Involving Pharmacists Can Improve Hypertension
According to a new study from the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, patients with high blood pressure can benefit from... Read more
World Heart Day 2015
World Heart Day is an annual event that takes place on 29 September every year. The event was founded in 2000 with the goal of informing people... Read more
Not all Trans Fatty Acids Bad for You
According to a study published in the European Heart Journal, low levels of trans fatty acids (TFAs) may not be as harmful to human health as... Read more
Lifestyle Focused Text Messaging Improves CVD Risk Factors
According to a study published in JAMA, a simple, low-cost automated program of semi-personalised mobile phone text messages supporting lifestyle... Read more
'Life's Simple 7' Programme Reduces Risk of Heart Failure
According to current estimates, one in four middle-aged adults who live to age 85 will develop heart failure. Health experts advocate intervention... 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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Acute Brain Dysfunction During Critical Illness
Delirium (acute brain dysfunction) can be a complication of critical... Read more
Heart-Lung Interactions from the Lung's Perspective
In this article we describe the characteristics of the interaction between... Read more
Robotic Ultrasound Imaging: Improving Access to Care for Rural and Remote Populations
What is the current situation for Canadians living in remote communities... Read more
ICU-Related Dysphagia
Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnostics and TreatmentDue to malnutrition... Read more
A Librarian in the Critical Care Team
Knowledge about current research evidence is required by clinicians in... Read more
Editorial: Safety
The publication of the landmark Institute of Medicine report To Err is... Read more
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