This World Amyloidosis Day, Be the Link
Amyloidosis. For thousands of people around the world, this one word, this one diagnosis, can stop life in its tracks. But for many, it’s a word they’ve never heard before.
High Blood Pressure Tops 1 Billion People Across the Globe
Call for Equity, Prevention & Community Drive World Heart Day
Heart disease and stroke cause nearly 18.6 million deaths across the globe each year. But there’s good news: With awareness, prevention and better management, the global community can bring the number down.
Can Primary Care Physicians Diagnose Rare Diseases?
Heart Failure Risk Looms for Ageing Adults
If this is the Decade of Health Ageing, as the World Health Organization declares, then heart failure may well be the next public health crisis.
The “Little” Heart Health Risk that Poses Big Problems
A common cardiovascular risk factor that affects one-fourth of the world’s population may be overlooked by health care providers – and unknown to the general public.
Bringing Rare Disease to the Forefront
“Be strong, be happy, and enjoy every second of life.” It’s sound advice under any circumstances, but awe-inspiring coming from one of the 300 million people who live with a rare disease.
What the World Can Do About Genetic High Cholesterol
This month’s JAMA Cardiology features an international call to action from the global community impacted by familial hypercholesterolemia, or FH.
