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Researchers uncover the physics behind inaccuracies of cuff-based blood pressure readings

Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they might be improved, which could improve health outcomes for patients.

12 Aug 2025

Nurse practitioners critical in treating older adults as ranks of geriatricians shrink

On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from one patient’s home to the next, seeing eight in all.

18 Jun 2025

Muscle ultrasound shows promise for early insulin resistance detection

A simple ultrasound of a patient's thigh or shoulder muscle may detect insulin resistance before it progresses to type 2 diabetes or even prediabetes.

17 Jun 2025

One in five never fully recover quality of life after COVID-like illness

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13 Jun 2025

AI tools show promise in detecting early heart dysfunction in women

This study evaluated the performance of an artificial intelligence–enabled electrocardiogram (AI-ECG) and an AI-powered digital stethoscope to see how well they could detect early signs of heart dysfunction in women of reproductive age.

30 Apr 2025

AI tools could prevent maternal heart-related deaths

Every year, some mothers die after giving birth due to heart problems, and many of these deaths could be prevented.

29 Apr 2025

Food insecurity increases cardiovascular risk among American adults

A study reveals how gender and race influence food insecurity's impact on cardiovascular disease risk factors among U.S. adults. Key findings and implications.

3 Mar 2025

High discontinuation rates of GLP-1 agonists found among patients with obesity

Discontinuation of GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity is common, driven by weight regain and socioeconomic factors, impacting treatment effectiveness.

4 Feb 2025

The CAR T Veteran: A Journey of Resilience, Remission, and Advocacy

Laurie Adami's experience with CAR T-cell therapy highlights its potential in treating Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, emphasizing the importance of patient advocacy.

3 Feb 2025

Stem cell-derived heart patches show promise for heart failure treatment

Innovative muscle patches derived from stem cells demonstrate efficacy in heart repair, improving function in primates and a human patient, with trials ahead.

30 Jan 2025

Heart medication may slow the progression of Huntington's disease

Research indicates β-blockers may reduce the risk of motor diagnosis and slow symptom progression in Huntington's disease, suggesting new management approaches.

4 Dec 2024

Study highlights the need for improved working conditions to retain A&E doctors

The working environment must be improved to improve the retention of A&E doctors, according to the first ever study of why emergency doctors stay - rather than why they leave.

19 Sep 2024

New technology uses a smartphone to analyze heart movement, detect heart failure

The new technology, which was created at the University of Turku and developed by the company CardioSignal, uses a smartphone to analyze heart movement and detect heart failure.

8 Apr 2024

AI-enabled digital stethoscope could improve the diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy

New research from Mayo Clinic suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could improve the diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy, a potentially life-threatening and treatable condition that weakens the heart muscle of women during pregnancy or in the months after giving birth.

8 Jan 2024

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression

Study demonstrates that inhibiting stromal class I histone deacetylases (HDACs) can effectively slow down pancreatic cancer progression, shedding light on a new therapeutic approach targeting the tumor microenvironment.

10 Dec 2023

Revolutionizing asthma care: AI-powered stethoscope for home monitoring of exacerbations

Study demonstrates the effectiveness of an AI-aided stethoscope, StethoMe, for remotely monitoring asthma exacerbations in both children and adults.

30 Nov 2023

Latest scientific findings provide new insights into heart and stroke health

More than 4,000 abstracts were presented during the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023 and Resuscitation Science Symposium 2023, held earlier this month in Philadelphia.

28 Nov 2023

New AI tool could revolutionize asthma monitoring for children

Adults and older children with asthma can take objective measures of symptoms such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the volume of airflow in one forced exhalation, at home.

27 Nov 2023

AI tools may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting cardiovascular risk

Advances in artificial intelligence have enabled the development and application of AI tools that may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to preliminary research in two studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

New bedside cardiac assessment curriculum focuses on patient-centered learning

Bedside cardiac assessment (BCA) involves gathering a patient's medical history, performing a physical examination, and determining the need for diagnostic testing.

31 Oct 2023