 2024
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Genetics
Genetic testing pinpoints cardiovascular risk in patients with aortic disorders
A new Mayo Clinic systematic review, published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery has shed light on genetically inherited aortic disorders, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for those who have inherited ...
Feb 8, 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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Health informatics
Diagnostic accuracy high in emergency departments
Diagnostic accuracy is high in the emergency department, with about 5.7 percent of patients misdiagnosed, according to a report published Dec. 15 by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Jan 20, 2024
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Surgery
Study confirms safety of new flow-diverting stent in the treatment of brain aneurysms
A new study, published in the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery, has assessed the safety of updated Pipeline Vantage Embolization Devices (PEDV) used to stop blood flow into brain aneurysms as a part of treatment.
Dec 12, 2023
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Surgery
Preshaped, 4D microcoils for personalized endovascular embolization
A research team led by Prof. Xu Tiantian from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the collaborators, introduced 4D ultraviolet (UV)-curable organogel microcoils with ...
Dec 6, 2023
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