Organ-on-a-Chip Mimics Heart's Biomechanical Properties
Scientists at Vanderbilt University have created a 3D organ-on-a-chip that can mimic the heart's biomechanical properties. The device ("I-Wire... Read more
How Electric Appliances and Tools Affect Pacemaker Function
According to new research in the journal Circulation, the ability of pacemakers to regulate patients' heartbeats may be impacted by electric... Read more
Chest Pain: New Tool Helps Doctors Decide When Tests are Needed
Using data from the PROMISE trial involving more than 10,000 people with stable chest pain, researchers have developed a web-based tool that... Read more
Treatment Options for Heart Failure
Patients who have experienced shortness of breath or fatigue – and have become less active as a result – could be experiencing heart failure.... Read more
Doppler Sound Database: A Useful Aid for Clinicians
A research grant from the Urgo Foundation will enable a University of Huddersfield expert to build up a digital library of the different foot... Read more
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How to Become a Cardiologist in 5 Steps
Like any other job, entering the field of cardiology requires academic experience and intensive training. Despite how simple it sounds, becoming a cardiologist is in fact, not an easy task. It may be tough to get your foot in the door and it is indeed, a long process but with hard work and dedication, you’ll get there in the end. If you aspire to be... Read more
3 Must-Attend Conferences in 2017 for Cardiology
From Italy to Spain, there are a great deal of cardiology conferences taking place around the globe this year. Renowned cardiologists and specialists in the heart sector are gathering together at some of the most exciting events of the year. There may be many events to look forward to, but as we all know, it is virtually impossible to attend them all.... Read more
Soft Robot to Boost Weaker Heartbeats
Q&A with Dr. Ellen T. RocheA customisable “soft robot” has been developed by Harvard University and Boston’s Children Hospital that could open new treatment methods for failing hearts. Unlike currently available devices such as ventricular assist devices (VADs), the soft robot has no direct contact with blood. The sleeve wraps around the heart and... Read more
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Omitting Routine Chest Radiographs in Intensive Care Units
The Economic ImpactWe studied the economic impact of omitting routine chest... Read more
Medical Device Cybersecurity
WHEN WILL YOUR PACEMAKER BE HACKED ?In 2013, the Washington Post (among other... Read more
Fostering Geriatric Medicine in Europe
People are living longer, partly due to advances in medicine. On the other... Read more
Geriatrics In Turkey
In 2013 the elderly population in Turkey was 7.7% of the total. Population... Read more
Fluid Choices in Trauma
This article focuses on the type of fluid available and respective indications... Read more
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CEO , Zoeticx, San Jose, USA The buck stops hereManagement Tip:Treat p... Read more
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