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In the Future, Spider Silk May Help Grow Your Replacement Heart
Posted in Science on 12th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
One challenge has been finding a scaffold material to grow organ tissues on, something thats non-toxic, will not impede cell growth, and will not, itself, be rejected by the body.
Child heart surgery deaths in UK have 'halved'
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Children's heart surgery in the UK, often the source of bitter controversy, has improved significantly, a report has concluded.
Treating depression helps reduce cardiovascular risk
Posted in Medicine on 8th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new study finds that treating moderate to severe depression with antidepressants may have an added bonus: reducing cardiovascular risks.
Regular coffee drinkers have 'cleaner' arteries
Posted in Medicine on 4th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Drinking a few cups of coffee a day may help people avoid clogged arteries, a known risk factor for heart disease - Korean researchers believe.
Drug-delivering nano 'drones' to help prevent heart attacks
Posted in Science on 3rd Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Nanometer-sized 'drones' that deliver drugs to heal and stabilize fat deposits in arteries could become a new way to prevent heart attacks caused by atherosclerosis.