Graded association ID’d for depressive symptoms with mortality risk
Oct 17, 2023
An increased risk was seen for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality, with links consistent across subgroups.
More medical lab tests will soon face federal scrutiny, FDA says
Apr 29, 2024
Laboratory tests used by millions of Americans are soon to be classified as medical devices, and as such be regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, the agency announced Monday.
‘Nanopaint’ breakthrough could give seniors a picture-perfect recovery from heart surgery, dialysis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 12, 2024
In the future, surgeons could use “nanopaint” particles to coat veins to prevent clogging after vein transplant procedures, research shows.
RPM landscape in 2024: centralized care teams required to realize potential of monitoring tech, experts...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 15, 2024
Having care teams solely dedicated to RPM data will both address patient needs and avoid “alert fatigue,” a new report suggests.
EPA proposes removing 100 percent of lead pipes from US water system
Nov 30, 2023
Utility companies expected to cover most of the cost, but there is $15 billion available in the 2021 infrastructure law to help
AHA: Semaglutide cuts risk for CVD events in patients without diabetes
Nov 14, 2023
Findings seen over three years in adults with preexisting cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity
NIA start-up grant winner includes AI-chatbot for pain management
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 29, 2024
An NIA grant program is funding a new start-up that uses conversational AI to address seniors’ pain concerns.
Risk for CKD, CVD lower for adults with evidence of type 2 diabetes remission
Jan 26, 2024
Significantly lower risks of chronic kidney disease and composite cardiovascular disease measure were seen for those with any remission.
Clinicians and caregivers must keep pace with new pacemaker tech available for seniors: study
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A new survey classifies cardiac implantable electronic devices, or CIEDs, to account for advances such as leadless multi-chamber pacemaker models.
Tech-enabled observations of heart conditions before and after stroke lead to better treatment options,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 19, 2023
Irregular heartbeats that occur in post-stroke patients are different from other, unrelated heart conditions, researchers say.