/oss/taxonomy/term/2788/all en /oss/article/health-quackery/can-you-cough-away-heart-attack <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>Take-home message:</strong><br /> -A variety of internet posts and e-mail chains have said that when you have symptoms of a heart attack, you should cough vigorously to essentially perform CPR on yourself.<br /> -This idea makes no sense because CPR should only be performed on an unconscious person with no pulse. If you are conscious and can cough, you should not perform CPR.</p> Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:19:34 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 7315 at /oss /oss/article/health-technology/did-apple-just-put-cardiologists-out-work <p>Given that I’m not someone who is overly fond of new gadgets, the arrival of the new <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/apple-watch-3-review">Apple Watch 3</a> didn’t really make that much of an impression on me. But a new feature of this latest Apple Watch is interesting because, unlike other devices, it can measure the electrical activity of your heart.</p> Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:50:22 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 7181 at /oss