Omega watch: Researchers develop new blood test for measuring levels of critical omega-3 fatty acids

byMcMaster UniversityGraphical AbstractResearchers at McMaster and the University of Guelph have discovered a convenient new way to track levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the bloodstream, making

Updated on: January 06,2024

Omega watch: Researchers develop new blood test for measuring levels of critical omega-3 fatty acids

byMcMaster UniversityGraphical AbstractResearchers at McMaster and the University of Guelph have discovered a convenient new way to track levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the bloodstream, making

Updated on:January 06,2024

Hypertensives may benefit from gut microbial metabolites, study finds

by Monash UniversityHAMSAB promotes the expansion of SCFA-producing commensal bacteria. 16S rRNA sequences were obtained from fecal samples and analyzed using QIIME2. a, Chao1, observed and Shann

Updated on: April 15,2024

Hypertensives may benefit from gut microbial metabolites, study finds

by Monash UniversityHAMSAB promotes the expansion of SCFA-producing commensal bacteria. 16S rRNA sequences were obtained from fecal samples and analyzed using QIIME2. a, Chao1, observed and Shann

Updated on:April 15,2024

Engineers design a robotic replica of the heart's right chamber

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAn overview of the RRV and its architecture. a, Overview of the bioinspired and biomimetic approach used to create a biohybrid beating right

Updated on: January 02,2024

Engineers design a robotic replica of the heart's right chamber

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAn overview of the RRV and its architecture. a, Overview of the bioinspired and biomimetic approach used to create a biohybrid beating right

Updated on:January 02,2024

Experimental pacemaker converts heartbeat energy to recharge battery

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, an experimental wireless, or leadless, pacemaker housing is able to partially recharg

Updated on: January 04,2024

Experimental pacemaker converts heartbeat energy to recharge battery

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, an experimental wireless, or leadless, pacemaker housing is able to partially recharg

Updated on:January 04,2024

Snow shoveling, cold temperatures combine for perfect storm of heart health hazards

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWeather forecasters may call it "white fluffy stuff." However, snow can be a bigger danger than many people may realize. Ac

Updated on: March 15,2024

Snow shoveling, cold temperatures combine for perfect storm of heart health hazards

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWeather forecasters may call it "white fluffy stuff." However, snow can be a bigger danger than many people may realize. Ac

Updated on:March 15,2024

How to Prevent a Heart Attack

Heart attacks are highly preventable with lifestyle changesByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on October 23, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDAheart attack, also calle

Updated on: February 24,2024

How to Prevent a Heart Attack

Heart attacks are highly preventable with lifestyle changesByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on October 23, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDAheart attack, also calle

Updated on:February 24,2024

Reduced heart rate fluctuations due to disruption of the body's internal clock may double risk of death in diabetics

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDisruption to normal variations in daily heart rate (HR) is associated with a much higher risk of dying in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Updated on: September 23,2024

Reduced heart rate fluctuations due to disruption of the body's internal clock may double risk of death in diabetics

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDisruption to normal variations in daily heart rate (HR) is associated with a much higher risk of dying in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Updated on:September 23,2024

Can Heart Failure Be Reversed?

Updated on: January 17,2024

Can Heart Failure Be Reversed?

Updated on:January 17,2024

Drug made from pig intestine helps escape the 'trap' of clot-causing immune response

by University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineWhen the body attempts to fight off an infection, immune cells called neutrophils may shoot out spider web-like networks of toxic p

Updated on: April 07,2024

Drug made from pig intestine helps escape the 'trap' of clot-causing immune response

by University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineWhen the body attempts to fight off an infection, immune cells called neutrophils may shoot out spider web-like networks of toxic p

Updated on:April 07,2024

Harnessing AI: Early Heart Failure Detection through Chest X-Rays

Heart failure is a critical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Early identification of structural changes in the heart can significantly improve patient outcomes.

Updated on: July 24,2024

Harnessing AI: Early Heart Failure Detection through Chest X-Rays

Heart failure is a critical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Early identification of structural changes in the heart can significantly improve patient outcomes.

Updated on:July 24,2024

Treatment of Premature Ventricular Complexes

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on August 03, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDPremature ventricular complexes, orPVCs, are among the most commoncardiac

Updated on: March 14,2024

Treatment of Premature Ventricular Complexes

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on August 03, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDPremature ventricular complexes, orPVCs, are among the most commoncardiac

Updated on:March 14,2024

Heart vest could help predict sudden cardiac death risk

byUniversity College LondonUCL medical student Mansoon Tamangin the ECGI vest. Credit: University College LondonA reusable vest that can map the electrical activity of the heart in fine de

Updated on: December 30,2023

Heart vest could help predict sudden cardiac death risk

byUniversity College LondonUCL medical student Mansoon Tamangin the ECGI vest. Credit: University College LondonA reusable vest that can map the electrical activity of the heart in fine de

Updated on:December 30,2023