Energy Drinks Can Trigger Cardiovascular Events
According to an article published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology , overconsumption of non-regulated energy drinks poses risks for arrhythmias... Read more
CABG Improves Survival in Diabetic Patients with Heart Disease
According to an article in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, in diabetic patients with heart disease, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery... Read more
To Statin or Not to Statin?
A new report from preventive cardiologists at John Hopkins and elsewhere provides a set of useful tips for physicians to help determine when... Read more
First Fully Implantable Micropacemaker for Foetal Use
A team of investigators at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the University of Southern California have developed a fully implantable micropacemaker... Read more
Globorisk Predicts Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
In a new research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, scientists have developed a new risk score that can predict the... Read more
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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
How Does a Local Heart Foundation Benefit Research and Public Health?
HerzstiftungOlten is a local foundation connected to the Swiss Heart Foundation. I initiated the foundation of the Herzstiftung Olten 25 years ago. I realised, that a national organisation has difficulty to reach people on the ground. National heart foundations are usually supporting cardiovascular research and besides are active in making... Read more
Why I’m a Cardiofeminist
A gynaecardiologist means a cardiologist for women. I want better cardiovascular healthcare for females, but I also want a better position for female cardiologists. In the U.S. and many other countries the position of a female cardiologist is still very inferior compared to the male. I know that female cardiologists are more interested in the... Read more
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Evidence for using first-line coagulation factor concentrates for trauma- induced coagulopathy
Fibrinogen limits coagulopathy and massive bleeding, has less t... Read more
New Ultrasound Device Uses 3D Printing Technology
Sharper medical images using a new US device combined with 3D printed... Read more
Organisational Change in Newly Integrated Medical Imaging Departments
INCREASE COMMITMENT BY TEAM INVOLVEMENT In Europe, departments of... Read more
Committing to the future of medicine
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Physiotherapy in the ICU e-learning programme
Development and evaluation of a module as part of an undergraduate... Read more
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