Heart Risks in Midlife Boost Risk for Later Dementia
New research finds that heart disease risks in middle age – such as diabetes, high blood pressure or smoking – are associated with increased... Read more
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
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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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Big Data for Health in Europe
In 2010, the European Commission proposed the 10-year strategy, Europe... Read more
How to Make Sense of Digital Chaos
What it Takes to be a Leader in the Digital Age In a world of fierce... Read more
Simona Agger Ganassi
1. What are your key areas of interest and research? My interests are... Read more
Getting Started With Twitter
The growth of social media for medical CPD has been astronomical over... Read more
Healthcare risk, quality & safety guidance
Violence in healthcare facilities In the below summary, ECRI... Read more
Prehospital Care for Cardiac Arrest: How to Improve Outcome
More patient lives have been saved after OHCA in recent years, but the... Read more
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Unbelievably small and light mechanical chest compression device In case of a sudden cardiac arrest, immediate chest compressions are required. Performing manual chest compressions well for an extended period of time is almost impossible. Thanks to...