A steroid hormone called aldosterone is linked to an increased risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published in the European Heart …
Aldosterone may increase risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease Read More
A disorder called hereditary hemochromatosis, caused by a gene mutation, results in the body absorbing too much iron, leading to tissue damage and conditions like liver disease, heart problems and …
Gene mutation responsible for hereditary hemochromatosis may be a risk factor for movement disorders Read More
Black people and women with severe heart failure who might be good candidates for surgery to implant a heart-assisting device have a lower chance of actually getting that operation than …
Black patients with severe heart failure have a lower chance of getting LVAD care Read More
A study from the University of Warwick has found that school-based defibrillators (AEDs) that are accessible outside of school hours could be effective in treating over two-thirds of Out of …
Accessible school-based defibrillators for treating out-of-hospital cardiac arrests could save many lives Read More