Teens knowing results of their cardiomyopathy genetic tests may improve family function
Sharing the results of genetic testing for cardiomyopathy in adolescents ages 13-18 does not appear to cause emotional harm to families or adversely impact family function or dynamics,…
No benefit from PRP treatment for patients with debilitating Achilles tendon pain
Largest clinical trial of its kind by University of Warwick finds platelet-rich plasma injections are no better than a sham injection for patients with painful Achilles Tendinopathy Study…
Leading cardiovascular organisations issue joint opinion on improving clinician well-being worldwide
Clinician well-being is imperative to providing high-quality patient care, yet clinician burnout continues to increase, especially over the last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Four leading cardiovascular…
What should I eat to avoid heart disease?
Plant-based foods should dominate heart healthy diets, according to a paper published in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 This comprehensive review of…
Cardiovascular disease – Atherosclerosis and the immune system
Medical researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich have uncovered how signal proteins of the immune system regulate the development of atherosclerosis.