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... 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
Diabetic Women at Higher Risk of Heart Attack than Men
According to new research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm, diabetic women... Read more
Michigan 'See You in 7' Programme Reduces Readmissions
According to a study published in JACC: Heart Failure, Michigan hospitals that participated in the American College of Cardiology's "See you... 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
From Our Journals
High Altitude Research and its Relevance to Critical Illness
Critical illness can be considered as the body’s failure to compensate... Read more
Why is Drug Traceability Important in a Hospital?
Implementation at Hospital Alemán in Argentina The acute condition of... Read more
Benefits of CRM education and simulation in intensive care and emergency medicine
First developed in aviation, CRM education facilitates prevention of... Read more
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Infection
The ICU Response Infection with the Middle East respiratory syndrome... Read more
What could possibly go wrong?: Thinking about the risks and benefits of medical treatments
How much do clinicians—and patients—really know about the likely outcomes... Read more
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