Posts by: Leonor Mateus Ferreira

Leonor Mateus Ferreira

Leonor is an emerging, young journalist who writes daily for BioNews Texas, covering business, science, and health news. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication and post-graduate degree in Multiplatform Journalism. She is particularly interested in politics and current affairs, and is currently studying for a masters degree in economics and public policies.

July 10, 2015July 10, 2015

New Cardiovascular and Thoracic Journal Launched

A new open access journal for surgeons and medical professionals called Cardiovascular and Thoracic Open (CTO) was launched by the independent and academic publisher SAGE. The journal, which is already available, ... Read more

July 8, 2015July 9, 2015

Study Reveals Effectiveness of Sternum Support Devices After Cardiothoracic Surgery

The use of sternum support devices has been shown to be effective in the treatment of cardiac patients, particularly in offering pain relief during coughing and deep breathing exercises after cardiothoracic surgery. These conclusions ... Read more

April 2, 2015April 2, 2015

Higher Sense of Life Purpose Reduces Heart Problems

People who have a higher perception of their purpose in life also have a decreased risk of suffering from heart diseases and stroke, according to collaborative research conducted by scientists from Mount ... Read more

March 5, 2015March 6, 2015

Cardiologist Manesh Patel Joins Procyrion’s Board

Medical device company Procyrion, Inc. has invited cardiologist Manesh Patel from Duke University Medical Center to join its scientific advisory board. The physician was chosen due to his expertise in the field and ... Read more

February 20, 2015February 20, 2015

Clot-Busting Drugs Aid in Stroke Recovery, According to Study

One in four patients who suffered ischemic strokes and were treated with a time-dependent clot-busting drug were also able to be quickly transferred to a certified stroke center. These conclusions come from research ... Read more

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015

Physicians’ Exercise Advice Increases Results, Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Middle-aged women who are overweight are more likely to increase physical activity by seeking the help of a family doctor, according to a trial conducted by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh ... Read more

February 16, 2015February 16, 2015

UCSD Experts Answer Heart Health Doubts on Social Media

University of California San Diego (UCSD) has announced that their heart experts are currently available to answer questions related to heart health through social networks. A series of cardiologists and surgeons ... Read more

January 29, 2015January 29, 2015

Researchers Defend Effectiveness of Catheterization Teams on Weekends

Increasing the costs of having an on-call catheterization team at hospitals during the weekends to perform coronary angiography and other interventions in patients suffering from non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) is cost ... Read more

January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

First Pediatric Heart Transplant Performed at Rady Children’s Hospital

A surgical team has successfully performed a heart transplant in an 11-year-old child at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, accomplishing the first ever procedure in a pediatric patient in the institution’s history. The hospital ... Read more