Targeting spinal cord perfusion pressure in acute spinal cord injury through cerebrospinal fluid drainage: A prospective multi-center clinical trial

. Why Spinal Cord Perfusion Pressure Is the New Frontier in Acute SCI Care For almost two decades clinicians have focused on keeping mean arterial pressure (MAP) above 85 mmHg after a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve blood flow to the damaged cord. A recent systematic review highlighted that the evidence supporting this MAP‑only … Read more

Artificial lung keeps patient alive after lung removal

The Future of Artificial Lungs: Beyond Emergency Transplants A recent breakthrough, detailed in the journal Med, showcases a novel total artificial lung (TAL) system successfully bridging a patient to transplant after a desperate bilateral pneumonectomy. This isn’t just a remarkable case study; it’s a glimpse into a future where artificial lungs move beyond emergency life … Read more

People in Guernsey urged to get heart health check

The Silent Epidemic: Why Heart Health Checks Are Becoming Non-Negotiable A concerning trend is emerging: more people than ever are being diagnosed with high cholesterol and high blood pressure, dramatically increasing their risk of heart attack and stroke. Recent data, exemplified by the surge in screenings in Guernsey – where testing doubled last year with … Read more

Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool

The AI Doctor Will See You Now: Reshaping Primary Care in a Time of Crisis Tammy MacDonald’s story, like that of millions of Americans, highlights a growing crisis: access to primary care is dwindling. The sudden loss of a physician can trigger a frustrating search, often met with months-long wait times. But increasingly, the answer … Read more

Beige Fat & Blood Pressure: New Link to Hypertension & Therapies

Share this Article <h2>The Unexpected Link Between ‘Beige Fat’ and Blood Pressure: A New Frontier in Cardiovascular Health</h2> <p>For decades, the connection between obesity and hypertension has been a medical certainty. But <em>why</em>? Recent research, spearheaded by scientists at Rockefeller University, is pinpointing a surprising player: beige fat. This isn’t the ‘bad’ fat we typically … Read more

Tips for staying heart-safe during cold weather

Winter’s Hidden Threat: How Cold Weather Impacts Your Heart – And What’s Coming As winter storms become more frequent and intense, preparing goes beyond stocking up on essentials. The cold significantly impacts cardiovascular health, a concern that’s only expected to grow with climate change and an aging population. The American Heart Association has long warned … Read more

Tracing the decline in American heart disease mortality

Heart Disease & Stroke: A Declining Threat, But a Persistent Danger – What the Future Holds After a five-year surge likely fueled by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, deaths from heart disease and stroke are finally showing a decline. However, these conditions remain the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming more … Read more

Bradycardia emerges as key clinical sign of xylazine-opioid overdose

The Silent Threat: How Xylazine is Changing the Opioid Crisis – and What’s Next A concerning trend is unfolding across the United States, particularly in the Northeast: the increasing presence of xylazine, a powerful animal tranquilizer, in the illicit opioid supply. Recent research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has pinpointed a … Read more

Brain Health Challenge: Doctor Appointments for Your Mind and Body

The Holistic Brain: Why Your Body’s Health is Now Your Brain’s Business For decades, brain health was largely considered a separate entity – something to be nurtured through puzzles, learning, and mental agility. But a paradigm shift is underway. The final day of the recent Brain Health Challenge from the New York Times rightly highlighted … Read more