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The valves in your heart’s four chambers open and close in precise patterns an average of 100,000 times a day. This process circulates blood through our bodies and helps us remain active. But...

Artificial Intelligence has become commonplace in everyday households over the past few years. Having voice-activated technology such as Amazon Alexa has increased convenience, information availabilit...

During the pandemic, research has shown that patients with known cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk with COVID-19 and that COVID-19 can cause cardiac damage or thrombosis. Thrombosis (or...

Investigators advocate that lifestyle changes and medicine over surgery is appropriate for most patients in The Lancet Coronary artery disease is a condition where the major blood vessels supplyin...

Whether you’re a winter sports enthusiast or spend the season curled up by the fireplace, the low humidity, bitter winds, and dry indoor heat that accompany cold weather can deplete your skin’s natur...

Historically, patients who needed spine surgery could expect a long recovery process, often with a week-long hospital stay. Today, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are helping patients...