Subscribe to this tag Stroke in Children Rare But Costly
Health - July 9, 2009
U.S. study finds pricetag hits $42 million a year
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Study Pinpoints Risk Factors for Death in Young Stroke Victims
Health - July 9, 2009
Many can be modified, treated to improve odds, experts say
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Treating Heart Failure: The Smartest Approach
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - July 8, 2009
Many doctors don't provide the right treatments, triggering unnecessary hospitalizations—even deaths.
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Personalized Medicine Moves Beyond Cancer, Entering Heart Care and More
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - July 6, 2009
In Edward Abrahams's view, medical treatment should be tailored to each patient's characteristics.
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On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the English
Health - July 3, 2009
Education, income and health care may explain results, study says
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Embryonic Stem Cells—and Other Stem Cells—Promise to Advance Treatments
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - July 2, 2009
Adult stem cells may reach patients first, and induced pluripotent stem cells have greatest potential.
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Multaq Sanctioned for Heart Rhythm Disorders
Health - July 2, 2009
Atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter
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Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
Health - July 1, 2009
Heavy drinkers were affected most, but link holds for even mild use, study finds
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Master Stem Cell for Human Heart Identified
Health - July 1, 2009
Researchers say it may hold key to understanding how to repair the organ
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Health Buzz: Biomarker CRP Isn't Cause of Heart Disease and Other Health News
Health - July 1, 2009
Medical pioneers who are breaking barriers; tips to boost--yes, boost--your fitness as you age
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Study Supports Wider Use of Statins
Health - June 30, 2009
Data shows reduction in heart attacks, strokes among those without established heart disease
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Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
Health - June 30, 2009
Too often, EMS crews feel obliged to bring unresponsive patient to hospital, study finds
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Slow Decline Often Follows Stroke Recovery
Health - June 25, 2009
People with less access to health care may deteriorate most, study finds
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Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Health - June 23, 2009
Older men with breathing irregularities are at greater risk of heart-rhythm abnormality: study
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New Heart Valve Repair System Tested for Safety
Health - June 23, 2009
Reversible implant appears safe, but more study is needed, researchers say
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Heart Attacks Less Often Fatal Today
Health - June 21, 2009
Improved care and overall better health are credited with improved survival odds
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Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Health - June 18, 2009
A possible precursor to diabetes and heart disease
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Radiation May Raise Stroke Risk After Hodgkin's
Health - June 17, 2009
Expert urges use of alternative to 'toxic' treatment
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Calling All Heart Patients
Health - June 17, 2009
Phone, Internet interventions can improve prognosis for cardiac disease, researchers say
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New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial
Health - June 17, 2009
Lower doses safe and effective after heart attack and stroke
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Little Steps Add Up to Major Reductions in Blood Pressure
Health - June 16, 2009
Boosting patients' awareness lowers risk of stroke and heart trouble, study found
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Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
Health - June 15, 2009
Complications may include wound infections, heart problems, new advisory says
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Heart Damage After Vascular Surgery Raises Death Risks
Health - June 12, 2009
Screening is urged because many people have no symptoms, researchers say
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Anatomy Report Card: Public Gets an 'F'
Health - June 12, 2009
Ignorance could hamper doctor-patient communication, expert says
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Health Secrets of Red Wine Uncovered
Health - June 11, 2009
But for maximum benefits, sip don't gulp, research shows
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