Scientists at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) MISIS in Russia have developed a new membrane test strip for quantitative immune chromatography rapid tests to rapidly and accurately detect an acute myocardial infarction by analysing blood for the presence of disease markers.
Artificial intelligence is gradually being adopted by health services to assist medics with the diagnosis of serious diseases. In one new development, scientists in Oxford, U.K. have launched an AI system for heart disease.
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who use long-acting inhaled bronchodilators may have an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes right after they start taking these medicines, a Taiwanese study suggests.
Duke University researchers say they have created an artificial human heart muscle large enough to patch over damage seen in patients who have suffered a heart attack. The advance takes a major step toward the end goal of repairing dead heart muscle in human patients, the team adds.
An anti-inflammatory drug has significantly lowered the risk of recurrent heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular death, all without reducing cholesterol, according to research recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine and shared at a meeting of the European Society of Cardiology.
In a study conducted at York University, scientists came to the astonishing conclusion that beta blockers could protect against heart failure. This was one of the latest discoveries in a field with endless treatments managing symptoms though previously damage sustained to the heart can’t be revered.
© Provided by AFPRelaxNews Migraine sufferers could be at an increased risk of certain heart problems according to new research.New international research has found that migraine sufferers may also have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems including heart attacks, stroke, blood clots, and an irregular heart rate.
Wave Clinical Platform is the work of ExcelMedical and is a system that monitors patients' vital signs, sending alerts that warn of potentially fatal heart attacks or respiratory failure up to six hours before a patient suffers such an event.
Don Tracy, Associate Editor The deal, which is worth approximately $13.1 billion, is part of J&J MedTech’s goal to expand into high-growth markets. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced that it has agreed to terms on acquiring Shockwave Medical, an intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) technology company focused on coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease. According to J&J, the deal is a part of its strategy to enhance the profile of its MedTech division, with an emphasis on the area of cardiovascular intervention. Shockwave Medical’s IVL technology is described as a minimally invasive treatment for calcified artery diseases that can also lead to reduced blood flow, pain, or heart attacks. Under terms of the deal, J&J is expected to acquire all outstanding shares of the company for $335.00 per share in cash.1 “Shockwave offers a truly differentiated opportunity to further enhance our leadership position in medtech, expand into additional high-growth segments, ...
Sleeplessness in America is on the rise, due to many external factors including increasingly negative news cycles, international conflicts and economic uncertainty. Collectively, these factors have caused more Americans to have more recurrent sleepless nights. When those nights reach three or more a week for three or more months, it’s considered chronic insomnia, which affects more than 25 million Americans. The condition can lead to both mental and physical health issues, ranging from trouble concentrating to sleep apnea and heart attacks. As we approach Sleep Awareness Week® 2024, which emphasizes the importance of sleep as a major contributor to a person’s overall health, it is also an important reminder to prioritize getting enough quality sleep. Sleep Awareness Week, which starts this year on March 10, always begins at the start of Daylight Saving Time. That’s when the clocks go forward by one hour and Americans lose an hour of sleep ...
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