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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Health

Jen didn't fit the profile for a heart attack then she had three of them

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (Scad) occurs mainly in women, often following childbirth.
Research on heart conditions like Scad is based on males, leading to insufficient treatment options for women. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Science

First-Ever Biorobotic Heart Helps Scientists Study Cardiac Function

Scientists have developed a biorobotic replica of a heart using pig heart tissue and soft robotic muscles.
The simulator accurately replicates how blood flows through the heart and can be customized to simulate different heart conditions. [ more ]
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