We are currently experiencing an international explosion of liver disease that continues to have an enormous impact on healthcare systems and global health. In the UK we have seen a 20% increase in deaths related to liver disease since 2000 and this pattern reflects the global situation. Contrary to expectations, this dramatic increase in liver disease is not restricted to … [Read more...]
Measuring America’s Heart Health [Infographic]
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Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s greatest killer, causing nearly a third of all deaths in the United States. That’s more than cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases combined. Currently, tens of millions of adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease. While coronary heart disease is by far the worst culprit, stroke, high blood … [Read more...]
Get An Introduction To Human Physiology with this Free Course
Explore the amazing physiological systems that keep us alive. Physiology is the study of normal function within living things. It examines and explains how organisms, organs, and cells carry out the chemical and physical processes that keep us going. The course "Physiology: the Science of Life", developed by the University of Liverpool in partnership with the Physiological … [Read more...]
Learn Clinical Nursing Skills to Care for Cardiovascular Patients
The free online course from ALISON "Nursing Studies - Clinical Skills: Caring for Cardiovascular Patients" introduces you to the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective clinical care and assistance to cardiovascular surgical patients that you may find in your care. The course also covers the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, and looks at a range … [Read more...]
Learn How to Keep Your Heart Healthy with this Free Online Course
Your heart beats around 100,000 times a day, pumping blood around your body to deliver oxygen and nutrients, while taking away waste products. When your heart is unhealthy, it can’t perform this vital task so effectively. An estimated 17 million people die of cardiovascular disease each year worldwide. Learn more about how your heart works, the causes of heart disease and … [Read more...]