Taking technology for blood-clotting disorders to the next level
…explore using this device with stroke patients in the emergency department to determine whether or not there are blood thinners in the patient’s system to guide treatment options. “There are…
Predicting risk of disease decades in advance
…Expanding award-winning research In 2018, Paré’s study on early CAD was named one of the year’s top 10 most influential advancements in heart and stroke research by the American Heart…
Celebrating Seniors Month with health tips for aging well
…international study led by researchers at the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) found that a diet high in poor-quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and…
Diabetes study finds a wealth of information at your fingertips
Despite being separate health conditions, diabetes and heart disease are strongly connected. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, people with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease at…
New program enhances support for nurses
…do not provide direct patient care. Jacqueline Mallari “Recently, I was working an overnight shift when I encountered a new-to-me evaluation for a post-stroke patient,” says Jacqueline Mallari, a nurse…
HHS Hemoglobinopathy Clinic a role model in health equity
…to health issues including strokes, serious infections and lung problems, and can occasionally be fatal. It affects people of African, Caribbean, Latin and South American, Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern and…