Study: Professional medication review is a must when older adults want to scale back meds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 29, 2024
Many older adults want to cut back on taking multiple medications, or polypharmacy, but they need to talk to a clinician or pharmacist first, authors of a new report say.
Sensor makes use of link between heart disease and glucose, other molecules, to generate risk assessment...
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 26, 2023
A new sensor that can identify signs of cardiovascular disease works by testing for molecules related to metabolism and heart disease.
Hello Heart, goodbye blood pressure? Mobile app monitoring has ‘overwhelming’ benefit for seniors:...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 25, 2024
A smartphone app, Hello Heart, has shown overwhelming promise in being able to reduce blood pressure among seniors, a new report showed.
Drug-delivery device for heart failure could get seniors to post-acute settings sooner
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 29, 2023
A new drug infusion device could allow older adults who have heart failure to get treatment from a home or long-term care facility.
A dry electrocardiogram prototype consists of a lightweight, gel-free “patch” that could transmit data wirelessly, researchers state.
‘Microtube’ pacemaker joins the no-lead wireless heart device pack for seniors
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 05, 2023
A new wireless pacemaker design could be easier to use and could remove the “healthcare burden” associated with maintenance, researchers say.
Data shows new heart health guidelines could dramatically reduce statin eligibility
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 11, 2024
If American Heart Association guidelines passed in November 2023 are widely adopted, about 40% fewer people would meet the criteria to be on statins, a new study shows.
Pencil-weight cardiac monitor and app minimize interference in daily life, developers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 27, 2023
A company that produces heart monitor devices has released an app and a new wearable patch that is lighter and thinner than previous models.
Second major AI study from NY hospital to look at links between sleep apnea and heart disease
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 11, 2024
A research project at Mount Sinai will look at how AI can evaluate the ability for CPAP devices to help with sleep apnea and heart disease.
These jewels are priceless: ‘Smart’ earrings and necklaces could monitor seniors’ stress and heart...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 09, 2024
New wireless wearable tech, similar to what goes into a smartwatch, has been adapted for a “thermal earring” that monitors body temperature.