Wendy Glauser

When medications for hypertension fail, or patients cannot adhere to the drugs, physicians may soon find themselves considering a new option for treating hypertension.
Atrioventricular interval modulation (AVIM) therapy, a pacing algorithm incorporated into dual-chamber pacemakers, is being tested in patients with uncontrolled hypertension and a need for a pacemaker.

Summer Niles, of Washington, underwent tubal ligation surgery when she was 23, after giving birth to two children. She soon noticed her periods were becoming heavier and more painful than before. She also developed insomnia and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. “A week before my period, every single month, it was like my world was falling apart,” she recalled recently.
When researching her symptoms online, Niles stumbled across a condition called post-tubal ligation syndrome (PTLS).

Psychology researchers tune in to the benefits of singing for people with communication challenges, reducing stress and social isolation
When the TMU-based SingWell project invites participants to join a singing group, many initially react with resistance. “Part of me said, ‘You’re kidding. Me? Sing? With this voice? No!’” remembers Alex, a SingWell choir member who has aphasia, a disorder that impairs the ability to produce and comprehend language.

A prenatal ultrasound, or pregnancy ultrasound, is a safe way to monitor the health of your fetus and your pregnancy. It can diagnose genetic conditions or other problems in the fetus and help your care team make important decisions that support the health of you and your baby.

As with many transformative businesses, 16 Bit came to be because of, sure, the brilliance and vision of its founders, but also a great deal of serendipity.

Mass General Brigham researchers found that generative AI holds promise for increasing clinical trial screening efficiency, but safeguards are needed.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) can rapidly and accurately screen patients for clinical trial eligibility, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers. Such technology could make it faster and cheaper to evaluate new treatments and, ultimately, help bring successful ones to patients.
Investigators assessed the acc...

Brigham researchers found people with wide-ranging long COVID symptoms were twice as likely to have SARS-CoV-2 proteins in their blood, compared to those without long COVID symptoms
A persistent infection could explain why some people experience long COVID symptoms, according to a new study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system. The team found evidence of persistent infection in 43 percent of participants with cardi...

The Toronto Lymphoma Conference 2024 is a full day of in-person education and networking, with sessions on new and emerging innovations in treating and managing lymphoproliferative disease in Canada.

If you don't go into labor naturally before 41 weeks, or you face certain health risks in pregnancy, you may need an induced labor. Labor induction is a medical process used to trigger the start of labor. There are several ways to induce labor in pregnancy.
At UPMC, we offer labor induction when it will benefit your health or your baby's health. Our labor and delivery experts explain each step of the process and support your birth plan requests whenever possible. We choose the safest inductio...

Sometimes the signs of hearing loss in kids aren’t obvious. In babies and toddlers, hearing loss can cause delays in speech and other milestones. Hearing loss can cause older children to struggle in school.
That’s why it’s important to look out for signs of hearing loss in kids, even if your child passed their newborn hearing screening. Hearing loss can make it harder for your child to learn, understand others, and express themselves. If you see any signs of hearing loss, book a children’s he...

You may have heard of Lyme disease, but what about Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, or anaplasmosis? Aside from Lyme disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks more than a dozen tickborne illnesses.

Thinking about early an RRSP withdrawal? Here’s why it’s important to stay invested.
If you needed a chunk of cash when you were younger, you might have smashed open your piggybank for stray coins and birthday money. You may be tempted to do the same with your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), but think twice before you bust open the account: outside of a few exceptions, early withdrawals can trigger a hefty tax bill – and that’s by design.

Are you thinking of eating a more plant-based diet in the year ahead? You’re not alone. There is a lot of buzz about choosing to go meatless a few times a week, or even considering adopting a wholly plant-based diet. That’s because plant-based diets are, in general, healthier than diets heavy on meat and dairy products. People who eat plant-based diets have lower risks of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. They’re also less likely to be obese.
But ‘plant-based’ doesn’t always mean healthy...

A 3D nipple tattoo looks like a natural nipple and areola. Artistic effects like shading and highlighting give the tattoo a 3D look. People may need a 3D nipple tattoo to adjust the look of an existing nipple or to create a new one after breast surgery.
People may opt for a 3D nipple tattoo after:
Breast reconstruction surgery. People get this surgery after a mastectomy or other surgery to treat or prevent cancer. This is the most common reason for a nipple tattoo.
Breast reduction surgery. I...