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'Fat but fit' still risk heart disease
Posted in Medicine on 15th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller
People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk of heart disease even if they appear medically healthy, experts are warning.
3D Printed Blood Vessels Offer New Possibilities for Testing Drugs
Posted in Medicine on 11th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller
Bioprinting enthusiasts envision a future where well be able to print functional human organs on demand, putting an end to transplant waiting lists.
A protein called cardiotrophin 1 can make your heart think you exercise
Posted in Medicine on 10th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller
A protein called cardiotrophin 1 (CT1) has been shown to improve heart health in the same way that exercise normally does.
Depression is the single biggest predictor of death for heart patients
Posted in Medicine on 31st Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller
A major new study from the Intermountain Medical Center has shown how the death rate for depressed heart patients is double that of non-depressed heart patients
UK's first heart pump targets 2018 clinical trial
Posted in Medicine on 25th Jun, 2017
by Alex Muller
The UK's first artificial heart pump has moved a step closer to being used on patients, scientists have said.