Cardiology
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Little-used fitness measure could be key to exercise results
A new study suggests doctors could take that initiative to the next level, prescribing exercise plans that result in a specific health outcome.
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Five thoughts on the Damar Hamlin collapse
The cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills footballer Damar Hamlin has led to speculation about commotio cordis and more, but this electrophysiologist...
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A doctor saves a drowning family in a dangerous river
The doctor performed CPR on a boy he found floating, face down, and motionless.
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Cardiac injury caused by COVID-19 less common than thought
Study examines cardiac MRI scans in 31 patients before and after having COVID-19.
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Indiana cardiologist faces multiple malpractice complaints
Patients allege the doctor performed unnecessary cardiac procedures that led to physical and emotional harm.
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Bite-sized bouts of exercise: Why they are valuable and what they are missing
Short, intense bursts of physical activity offer entry into exercise for less active individuals.
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Cardiologist sues hospital, claims he was fired in retaliation
Lawsuit alleges that the defendants “placed profit above all else.”
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How your voice could reveal hidden disease
For some of us, when a disease begins or when our mental health declines, our voice changes.
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Analysis suggests CV benefits for some antioxidant supplements
“Identifying the optimal mixture of micronutrients is important, as not all are beneficial.”
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Diabetes decision tool yields ‘modest’ benefit in low-resource clinics
Another positive of this tool is that it could curtail physician burnout, authors of new research say.
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Move faster, live longer? A little more effort goes a long way
Just do what you’re already doing, but with a little more effort, suggests a new study.