A majority of deaths from Friedreich's ataxia are associated with heart complications. A new treatment years in the making could provide some much-needed relief.
Patient outcomes clearly show acoramidis reduces both all-cause mortality and cardiovascular hospitalizations, but the study also reinforced the importance of early diagnosis and prompt medical therapy.
Healthcare technology companies can now use AFib findings recorded by an Apple Watch to help demonstrate the effectiveness of their devices to the FDA.
The sensor uses laser light encased in fiber cables and a small glass container filled with gas to measure changes in the strength of a magnetic field.
Sunil Rao, MD, director of interventional cardiology at NYU Langone, says DanGer Shock is a "very, very important study" when it comes to the treatment of cardiogenic shock.
PAD and CLI patients who show signs of coronary heart disease may benefit from early treatment, according to a new study of nearly 4 million hospitalizations.
Although these tools have proven themselves valuable in numerous settings, they must be used with caution, especially by patients and nonradiologist providers who may be seeking clarification on imaging reports.
