Heart Valve Patients

Heart-Valve Patients Should Have Earlier Surgery, Study Suggests

The results of a new clinical trial have overturned the “wait and see” approach that cardiologists have long favored for symptom-free patients.

Health - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Patients to get full access to medical records on NHS App

Medical records, test results and letters to be available to all on NHS App in digital revolution.

Novo Nordisk New Pill Reduces Heart Attacks, Strokes in Diabetic Patients

The Wegovy maker’s once-daily pill to treat type 2 diabetes has shown it cuts the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients by up to 14%, according to a new trial.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled

The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.

Hearts name ex-Blackpool boss Critchley as head coach

Heart of Midlothian appoint former Blackpool and Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Critchley as their head coach.

Valve Won't Release New Steam Deck Models Yearly, Steam Deck 2 Will Be A "Generational Leap"

The Steam Deck will not get yearly iterations a la the iPhone, according to one of its designers, though a Steam Deck 2 will likely happen at some point.. In an interview with Reviews.org ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Mental health patients could get job coach visits in hospital, minister tells BBC

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".

My stroke symptoms were mistaken for the menopause

Maria Mulgrew was training for a marathon when she began to experience dizziness and regular falls.

How Hurricane Helene is threatening dialysis patients

Hurricane Helene is gone, but its ripple effects continue all across the U.S., with tens of thousands of dialysis patients now at risk of losing access to lifesaving care due to a shocked supply ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Halep to stay 'patient' after another comeback loss

Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep loses on her latest WTA Tour comeback, having won just once since returning from a doping ban in March.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Chargers coach Harbaugh to wear heart monitor

Jim Harbaugh said he's confident he has his heart condition under control after he was forced to leave Sunday's win due to an irregular heartbeat.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

United's Mazraoui trains after heart procedure

Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has returned to training after undergoing a heart procedure.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

MWC commish: SJSU situation 'breaks my heart'

Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez says the forfeitures that volleyball teams are willing to take to avoid playing San Jose State is "not what we celebrate in college athletics."

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Moldova's future is at the 'heart of Europe,' German minister says

World - Yahoo News - October 18

The Paradox at the Heart of Elon Musk’s Cybercab Vision

During an event for Tesla’s new self-driving Cybercab—due out 2027—Musk revealed an expansive vision for cities transformed by a robotaxi revolution. Experts say the plan has some hitches.

Tech - Wired - October 18

Jeremy Clarkson reveals he had heart procedure

The TV presenter says he had a stent fitted after being taken to hospital in an ambulance.

'Our hearts are broken' - tributes paid to missing mum

Flowers and tributes are left near to where a body was recovered in the search for Victoria Taylor.

A stock-market upside breakout is just around the corner. Be patient.

Market indicators are calling for near-term caution but intermediate-term bullishness.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Private forums show Canadian doctors struggle with euthanizing vulnerable patients

A homeless man refusing long-term care, a woman with severe obesity, grieving widows

Health - ABC News - October 16

Canadian doctors who provide euthanasia struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients

A homeless man refusing long-term care, a woman with severe obesity, grieving widows

World - ABC News - October 16

Weight loss drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, study says

A new study shows diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which people also take to lose weight, may help patients suffering from addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.

Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons

Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessness. An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada ’s most populous province has ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row

Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHS

'Terrified and angry': patients voice concerns as eye hospital to shut for six months

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh is due to close for six months at the end of the month.

First Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Patient, 12, Leaves Hospital

After 44 days, Kendric Cromer, 12, left the hospital. While his family feels fortunate that he was the first to receive a treatment, their difficult experiences hint at what others will be up against.

Health - The New York Times - October 21

Harris says gender-affirming care decisions should be left to doctors and patients

Vice President Harris on Tuesday said decisions on gender-affirming care should be left to doctors and their patients in an interview with NBC News. The vice president said “we should follow the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

NHS staff use WhatsApp ‘constantly’ to share private patient data

Campaigners warn of ‘wild west’ approach to security in UK health service

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Mr Loverman review – magnificent TV that will tear your heart open

Lennie James and Sharon D Clarke are exquisite in this bold, spiky tale of a gay man who starts to regret living a lie. The awards are sure to flood in. Mr Loverman, adapted from the Booker ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

From China with love: coastguard’s ‘creepy’ message to Taiwan during military drills

Image dispersed during Monday’s military drills likened to sexual harassment or abusive partner. A Chinese propaganda image dispersed during Monday’s military drills around Taiwan was supposed to ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Kingdom Hearts Fans Have Another Chance To Get Nintendo's Sora Amiibo

Sora Amiibo (Kingdom Hearts) ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

From heart op to England return - how Isiekwe fought back

England lock Nick Isiekwe says he is in peak condition after recovering from a serious heart condition which could have ended his career.

‘Crikey, that was close’: Jeremy Clarkson reveals he needed heart procedure

Former Top Gear host, 64, says he had stent fitted for blocked artery after ‘sudden deterioration’ in his health. Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he had a heart procedure after waking up feeling ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

NFL Winners and Losers: Breaking down the best and worst of Week 7

Jared Goff helped the Lions overcome adversity several times in a win over previously unbeaten Minnesota. Plus: Kansas City's identity is fully revealed.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Megan Thee Stallion and Sarah Jessica Parker Honored at Golden Heart Awards

God’s Love We Deliver drew comedians, fashion executives and restaurateurs to its annual benefit at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine on Monday.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

My healthy lifestyle is horrific, says Jeremy Clarkson after heart surgery

Prospect of drinking elderflower juice at a party is terrifying but presenter admits he ‘fancied living a bit longer’. Jeremy Clarkson has spoken of having to adapt to a new way of life after ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

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