April 6, 2022 – The National Institute of Health awarded $436,642 to associate professor of biomedical engineering, Kartik Balachandran, to study the downstream effects of acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 on the aortic valve. Specifically, Balachandran hopes to gain a deeper understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship between the infection and heart valve pathology.

April 4, 2022 – GE Healthcare and AliveCor have announced a partnership to deliver medical-grade six-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) taken by patients on an AliveCor KardiaMobile 6L ECG device outside of the hospital setting – at home or on the go – directly into GE Healthcare’s

April 4, 2022 – Researches at the Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health and Human Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University in Japan conducted exploratory research which was aimed to examine the impact of robotic assistance level in the upper limb rehabilitation of stroke survivors. Upper limb motor recovery is always a big challenge for rehabilitation professionals and also for the patient.

April 4, 2022 – Staying well-hydrated may be associated with a reduced risk for developing

April 4, 2022 – Deep in the brain a group of large neurons produce a hormone which prompts our bodies to hold onto more fluid and increase blood pressure.

Scientists say these neurons play a critical role in enabling our bodies to maintain healthy homeostasis by using this skill set to efficiently eliminate the excessive salt we consume in an unhealthy meal.