Plavix Less Effective in Some Patients
2010-03-12
FDA calls for ‘black box’ warning to alert those who don’t metabolize drug wellContinue Reading
Pelvic Artery Stent Approved
2010-03-12
Props open vessel that supplies blood to the legsContinue Reading
Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor?
2010-03-12
Big ups and downs in readings may call for specific treatments, experts sayContinue Reading
Alternative to Statins Shows Promise
2010-03-10
Broader study needed to check for possible long-term effects, experts sayContinue Reading
Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly
2010-03-10
Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockageContinue Reading
High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk
2010-03-10
The link seemed especially strong for overweight females, study foundContinue Reading
Botox Approved for Spasticity in Stroke Victims
2010-03-09
A common aftereffect of strokeContinue Reading
Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep
2010-03-09
If changing jobs isn’t an option, modifying behavior may help, expert saysContinue Reading
Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids
2010-03-08
Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medicationContinue Reading
Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking
2010-03-08
Study finds benefits for the mind, not just the bodyContinue Reading
Bleeding Alert Sounded for Stroke Drugs
2010-03-08
Medication combination raises risk 10-fold, small study findsContinue Reading
Stroke Risk Runs in the Family
2010-03-08
Study found if parent had brain attack by 65, chances of same quadrupled for their childrenContinue Reading
Blacks, Hispanics With Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice
2010-03-08
Despite increase in services, racial disparities persist, study findsContinue Reading
Teamwork Unlikely to Improve Cholesterol Levels
2010-03-08
Doctor/pharmacist collaboration made little difference in patient health, study foundContinue Reading