Biosensors improve diagnostic abilities for heart, orthopedic care
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Small, implantable experimental biosensors help clinicians in treating a variety of heart and orthopedic problems by detecting pressure changes in the area they are implanted and emitting radio waves to be monitored by an external radio receiver. Research is in progress to improve biosensors to be used in patients treated for hypertension, and also to enable the devices to provide appropriate intervention in the event of a problem in the patient.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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Depression-heart disease link probed
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People with cardiovascular disease are more likely to be clinically depressed, and healthy people with depression are at greater risk of developing heart problems. Scientists are documenting the link among depression, infection, and immunity after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and are finding ways in which treating major depression in such patients can prevent a decline in immunity and an increase in infection.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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Heart disease a global health threat
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The problem of heart disease and cardiovascular disease is considered as a major threat to global health. It is stated that cardiovascular disease in developing nations can be reduced through drug treatment for hypertension, dyslipidemia as well as by promoting healthy lifestyles through educational efforts.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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