Are we underestimating the risks of statins?
According to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the 10-year risk thresholds that are used in guidelines to prescribe... Read more
Can AI and machine learning augment the effectiveness of a cardiologist?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are expected to revolutionise healthcare in the years to come. Cardiology is no exception.... Read more
PCI and cancer patients: should cardiologists and oncologists improve collaboration?
A new study published in the European Heart Journal reports that patients with cancer who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)... Read more
Can workplace bullying cause cardiovascular disease?
It has already been established that adverse psychosocial working conditions including factors such as excessive job-strain, an imbalance... Read more
Cardiovascular outcomes at top-ranked vs. nonranked hospitals
A new study conducted by the US News & World Report (USNWR) top-ranked hospitals in terms of cardiovascular care and patient outcomes and... Read more
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Zoom On: Chelsea Beecher - Innovator of the Year
Chelsea Beecher serves as the Director of Development for the American Heart & Stroke Association in New York City. She led the launch of STEM Goes Red in New York City and received the Innovator of the Year Award in 2018 for this initiative. STEM Goes Red aims to empower young women to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)... Read more
How are robots improving cardiovascular medicine?
Robots were first used in cardiovascular medicine in the late 1990s as a part of the digital revolution . Since then, robotics have been applied to endovascular surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and interventional cardiology, to name a few fields. Robots give medical professionals the ability to diagnose, treat, and intervene more... Read more
The Death of the Stethoscope? Heart Doctors Have Their Say
Most people don't think much about stethoscopes but the fact is that this tool, so commonly associated with doctors, is at a crossroads. Having been in use for nearly two centuries, the stethoscope is in the midst of a debate with respect to its utility in healthcare. Over the years, medical technology has advanced to a great extent. The sounds... Read more
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Improving Healthcare: The Role of the Human Factors Specialist
What is human factors? How would you explain to a hospital director... Read more
Federico Cabitza
Assistant Professor,University of Milano-Bicocc a & IRCCSIO Galeazz i,... Read more
Measuring Patient Engagement
Why and how we need to assess patient centricity. Focusing on the... Read more
The Role of Gamification and Engagement Design in the Future of Healthcare
Gamification is on the rise right now as a powerful tool to change... Read more
Designing a Specialist Cardiologist Service for Rural Australia
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. However,... Read more
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