A study reveals that middle-aged adults fare better with mechanical aortic valves compared to animal tissue-based valves. The research, presented at the Society for Thoracic Surgery annual meeting, ...

Middle-aged adults who need an aortic valve replacement fare better with mechanical devices than with the valves made from animal tissues that they currently most often receive, U.S. researchers ...

The researchers reviewed data on nearly 110,000 patients who underwent surgical replacement of aortic valves between the ages of 40 and 79. They found that in those aged 60 or younger, mechanical ...

University of Minnesota researchers are conducting animal trials for a newly developed synthetic heart valve, which can grow with its recipient. These valves can be used for those with congenital ...

Long-term blood thinner medication guidelines differ depending on what kind of valve is used, be it artificial (mechanical/man-made) or biological (from human or animal tissue). You may need to take ...

Spider mites appear as rashes caused by issues with the skin’s arterioles. These are small arteries that supply blood and ...

No one anticipates breaking down on the side of the road, but when it happens, it can be pretty scary — whether you’re a new ...

It’s one of California’s thorniest problems. The nation’s most populous state is full of sprawling cities, vast farmland, ...

Mechanical valves necessitate lifelong blood-thinning medication, while biological valves from animal or human donors typically last about 10 to 15 years and may be rejected by the body’s immune ...

Jan. 29, 2025 — Researchers have identified priority areas for conserving the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States. Protecting these regions will also benefit North America's Central ...

Animal behavior research is particularly relevant to the study of human behavior when it comes to the preservation of a species, or how an animal’s behavior helps it survive. The behavior of ...

Bats have fascinated people for generations with their mysterious nocturnal existence and agile flight, and being the only mammals who can achieve true flight, they are often associated with both evil ...