mHealth programme helps cardiac rehab patients gain fitness
Heart patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation programmes typically do well during enrolment but tend to revert to unhealthy lifestyles... Read more
Technology-based programme boosts cardiac rehab referral rates
According to the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Annual Conference in Orlando, a technology-based programme that changes cardiac referral... Read more
Protecting cardiac devices against hacking
Medical devices have been targets of hacking for over a decade, and this cybersecurity issue has affected many types of medical devices. In... Read more
Anaemia in heart failure: still relevant?
One-third of all patients with heart failure (HF) have anaemia, and its presence is associated with more symptoms, increased rates of hospitalisation,... Read more
Machine learning tools for predicting clinical outcomes
New research findings suggest that machine learning may usher in a new era in digital healthcare tools that are able to predict clinical outcomes... 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... 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
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... Read more
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Five Reasons Why Value-Based Healthcare is Beneficial
Patient-centered care is becoming a major topic in healthcare. Many i... Read more
Power to the People: How the Economics of Information is Empowering Patients
During the 2000s, England’s National Health Service spent an extra $1.5... Read more
Radiology Workforce Outlook for 2017
The outlook for radiologists seeking jobs is better than in previous... Read more
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Healthcare Executive Alliance: Insights For Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare organizations do a phenomenal job. Today, an increasing number... Read more
Ultrasound Guides the Way in Stuttgart
CLEARLY SEE WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AN OPERATION Dr Konstantin Feise,... Read more
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