CKM syndrome gets complicated. Navigators can keep care on track.
Jun 22, 2026
CKM syndrome treatment can involve lots of specialists. A new ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ guideline emphasizes the importance of having a point person to help coordinate care.
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Heart Scholar has baseball dream – and a health career on deck
Jun 19, 2026
Carlos Delgado wasn’t sure he could balance college baseball with research. Now, as a member of the 10th class of the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ Scholars Program, he’s gained mentorship, research experience and career skills for a future in health.
New dad’s heart stopped during a family outing. CPR made the difference.
Jun 15, 2026
Jacque Gorelick yelled for help after her husband, Ed, went into cardiac arrest during a run with their baby son nearby. An off-duty firefighter-paramedic quickly responded with chest compressions, helping save the new father’s life.
After cardiac arrest, she’s moving forward thanks to granddaughter’s CPR
Jun 11, 2026
Virginia teacher Elizabeth Jackson went into cardiac arrest as her family started a movie. Her teen granddaughter used CPR to save her. Now, after a coma and defibrillator, she’s looking ahead.
New CKM guideline urges early weight talks to prevent health risks
Jun 9, 2026
The first ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ guideline on CKM syndrome calls for early weight discussions and coordinated care to reduce risks linked to heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes.
Anxiety in men can appear in unexpected ways
Jun 8, 2026
Anxiety is often seen as worry or fear. But mental health experts say anxiety in men can show up differently – especially for those influenced by traditional ideas of masculinity.
EMT instructor’s fake chest pain becomes real cardiac arrest. The class uses CPR and AED to save him.
Jun 5, 2026
Karl Arps went from pretending to have chest pain for an EMT class exercise to going into cardiac arrest. Students and instructors in class used CPR and an AED to save him. After triple bypass surgery, he’s back teaching.
A cardiologist’s solo golf round ends in cardiac arrest – a nearby colleague saves his life with CPR
Jun 3, 2026
After months of lessons, Dr. Jesse Adams played alone at his local golf course. On the eighth hole, he went into cardiac arrest. A friend and hospital colleague just happened to be playing behind him and saved his life.
When is the right time to perform CPR, and how should it be done?
Jun 1, 2026
How do you know when it’s time to start CPR? What should you do? CPR experts explain.
How community-based care is helping people control high blood pressure
May 29, 2026
Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure helps patients in Philadelphia manage hypertension with home monitors, regular check-ins and community-based care – leading to better control and stronger engagement.
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