Narang stressed that while ICE imaging is a powerful addition to the imaging toolkit, it is not likely to replace TEE entirely. Instead, the two technologies can work together effectively. ICE provides excellent 2D frame rates, but 3D imaging may have limitations in terms of frame rates and color quality. A collaborative approach between echocardiographers […]
What if you could create individual programmable robotic modules that could sense their environment and, depending on what they are sensing, engage in exploratory behavior, signal to each other… Read more about Making “smart robotic matter” smarter
Community recurs as a theme in the life of Herman Taylor, MD ’80. Early on, it came to him by chance, for he was part of a family and a church that were close and supportive. Later, as a first-year student at HMS, it came to him by circumstance in the form of life-long friendships, […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic was getting underway in early 2020, doctors in Wuhan, China, began to report that many patients hospitalized with the disease had cardiac injuries. Heart attacks were frequent, especially in patients with underlying risk factors, and there were numerous cases of myocarditis, which occurs when the heart’s muscle layers become inflamed. Roughly […]
Both pre-frail and frail patients with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) have increased risks for cardiovascular events and death, a new study finds. Among 2539 adults in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study, 12% were frail, 51% were pre-frail, and 37% were non-frail. At baseline, patients received 1 point for each frail criterion they […]
A recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE explored the association between the consumption of added sugar in tea and coffee and all-cause mortality risk in older Danish men using a 32-year-long prospective cohort study. Study: Use of sugar in coffee and tea and long-term risk of mortality in older adult Danish men: 32 […]
In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, a team of scientists from France investigated the association between depression, anxiety, endothelial function, and cognitive functions in young adults of both sexes. Study: Are anxiety and depression associated with cognition and cardiovascular function in young male and female adults? Image Credit: tadamichi/Shutterstock.com Background Mental […]
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mindray (SZSE: 300760), a global leader in medical devices and solutions, introduces high-sensitivity troponin I (hs-cTnI) and NT-proBNP cardiac biomarkers. The additions have enhanced Mindray’s diverse portfolio of cardiac biomarkers for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) diagnosis and management. While CVDs are the leading cause of death worldwide, early detection […]
Triggers of the diseases are changes in lifestyle, tobacco use, excessive use of alcohol, lack of activity, diet and stress. [iStockphoto] If you’re experiencing swelling of your feet, coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue, these could be signs of cardiovascular disease, according to experts. Dr Allan Pamba, says that despite cardiovascular-related diseases being on the […]
