Adherence to Medical Therapy, Better Heart Surgery Outcomes
According to a study carried out by researchers at Columbia University, New York, adherence to prescribed medical therapy after coronary artery... Read more
Portable Device Can Help Stroke Patients Regain Hand Movement
Neuroscientists at Newcastle University, UK have developed a small wearable device that can help stroke patients to recover movement and control... Read more
Severe Obesity Stand-alone High-Risk Factor for Heart Failure
A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers found that even after accounting for such risk factors as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and... Read more
UK: 100,000 People To Train in CPR on Restart a Heart Day
Research released by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) shows that thousands of people die every year because people are not carrying out life... Read more
Statins and Drug-Drug Interactions: AHA Scientific Statement
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released guidance on managing drug interactions of statins with other heart disease medications. The... Read more
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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 national... 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 subject... Read more
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
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Moving from “Learning by Doing” to Simulation
The Educational Challenge in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Historically,... Read more
Computed Tomography with Computer-Aided Detection for Lung Cancer Screening
Several medical societies recommend annual lung cancer screening with low-dose... Read more
Self-Assessment for Hospitals
Quality accreditation can provide a sustainable competitive advantage to... Read more
Professor Lorenzo Bonomo, ESR President
1. What are your key areas of interest and research? The chest was my... Read more
Goal-Directed Therapy
Goal-directed therapy (GDT) continues to be a subject of controversy in... Read more
Optimising Nutrition With an Integrated Nutrition Module: Myth or Reality?
As a neurointensivist with a strong interest in nutritional support, I... Read more
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