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Novel Discovery Could Help Reverse Brain Damage
Posted in Medicine on 12th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists may have discovered an important protein marker to help doctors catch brain and heart disease earlier than ever before.
New catheter lets doctors see inside arteries for first time and clear plaque
Posted in Hardware on 6th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller
A new safer catheter that allows cardiologists to see inside arteries and remove plaque from only diseased tissue has been used.
Apollo Astronauts are More Likely to Die of Heart Problems
Posted in Science on 30th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
The likely culprit of this higher rate of heart problems is their unprecedented exposure to deep space radiation.
Stem cell injections reduce scarring during bypass surgery and possibly increase survival of patients
Posted in Medicine on 26th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
There was a 30% improvement in heart function, 40% reduction in scar size, and 70% improvement in quality of life.
Almost half of all heart attacks are 'silent'
Posted in Science on 22nd May, 2016
by Alex Muller
Signs of a silent heart attack can include unexplained fatigue and discomfort in the jaw, upper back or arms. Pain can even be mistaken for indigestion.