Managing life with a pacemaker
Leading clinician from Harvard Medical School educates patients on managing life with a pacemaker: Boston, MA: Harvard Medical School heart rhythm specialist, Dr. Leon Ptaszek, was recognized...
Heart & Lung
The Heart & Lung section explores heart and lung health, covering topics like personal lung cancer experiences, WHO’s anti-smoking strategies, heart attack awareness in women, and hypertension’s impact. It also highlights technological advancements in heart failure detection, strategies to reduce stroke risk, and the role of vitamin D in preventing atrial fibrillation. This section emphasizes the importance of comprehensive health awareness and innovative treatments in heart and lung care.
Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)
Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC): Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor to be targeted in the prevention and treatment of...
High doses of Vitamin D FIND trial
High doses of Vitamin D FIND trial: Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years did not affect the incidence of cardiovascular disease or cancer...
New research gives hope for sight recovery in stroke survivors
New research gives hope for sight recovery in stroke survivors: Researchers have used MRI imaging to map visual brain activity in stroke survivors with sight...
Pioneering treatment for premature infants with chronic lung disease
A new treatment pioneered by Australian researchers would help better treat premature infants with a type of chronic lung disease, according to new research. The OPTIMIST-A clinical trial was co-led by Murdoch Children’s...
New report highlights need to boost health of older adults
A new report into the health of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched by The Physiological Society and Centre for Ageing Better....
Supplying builders with defibrillators
National Heart Rhythm Charity supplies builders with life-saving equipment across ten construction sites: Arrhythmia Alliance have partnered with Bewley Homes to equip 10 construction sites with...
Eucalyptus compound to treat lung fibrosis
Australian-produced eucalyptus compound effective at treating lung damage in sheep model: University of Melbourne-led research has shown the flavonoid pinocembrin, derived from Australian eucalyptus trees, has...
Air pollution linked with dementia risk
Researchers find air pollution linked with dementia risk: A research study conducted by a team of academics at the University of Wolverhampton has demonstrated that...
Diabetes medication could revolutionise heart failure treatment
A medication originally used for patients with diabetes is the first to help people with heart failure and could revolutionise treatment, according to new research...
