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Policywise

Artificial intelligence in pediatric electrocardiography: Embracing the next decade of innovation

March 7, 2025 AI,  artificial intelligence,  cardiology,  heart disease,  pediatric electrocardiography,  Technology

In medicine, every decade brings new tools and methods that reshape how we diagnose and treat disease. Right now, I see artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as

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From The Labs

Dawn-to-dusk dry fasting could alleviate the health risks of individuals with an increased body mass index

July 31, 2024 BMI,  dawn-to-dusk fasting,  Diabetes,  heart disease,  Research

Dawn-to-dusk dry fasting helped reduce factors associated with risk for diabetes, heart disease and other complications.

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The Stitch

Yearly exams and lifestyle changes may prevent No. 1 killer

February 22, 2023 coronary artery bypass grafting,  coronary artery disease,  Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery,  Dr. Ourania Preventza,  heart disease

Dr. Ourania Preventza stresses the importance of a yearly physical exam to check for signs of coronary artery disease.

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The Stitch

Why women with heart issues are undertreated and have worse outcomes than men

February 1, 2023 Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery,  heart disease,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Women's Health

“We as women are a different group of people and, unfortunately, we don’t have enough data to publish specific guidelines to say, ‘When you see this, do this,’” Barron said.

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From The Labs

Top five most viewed posts of 2022

December 28, 2022 aging brain,  Cancer,  heart disease,  most viewed posts,  Research

The top five most popular posts, from heart disease research to recognition of the achievements of outstanding faculty members.

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From The Labs

The Cardiovascular Research Institute 8th Annual Symposium

May 14, 2021 aortic aneurysms,  atherosclerosis,  atrial fibrillation,  COVID,  CVRI,  heart disease,  Research,  symposium

Review the symposium highlights, visit the virtual poster session and meet the winners of the first Dr. Mark L. Entman Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Education.

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From The Labs

Black History Month Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Jones

February 24, 2021 Black History Month,  Chagas disease,  heart disease,  Research,  Vaccines

Dr. Kathryn Jones shared how she discovered her vocation, how she unwinds at the end of the day and much more.

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From The Labs

Novel mechanism connects SPEG, RyR2 and atrial fibrillation

August 13, 2020 atrial fibrillation,  heart disease,  Research,  RyR2,  SPEG

Reduced levels of protein kinase SPEG lead to hyperactive calcium channel RyR2 and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

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Momentum

COVID-19 and advanced heart and lung disease

April 21, 2020 Coronavirus,  Healthcare,  heart disease,  Heart Health,  lung disease,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

As a heart and lung transplant surgeon who routinely treats end-stage disease, I have been studying the effect of COVID-19 on the heart and lungs,

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From The Labs

What’s at the ‘heart’ of a heartbeat?

August 20, 2019 atrial fibrillation,  calcium,  calcium handling super complex,  heart disease,  PPP1R3A,  Research

In the confines of the thoracic chamber, a heart has lost its rhythm. Its two upper chambers, the atria, are beating out of sync with

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Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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