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Global experts update heart failure definition to improve prevention, diagnosis and care
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A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible
For people at high risk of developing breast cancer, yearly mammograms may not be enough to detect tumors early. To make earlier diagnosis easier, an MIT team has developed portable detectors based on ultrasound, which could be used much more frequently.
A new framework to advocate for improving the quality of life of people with rheumatic and
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GLP-1 drugs outperform SGLT-2 drugs for patients with Afib and type 2 diabetes
Individuals with atrial fibrillation (Afib), or irregular heart rhythm, are at increased risk of stroke, chronic kidney disease and heart failure. These risks are significantly exacerbated if a type 2 diabetes diagnosis is added to the mix, says Md Mohaimenul Islam, Ph.D., resear