Gene Mutation with Elevated HDL Cholesterol Increases Risk of CHD
New research suggests that a rare gene mutation in some individuals with elevated HDL cholesterol can increase the risk of CHD development.... Read more
Cyborg Patch to Treat Diseased Heart
Despite the fact that heart transplants are on the rise, there are still some 25 percent of people in the US who are still waiting for a heart... Read more
Imaging Technique Shows Stroke Damage
Ischaemic strokes account for nearly 90 percent of all strokes, as reported by the American Heart Association. Researchers at the University... Read more
Population Health Programme Decreases Heart Disease Risk Factors
A 10-year population health research project by the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), along with Allina Health, New Ulm Medical... Read more
In-Hospital Death after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
A new statistical model has been developed by researchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville that can predict... 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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Sustainability
The European Health Management Association (EHMA) is a non-profit... Read more
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Infection
The ICU Response Infection with the Middle East respiratory syndrome... Read more
Lab automisation opens new revenue doors
How can lab automisation improve analysis services and open doors for... Read more
The R-Evolution in Laboratory Medicine: The Need for a New Medical Paradigm
The EuroMedLab Congress this year aims to offer insight into the direction... Read more
Quality and Safety in Radiology: A Symbiotic Relationship
Political Background Safety and quality have been highlighted by the... Read more
Steering the Integration Agenda: Stable Leadership Needed
Service Integration Overcoming barriers between the health and care... Read more
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