C-Reactive Protein Levels Vary By Race: Study
2010-09-28
Finding could influence the use of statins to prevent heart disease, researchers suggestContinue Reading
New Software for Defibrillators Lowers Risk of Unnecessary Shocks
2010-09-27
Upgraded software can be uploaded into the ICD during routine doctor visit, researchers sayContinue Reading
Statins Could Prevent More Strokes, Heart Attacks: Analysis
2010-09-27
Wider use would be cost-effective prevention method, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Patient's Risk of Death in Hospital: Study
2010-09-27
Computer calculation also helps doctors develop better care plan, researchers sayContinue Reading
In Test of Stents, Old Standby Wins Out
2010-09-27
Older drug-eluting model prevents more major cardiac events than a newer version, researchers findContinue Reading
Cholesterol Levels Count in Kidney Disease Patients: Study
2010-09-24
When malnutrition, inflammation are not present, high levels raise heart disease risk, research showsContinue Reading
Air Pollution Raises Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Study
2010-09-24
Rate rose even when spikes in fine particle levels were below EPA safety threshold, researchers findContinue Reading
Mixed Report on Women's Health Research
2010-09-24
Fewer deaths from major killers like breast cancer, but little progress on debilitating diseases like dementiaContinue Reading
Surgery to Widen Neck Arteries Cuts 10-Year Stroke Risk: Study
2010-09-24
But modest benefits may not justify risk from operation in some patients, expert saysContinue Reading
New Test for Heart, Kidney Transplant Rejection
2010-09-23
Checking blood proteins that increase during acute rejection a noninvasive way to protect organs, study showsContinue Reading
Heart Defects Affect Racial Differences in Newborn Deaths: CDC
2010-09-23
Gestational age seems to play a role, but reasons unclear, researchers sayContinue Reading
Quality of Care at U.S. Hospitals Shows Improvement
2010-09-23
Latest analysis by Joint Commission finds ‘encouraging’ rates of performanceContinue Reading
FDA Restricts Access to Avandia
2010-09-23
Citing heart risks, agency also orders review of key research on cardiovascular impact; European regulators suspend drug’s salesContinue Reading
New Procedure for Aortic Valve Replacement Looks Promising
2010-09-22
Less-invasive option may help patients who can’t withstand open-heart surgeryContinue Reading