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Research project aims to develop wearable robotic system for keyhole surgery

A collaborative team of researchers is to develop a wearable robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, that will offer surgeons natural and dexterous movement as well as the ability to 'sense', 'see', control and safely navigate through the surgical environment.

14 Mar 2017

Study: Patients with elevated cholesterol levels face greater risk for rotator cuff surgery failure

Patients with higher cholesterol levels face a significantly greater risk for failure of minimally invasive (arthroscopic) rotator cuff surgery, according to a new study to be presented on Friday, March 17, at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

14 Mar 2017

ASA encourages patients to take simple steps before surgery for safe outcomes

If surgery is in your future, it's never too early to prepare. Whether you're having an outpatient procedure or a major operation involving a hospital stay, the American Society of Anesthesiologists encourages you to take simple steps to be ready for the big day, starting with talking with your physician anesthesiologist, a vital member of your care team.

14 Mar 2017

Novel androgens play major role in development of PCOS, research shows

Scientists led by the University of Birmingham have discovered that a new class of male sex hormones known as androgens plays a key role in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

13 Mar 2017

Study finds depression to be strongest predictor of death following heart disease diagnosis

Depression is the strongest predictor of death in the first decade following a diagnosis of coronary heart disease, according to a new study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

13 Mar 2017

Seven facts about malignant hyperthermia that can help avoid dangerous consequences during surgery

When general anesthesia is required for surgery or another procedure, a patient's care team must be ready for anything—especially the rare, life-threatening syndrome known as malignant hyperthermia.

13 Mar 2017

Researchers explore genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African-Americans

An international team of researchers has conducted the first study of its kind to look at the genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African-Americans.

13 Mar 2017

Fertility therapy failure linked to greater risk of long-term cardiovascular disease

Women who undergo fertility therapy, but do not get pregnant, have a higher risk of developing long-term cardiovascular disease, compared with women who become pregnant, according to a new study published in CMAJ.

13 Mar 2017

ACC releases updated appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization in SIHD patients

The American College of Cardiology, along with several partnering organizations, today released updated appropriate use criteria for performing coronary revascularization in patients with stable ischemic heart disease.

13 Mar 2017

Severe hypoglycemic episode in people with diabetes may increase risk for heart disease, death

A single instance of blood sugar falling so low as to require an emergency department visit was associated with nearly double the risk of cardiovascular disease or death, finds a new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study of older adults with type 2 diabetes.

10 Mar 2017

Temporary blood pressure drops in middle age may increase risk of dementia in later years

Middle-aged people who experience temporary blood pressure drops that often cause dizziness upon standing up may be at an increased risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia 20 years later, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

10 Mar 2017

UA researcher developing new technology to detect malware in implantable medical devices

Nearly a million new forms of malware are unleashed on the world every day. Manufacturers of software for smartphones, laptops and security cameras, as well as banks, retailers and government agencies, release upgrades frequently to try to protect customers and assets.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers discover genetic bases of Opitz C syndrome

Opitz C syndrome is a genetic disease that causes severe disabilities in patients and has been diagnosed in three people in the Iberian Peninsula, and sixty people in the world.

10 Mar 2017

Chronic exposure to childhood bullying may have lifelong health effects

Being bullied during childhood might have lifelong health effects related to chronic stress exposure--including an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in adulthood, according to a research review in the March/April issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry.

10 Mar 2017

New test measures blood concentrations of plasma ceramides to predict risk for heart attacks, strokes

A new type of blood test may help physicians identify which patients with and without evidence of coronary blockages are at risk for heart attacks and strokes.

10 Mar 2017

Zika virus may also cause serious cardiovascular complications, research shows

Zika also may have serious effects on the heart, new research shows in the first study to report cardiovascular complications related to this virus, according to data being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

10 Mar 2017

Wearable biosensors can track physiological changes linked to illness

Your watch might be able to tell you it's time to call in sick. Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have revealed the ability of wearable biosensors, similar to the Apple Watch or Fitbit, to detect physiological changes that may indicate illness, even before symptoms appear.

10 Mar 2017

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Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Research project aims to develop wearable robotic system for keyhole surgery

Study: Patients with elevated cholesterol levels face greater risk for rotator cuff surgery failure

ASA encourages patients to take simple steps before surgery for safe outcomes

Novel androgens play major role in development of PCOS, research shows

Study finds depression to be strongest predictor of death following heart disease diagnosis

Seven facts about malignant hyperthermia that can help avoid dangerous consequences during surgery

Researchers explore genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African-Americans

Fertility therapy failure linked to greater risk of long-term cardiovascular disease

ACC releases updated appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization in SIHD patients

Severe hypoglycemic episode in people with diabetes may increase risk for heart disease, death

Temporary blood pressure drops in middle age may increase risk of dementia in later years

UA researcher developing new technology to detect malware in implantable medical devices

Researchers discover genetic bases of Opitz C syndrome

Chronic exposure to childhood bullying may have lifelong health effects

New test measures blood concentrations of plasma ceramides to predict risk for heart attacks, strokes

Zika virus may also cause serious cardiovascular complications, research shows

Wearable biosensors can track physiological changes linked to illness

UCLA study provides new insights into how the brain works

Researchers identify new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people

Implantable cardiac monitors reveal abnormalities in healthy mountaineers at high altitudes

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