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Image: A recent study showed lowering SBP reduces death rate (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center).

Lowering Systolic BP Targets Reduces Rate of Cardiovascular Events

Aiming for a systolic blood pressure (SBP) target of less than 120 mm Hg in seniors results in significantly lower rates of major cardiovascular events and death. More...
01 Jun 2016

HbA1C Blood Test Uncovers Undiagnosed Diabetes

A new study reveals that the hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test can effectively detect hidden disease among hospital patients admitted with hyperglycemia. More...
31 May 2016
Image: The PressureWire X guidewire measurement system (Photo courtesy of SJM).

Flexible Guidewire Improves FFR Measurement

A new guidewire adapts to unique, complex anatomies and improves measurement of fractional flow reserve (FFR) pressure differences across narrowed coronary arteries. More...
31 May 2016
Image: Research shows TremorTek offers new hybrid therapy for treatment of tremors (Photo courtesy of the Lawson Health Research Institute).

Kinematic Technology Helps Treat Patients with Tremors

A combination of wearable movement sensors and computer software can help clinicians precisely plan where to place botox injections to reduce upper limb tremors at the source. More...
26 May 2016
Image: A pressurized metered nicotine dose inhaler (Photo courtesy of the University of Otago).

Metered Nicotine Inhaler Doubles Smoking Cessation

A new study shows that smokers who used an active nicotine pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) were twice as likely to quit smoking as those using a placebo inhaler. More...
25 May 2016
Image: The Zip aerial drone (Photo courtesy of Zipline).

Drones to Deliver Medical Supplies in Rwanda

In an effort to improve access to vital medications, vaccines, and blood supplies, a new project in Rwanda will use aerial drones to deliver essential medical supplies to remote and hard-to-access regions across Rwanda. More...
25 May 2016
Image: A new study suggests immediately taking aspirin after a mini-stroke substantially reduces risk of major stroke (Photo courtesy of the University of Oxford).

Aspirin Beneficial in Early Secondary Stroke Prevention

Using aspirin immediately after mini-stroke could substantially reduce the risk of a major subsequent major stroke, according to a new study. More...
24 May 2016
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