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Forest Devices publishes positive results from study of its AlphaStroke technology
Feb 25 2021 Medical technology pioneer Forest Devices, Inc. (FDI) today announced the publication of positive results from the EDGAR study of its AlphaStroke™ technology in identifying patients with large vessel occlusive (LVO) strokes in emergency departments in the American Heart Association Journal, STROKE. LVOs are the type of ischemic stroke that require an interventional …
Asetek Liquid Cooling Technology is at the Heart of SAPPHIRE’s New TOXIC AMD RADEON™ RX 6900 XT Limited Edition Graphics Card with Hybrid GPU Cooler
AALBORG, Denmark, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Asetek, the creator of the all-in-one liquid cooler and the global leader in liquid cooling solutions for gaming PCs and DIY enthusiasts, announced its liquid cooling technology is at the heart of the Hybrid GPU Cooler that new OEM Partner SAPPHIRE Technology has released with its TOXIC AMD …
SSM Health Medical Minute – Cardiac cath labs can treat most heart ailments
ST. LOUIS – During the height of the pandemic, we frequently saw patients suffering from significant heart conditions who delayed their care and avoided the hospital. While hospitals are seeing these episodes less frequently now, much of the public is unaware that cardiac catheterization labs can successfully treat most heart ailments without the need for …
Doctor: Your heart is actually capable of breaking
Valentine’s Day is coming up, so be warned: your heart is actually capable of breaking. Stress-induced cardiomyopathy, or Broken Heart Syndrome, is a “stress hormone response that causes reduced heart function and heart failure”, says IU Health cardiologist Dr. Kyle Frick. According to Dr. Frick, Broken Heart Syndrome is typically brought on by intense emotional …
Don’t let scammers break your heart, or your bank
The FBI is warning about romance scams, pointing to “con artists” on most dating and social media sites who are breaking hearts and bank accounts. The bureau says these are experts in “romance scams” will seem genuine, caring and believable — but all they want is your money. “The scammer’s intention is to establish a …
Omega-3 fish oil and your heart health
New year, new chance to improve your eating habits. But if you’re taking prescription supplements to improve your heart health, new research suggests there’s one popular pill that can come off your list. Fish oil products, containing the “good fats” from fish, have long been thought to improve heart health. Despite earlier FDA approval, scientists …
New technology helps study muscle biology more clearly
Exercising regularly is one of the best defenses against metabolic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes – but why? It’s a question that scientists are still struggling to answer. While exercising changes the molecular behavior of muscles, it’s not well understood how these molecular changes improve metabolic health. Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have …
This Retro Mandalorian Season 2 Finale Poster Will Break Your Heart
Fan artist Butcher Billy created a poster for The Mandalorian’s Season 2 finale that recreates the episode’s most heartbreaking moment. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Mandalorian, “Chapter 16: The Rescue,” streaming now on Disney+. Artist Butcher Billy has put his own spin on a heartbreaking sequence in The Mandalorian‘s Season 2 finale. Butcher’s piece …
Panama City doctors are saving lives with next-generation heart technology | MyPanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY Fla. (WMBB) — Heart failure impacts over 26 million people worldwide, and the Cardiovascular Institute of Florida said it is a growing epidemic. Now there’s a new device that is making a difference. The Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida has added a next-generation device that can improve your heart’s pumping function. “Usual implantable …