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| Heart Treatment Without Stents: Can Balloon Technology Change the Future of Cardiac Care? | | | | Medical science is continuously developing new and innovative ways to treat heart diseases. Among the major advances in cardiology is the use of balloon-based techniques to treat narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. Traditionally, many patients with coronary artery disease have been treated with angioplasty followed by the placement of a stent. However, newer technologies, particularly drug-coated balloons, are creating possibilities for treating selected patients without leaving a permanent metallic implant inside the artery.
This development has raised an important question: Can balloon technology become an effective alternative to stents and transform the future of heart treatment?
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| | | | Science Infrastructure Ecosystem: Building the Foundation for Innovation and National Development | | | | Dr. Vijay Garg
Science and technology are the driving forces of modern civilisation. From healthcare and agriculture to education, communication, industry and environmental protection, scientific advancements influence almost every aspect of human life. However, scientific progress does not depend only on talented scientists or brilliant discoveries. It requires a strong and well-connected science infrastructure ecosystem that supports research, experimentation, innovation and the practical application of knowledge.
A science infrastructure ecosystem refers to the network of institutions, laboratories, research facilities, universities, funding agencies, industries, skilled professional | |
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