A look at Hispanic health
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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A look at Hispanic health
New help for peripheral artery disease
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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New help for peripheral artery disease
Tiny heart pump keeps transplant patient alive
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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Tiny heart pump keeps transplant patient alive
Connecting the ears and the heart
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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Connecting the ears and the heart
Swimming in sweetness
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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Swimming in sweetness
When the heart stops
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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When the heart stops
Fine-tuning a treatment for hearts
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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Fine-tuning a treatment for hearts