MicroRNA-mediated repair potential of pediatric cardiac progenitor cells derived from exosomes
By América Torres Photo: kjpargeter/Freepik Numerous studies have demonstrated the ability of exosomes to repair heart tissue after an MI, as well as the benefits of cell therapy. The objective of the study "Experimental, Systems, and Computational Approaches to Understanding the MicroRNA-Mediated Reparative Potential of Cardiac Progenitor Cell–Derived Exosomes From Pediatric Patients", by Udit Agarwal, […]
Advantages of adopting telemedicine
Photo: Freepik By América Torres Telemedicine is not new. But it was mainly used when it was difficult for the physician to have personal access to the patient or for the patient to commute. However, the COVID-19 pandemic helped to develop the conditions to make it available to everyone. Let´s see some of its benefits. […]
Coping with patients’ tendency to self-diagnose
Picture: yanalya/Freepik By América Torres Self-diagnose is a reality that doctors deal with on a daily basis. According to research conducted by Irit Hochberg, MD, PhD, et al, on average, 15.49% of participants googled their symptoms before receiving a medical diagnosis; the most serious symptoms were 14% more likely to be consulted. Also, according to […]
SCHILLER: evolving technology
By América Torres Years ago, electrocardiographs had no keyboard, screen, or battery. Nor could they acquire 12 leads simultaneously. Today, all those innovations are industry standards. That’s how far-reaching the inventions of our founder, Alfred E. Schiller, have been. Join us to discover the contributions in the field of cardiopulmonary, emergency, and diagnostic devices […]
Emphysema: ESI, a new marker of severity
By América Torres Emphysema detected by CT scan has a new marker of severity. It is the ESI index (Emphysema Severity Index) a novel marker (based on spirometry) that still has no clear clinical validity. Despite this, it provides information that has made it possible to establish a relationship between this index and death from […]
How to prolong the life of your SCHILLER device
We have two solutions to take care of your SCHILLER device: Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Extended Warranty (EW). What advantages do they have? Many! And all of them will benefit you and your patients. Maintaining your medical devices properly is a highly recommended practice. This service allows you to ensure that they will stay functional […]
Physicians by profession, messengers by vocation
When there are problems (Oh-boy, did the coronavirus give a new meaning to that word!) we can get ahead if we have significant people in our lives. This is relevant because before the pandemic those people used to be family and friends, but after COVID-19, the term "significant people" has been redefined and in one […]
Why you need to invest in a medical new device now
The shutdown of the manufacturing industry due to the pandemic wreaked havoc on the production of electronics, leading to delays in the delivery of medical equipment. So, if you plan to invest in one, it’s in your best interest to anticipate while inventory is available, but there are also other reasons why you should take […]
Patient-centered medicine vs. patient-centered care
By Claudio López Bruzual MD DC Studio / Freepik The classic approach of traditional medicine (preventing death and treating disease), which has been so decisive to improve life expectancy rates, and for the treatment of acute and infectious diseases, is now insufficient. This has become more evident when we enter a scenario like the one […]