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A look at Hispanic health

A look at Hispanic health

  • Post author:Don Finley
  • Post published:May 6, 2015
  • Post category:Cancer/Diabetes/Heart Health/News/Research

It’s probably not a surprise to anyone in South Texas, with its large and diverse population, that the most important health risks for Hispanics may be a little different than…

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New help for peripheral artery disease

New help for peripheral artery disease

  • Post author:Don Finley
  • Post published:April 6, 2015
  • Post category:Diabetes/Heart Health/News/Surgery

Peripheral artery disease is a common problem, particularly in diabetics, affecting millions in the United States. Blood vessels in the legs become narrowed or blocked by fatty deposits, raising the…

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Tiny heart pump keeps transplant patient alive

Tiny heart pump keeps transplant patient alive

  • Post author:Don Finley
  • Post published:March 19, 2015
  • Post category:Heart Health/News/Surgery/Technology/Transplants

Mark Kennedy had finally gotten the call from University Transplant Center that a new liver was available. The 59-year-old and his wife made the hourlong drive from their home in…

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Connecting the ears and the heart

Connecting the ears and the heart

  • Post author:Michelle L. Tejada
  • Post published:March 18, 2015
  • Post category:Heart Health/Research/Wellness

February was American Heart Month. If you were like a lot of people and took part in screenings or online assessments — like University Health System’s Heart Health Profiler —…

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Swimming in sweetness

Swimming in sweetness

  • Post author:Don Finley
  • Post published:February 18, 2015
  • Post category:Children's Health/Heart Health/News/Wellness

So how much sugar is lurking in the things you eat and drink? It adds up. That popular sports drink, for example, has five teaspoons of sugar. That orange soda…

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When the heart stops

When the heart stops

  • Post author:Don Finley
  • Post published:September 25, 2014
  • Post category:Emergency care/Heart Health/News

If someone suffers cardiac arrest in their living room or on the street, should they be rushed to the hospital? For most people, the answer is a resounding “yes.” But…

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Fine-tuning a treatment for hearts

Fine-tuning a treatment for hearts

  • Post author:Don Finley
  • Post published:June 6, 2014
  • Post category:Emergency care/Heart Health/News/Research

Sudden cardiac arrest is unfortunately common and often deadly — bringing many people to hospital emergency rooms. Among the challenges of treating them is the fact that the malfunctioning heart…

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