Echocardiograms may help with patient selection for transcatheter mitral valve repair

Clinicians should use echocardiography, an ultrasound that shows the heart's structure and function, when determining whether…

Partial oral antibiotic therapy safe and effective in infectious endocarditis

Patients with an infection of the inner lining on the left side of the heart (endocarditis)…

Green tech startups see boost in patents and investment when partnering with government

Collaboration between government and startups could help meet the climate challenge while growing small businesses. Findings…

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

A team of scientists spent six months co-designing robots with informal caregivers for people with dementia,…

Water-resistant electronic skin with self-healing abilities created

Inspired by jellyfish, researchers have created an electronic skin that is transparent, stretchable, touch-sensitive, and repairs…

Eight new unique gene mutations in patients with hereditable heart muscle disease

Researchers have identified eight new gene mutations that may cause or contribute to idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy,…

ACC/AHA guidance for preventing heart disease, stroke released

Adopting a heart healthy eating plan, getting more exercise, avoiding tobacco and managing known risk factors…

Higher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of early mortality

The more sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) people consumed, the greater their risk of premature death--particularly death from…

How a positive work environment leads to feelings of inclusion among employees

Fostering an inclusive work environment can lead to higher satisfaction, innovation, trust and retention among employees,…

Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia

For the first time, researchers have evidence that fibromyalgia can be reliably detected in blood samples…