Pediatric heart transplant (HT) wait-list mortality has declined, but the 2016 pediatric HT allocation policy revisions do not appear to be the reason, according to a study published in the Aug 13 issue of the Journal of ...
Aug 7, 2024
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A new study of more than 175,000 people in 25 countries revealed that individuals in low- and middle-income countries face greater challenges with daily activities and are less likely to use assistive devices compared to ...
Jul 26, 2024
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Imagine waiting weeks or months for your wheelchair's battery or custom cushions to be replaced. This is the situation throughout Canada that thousands of people with disabilities face not only in relation to wheelchairs, ...
Jul 15, 2024
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A small, implantable cardiac pump that could help children await heart transplants at home, not in the hospital, has performed well in the first stage of human testing.
May 7, 2024
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Physicians who received payments from the manufacturer of a specific set of cardiac devices are more likely to use those devices, often during a common procedure to unblock coronary arteries, according to a research letter ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate.
Feb 28, 2024
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Ochsner Children's Hospital, ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for pediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery, is raising awareness of the need for more pediatric-specific heart devices.
Feb 21, 2024
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Every year, around 50,000 people in the United States experience cardiogenic shock—a life-threatening condition, usually caused by a severe heart attack, in which the heart can't pump enough blood for the body's needs.
Feb 14, 2024
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When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions.
Jan 19, 2024
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It's estimated that 42 million people in the U.S. live with some form of movement disorder springing from a neurological issue, according to the National Institutes of Health, and that number is projected to rise further ...
Jan 9, 2024
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