Program Shrinks Time-to-Treatment for Heart Attack: Study
2011-06-28
In North Carolina, statewide coordination sped up lifesaving hospital transfers, researchers sayContinue Reading
Study Hints at Why Heart Disease Is More Deadly for Blacks
2011-06-28
Culprit may be certain type of arterial plaque more common among blacks than whitesContinue Reading
Hospitals in U.S. Territories Have Higher Death Rates: Study
2011-06-27
Researcher says these territories have been largely neglected in efforts to reduce disparitiesContinue Reading
Lab-Grown Blood Vessels Seem to Help Dialysis Patients
2011-06-27
Early trial suggests these engineered grafts have promise, but more study neededContinue Reading
At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring More Telling Than Doctor's Office Readings
2011-06-27
Without the anxiety of a clinic visit, readings from kidney patients may give a more accurate pictureContinue Reading
New Blood Thinner Beats Plavix When Paired With Low-Dose Aspirin
2011-06-27
But dose of aspirin was key to experimental drug Brilinta’s success, study foundContinue Reading
Diabetic Girls May Have Heart Risk Factors
2011-06-27
Study authors not clear on why, but urge doctors to watch teens closelyContinue Reading
Class of Drugs Linked to Higher Heart Risk in Older Diabetics
2011-06-26
Researchers saw a lower risk with metformin, but experts say study’s not the final wordContinue Reading
Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Inflammation, Disease Risk
2011-06-25
Gastric bypass seems to reduce risk factors linked to diabetes, heart disease, study findsContinue Reading
Exhausting Surf Rescues Don't Affect Lifeguards' CPR Skills
2011-06-25
Small Swedish study found that extreme exertion had no impact on lifesaving capabilityContinue Reading
FDA Urges Reduced Doses for Anemia Drugs
2011-06-25
Can increase risk of cardiovascular problems in patients with kidney disease, agency saysContinue Reading
Effects of Premature Birth May Stretch Into Adulthood: Study
2011-06-23
21-year study found physical, psychological differences compared to those born full-termContinue Reading
Early Talk Therapy May Help Stroke Patients Bounce Back
2011-06-23
Less depression, longer life seen in those who had talk therapy soon after stroke, researchers findContinue Reading
Hospital Delays Tied to Racial Divide in Heart Attack Care
2011-06-23
Black Americans tend to go to centers that take longer to transfer patients for treatment, study findsContinue Reading