A drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain) is associated with an increased risk of…
Novel electrocardiogram uses signals from ear and hand to check heart rhythm
A novel electrocardiogram (ECG) method uses signals from the ear and hand to check heart rhythm. The ECG does not…
In study, TAVR is superior to surgery for low-risk patients with aortic valve stenosis
A large clinical trial has found that a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed heart valve performed better than…
Absorbable antibiotic envelope can significantly cut cardiac device infections
A research team has found that using an absorbable, antibiotic-eluting envelope when implanting cardiac devices like pacemakers and defibrillators can…
New cardiac pump clinically superior, safer for patients, study suggests
The study of more than 1,000 patients with severe heart failure not only confirms that the HeartMate 3™, a next-generation…
Ebola Epidemic in Congo Could Last Another Year, C.D.C. Director Warns
Returning from a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the agency chief also worried that vaccine supplies could run…
Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinsonism
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremor and bradykinesia and is a common neurologic ailment. Male gender…
Dormant viruses activate during spaceflight
Herpes viruses reactivate in more than half of crew aboard Space Shuttle and International Space Station missions. While only a…
Blood flow restriction therapy may protect against bone loss following ACL reconstruction
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients often face bone and muscle loss immediately following the procedure. Researchers note that combining…
Early sports specialization tied to increased injury rates in college athletes
Sixty million kids participate in organized athletics each year with ever increasing amounts of children specializing in one sport before…