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Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart disease

Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart disease

Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart diseasebyDuke-NUS Medical SchoolVascularization of human muscle grafts.aSchematic illustration of: (i) CC

Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart disease

Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart diseasebyDuke-NUS Medical SchoolVascularization of human muscle grafts.aSchematic illustration of: (i) CC
What Is Fear of Traveling (Hodophobia)?

What Is Fear of Traveling (Hodophobia)?

Learn more about hodophobia and how to seek treatmentByMichelle C. Brooten-Brooks, LMFTPublished on October 29, 2021Medically reviewed bySteven Gans, MDFear of travel, or hodop

What Is Fear of Traveling (Hodophobia)?

Learn more about hodophobia and how to seek treatmentByMichelle C. Brooten-Brooks, LMFTPublished on October 29, 2021Medically reviewed bySteven Gans, MDFear of travel, or hodop
Scientists find a stem-cell derived mechanism that could lead to regenerative therapies for heart damage

Scientists find a stem-cell derived mechanism that could lead to regenerative therapies for heart damage

3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHA UCLA-led team has identified an essential internal control mechanism that can promote the maturation of human stem cell-derived heart muscle

Scientists find a stem-cell derived mechanism that could lead to regenerative therapies for heart damage

3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHA UCLA-led team has identified an essential internal control mechanism that can promote the maturation of human stem cell-derived heart muscle
Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an inte

Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an inte
Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on June 27, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCongestive heart f

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on June 27, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCongestive heart f
Los 3 tipos de Hipercolesterolemia (causas, síntomas y tratamiento)

Los 3 tipos de Hipercolesterolemia (causas, síntomas y tratamiento)

La hipercolesterolemia es una condición clínica en la que los niveles de colesterol en sangre se encuentran por encima de los valores óptimos, algo que incrementa el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades

Los 3 tipos de Hipercolesterolemia (causas, síntomas y tratamiento)

La hipercolesterolemia es una condición clínica en la que los niveles de colesterol en sangre se encuentran por encima de los valores óptimos, algo que incrementa el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades
Exercising with heart failure: Best exercises and tips

Exercising with heart failure: Best exercises and tips

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterA cardiac rehab patient exercises on an elliptical training machine at Rush. Credit: Rush University Medical CenterWe know that exercise is good for o

Exercising with heart failure: Best exercises and tips

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterA cardiac rehab patient exercises on an elliptical training machine at Rush. Credit: Rush University Medical CenterWe know that exercise is good for o
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Overview

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Overview

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on July 31, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISupraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a family of cardiac arrhythmias that cause an

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Overview

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on July 31, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISupraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a family of cardiac arrhythmias that cause an
Every Type of Vascular Surgery

Every Type of Vascular Surgery

Indications and risksByAngela Ryan Lee, MDPublished on July 13, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDVascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty that treats conditions a

Every Type of Vascular Surgery

Indications and risksByAngela Ryan Lee, MDPublished on July 13, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDVascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty that treats conditions a
Genomic study sheds light on immune microenvironment in transplanted pediatric hearts

Genomic study sheds light on immune microenvironment in transplanted pediatric hearts

by Texas Heart InstituteCredit: Dr. Xiao LiPediatric heart transplantation has long been hailed as a life-saving intervention for children suffering from end-stage heart failure. While the procedure o

Genomic study sheds light on immune microenvironment in transplanted pediatric hearts

by Texas Heart InstituteCredit: Dr. Xiao LiPediatric heart transplantation has long been hailed as a life-saving intervention for children suffering from end-stage heart failure. While the procedure o
Black women with high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the risk of a stroke

Black women with high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the risk of a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Christina Morillo from PexelsBlack women who develop high blood pressure before age 35 and are on medication for hypertension may have triple the odds of havi

Black women with high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the risk of a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Christina Morillo from PexelsBlack women who develop high blood pressure before age 35 and are on medication for hypertension may have triple the odds of havi