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    Ultrasound-assisted laser vaporizes arterial blockages
    Joseph Shavit
    • 20 hours ago

    Ultrasound-assisted laser vaporizes arterial blockages

    Researchers developed a method that combines a low-power laser with ultrasound to remove arterial plaque safely and efficiently.
    Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditions
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 3

    Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditions

    Height may be an unrecognized but biologically important and unchangeable risk factor for several common health conditions.
    The human heart can repair itself, and we now know how
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 1

    The human heart can repair itself, and we now know how

    A new study has revealed that the immune response system and the lymphatic system of the body are crucial in the heart's ability to repair.
    Heart Age Test gives a ‘wake up call’ to prevent heart attack and stroke deaths
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 27

    Heart Age Test gives a ‘wake up call’ to prevent heart attack and stroke deaths

    A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes
    New miniature heart could help speed heart disease cures
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 29

    New miniature heart could help speed heart disease cures

    There’s no safe way to get a close-up view of the human heart as it goes about its work: you can’t pop it out, take a look, then put it back
    'Bionic' pacemaker reverses heart failure
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 12

    'Bionic' pacemaker reverses heart failure

    A revolutionary pacemaker that re-establishes the heart’s naturally irregular beat is set to be trialled in New Zealand heart patients
    Unique folding design leads to heart sensor with smaller profile
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 3

    Unique folding design leads to heart sensor with smaller profile

    Drawing on the Japanese art of kirigami to contour to the human body to better detect electrocardiographic signals.
    100g of cranberries a day improves cardiovascular health
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 23

    100g of cranberries a day improves cardiovascular health

    Consuming cranberry had a significant improvement in flow-mediated dilation, which signals improvement of heart and blood vessel function.
    Need better sleep? Researchers identify the best type of exercise for getting ZZZs
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 4

    Need better sleep? Researchers identify the best type of exercise for getting ZZZs

    It is increasingly recognized that getting enough sleep, particularly high-quality sleep, is important for cardiovascular health.
    Biohybrid fish made from heart muscle cells swims and could lead to artificial hearts
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 16

    Biohybrid fish made from heart muscle cells swims and could lead to artificial hearts

    Researchers have developed the first fully autonomous biohybrid fish from human stem-cell derived cardiac muscle cells.
    'Bionic' pacemaker reverses heart failure
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 9

    'Bionic' pacemaker reverses heart failure

    A revolutionary pacemaker that re-establishes the heart’s naturally irregular beat is set to be trialled in heart patients this year.
    'Smart stethoscope' using AI can spot heart failure, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 4

    'Smart stethoscope' using AI can spot heart failure, study finds

    AI can help to improve the performance of ‘smart stethoscopes’, enabling doctors to diagnose heart failure earlier and improving outcomes.
    Scientists uncover a method to predict cardiovascular disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 6

    Scientists uncover a method to predict cardiovascular disease

    The study, published in Nature, may allow the development of new treatments to minimize the consequences of myocardial infarction.
    ‘Pop-up’ electronic sensors could detect when individual heart cells misbehave
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 28, 2021

    ‘Pop-up’ electronic sensors could detect when individual heart cells misbehave

    Engineers have developed a powerful new tool that monitors the electrical activity inside heart cells, using tiny “pop-up” sensors.
    Man wins $1 million by scratching the word ‘HEART’ shortly after open heart surgery
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 4, 2021

    Man wins $1 million by scratching the word ‘HEART’ shortly after open heart surgery

    Shortly after Alex McLeish had double-bypass heart surgery this month, his childhood friend treated him to an infusion … of cash.
    Can eating alone be bad for your heart?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 3, 2021

    Can eating alone be bad for your heart?

    New study suggests that older women who eat alone have poorer nutritional knowledge and intake and a higher prevalence of angina.
    Preventing heart attacks and stroke deaths through a Heart Age Test
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 2, 2021

    Preventing heart attacks and stroke deaths through a Heart Age Test

    A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes
    New Heart Age Test prevents heart attack and stroke deaths
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 10, 2021

    New Heart Age Test prevents heart attack and stroke deaths

    A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes
    Moderate-vigorous exercise boosts fitness three times more than walking alone
    Joshua Shavit
    • Oct 4, 2021

    Moderate-vigorous exercise boosts fitness three times more than walking alone

    Exercise is healthy. That is common knowledge. But just how rigorous should that exercise be in order to really impact a person’s fitness?
    How can I avoid heart disease or stroke?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 6, 2021

    How can I avoid heart disease or stroke?

    As much as 90% of the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease can be explained by smoking and poor eating habits.
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