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Japan Startup Creates Heart Monitor to Prevent Hospital Trips
Health & WellnessFeb 20

Japan Startup Creates Heart Monitor to Prevent Hospital Trips

A wristwatch that listens to your heart could help millions of heart failure patients stay home and healthy. Japan's A-wave is developing technology that catches warning signs before patients need emergency care.

Google News - Japan Innovation2 min read
New Heart Catheter Moves Closer to FDA Approval
Health & WellnessFeb 12

New Heart Catheter Moves Closer to FDA Approval

A breakthrough medical device that delivers life-saving therapies directly into the heart just cleared a major regulatory hurdle. The technology could transform treatment for millions living with heart failure.

Google: new treatment approved2 min read
Cancer Survivor Turns Heart Failure Into Hope for Women
Acts of KindnessFeb 7

Cancer Survivor Turns Heart Failure Into Hope for Women

After beating two cancers, Sherry Mengel faced an unexpected battle when chemotherapy caused congestive heart failure 19 years later. Now she's partnering with her doctor to show other women that heart disease doesn't have to be a death sentence.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Heart Patients Sweat Out Fluid in New Treatment Trial
Health & WellnessFeb 4

Heart Patients Sweat Out Fluid in New Treatment Trial

Rochester General Hospital is testing a sweatsuit that helps heart failure patients remove excess fluid through their skin instead of relying solely on diuretics. The innovative treatment offers hope for patients who struggle with constant medication side effects.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Scientists Find Why Kidney Disease Patients Develop Heart Failure
Health & WellnessFeb 1

Scientists Find Why Kidney Disease Patients Develop Heart Failure

Researchers have discovered a crucial clue explaining why people with chronic kidney disease face such high rates of heart failure. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat two of the world's most common health conditions.

Google News - Health2 min read
MRI Scan Spares Heart Patients from Risky Invasive Tests
Health & WellnessJan 30

MRI Scan Spares Heart Patients from Risky Invasive Tests

Thousands of heart failure patients could soon skip a risky procedure where doctors thread tubes into their hearts, thanks to a breakthrough MRI technique. UK researchers developed a method to measure crucial blood oxygen levels using a standard scan instead.

Google News - Health Breakthrough3 min read
Stem Cell Breakthrough Could Transform Heart Failure Care
Health & WellnessJan 29

Stem Cell Breakthrough Could Transform Heart Failure Care

Scientists in Japan discovered the precise drug combination that allows lab-grown heart cells to survive transplant without rejection in primates. The findings bring life-saving regenerative medicine closer to reality for millions suffering from severe heart failure.

Medical Xpress3 min read
New Heart Failure Treatment Shows Promise in Early Study
Health & WellnessJan 20

New Heart Failure Treatment Shows Promise in Early Study

Scientists may have found a way to help millions with a stubborn form of heart failure by targeting a protein that makes heart muscles too stiff. Early research in mice shows the approach could restore flexibility to struggling hearts.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
New Heart Failure Treatment Shows Promise in Mice Study
Health & WellnessJan 20

New Heart Failure Treatment Shows Promise in Mice Study

Scientists have discovered a way to make stiff heart muscles more flexible by targeting a specific protein, offering new hope for millions living with a common form of heart failure. Early results in mice show the approach could help patients enjoy better quality of life and more precious time with family.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read