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Aortic aneurysm
The aorta is a large artery responsible for carrying blood from the heart to other parts of the body. An aneurysm occurs when a bulge arises within the aorta. Aortic aneurysms can rupture causing a rush of blood damaging the walls of the artery.
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FEB 23, 2024
Earth & The Environment
What impact can severe air pollution have on the health of senior citizens? This is what a recent study published in BMJ
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
DEC 07, 2022
Health & Medicine
Every so often, diseases that ravaged past populations pop up in movies or TV, and every now and again an archaeologist
...
Written By:
Sarah Hoffman
MAY 12, 2021
Cardiology
Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that disrupts the connective tissues that anchor and link the body's organs, affec
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 29, 2020
Cardiology
An active lifestyle is a proven way to prevent many types of cardiovascular diseases. The increased blood flow can preve
...
Written By:
Jasper Cantrell
APR 27, 2019
Videos
As many as six million people in the US may be living with an undiagnosed aneurysm.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 11, 2018
Immunology
Research reveals a genetic mutation causes a protein binding site to alter its structure resulting in the development of
...
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
NOV 29, 2018
Cardiology
Japanese people are among the longest-living individuals in the world, and it’s very likely that a majority of the
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
SEP 15, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
This tool might be extrapolated for many other disorders, and may free patients from repeated doctor visits.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 05, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
In recent years, studies have shown that a once-popular class of antibiotics can have life-threatening side effects.
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JUN 18, 2018
Cardiology
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Cancer
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...
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...
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...
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...
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