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Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

by Annabel Mansfield,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChoice and control are important factors for ensuring a positive childbirth experience, yet until recently, lit

Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

by Annabel Mansfield,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChoice and control are important factors for ensuring a positive childbirth experience, yet until recently, lit
When the brain speaks, the heart feels it—the link between the brain's reward system and acute myocardial infarction

When the brain speaks, the heart feels it—the link between the brain's reward system and acute myocardial infarction

byTechnion - Israel Institute of TechnologyEffects of VTA activation on left-ventricular function after AMI. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-024-0049

When the brain speaks, the heart feels it—the link between the brain's reward system and acute myocardial infarction

byTechnion - Israel Institute of TechnologyEffects of VTA activation on left-ventricular function after AMI. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-024-0049
Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

by Ernie MundellA new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.These left-sided Impella heart

Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

by Ernie MundellA new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.These left-sided Impella heart
Addressing structural racism is central to reducing cardiovascular disease disparities across the U.S.

Addressing structural racism is central to reducing cardiovascular disease disparities across the U.S.

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe existence of structural racism creates a barrier to equitable access to health care and as a result is a fundamental driver of he

Addressing structural racism is central to reducing cardiovascular disease disparities across the U.S.

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe existence of structural racism creates a barrier to equitable access to health care and as a result is a fundamental driver of he
Acupuncture may curb heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Acupuncture may curb heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA course of acupuncture may curb the heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis, finds a comparative study publishe

Acupuncture may curb heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA course of acupuncture may curb the heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis, finds a comparative study publishe
Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesA left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pump. Pump placement is often lifesaving but can introduce serious risks. Credit: Charlie Ehlert/ University of

Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesA left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pump. Pump placement is often lifesaving but can introduce serious risks. Credit: Charlie Ehlert/ University of
Study finds private equity acquisitions in cardiology on the rise

Study finds private equity acquisitions in cardiology on the rise

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between

Study finds private equity acquisitions in cardiology on the rise

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between
Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

by Glen Pyle,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, thecardiovascular risks associated with SARS-C

Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

by Glen Pyle,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, thecardiovascular risks associated with SARS-C
The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Heart Disease

The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Heart Disease

The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Heart DiseaseByAngela Ryan Lee, MDUpdated on September 04, 2022Medically reviewed byScott Zashin, MDPsoriatic arthritis(PsA) is a

The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Heart Disease

The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Heart DiseaseByAngela Ryan Lee, MDUpdated on September 04, 2022Medically reviewed byScott Zashin, MDPsoriatic arthritis(PsA) is a
Heart-on-a-chip: Innovative microreactor advances disease modeling and drug screening

Heart-on-a-chip: Innovative microreactor advances disease modeling and drug screening

byOkayama UniversityPerfusion system for the heart-on-a-chip. Endothelial cells are seeded in the bottom channel of the microfluidic chip, while induced pluripotent stem cells and fibroblasts ar

Heart-on-a-chip: Innovative microreactor advances disease modeling and drug screening

byOkayama UniversityPerfusion system for the heart-on-a-chip. Endothelial cells are seeded in the bottom channel of the microfluidic chip, while induced pluripotent stem cells and fibroblasts ar