December 22, 2008
FDA wants new Diabetes drugs tested for heart risks
Clot dissolver no help for cardiac arrest
December 19, 2008
Hospitals provide disproportionate amount of primary care, study finds
December 18, 2008
Research explains benefit of mini heart attack
December 17, 2008
Increased blood pressure in older adults affects cognitive functioning
Psychological distress a growing heart health problem
December 16, 2008
10 per cent of high school seniors use Vicodin
December 15, 2008
Obese kids more prone to limb injuries in car crashes
December 12, 2008
Panic attacks or panic disorder linked to higher risk of heart problems
December 11, 2008
Panic attacks or panic disorder linked to higher risk of heart problems
December 10, 2008
Women’s death rate higher from severe heart attack
Stroke strategy first anniversary marks improvements in stroke services, UK
December 9, 2008
December 8, 2008
Many patients driving to hospital:study
December 5, 2008
New evidence shows that heart beats to its own drummer
December 4, 2008
Thrombosis patients face greater risks than previously believed
Scientists show function of helical band in heart
December 3, 2008
Too little Vitamin D puts heart at risk
Preemies low blood pressure linked to SIDS
November 28, 2008
New European guidelines of heart attack management put emphasis on speed of action
November 27, 2008
Depression may up heart attack risk
Avandia’s heart risk higher than similar drugs
Hypertension may hit black males earlier
November 26, 2008
Hospitals try to speed their response to heart attacks
November 25, 2008
November 24, 2008
Study: Race doesn’t affect ER care
November 21, 2008
Enzyme discovery may lead to better heart and stroke treatments
November 20, 2008
Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma cases may be misdiagnosed
November 14, 2008
CPR practices need resuscitation, survey finds
November 13, 2008
Study confirms increased heart attack deaths in NYC ambulance diversions
Heart failure hospitalizations up sharply
Timing is everything for some heart attack patients
November 12, 2008
Diabetes alert:insulin syringes recalled
November 7, 2008
Elevated death risk after heart attack
Anxiety tied to heart attack can raise death risk
November 6, 2008
Study sheds light on painkiller’s heart risk
November 5, 2008
Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms linked to increased risk of death after heart events
November 4, 2008
Bio-compatible ice slurry for ischemic damage control
November 3, 2008
Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis doubles heart attack odds
October 30, 2008
Traumatized emergency workers don’t seek help
Washington studies emergency heart, stroke care
October 29, 2008
Cost of Diabetes care has doubled
High sodium levels don’t raise blood pressure
October 28, 2008
Nearly half of heart attack victims drive to hospital:study
October 24, 2008
Study confirms best way to transport youth with football neck injuries
October 23, 2008
Western diet boosts global heart attack risk 30 per cent
Rate of suicide in US increases for first time in a decade
October 22, 2008
Western diet to blame for 35 per cent of heart attacks, global study suggests
High fracture risk seen in heart failure patients
October 20, 2008
Aspirin doesn’t prevent first heart attack, stroke
October 17, 2008
US ranks 29th in infant mortality
October 16, 2008
High blood pressure is more prevalent
Excess drinking shrinks the brain
October 15, 2008
Child heart disease risks on the rise
Why sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease might have lower blood pressure
Vioxx heart risks confirmed in long term study
October 14, 2008
Some arteries opened safely without Heparin
Ginkgo prevented stroke damage in mice
New vaccine may help Type I diabetics in future
October 9, 2008
Pneumonia vaccine halves heart attack risk:study
October 8, 2008
Controversy over call to arm ambulance workers with capsicum spray
Gestational diabetes risk higher for Asian-Whites
More appendicitis hospitalizations on “high ozone daysâ€
October 7, 2008
Foreclosures worsen spread of West Nile
October 3, 2008
Driving deaths spike on election days:study
October 2, 2008
October 1, 2008
Patient harm from problem ‘handoffs’ is common
Physical exams good for assessing heart failure
September 26, 2008
Stroke prevalence higher, deadlier among American Indians
September 25, 2008
Drug overdose deaths on the rise
September 24, 2008
Study findings help EMS respond to cardiac arrest emergencies more safely and efficiently
September 19, 2008
Almost 1 in 10 Canadians has post traumatic stress at some point:study
In-depth:Post-traumatic stress disorder
September 17, 2008
Migraine sufferers more at risk for deadly blood clots
September 16, 2008
Staph infection a possible suspect in some SIDS cases
Later use of clot buster after stroke possible:study
September 15, 2008
Tight blood sugar control helps diabetics long-term
September 12, 2008
Health effects of 9/11 still evident seven years later
Heavier people have heart attacks earlier
Blood pressure treatment useful against stroke
September 11, 2008
Suicide rate among young male veterans reaches record high in 2006
September 10, 2008
Artery plaque rupture can occur without symptoms
September 9, 2008
New treatment for diabetics identified
September 5, 2008
1 in 20 Americans depressed:CDC
A home early warning system for cardiac patients
September 4, 2008
Atrial fibrillation stroke ‘tragedy’
September 3, 2008
Advances in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
Faster heart rate linked to increased heart attack risk
August 28, 2008
The cost effectiveness of thrombolysis administered by paramedics
August 27, 2008
Infections may cause many premature births:study
August 26, 2008
Poor treatment may cause untreatable TB:study
Strokes can strike the youngest
August 22, 2008
Ultrasound used to predict heart attack risk
August 21, 2008
B vitamins fail to curb risk in heart patients
Arsenic has firm link to diabetes in US study
Silver-coated ventilator tubes cut pneumonia risk
August 20, 2008
Patient and physician perspectives on ambulance utilization
Elderly’s trauma may be taken less seriously
August 19, 2008
Heart disease risk soars with obesity, diabetes
August 18, 2008
Heart drug used in ambulance boosts survival
Stroke treatment still very often delayed
August 15, 2008
Diabetes onset, severity create cognitive problems
August 14, 2008
Low level of Vitamin D ups death risk
Turbulence predicts death risk for heart failure
August 13, 2008
Eyes may provide clues to heart disease
Outcomes after stroke poorer in older patients
August 11, 2008
GI bleeding after stroke raises death risk
Light exercise prevents atrial fibrillation in elderly
Heart disease tied to cognitive problems in midlife
August 8, 2008
Alcohol consumption declining in US:study
August 7, 2008
Infant deaths linked to cold medications
Pain in chest, upper abdomen an ominous sign
First US patient receives new “maglev†heart device
August 6, 2008
Obesity seen as protective in cases of heart failure
Stroke rehab may be poorer for athritis patients
August 5, 2008
New treatment lessens heart attack damage
Possible cause of postpartum depression pinpointed
August 1, 2008
Scottish smoking ban seen to cut heart attacks
Potassium may help lower blood pressure
Newly identified risk factor for cardiovascular disease may lead to new treatments
Death rates are up for pre-term babies
July 31, 2008
Prescription drug addictions rise
Gestational diabetes raises risk of type 2 diabetes
Hospitalizations for heart failure skyrocketing
July 30, 2008
Secondhand smoke raises spouse’s stroke risk:study
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy extends survival after cardiac arrest
July 29, 2008
Diabetes may threaten tuberculosis control efforts
July 25, 2008
July 24, 2008
Mobile medics will shape the medical device market
Direct emergency admission to catheterization lab reduces time to intervention
Health agency spots tuberculosis as problem
Depression linked with first stroke in elderly
July 23, 2008
Sleep apnea may trigger nighttime heart attack
July 21, 2008
Too much sleep tied to stroke risk in older women
July 18, 2008
Thousands of children die of strokes each year
July 17, 2008
Diabetes could be a hidden condition for heart disease patients
July 16, 2008
Diabetes makes people more vulnerable to TB, study says
Study examines heparin use following cardioembolic stroke
July 14, 2008
Gender plays role in post concussion healing
July 11, 2008
ELS plus CPR ups blood flow after cardiac arrest
Measles outbreak hits 127 people in 15 states
July 10, 2008
Study points to new way to test for diabetes risk
Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of dementia:study
Experts says superbugs all set to overwhelm Australia’s health system
Disruption of blood sugar levels after heart surgery is common
July 9, 2008
Type 2 diabetes epidemic looming
Pregnancy increases risk of acute myocardial infarction
July 8, 2008
6 in every 100 patients die in hospital due to adverse drug reaction
July 7, 2008
Heart failure outcomes worse in diabetics:study
Deadliest malaria cases on the rise in UK:study
Black men often unaware of high blood pressure
July 4, 2008
Many kids carry the superbug MRSA:study
July 3, 2008
Tougher rules for diabetes drugs debated
Type I diabetes on the rise in Australian children
July 2, 2008
Diabetes linked to cognitive decline in seniors
June 30, 2008
Education, income affect heart attack survival rates
Angina strikes 1 in 5 heart attack survivors
1 in 10 had silent strokes:study
Sudden hearing loss a harbinger of stroke
June 28, 2008
ER visits increasing for elderly patients:study
June 27, 2008
AIDS a growing global disaster, report says
Diabetes vaccine shows promise in mice:study
June 26, 2008
Coffee, tea may curb stroke risk in male smokers
Floods, droughts make mild diseases deadly
Traumatic brain injuries in seniors often missed or misdiagnosed
An implantable sensor to revolutionize the management of heart disease to be developed
June 25, 2008
Blood substitute found safe in large Phase III trial
Nearly one in five patients experiences chest pain one year after having a heart attack
June 24, 2008
World not fully prepared for flu pandemic: expert
Heart risks emerging in people with HIV
Amphetamine abuse tied to heart attack at young age
June 20, 2008
Experts paint a depressing picture for Australian diabetics
June 19 2008
Diabetes and depression go hand-in-hand
Diabetes might help spur hearing loss
PTSD high among witnesses to 9/11
June 18, 2008
FDA warns about fake cancer treatments
June 17, 2008
Coffee drinking not harmful and may help against heart disease:study
June 16, 2008
Report shows BC has learning to do when it comes to strokes
Stroke awareness in Saskatchewan low, study says
June 13, 2008
Almost half of Canadians wouldn’t call 911 on signs of stroke:study
Marijuana potency increases in 2007:study
June 12, 2008
Cancer risk factors to be studied in large-scale study
Ontarians with diabetes projected to double
June 11, 2008
More people getting HIV than being treated for it, study
Low Vitamin D levels linked to heart attack risk:study
June 10, 2008
Intensive diabetes therapy doesn’t prevent heart problems:study
Asthma allergy study to track 5,000 Canadians
June 9, 2008
Two diabetes trials shed a little light on deaths
Research may explain winter spike in heart deaths
June 7, 2008
Low Salt diet may not be best for heart
June 6, 2008
Blood sugar level important in diabetes-free people
Antibacterial wipes can spread superbugs:study
June 5, 2008
Heart failure patients too optimistic
Public lacks confidence to help in cardiac emergencies
June 4, 2008
Treatment guidelines lead to four fold increase in survival rate for cardiac arrest
Direct ambulance admission to cathaterization significantly reduces time to PCI
June 3, 2008
Wireless tech sends medical data to hospitals
Seizures likely sign of brain injury after stroke
June 2, 2008
Diabetes death risk higher in young adults
Crib deaths linked to common bacteria
May 31, 2008
Old-school asthma inhalers to be phased out in US:FDA
May 30, 2008
New intestinal superbug on the rise, study show
Baltimore hospitals reducing emergency room overcrowding:study shows
May 29, 2008
Do people from different countries behave differently in a crisis?
Silent heart attack boosts dementia risk
Post traumatic stress soars in US troops
May 28, 2008
Many ignorant of heart attack signs:study
May 27, 2008
Heart attack treatment studied
Workers of 9/11 face chronic mental impairment
May 26, 2008
Blood pressure better managed though certain groups still at risk:Ontario study
1 in 20 Canadian non-combat soldiers test positive for drugs
May 24, 2008
Oral hormone therapy pills double clot risk:study
First born asthma starts in the womb:study
May 23, 2008
Iraq vets return with lung disease
May 22, 2008
Glycemic stability may be important key to recovery from critical illness
May 21, 2008
Many diabetics don’t get blood pressure treatment
Stroke plays a role in epilepsy development, especially for elderly
May 20, 2008
Aspirin at bedtime lowers blood pressure
May 17, 2008
Does Asthma increase adult suicide risk?
Heart disease starts early in life
May 16, 2008
Wireless to take healthcare out of hospitals
Too much alcohol damages heart and arteries
New treatment seen boosting stroke survival
May 15, 2008
Less education, higher death rates?
May 14, 2008
New MRI technique detects subtle but serious brain injury
Marijuana may up heart attack, stroke risk:study
May 13, 2008
Few aware of stroke warning signs
How your heart sounds could tell your heart attack risk
May 12, 2008
Very premature baby survival not improving
Half of diabetics in the US have arthritis, CDC says
May 10, 2008
Discovery of new gene that causes cancer
Americans still unclear about stroke warning signs
May 9, 2008
Ottawa announces $298 million in health research
Ibuprofen may cut Alzheimer’s risk
May 8, 2008
Cilostazol same as Aspirin at stopping strokes
Younger women miss heart attack signs
Diabetes seems to heighten Glaucoma risk
May 7, 2008
More than 25 percent of pediatric emergency visits could be conducted online
Terror attack would overwhelm LA, DC hospitals, expert says
May 6, 2008
Stun guns may stimulate the heart
Report recommends who to sacrifice during a pandemic
May 5, 2008
Incubators affect newborn heart rates
Harmful blood glucose levels linked to genetic mutation
May 3, 2008
Increasing transmission of drug resistant tuberculosis in UK
Obesity and heart failure risk
Asthma attacks worsened by obesity
May 2, 2008
Trends in heart mortality reversing in younger women
US reports biggest measles outbreak since 2001
Diabetes education linked to fewer hospitalizations
May 1, 2008
3D Ultrasound penetrates skull to identify strokes and save lives
April 30, 2008
More broken bones with Actos and Avandia
CDC says one in four children are out of compliance with US vaccination guidelines
April 29, 2008
Accidental deaths of children in US decline
High doses of blood pressure drugs needed in winter
Blood substitutes raise risk of heart death:study
April 28, 2008
Wealth lowers stroke risk in middle age
New heart disease markers discovered
C-section delivery may raise risk of stroke
April 26, 2008
Lower wealth, education, and income associated with increased stroke up to age 65
Gender difference in heart risks starts early
April 25, 2008
Cuddling helps preemies bear pain:study
April 24, 2008
Compact heart assist device approved
Off hours heart patients less likely to get angioplasty
April 23, 2008
Life expectancy of significant segment of US population is declining or at best stagnating
April 22, 2008
ALS in field not beneficial in trauma cases
Diabetes worst in the developing world
Hypertension all about what you eat and drink
April 21, 2008
Common medications may harm memory in older people
Chest pain in middle age an ominous sign, study hints
April 19, 2008
Drinking, smoking up early Alzheimer’s
Cardiac patients admitted during the week more likely to survive
April 18, 2008
Study says 300,000 US troops suffer mental problems
April 17, 2008
Saliva can help diagnose heart attack, study says
April 16, 2008
Japan to vaccinate medical workers for bird flu
April 15, 2008
Blood pressure drug reduces bone density
Heart transplant survival studies clash
April 14, 2008
Special treadmill helps stroke patients regain normal gait
Gel enables severed spinal cord fibers to regrow
Birth size, early weight gain tied to heart risks
Diabetes in middle age raises Alzheimer’s risk
April 11, 2008
Ambulance clinical placements – a pilot study of students’ experience
April 10, 2008
Diabetes study sparks treatment debate
Drug regime reverses heart disease in diabetics
Stubborn high blood pressure may need special care
April 9, 2008
One-third of dementia cases linked to small blood vessel damage
April 8, 2008
New test could cut unnecessary treatment for blood disorder in pregnancy
April 7, 2008
A daily dose of caffeine may protect against Alzheimer’s
Half of medevac patients are not seriously injured
March 28, 2008
Male babies born prematurely more vulnerable to heart problems
March 27, 2008
New recommendations for on-field treatment of neck injuries
Big increase in Hep C related deaths in United States
March 26, 2008
High blood pressure runs in families
TB drug treatment can lead to severe pneumonia
March 25, 2008
Diabetes toll continues to grow
More seniors falling victim to escalator injuries
March 22, 2008
Few options for stroke victims;research continues
CDC says progress against TB slows in US
March 20, 2008
More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s:study
March 19, 2008
Gene plays role in risk for trauma stress disorder
Depression not linked to late heart attack death
Chest pain more common in women
March 18, 2008
Heart risk can be predicted without lab tests
March 17, 2008
Study finds immune system can cause reaction to cancer drug
March 15, 2008
Pessimism deadly for heart patients?
Caring for heart patients can strain hearts
March 14, 2008
Magnesium may lower stroke risk for male smokers
March 13, 2008
Survival after cardiac arrest increased three fold with new resuscitation protocol
Heart defibrillator implants can be hacked:experts
March 12, 2008
Heart attack and stroke:Key found to breakthrough drug for clot victims
Whooping cough cases on the rise on the North Coast, NSW
Virtual reality therapy for stroke patients
Depression after heart attack dangerous for years
March 11, 2008
Iowa has quickest ED turnaround in nation:study
March 10, 2008
Smoking boosts bleeding stroke risk in people with high BP
March 7, 2008
FDA says contaminant in some Baxter heparin
Arthritis pill cuts heart attack risk:study
March 6, 2008
Canadians illiterate about health, study says
Electronic handwashing tool could curb superbug spread
March 5, 2008
Drinking may boost blood pressure more than thought
Knockout head injuries found to cause loss of brain tissue
Study finds no depression link to stroke risk
March 4, 2008
New system for ACT to detect a patient’s worsening condition
Diabetes is rapidly increasing globally, and Asian Indians have the highest prevalence
March 1, 2008
Potential novel class of drugs for treating heart attack and stroke
Discovery of potential drug targets for sepsis
February 29, 2008
Diabulimia triples risks for women with diabetes
Curry spice may thwart heart failure
Study finds degenerative eye disease raises stroke risk
February 28, 2008
Rise in midlife stroke in women linked to obesity
Drug-resistant TB seen at record levels globally
Heart disease deaths over reported in New York City
February 27, 2008
Many patients don’t take drugs after heart attack
Study doubts effectiveness of antidepressant drugs
February 26, 2008
One-legged exercise may help COPD patients get fit
Stroke risk higher in US than in Europe:study
Study hints stroke drug could have wider use
February 25, 2008
Post-stroke treatment reduces damage
Being fit can reduce stroke risk
February 22, 2008
Mammograms might spot stroke risk
Daytime dozing may be warning sign of stroke
February 21, 2008
Music mends minds after stroke
Heart attacks in hospital more deadly at night, on weekends
February 20, 2008
One drink may help heart, but two is too many
Sleep apnea dangerous for stroke patients
February 19, 2008
Research helps explain why some stroke patients recover language skills
Post traumatic stress disorder leads to long term health problems
February 15, 2008
How an innovative treatment can spare the brain when the heart cannot provide enough oxygen
February 14, 2008
Airport noise instantly boosts blood pressure
International diabetes study contradicts US trial
February 13, 2008
Coronary disease may be on the rise
Researchers study airway bypass procedure for severe emphysema
Hypertension worsening in all states for women;stagnates for men
February 12, 2008
Beet juice lowers blood pressure
February 9, 2008
Novel drug shows promise in limiting heart attack damage
February 8, 2008
Tiny vacuum sucks clots from heart
Aggressive Diabetes therapy lowers death risk:study
February 7, 2008
Boost for unique heart disease research
Antiepileptic drug warning from FDA
February 6, 2008
Persistent depression after heart trouble harmful
TB eradication in US by 2010 unlikely:study
February 5, 2008
Key factors for suicide consistent worldwide
New discoveries on what does and doesn’t affect immune system
February 2, 2008
Hospital patients’ blood clot risk high
Strokes rise sharply in China economic boom:study
February 1, 2008
Stress syndrome seen adding risk to head injury
Carbon monooxide causes direct damage to the heart muscle
January 31, 2008
January 30, 2008
Diabetes rates continue to soar
January 29, 2008
Caffeine ups blood sugar levels in diabetics:study
January 28, 2008
Heavy drinking in youth tied to heart risks later
January 26, 2008
Celebrex disrupts heart rhythm in fruit flies
Aspirin reduces death rate in heart patients
Australian girl changes blood group, immune system
Bypass better than stents for coronary disease
January 25, 2008
Rural trauma victims twice as likely to die within one hour
January 24, 2008
Heart, stroke deaths decline in US
Genetics influence blood pressure medications
January 23, 2008
Cancer drug Nexavar significantly boosts hypertension risk:study
New understanding of link between heart disease and belly fat
Change in trauma level designation associated with improved patient survival
January 22, 2008
Smoking wipes out protective genes
Aspirin resistance and heart attack – stroke risk
January 18, 2008
Paramedic triage reduces time to balloon with no extra risk
January 17, 2008
Rate of traumatic stress triples among US troops
January 16, 2008
Emergency care waits on the rise:study
Type 2 diabetes explosion in Australia predicted
Minor leg injuries can cause blood clots:study
January 15, 2008
Doctors often prescribe placebos:study
Birth control patch linked to 16 cases of blood clots, 2 deaths
Sleep apnea:could you lose your driver’s licence
January 14, 2008
Anxiety and depression predict events in heart patients
Heart risk factor control worse in diabetic women
January 12, 2008
Priming heart before heart attack could limit damage
High blood pressure gene found
January 11, 2008
Stress causes whole body deterioration
January 10, 2008
Blood sugar control improved in US diabetics
January 9, 2008
Anxious people have higher heart risk
January 8, 2008
Emergency responders at high risk to miss work because of injuries
Congestive heart failure leads to greater disability among older adults
Vitamin D deficiency linked to heart, stroke risk
January 7, 2008
Vital signs sensor saves ER patients
Scientists discover new key to flu transmission
January 5, 2008
Elderly at risk of memory problems after surgery
January 4, 2008
Defibrillation comes late in 30 per cent of hospital cases
Health departments slow to respond to disease outbreaks
Effects of sleep deprivation reversed
January 3, 2008
New therapy reduces mortality in those with severe COPD
Blacks, Hispanics less likely to get strong pain drugs in emergency room
Diabetes linked to poor sleep quality
December 29, 2007
Study shows origins of sudden cardiac death
Most older adults have brain disease:study
December 28, 2007
Despite past disasters, US still not ready to cope with biological attacks and flu pandemics
More young diabetics being hospitalized
December 27, 2007
Radio ablation cuts need for heart shocks
December 22, 2007
Parents’ smoking boosts child’s allergy risk
Diabetes risk is more nurture than nature:study
December 21, 2007
Contaminated syringes make 40 people sick
December 20, 2007
Diagnosis of heart attack can be wrong
Many states still far short in emergency preparedness:report
December 19, 2007
More women than men die from COPD
Group says heart and stroke deaths fall in US
December 18, 2007
Early treatment stops epilepsy in its tracks
December 17, 2007
Canada must act on chronic health conditions, report warns
Depressed heart attack patients at higher risk of death
December 15, 2007
Cholesterol drugs may raise brain hemorrhage risk
Cocktail of blood products boosts odds of surviving trauma
December 14, 2007
Switch for internal clock found
Stroke rehab technique has lasting results
Poisonings, suicides fuel rise in US injury deaths
Lipitor ups risk of bleeding stroke:study
December 13, 2007
Avandia heart risks seen at the population level
December 12, 2007
US teen drug use down, but problems remain:survey
December 11, 2007
High blood pressure tied to dementia:researchers
CPR without mouth-to-mouth found effective in cardiac arrest
December 10, 2007
Childhood cancer death rate down
Diabetes linked to blood vessel inflammation
December 8, 2007
Forecast:Tsunami of heart disease
Lowering “bad” cholesterol cuts repeat stroke risk
December 7, 2007
Emergency room visits by seniors rising:study
Dose of flu doubles risk of heart attack or stroke
December 6, 2007
Holidays bring the heart attack season
December 5, 2007
Sleep habits linked to diabetes, death
Paramedic diagnosis of STEMI improves outcomes
Lives saved when defibrillators are placed in large public places
December 4, 2007
Not enough sleep raises the risk of diabetes
December 3, 2007
Cholesterol seen tied to heart disease, not stroke
December 1, 2007
Stroke study to add patients who cannot give immediate consent
Shift work can cause cancer, world agency says
November 30, 2007
Knowing heart risk may prompt healthy change
November 29, 2007
New automated system can ID disaster victims in minutes
Stem cells train heart following heart attack
November 28, 2007
Secondhand smoke damages lungs
November 27, 2007
Alcohol and second hand smoke a deadly combo
November 26, 2007
Hundreds of strokes avoidable, says study
Research to look at whether dogs able to sniff out diabetes
November 24, 2007
Vein clots up risk of heart attack
November 23, 2007
Urine test results can point to heart dangers
November 22, 2007
Migraine sufferers found to have brain differences
Sitting may increase risk of disease
November 21, 2007
High blood pressure linked to diability, dementia
Heart disease death rates no longer dropping
November 20, 2007
Stroke study growing:New magnesium treatment eyed
Leafy greens may cut heart attack harm
Fewer soldiers losing limbs after battlefield injury
November 19, 2007
Killer cold virus appears in US
November 17, 2007
Diabetes death rates higher in black youths
Multiple stressors compound heart disease risk
Study shows how some AIDS vaccines may harm
November 16, 2007
Aspirin provides less heart protection for women
Type 2 Diabetes can be predicted in childhood
November 15, 2007
Siemens introduces the world’s smallest ultrasound unit for emergency diagnostics
New guideline targets treatment of stable COPD
Rheumatoid arthritis boosts heart disease threat
November 14, 2007
FDA issues new warning for anemia drugs
November 13, 2007
Weight gain may make asthma control more difficult
Mini stroke:warning that major stroke is near
Study finds little strokes lead to big strokes in a week
November 10, 2007
Heart risks detected by age 7 in overweight kids
November 9, 2007
Diabetes drug helps protect patients’ eyes
Cardiac device won’t help some heart failure patients
Blood pressure vaccine shows promise
November 8, 2007
Blood pressure more of a problem in winter
New understanding of gestational diabetes
November 7, 2007
CPR, defibrillator combo boosts cardiac survival
Defibrillators in public places save lives
Preeclampsia ups heart disease, death
Emergency care for heart attacks, pneumonia fails to meet goal
November 6, 2007
Chocolate has sweet effect on blood flow
Heart plays losing game of catch-up as people age
November 5, 2007
Siblings often share heart risks
Silent strokes common in older people
November 2, 2007
Rapid growth in heart meds seen in younger patients
November 1, 2007
Young white veterans more at risk of suicide
Ethnic differences in sleep quality and blood pressure
Study finds increase of avoidable hospitalizations in Washington D.C.
October 31, 2007
Study supports controversial heart failure drug
Defibrillator use urged to save children’s lives
Drug lessens heart attack injury
October 30, 2007
Potential early warning sign for lung cancer identified
5% of MRSA patients in US died
October 29, 2007
Body clock never adjusts to daylight savings time
October 27, 2007
Many US TB patients also HIV infected:report
FDA to review clotting drug after trial suggests death risk
Most asthmatics don’t have illness under control
October 26, 2007
Inhaled steroids protected 9/11 firefighters:study
Nicotine may ease Parkinson’s symptoms:US study
October 25, 2007
1 in 3 patients with asthma or COPD use inhalers incorrectly
Hemoglobin levels useful for diabetes screening
October 24, 2007
Sleepless nights make for grumpier brains
Whole grain cereals cut heart failure risk
October 23, 2007
Drug resistant staph infections reaching epidemic levels in some parts of US
October 22, 2007
New drug eases asthma symptoms
October 20, 2007
Sleep deprivation may raise women’s blood pressure
October 19, 2007
Discovery of new antibody that helps detect type 1 diabetes
October 18, 2007
US deaths from staph infections surpass AIDS
October 17, 2007
October 16, 2007
Chest compressions key to revised CPR guidelines
Sleep apnea treatment helps stave off heart disease
COPD more commonplace in China than originally thought
Paramedic practitioners cut ER queues by 25 per cent
October 15, 2007
Framingham Heart Study, 60 Years Later
October 13, 2007
Early bacterial infection may boost asthma risk
Hypertension triples women’s diabetes risk
October 12, 2007
Seizure drug may treat alcoholism
Stress is a contributing factor in human disease
October 11, 2007
High mortality in stroke patients who stop statins
Parkinson’s linked to risk of Alzheimer’s
October 10, 2007
Donated blood quickly loses important gas:study
Treating small strokes can prevent bigger ones
October 9, 2007
Cardiac artery trouble boosts family heart risk
New kidney disease can be fatal
Study: Treatment by paramedics effective
October 6, 2007
Americans strong desire a well-coordinated trauma system
Antidepressant response may predict cardiac event
October 5, 2007
Big bucks for cooling therapy trial for children with brain injuries
Burden of diabetes care rivals disease complications
October 4, 2007
Chronic disease costs staggering
Heart attacks can occur in teenagers
Panic attacks, heart attacks linked in study
October 3, 2007
Panic attacks may increase heart risk
Coronary disease may toughen heart
Mini strokes linked to uric acid levels
October 2, 2007
Weight loss can control hypertension
Hearts are experts at self-preservation
October 01, 2007
Communities can speed stroke care
September 29, 2007
Dietary fatty acids may help prevent diabetes
Actos, Avandia heart failure risks confirmed
September 28, 2007
WHO essential emergency training to save lives and prevent disability
September 27, 2007
Post traumatic stress hits kids of cancer patients
Heart disease, colon cancer linked in study
US hospitals report infections increasing in frequency and cost
A blood test for concussion — aim of new research
September 26, 2007
September 25, 2007
Aerobic, weight training combo best against Diabetes
Allergy induced asthma more common in affluent countries
Cancer care might impair driving
Type 2 diabetes a massive problem
September 24, 2007
Cancer deaths to hit 17 million in 2030:researcher
Lack of sleep may be deadly, research shows
September 22, 2007
Hydrogen sulfide limits severe heart attack damage
Change in CPR may make it more effective
Diabetes may raise risk of death from pneumonia
September 21, 2007
Smoking blamed for 1 in 5 deaths in Nova Scotia
September 20, 2007
Study downgrades gene as heart risk factor
September 19, 2007
Young women less attentive to heart risks than young men
September 18, 2007
Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to common stomach virus
Nicotine may be bad for arteries
September 17, 2007
US to study heart risks of attention-deficit drugs
Knee arthritis may be sign of early lung cancer
SARS virus may be tough to beat
September 15, 2007
New emergency preparedness tools to enable millions more people to shelter in place
September 14, 2007
Dementia to weigh heavily on aging populations
Study examines emergency services
September 13, 2007
September 12, 2007
Vitamin E may reduce blood clots in women:study
Heart risks rise with extra pounds
September 11, 2007
Researchers find better way to deliver blood thinner
September 10, 2007
Hospitals often put allergy sufferers at risk
September 8, 2007
Depression more common than some chronic illnesses
September 7, 2007
Trial to test gene therapy for angina in women
COPD rates may rise as population ages
Ability of brain area to change its functioning after stroke
September 6, 2007
Blood booster helps critically ill patients:study
September 5, 2007
New heart pump shows promise in trial
New blood pressure drug Tekturna benefits heart failure patients too
Study:Arrhythmia riskier in athletes
September 4, 2007
Phillips seeks to reduce time from heart attack to treatment
Men and women may need different heart treatment
Study finds smokers have higher risk of dementia
Dutch stroke study urges greater anticoagulant use
Blood pressure drugs cut death rate in diabetes
September 1, 2007
Intensive diabetes therapy may lower heart rate
High blood pressure linked with fertility treatment
Advanced COPD a major disease worldwide
August 31, 2007
Diabetes linked to increased risk of hip fracture
August 30, 2007
Lap belt injury can be more severe than it appears
Early heart treatment can reverse damage
August 29, 2007
Study:Putting a portable defibrillator in every school may not be worth the cost
Statin withdrawal after stroke worsens outcome
Older men’s blood pressure sensitive to alcohol
August 28, 2007
Coffee linked with high blood pressure risk
Asthma rates high among 9/11 workers
August 27, 2007
Heart attack boosts diabetes risk
New way to control hypertension could lead to more effective drugs
New ways to control fever induced seizures
August 25, 2007
Oxygen therapy benefits only some COPD patients
Penicillin allergy more common in women than men
Study reveals why common pneumonia is so deadly
August 24, 2007
Infectious diseases spreading faster than ever:UN
Insulin pens may offer diabetics substantial savings
August 23, 2007
High blood pressure often undiagnosed in US kids
Minor strokes still have side-effects:study
August 22, 2007
Rates of substance abuse higher in smaller cities
Study:Cranberries boost cancer drug
August 21, 2007
Change ordered to Warfarin label
Restricting blood flow may help heart bypass patients
August 20, 2007
Heavy drinking raises risk of stroke:study
Deer hunting may put men’s heart at risk
Infusions may ease severe diabetic nerve pain
August 18, 2007
Too much exercise may speed heart failure
August 17, 2007
Researchers link gestational diabetes to cancer
Study details heart risks to diabetics
August 16, 2007
Bad air raises heart risk in young adults:study
Pot bellies point to heart risk
August 15, 2007
Verapamil for headaches may cause heart problems
Heart drug may lead to pacemaker use in women
August 14, 2007
Placebo effect seen in kids during allergy testing
Warfarin trumps aspirin in preventing stroke in elderly
August 13, 2007
Minorities at higher risk of arthritis disability
Once promising stroke drug fails in trial
August 11, 2007
Nanotech sensors and tiny transmitters to predict and prevent epileptic seizures
Migraines raise women’s stroke risk:study
August 10, 2007
Clot buster for stroke may be ok in 80+ year olds
August 9, 2007
August 8, 2007
Half-hour CPR classes effective:study says
Many heart attack patients don’t get needed treatment
Hypertension in the very elderly trial stopped
August 7, 2007
Smoking tied to serious pregnancy condition
Science explores shift work linked fatigue
New strategy for treating allergic disorders
August 4, 2007
Whispering stroke impairs quality of life
COPD strikes men, women differently
US Fibrotic Lung Disease rates rising
August 3, 2007
Mild cognitive deficits seen after heart surgery
Suicides go up as the temperature rises
VAC therapy for wound healing questioned
Potential treatment for cardiac fibrosis found
August 2, 2007
Coated aspirin doesn’t guarantee problem free use
One-third of diabetics have sleep apnea
New hope for victims of major brain trauma
August 1, 2007
Test may identify who is at risk for stroke
July 31, 2007
Overweight women at risk of pregnancy complications
Study offers hope for faster acting antidepressant
Study links SIDS to inner ear abnormality
July 30, 2007
Booze boosts bowel cancer risk
New framework for patient dignity
Thiazolinediones increase risk of heart failure
July 28, 2007
Heart disease tied to mental decline
July 27, 2007
Cardio monitoring device falls out of favor
Defibrillators can control dangerous heart condition
Diabetes epidemic in New York City
Low birth weight rates in Canada on the rise
July 26, 2007
Low Vitamin D levels tied to higher blood pressure
Discharged hospital patients run risk of blood clots
July 25, 2007
Study links low cholesterol levels with cancer
Confused older patients die sooner
Teen self injury may be common
July 24, 2007
Computers pass dosage test for thrombosis drugs
July 23, 2007
Body clock shift may cause sickenss linked fatigue
Shock wave therapy useful for stress fractures
July 21, 2007
Wearable device warns hospital of heart attack
Obesity a risk factor for multiple myeloma
July 20, 2007
Adding blood thinners doesn’t prevent heart attack
Heart patches that stimulate regeneration
July 19, 2007
Blood triglycerides seen as heart attack predictor
Trauma complication rates high among diabetics
July 18, 2007
Gene detectives discover culprit for Type I diabetes
Curry ingredient may help fight Alzheimer’s:study
Study sees rise US colitis cases
Weight training can help with heart trouble:AHA
Climate change brings super poison ivy
July 16, 2007
Brain may be able to suppress memories
Inappropriate prescribing for older patients a problem
July 14, 2007
Trimming the waist may trim diabetes, heart risks
Higher statin dose cuts heart risk in elderly
July 13, 2007
Malaria drug may cut diabetes risk
July 12, 2007
Violence in nursing homes an unstudied threat
First skin patch sanctioned for Alzheimer’s
July 11, 2007
Selenium supplements linked to diabetes in US study
Electronic health records don’t lift care:study
Vision loss linked to greater risk of early death
July 10, 2007
Hospital operators may give wrong stroke advice
New criteria for probable Alzheimer’s disease
Dying of a broken heart can happen:study
July 9, 2007
High risk patients need improved guidance on heart attacks
July 7, 2007
Britons risk of heart disease overstated:study
Poorer kids at higher migraine risk
July 6, 2007
Drugs cost more for elderly men than women
Just one smoke can lead to nicotine addiction
Poor sense of smell linked to Alzheimer’s
July 5, 2007
Study finds higher drug costs discourage use
July 4, 2007
Daily morsel of dark chocolate cuts blood pressure
One-third of Americans abuse alcohol:study
Epilepsy raises suicide risk, study says
Blood pressure drugs may keep arteries clean:study
July 3, 2007
Global warming could increase US death rate
Genetic mutations raise heart rhythm problem risk
Lowering cardiac risk later in life
June 30, 2007
Thrombosis risk doubles after four hour travel:study
Many needle stick injuries unreported
June 29, 2007
1st US drug approved for fibromyalgia
Thousands of children and teens diagnosed with diabetes each year in US
1 teenager in 10 uses prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes
Diabetes linked to Alzheimer’s
June 28, 2007
Whole grains fight hardening of the arteries
Patients with alcohol use disorder are more likely to require mechanical ventilation
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug begins clinical trials
Body fat might be healthy for Type I diabetics
June 27, 2007
US hospitals rife with superbug bacteria
Whites have highest US youth diabetes rate
More US children suffer chronic health problems
Antidepressants weaken bones in the elderly
June 26, 2007
Computerized medication box approved
Americans better at coping with diabetes
Study links mother’s blood sugar to newborn risks
June 25, 2007
Obese people appear better protected from TB, study says
Stroke risk doubles after diabetes diagnosis
June 23, 2007
Up to 30,000 have new untreatable TB
Diabetic smokers at risk for too low blood sugar
Fitness level predicts heart problems
June 22, 2007
Middle aged US women seen with higher stroke risk
June 21, 2007
Even pre-diabetes ups the risk of heart disease
Relief from bad pain is possible, researchers say
June 20, 2007
Study finds staggering cost of treating diabetics
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have greater arterial stiffness
Patients hospitalized with pneumonia at increased risk of major heart problems
June 19, 2007
Clot busting drug helps with frostbite
Diabetes poses health risks early on, study finds
Elderly sleep woes linked to increased suicide risk
June 18, 2007
Most asthma patients have uncontrolled disease
New Cox-2 inhibitor may also lower blood pressure
Drug resistant microbes emerging among urban poor
June 16, 2007
Early antibiotic use tied to childhood asthma
Blood sugar stays steady during acute mental stress
New techniques could spot Alzheimer’s early
June 15, 2007
Simple model predicts diabetes in middle age
Study ties childhood growth with adulthood blood pressure
Skin colour may dictate how well you do after heart attack
Blood pressure trouble leaves eyes at risk for glaucoma
June 14, 2007
Exercise training helps control blood pressure
Low potassium levels linked to increased mortality in heart failure patients
Alzheimer’s predicted to affect 106 million by 2050
Diabetes cuts eight years off life span
June 13, 2007
Twin pregnancy raises risk of HIV spread
Aerobic exercise reverses signs of heart failure
Chronic distress may spur mental decline with age
June 12, 2007
Stressed out types at risk for memory loss
Study probes role of stroke, head trauma in Alzheimer’s
June 11, 2007
New tests may help predict Alzheimer’s
Experimental drug may fight migraine
New drug fails to improve odds for heart failure patients
June 9, 2007
Vitamin D cuts cancer risk in study of US women
Prior health affects survival after cardiac arrest
June 8, 2007
Babies dying needlessly because of overcrowded cribs
Study links inflammation with heart disease
Antipsychotic drugs raise death rates in elderly
Heart patch helps damaged cardiac tissue heal
June 7, 2007
Elderly diabetics rapidly lose muscle strength
Study backs up warning over second hand smoke
June 6, 2007
Folic acid supplements cut stroke risk
Omega-3 fatty acids reduce blood pressure
June 5, 2007
Heart disease marker may predict prostate cancer’s course
Gene therapy shows promise against chronic pain
TV Ads on stroke warning signs can improve care
June 4, 2007
Anemia drug study review shows increase in health risk
Simple exercise test predicts mortality in heart failure patients
Diagnosis of aspirin hypersensitivity
Advances in epilepsy treatment
June 2, 2007
Health toll of 9/11 still unclear
Virtual autopsy helps determine drownings
Inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s
For women, getting drunk boosts heart attack risk
June 1, 2007
WHO official says flu pandemic almost certain
Increased sarcoidosis in WTC rescue workers
Soy nuts may help lower women’s blood pressure
May 31, 2007
New device detects avian flu strains fast
Health, wealth predict quality of life for older adults
May 30, 2007
Sickest heart patients less likely to get full care:experts
Defibrillators vs CPR:What’s best?
May 29, 2007
Drug resistant bugs on rise outside the hospital
Link between mild infection and hypoxic apnoea
May 28, 2007
NY pressed to review deaths of Ground Zero workers
Inflicted head trauma tough on infants
Sleep apnea could raise obstetric risks
May 26, 2007
Television linked with poor diabetes control
Many with high blood pressure shun heart healthy diet
Sleep apnea is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy induced hypertension
May 25, 2007
Pot during pregnancy may harm fetal brain
Aspirin blocks some colon cancer:study
Big hospitals better for preemies:study
May 24, 2007
Not enough vaccine for flue epidemic, official says
Advanced paramedic training saves lives:study
Death from WTC dust added to 9/11 death toll
May 23, 2007
Pure oxygen may be too rich for young brains
Gel made from patient’s blood speeds wound healing
May 22, 2007
Chromium no help in controlling diabetes
Glaxo’s Avandia raises heart attack risk:study
May 15, 2007
CPR study to test emergency treatment, sans patient permission
Exposure to cats in infancy may boost allergy risk
Mammogram use down in US study
May 14, 2007
Lung cancer tied to family risk of other cancers
Small but growing number of seniors using drugs
May 11, 2007
Gene switch helps mice fix their own broken hearts
iPods can make pacemakers malfunction:study says
Review points to benefits of ASA for colon cancer prevention
May 10, 2007
Angioplasty best for silent heart attacks
Serious pedestrian injuries down 31 per cent since 1994
Throat cancer linked to HPV infection
May 8 & 9, 2007
Botox shot may help kids with cerebral palsy
Indian scientists identify troublemaker TB protein
Drug curbs bone loss after spinal injury
May 7, 2007
Fathers responsible for fat children, study says
Some heart drugs may slow mental decline with age
Cholesterol drugs may fight lung cancer
May 4, 2007
DNA mutation causes heart disease in whites
Many HIV patients feel healthcare prejudice
Don’t count on masks to protect in flu pandemic
Reclast found to cause abnormal heart rhythms
May 3, 2007
Healthcare errors impact one in ten patients
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Type II Diabetes all similar at the molecular level
High calcium and Vitamin D intakes associated with higher risk of cognitive impairment in elderly
New insights into heart disease risk factors
May 2, 2007
Heart attack guidelines boost patient survival:study says
Smokers and the obese banned from UK hospitals
Implantable defibrillator wires prone to failure
New heart attack treatments boost survival rates
April 30, 2007
Cervical abnormalities common in HIV infected girls
Low-dose aspirin won’t help aging brain
Cancer deaths set to exceed cardiovascular disease:StatsCan
April 28, 2007
Scientists identify new genes linked to diabetes
Young teens match adults on CPR performance, study says
April 27, 2007
HIV drugs may raise heart attack risk
Migraine may protect against memory loss
Artery problems could spell trouble by age 40, study says
New lung cancer therapies are created
April 26, 2007
Meth use riskier in rural areas, study says
Pesticides could raise Parkinson’s risk
Women, alcohol and brain damage
Cortex area thinner in young with Alzheimer’s related gene
Wholegrain oats may reduce risk factors for coronary heart disease
April 25, 2007
Fish oil may preserve thinking ability in the elderly
Study sees major depression connection to diabetes
Migraine headaches linked to heart attacks in men
Elderly need to watch Vitamin D levels
Heart test adopted before effectiveness shown:study
April 24, 2007
Unemployment may drain immune function
Unsafe sleepwalking, sleep driving linked to pills
Cancer rates in Asia to spike by 2020
Stem cells may be at root of cancer
Lowering blood pressure following stroke may reduce damage
April 23, 2007
Rotavirus can cause a systemic infection, study says
Flu may raise heart attack risk
Link between psoriasis and diabetes and atherosclerosis
Obese women 3.5 times more likely to require a Caesarean
April 21, 2007
College drinking may increase heart disease risk
Even moderate drinking raises sleep apnea risk
Low blood pressure in elderly linked to mortality
Reducing salt cuts cardiovascular risk
Dairy intake tied to Parkinson’s disease in men
April 20, 2007
Omega-3 Fatty Acid may thwart Alzheimer’s Disease
Possible aid for Alzheimer’s: satellites
April 19, 2007
Effect of alcohol and aspirin consumption in traumatic brain injury patients
Health outcomes often better in Canada than in US
Cancer patients at risk for drug interactions
New, old insulin drugs equally good
New hope for spinal cord injury sufferers
Study identifies trends in cerebral aneurysm treatment
April 18, 2007
Childhood obesity may increase fluid build-up in the ear
Minorities more likely to develop cancer:researchers
Aspirin may protect against cancer
No sign ethnic group genes cause diabetes
April 17, 2007
Dementia care costs worldwide reach $315 billion
Brain tumor vaccine trial shows promise
Shorter term therapy for Hepatitis C?
One in four hospital patients admitted with a mental health or substance abuse problem
April 16, 2007
High blood pressure could be a brain problem
Doctors identify hot flashes in males
Link between immune system and high plasma lipid levels
Exercise reduces risk of hypertension in adults
Timing enhances allergy, asthma drugs
April 14, 2007
Cow TB may spread between people
New clot drugs beckon as a replacement for warfarin
Nailgun injuries soar among weekend warriors
Fish pollutants’ link to diabetes
Intravenous delivery of clot busting drug still best intervention for ischemic stroke
April 13, 2007
Genetic links fail to predict heart disease risk, study says
April 12, 2007
Brain’s reaction to stress can damage a vulnerable heart
Stem cells re-set the immune systems of diabetes patients
Most cancer death rates down over decade
Too few take aspirin for heart
April 11, 2007
No genetic link found for heart risk, study says
Chocolate keeps high blood pressure down
Stomach virus outbreaks a post-disaster danger
Morbidly obese a rapidly growing population in US
Statin drugs lower respiratory death risk
Most Canadians eating far too much salt, study says
New device may heal damaged hearts
Restless legs syndrome, heart risk tied
Diabetes may lead to precursor of Alzheimer’s
April 10, 2007
Education may help parents use antibiotics wisely
Study probes genetic link to drug reactions
Report endorses salt reduction to prevent heart disease and stroke
Diabetics found more prone to mild memory problems
Heart study observes 20th year in Forsyth County
April 9, 2007
Heart attacks a wake-up call for Hispanics, study says
Toronto HIV infection rates climbing
Pain link to post-trauma stress
Overweight have higher asthma risk
April 6, 2007
Ibuprofen risky for heart attack patients?
Antibiotic combinations could fight resistant germs
People with physical disabilities endure substandard healthcare
Number of children worldwide with hearing impairment is increasing
Up to 25% wrongly diagnosed as depresed, study says
Cancer cases to double by 2030
Steroids may reduce COPD lung cancer risk
April 5, 2007
Scientists take closer look at early events in immune response
New way of making artificial lungs more efficient
Researchers document rare case of Hep B transmission
Mental exercise improves stroke outcomes
Some Flu viruses resist drugs, scientists find
Engineers building tooth with built-in pump for drug delivery
April 4, 2007
Substantial need for mental health services in the general population
Cocaine, amphetamin abuse linked to strokes, study says
One head injury will lead to another, study says
Diabetes drug protects arteries
Vitamin K may help clear clogged arteries
April 3, 2007
Blood types A,B converted to O
Pregnancy weight gain affects toddlers
Dengue fever on the rise in Mexico, Latin America
Child fatal injury rate down, but race gap up
Hot flashes in women linked to blood pressure
April 2, 2007
Moderate alcohol intake may boost aneurysm risk
Disrupted sleep may alter pain perception
About 50 per cent of people fail to take medication as directed
Potential new cancer diagnosis and treatment options
Framework for learning lessons for preparing for terrorist events
Diabetes and high blood pressure play a much greater role in heart failure
Reserachers identify gene for osteoporosis
Parents often the source of whooping cough
New cardiovascular treatment approaches
March 31, 2007
Common gene defect raises stroke risk
Protein may be key to Rheumatoid Arthritis
CT screening finds early-stage lung cancer
Parkinson’s drug pulled from US market
Dementia patients dying early on sedatives
Blood pressure predicts stroke risk for al patients
March 30, 2007
Glimpse into early brain development shows how nerve cells move into position
Researchers identify key protein in immune response to malaria and TB
Alzheimer’s vaccine works on mice
Sedentary behavior linked to high blood sugar
Aspirin may cut Staph risk in dialysis patients
City dwellers may get more heart disease
Risk of hip fracture higher in elderly with diabetes
Drug free therapy fights asthma
March 29, 2007
DNA repair runs by the biological clock
Immune response to cancer stem cells may dictate cancer’s course
Type 2 Diabetes may raise Parkinson’s risk
Sleep disruptions may increase heart disease risk
Herbal extract promising in heart failure
CPR: Mouth-to-Mouth not much help
March 28, 2007
Study describes new type of “semi-identical” twins
Stroke risk linked to iron overload gene
Drugs fail to cut deaths from cardiogenic shock
Heart pumping variation found in racial groups
March 27, 2007
New drug helps heart failure symptoms
Long term aspirin use lowers women’s mortality
Hemochromatosis gene linked to stroke risk
New protein primed to fight superbugs
Nitro patches improve preemie health
March 26, 2007
Chocolate improves blood vessel function
Heart test shows who needs implantable defibrillators
25 % of new UK schizophrenia cases may be due to cannabis
Drug coated heart stents carry higher risk
March 23, 2007
More Americans get serious head injuries
Antioxidant molecule could help minimize stroke linked brain damage
Diabetes drug update:4 new options and how they stack up
Men more likely to benefit from clot busting stroke treatment
Alzheimer’s hits 5.1 million Americans
CardioMEMS implants first wireless pressure sensor to monitor hypertension
March 22, 2007
Baby benefits when clamping of umbilical cord delayed
Heart risk high for firefighers
Artery risk looms in seemingly healthy patients