2023
[Heart Failure, Structural/Congenital Defects, Cardiac Arrhythamias]
About 697,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that's 1 in every 5 deaths.
Host: Texas A&M University
Host: Texas A&M University
2022
[GI Organ Failure]
Overall healthcare expenditure for the gastrointestinal disease is around $136 billion annually which is more than heart disease and trauma expenditure.
Host: University of Texas at San Antonio
Host: University of Texas at San Antonio
2021
[Traumatic Brain Injury]
Traumatic brain injury often occurs as a result of a severe sports injury or car accident. Over 50 million people have been affected by a traumatic brain injury worldwide.
Host: University of Texas at San Antonio and University of North Texas
Host: University of Texas at San Antonio and University of North Texas
2020
[Hemorrhage]
Hemorrhaging, whether internal or external, is catastrophic when left untreated. While the causes of bleeding injuries vary as much as the patients who receive them, it’s undeniable that thousands of people suffer from them each year.
Host: University of Texas at San Antonio
Host: University of Texas at San Antonio
2019
[COPD]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and in some cases, asthma. Many patients have more than one of these conditions concurrently.
Host: University of Texas at San Antonio
Host: University of Texas at San Antonio
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