Objectives Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and the second most frequent cause of death in Denmark. Due to their unique occupational environment, seafarers are ...

Traumatic brain injury is a leading killer of children and is a major public health problem around the world. Using general principles of neurocritical care, various treatment strategies have been ...

Researchers from the University of Otago have found a possible link between eye health and the risk of developing dementia.

High blood pressure continues to rise around the world. It now affects more than 30% of adults and stands as the leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and early death. But behind this growing health ...

Blood tests can help a doctor diagnose a variety of health conditions, including infections, anemia, high cholesterol, vitamin deficiencies, organ failure, HIV, cancer, and diabetes. Doctors use ...

Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels can widen or constrict their diameter in order to control blood pressure. Normal range for blood ...

In early fetal development, it forms from two smaller blood vessels, called the dorsal aortae, that join together. As it moves downward, the abdominal aorta splits into three main branches: the renal ...