AI can help early detection of heart ailments and plan treatment – ET HealthWorld

AI can help early detection of heart ailments and plan treatment – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiology has the potential to transform the way heart diseases are detected and treated. AI can enable earlier detection, allowing for proactive measures to be taken before the condition worsens. Moreover, AI can help personalise treatment plans, tailoring them to each patient’s specific needs and characteristics, … Read more

Cambridge students undergo heart tests after hiker’s death

Cambridge students undergo heart tests after hiker’s death

Hilary Nicholls Clarissa Nicholls collapsed and died while hiking in France Students at the University of Cambridge have been offered heart screenings after a 20-year-old undergraduate suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Clarissa Nicholls collapsed and died from an undiagnosed arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) while hiking in France in May 2023. Miss Nicholls’ friends have begun Clarissa’s … Read more

Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease

Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease

More than 130,000 people in England will be offered free workplace health checks in the next six months under a new initiative to try and prevent heart disease. From September, employees in several sectors including building and hospitality will be able to access quick assessments that will determine their risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), … Read more

‘Game changer’ AI detects hidden heart attack risk, say scientists

‘Game changer’ AI detects hidden heart attack risk, say scientists

BBC The AI model analyses CT scans to identify patients at risk of a heart attack within the next 10 years Technology that identifies people at risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years has been hailed as “game changing” by scientists. The artificial intelligence (AI) model detects inflammation in the heart that … Read more

Weight-loss drug given green light to tackle heart problems

Weight-loss drug given green light to tackle heart problems

Getty Images The anti-obesity injection Wegovy contains the drug semaglutide Weight-loss treatment Wegovy has been approved by the UK’s medicines regulator, for reducing the risk of serious heart problems in overweight and obese people. Wegovy contains the drug semaglutide, which is already prescribed on the NHS to help some people with a body-mass index (BMI) … Read more

Doctor condemns Karnataka’s 14-hr workday bill, says it can increase risk of heart attack, premature deaths – ET HealthWorld

Doctor condemns Karnataka’s 14-hr workday bill, says it can increase risk of heart attack, premature deaths – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Several IT firms in Karnataka have come under fire for asking the state government to extend the daily working hours from 12 to 14. IT companies are requesting that their proposal be incorporated into the revision of the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. This proposal aims to legally extend work hours … Read more

‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

2 hours ago By Jim Reed, @jim_reed, Health reporter, BBC News BBC Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests. A study of 63 people in Austria found those given the new treatment could walk further – and their hearts could pump more blood. “For the first time, we are seeing the … Read more

Digital devices to keep tabs on your pet’s oxygen level, heart rate – ET HealthWorld

Digital devices to keep tabs on your pet’s oxygen level, heart rate – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: What happens when two dog-loving members of a family exchange notes on how to juggle high-pressure careers with pet parenting? A startup idea is born. That’s how Vani Aiyer teamed up with co-founder Vivek Srinivas (who is married to her cousin) and decided to quit her senior management role in Nissan India for … Read more

‘Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain’ actor Feroz Khan dies of heart attack in UP

‘Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain’ actor Feroz Khan dies of heart attack in UP

‘Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain’ actor Feroz Khan died on May 23 in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh due to a heart attack. The actor was popularly known for impersonating Amitabh Bachchan on various shows. Feroz has been a part of various shows like ‘Jija Ji Chhat Par Hain’, ‘Saheb Bibi Aur Boss’, ‘Happu Ki Ultan Paltan’ and … Read more