Health
Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance
When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions.
Jan 25, 2023
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Tips on preventing falls at home
Each year, millions of people are treated in emergency departments across the country for fall injuries. In fact, falling accounts for the most trauma center visits in all ages. A fall can put you at risk of serious injury ...
May 9, 2022
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Post-pregnancy breathlessness, fatigue were symptoms of heart failure
Tiara Johnson's second pregnancy went smoothly—until the last month.
Feb 17, 2022
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Egypt tech firm aids virus fight with 3D-printed face shields
Many healthcare workers in Egypt's threadbare hospital system must provide their own protective gear, so when a digital design company started 3-D printing face shields, they gratefully accepted.
Apr 28, 2020
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Cardiology
Updated guidelines detail treatment for patients with ventricular arrhythmias
The American College of Cardiology, along with the American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society, today published new guidelines for the treatment of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden ...
Oct 30, 2017
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Cardiology
New implantable VAD for severe heart failure in kids shows encouraging results in sheep
The number of children with severe heart failure is increasing. Over the last decade, ventricular assist devices (VADs) have become the standard of care in the management of severe heart failure. In adults, implantable VADs ...
May 16, 2016
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Cardiology
Successful implant of next-generation heart device marks Canadian first
A surgical team at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre led by internationally-acclaimed cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Vivek Rao, has successfully implanted a novel mechanical device, the HeartMate IIITM, into a patient with advanced ...
Nov 10, 2014
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FDA OKs HeartWare device for transplant patients
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a new heart pump for patients with severe heart failure who are awaiting a heart transplant.
Nov 20, 2012
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Cardiology
New pediatric heart failure guidelines a first in Canada
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society is the first in Canada to issue guidelines aimed at helping primary care and emergency physicians, as well as specialists, recognize and manage heart failure in children. The guidelines ...
Oct 30, 2012
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Cardiology
ESC Heart Failure Guidelines feature new recommendations on devices, drugs and diagnosis
New recommendations on devices, drugs and diagnosis in heart failure were launched at the Heart Failure Congress 2012, 19-22 May, in Belgrade, Serbia, and published in the European Heart Journal.
May 19, 2012
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