Scientists develop way to perform supercomputer simulations of the heart on cellphones
You can now perform supercomputer simulations of the heart’s electrophysiology in real time on desktop computers and even cellphones. A …
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Patients say lack of physician guidance and fear of side effects are why they don’t take statins as prescribed
Despite national guidelines indicating that statins can lower risk of heart attack and stroke, many patients who could benefit do …
Fish oil active ingredient protects against cardiovascular diseases
Consume fish oil derivative for the protection of the health? New results of a recent study suggest that a purified …
Heart diagnosis by phone-App – results are more accurate than in the case of well-known Tests
How effective is an App for the diagnostic of cardiac diseases Doctors found out now that a Smartphone App is …
‘Broken heart’ syndrome may originate in the brain
Scientists have shown for the first time that the brain is involved in the development of a heart condition called …
Tumor on the heart: these symptoms point to heart cancer
A cardiac tumor is rare but dangerous Although heart diseases are for the most deaths, and cancer is the second, …
Diet drinks may be associated with strokes among post-menopausal women
Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke …
Researchers are worried that people with chronic disease are not being active enough
The George Institute for Global Health at the University of Oxford measured the duration and intensity of physical activity levels …
Study: Aspirin increases very greatly the risk of internal bleeding
Beware of the daily intake of Aspirin Doctors warned now to prevent that if healthy people take a daily Aspirin, …
Soft drinks + hard work + hot weather = possible kidney disease risk: Soda caused dehydration and kidney disease markers in simulated manual labor
New research suggests that drinking sugary, caffeinated soft drinks while exercising in hot weather may increase the risk of kidney …
Ketone body utilization decreases when blood flow to the heart is reduced
Ketone bodies (acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid) are metabolites that can be used as energy sources like glucose and fatty acids. …
Physical activity reduces mortality in patients with diabetes: Exercise programs for diabetics are a cost effective treatment and should be reimbursed
Patients with type 2 diabetes should be prescribed physical activity to control blood sugar and improve heart health. That is …
Large study, such as fasting, occupied in many disorders and helps
A fasting study confirms a number of positive effects The largest study of this kind is evidenced by the numerous …
Lack of standard dosage for blood thinners can lead to bleeding during bariatric surgery: The study suggests better measures for accurate dosages of blood thinners in obese patients
Rutgers researchers have found a way to reduce bleeding in patients following bariatric surgery. The study, which appeared in the …
Researchers create a wireless, battery-free, biodegradable blood flow sensor
A new device developed by Stanford University researchers could make it easier for doctors to monitor the success of blood …
Each cigarette is poisoning the body of the E-cigarette can be beneficial at weaning
English health authorities recommend E-cigarettes to stop Smoking Through a large-scale campaign, the English health authorities want to motivate the …
Secondhand smoke and cardiac arrhythmia
Continuous indoor exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke triggers changes in the heart’s electrical activity, known as cardiac alternans, that can …