Earlier research showed that primary care clinicians using AI-ECG tools identified more unknown cases of a weak heart pump, also called low ejection fraction, than without AI. New study findings suggest that this type of screening is also cost-effective in the long term, especially in outpatient settings.
Read more …Research study shows the cost-effectiveness of AI-enhanced heart failure screening
Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, therapy can improve the lives of people with obstructive sleep apnea, but nearly half of adults with CPAP machines fail to adhere to a regular regimen of CPAP use. A new study found that peer support improved CPAP adherence and patient satisfaction, which can improve sleep and overall health.
Read more …Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study says
New research shows that the heart has a mini-brain -- its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat. A better understanding of this system, which is much more diverse and complex than previously thought, could lead to new treatments for heart diseases.
Read more …The heart has its own 'brain'