Philips Corrects Outpatient Monitoring Software Over Missed ECG Alerts
The correction addresses a software issue in the Monitoring Service Application that led to missed ECG data and notifications, potentially impacting patient care.
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Author: Alyx Arnett
Wristband Could Help Improve Fitness by Making Exercise Feel Easier
The device, inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, uses gentle nerve stimulation to lower heart rate and perceived effort during exercise while speeding up recovery.
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Fracture Prevention with Denosumab May Come at Cardiovascular Cost in Dialysis Patients
Denosumab for osteoporosis reduced fracture risk by 45% but raised the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 36% in dialysis-dependent patients, prompting calls for further research.
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Boston Scientific to Acquire Developer of Laser-Based Platform for Coronary and Peripheral Artery Disease
The acquisition will expand Boston Scientific’s cardiovascular portfolio with a complementary and differentiated calcium modification platform, furthering the company’s strategy to address coronary and peripheral disease.
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Heart Health Benefits of Coffee Depend on When You Drink It
Researchers find that when you drink coffee matters, with timing influencing reductions in heart disease and death risk.
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