Pilot program lays the groundwork to measure the quality of aortic stenosis care

New research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes examines the pilot phase of the American Heart Association quality improvement program Target: Aortic Stenosis™. The program aims to lay the groundwork to more reliably measure performance on the quality of aortic stenosis (AS) care from diagnosis to treatment. The Target: Aortic Stenosis program focuses on closing care gaps for […]

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These Celebrities Have All Taken Mammogram Selfies

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer for cisgender women in the U.S., and it is most treatable when detected early. That’s why regular screenings for people, especially over age 40, who are more susceptible to breast cancer are key. Related story Christina Ricci Spent Her Childhood Years 'Obsessed' With Her Weight Because Hollywood Was So Critical of Her […]

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Women without children at age 35 are at highest risk of binge drinking, alcohol use disorder, finds study

Excessive drinking and alcohol-related deaths are increasing at an alarming rate among women, particularly among reproductive-aged women in their late 20s and 30s. Traditionally, women tend to reduce their alcohol consumption once they have children, but in recent years, more middle-aged women have delayed or skipped motherhood. This growing trend in women who are delaying or foregoing parenting is contributing […]

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Nanotech-Based Tool Speeds Diagnosis of Infectious Disease

A new tool promises to expedite detection of infectious disease, according to researchers from McGill University in Montreal. The diagnostic platform, called QolorEX, was developed by investigators at the university by combining existing technologies to build a new tool for accurate pathogen detection in less than 15 minutes. The device was tested for several respiratory viruses and bacteria, including the […]

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Photon-counting CT noninvasively detects heart disease in high-risk patients

New ultra-high-resolution CT technology enables excellent image quality and accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients, a potentially significant benefit for people previously ineligible for noninvasive screening, according to a study published in Radiology. Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease. Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is highly effective for ruling out coronary artery disease […]

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