Novel point-of-care heart attack test leads to shorter emergency department stays for some patients

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new, rapid blood test that spots whether people are having a heart attack could improve the treatment of people presenting with chest pain at emergency

Genetics may influence the body’s response to low oxygen

University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine researchers uncovered a fundamental mechanism that controls the body’s response to limited oxygen and regulates blood vessel disease of the lung. By combing through

Most blood thinner dosing problems happen after initial prescription

Millions of Americans take anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners. These medications work to prevent blood clots that cause heart attack and stroke. More than two-thirds of those people take