Breakthrough implantable cardiac pump offers hope for children awaiting heart transplants A small, implantable cardiac pump that could help children await heart transplants at home, not in the hospital, has performed well in the first stage of human testing.
https://www.news-medical.net/n....ews/20240507/Breakth

New study reveals age-related brain changes influence recovery after stroke A new study has revealed that areas of age-related damage in the brain relate to motor outcomes after a stroke -- a phenomenon that may be under-recognized in stroke research. The new observational study looked at the relationship between stroke recovery and white matter hyper-intensities (WMHs) -- areas of age-related damage in the brain's white matter, which represent vascular dysfunction and are known to impact cognitive functions.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2024/05/2405

Study shows radial arterial access superiority in coronary interventions New data demonstrate the superiority of radial arterial access compared to femoral arterial access for coronary interventions.
https://www.news-medical.net/n....ews/20240502/Study-s

A blood test for stroke risk? Biomarker for risk of future cerebrovascular disease A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new study.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2024/05/2405

Study links long-term health risks with burn pit exposure in military veterans Study links extended deployments at military bases with open burn pits to a higher risk of developing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, including COPD, asthma, and hypertension in veterans.
https://www.news-medical.net/n....ews/20240428/Study-l