One of the largest studies to date on post-operative outcomes for patients with Down syndrome following total knee replacement and total hip replacement surgeries was recently published by Yale researchers.
Jan 11, 2024
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More than 2 in 5 U.S. adults suffer from obesity, an epidemic that continues to trend upward. While bariatric surgery is an extremely effective treatment option, a new national survey by Orlando Health reveals common stigmas ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Findings from a published case series research letter by the Henry Ford Health Structural Heart Disease team show that severe mitral stenosis, due to a build-up of calcium deposits in the mitral valve common in elderly patients, ...
Jan 3, 2024
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A strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about 1% of babies born in the U.S. every year, developmental heart problems compromise that steady beat.
Dec 29, 2023
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A technology from the 19th century meets one from the 21st to better help doctors predict who'll survive a heart surgery.
Dec 18, 2023
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Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects—the most common birth defects in the United States—is associated with improved outcomes. Despite its importance, however, overall prevalence of prenatal diagnosis is low ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Blood clotting (thrombosis) in the capillary vessels of the lungs is one of the first consequences of severe COVID-19, even preceding the respiratory distress caused by diffuse alveolar damage, according to a Brazilian study ...
Dec 8, 2023
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The number of patients undergoing elective (non-emergency) surgery in Australia's public hospitals increased by 18% from 2021–22 to 2022–23, but many patients are still facing long wait times, according to data from the ...
Dec 5, 2023
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As Parkinson's progresses, more invasive therapies are used, for example, those that require brain surgery. When these therapies no longer deliver the desired results, physicians often conclude that treatment options are ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Should you be taking daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke? New Canadian guidelines released over the weekend suggest it's not for everyone.
Oct 30, 2023
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