Study Questions Tests Used to Spot Heart Risks in Kidney Patients
2011-03-15
Value of commonly used ‘biomarkers’ lack conclusive evidence, researchers sayContinue Reading
Updates Urged for Kids' Heart, Breathing Rate Guidelines
2011-03-15
Existing range classifies half of healthy 10-year-olds as having abnormal rates, review findsContinue Reading
Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery May Outweigh Risks for Some, Experts Say
2011-03-14
American Heart Association statement points to heart health improvements in severely obese peopleContinue Reading
Depression Threatens Independence of Stroke Survivors
2011-03-14
Study also links older age, other health problems to post-stroke dependenceContinue Reading
In Men, Duration of Diabetes Linked to Raised Heart Risk
2011-03-14
More than 17 years of type 2 disease doubles the odds of a first heart attack, study findsContinue Reading
Stroke More Likely in People With Retinal Disease
2011-03-14
Study finds nearly double the rate with vascular disease called RVOContinue Reading
Device Approved to Continue Blood Flow During Brain Surgery
2011-03-11
Among patients at greater risk of strokeContinue Reading
Fat Alone, Not Where It Sits, May Be Key to Heart Problems
2011-03-11
Study upends long-held belief that apple-shaped people face highest riskContinue Reading
Can Coffee Cut a Woman's Stroke Risk?
2011-03-10
Swedish study shows even a cup a day reduces the risk; experts say more proof neededContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Drug Delays Kidney Disease in Diabetics
2011-03-09
But experts are concerned about higher deaths from heart problemsContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Drug Does Not Help Those With Atrial Fibrillation
2011-03-09
Expert says use of Avapro in this group of heart patients not warrantedContinue Reading
Family Involvement Helps Stroke Patients With Rehab
2011-03-09
Relatives also felt empowered, less stressed, study foundContinue Reading
Simply Watching a CPR Video Might Save Lives
2011-03-08
Short message gives people confidence to help when someone has heart attack, experts sayContinue Reading