How bioactive compounds in cocoa help keep the heart healthy
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition supports a growing body of evidence on the heart health benefits of... Read more
Precision in healthy living medicine for CVD prevention and treatment
Leading a healthy lifestyle is key to both preventing and treating a host of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). The... Read more
U.S. study: rising stroke incidence among marijuana users
A five-year study (2010-14) of hospital statistics from the United States shows that the incidence of stroke has risen steadily among marijuana... Read more
For heart patients, moving around every 20 minutes could prolong life
Heart patients spend most of their waking hours sitting, lying down, and watching television. New findings presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular... Read more
Heart valve surgery associated with cognitive decline
A new systematic review and meta-analysis finds that heart valve surgery is associated with cognitive decline over the six months after... 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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Creating Great Care Environments: Case Studies
Summary What are the benefits of including art in healthcare... Read more
Integrating labs into clinical care pathways
Based on an Abbott-sponsored symposium “Diagnostics, Data and Integrated... Read more
AI in medical imaging may make the biggest impact in healthcare
An overview of recent advances showing the value of using AI in medical... Read more
Care Continuum
The care continuum is well upon us and has become a rapidly evolving concept... Read more
Meeting the Access Control Challenge in Hospitals
Securing a hospital round the clock is a tough job. But a rapidly maturing... Read more
Unleashing the full potential of AI
The digital revolution has changed every aspect of our lives – from the... Read more
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