With advances in analyzing human DNA, some well-studied populations have benefited from insights about how their health is affected by their genetic heritance. Others, however,…
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A mental disorder, not a personal failure: why now is the time for Australia to rethink addiction
The year 2020 has challenged us all. The bushfires and then the pandemic forced us to reflect on what’s important, how we respond to crises…
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Acute respiratory failure mortality increases in United States and may worsen with COVID-19 pandemic
A new study published in Chest by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers showed that deaths related to acute respiratory failure are increasing in the…
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Researchers develop novel heart pump to help people with heart failure
Dr. David Adlam, associate professor and interventional cardiologist in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences and Piyal Samara-Ratna, Mechanical Engineer in the Space Research Centre, have…
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Noninvasive device could benefit patients with kidney disease, congestive heart failure, or dehydration
For patients with kidney failure who need dialysis, removing fluid at the correct rate and stopping at the right time is critical. This typically requires…
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Artificial intelligence could select heart failure patients for expensive treatment
Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown promise to select heart failure patients for expensive treatments to prevent lethal arrhythmias, reports a study presented today at ICNC…
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Adding transition services does not aid heart failure outcomes
(HealthDay)—Additional transitional care services do not improve outcomes for heart failure patients discharged from the hospital, according to a study recently published in the Journal…
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Cause of vascular disease in kidney failure reversed in animal model
By loading a chelation drug into a nano-sized homing device, researchers at Clemson University have reversed in an animal model the deadliest effects of chronic…
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Gabrielle Union Admits Using a Surrogate Made Her Feel Like a 'Failure'
Gabrielle Union has been very open about her struggles with infertility. The actor underwent several rounds of IVF and endured multiple miscarriages when trying to…
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NSAID pretreatment impairs immune response in heart failure, worsens heart and kidney damage
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are widely known as pain-killers and can relieve pain and inflammation. However, prolonged use raises the risk of heart and…
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