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15 hospitals chosen for heart failure education program

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

In partnership with Abbott, the American Heart Association has launched a $3 million initiative to address knowledge gaps found within heart failure treatment education that may be contributing to cardiovascular care disparities.

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Highly educated people face steeper mental declines after stroke

Science Daily - Stroke

Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study. The findings suggest that attending higher education may enable people to retain greater cognitive ability until a critical threshold of brain injury is reached after a stroke.

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Study the US finds growing heart disease gap linked to wealth, education

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

showing that wealth and education play a significant role in heart disease risk. A study published in The Lancet Regional HealthAmericas highlights a growing divide in cardiovascular health in the U.S.,

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Highly Educated People Face Steeper Cognitive Decline After Stroke

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Education level was associated with the trajectory of cognitive decline following stroke, an individual participant data meta-analysis of four U.S. After adjusting for pre-stroke cognition, college-educated. cohort studies showed.

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Higher Level of Education Linked to Lower Risk of Gout

HCPLive

Findings revealed an elevation of educational attainment by one standard deviation exhibited a protective effect against gout.

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American College of Cardiology Sets Full Range of Education Sessions and Meetings ACC Scientific Session, ACC.24

DAIC

24, amidst the 75th anniversary of the organization, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has planned a full range of educational programming, special events and peer networking scheduled throughout the April 6-8 event in Atlanta, GA. 24 Education Sessions Symposiums at ACC The “Symposiums at ACC.24”

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ASRT Awards Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarships to Rad Techs, Empowering Education & Community Impact

Cassling

The ASRT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, has announced the recipients of the two $4,000 scholarships, awarded to healthcare professionals continuing their medical imaging and radiation therapy education and expanding their credentials.