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CRT durability showcased in CARE-HF long-term analysisOne of the questions it sheds light on: if CRT is delayed in patients who qualify for it,...
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Nurse program provides good RESPONSE for ACS secondary preventionReasonably good results were obtained using nurses to counsel patients on secondary prevention after ACS, with a 17%...
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Intensive blood-pressure control does not slow kidney disease in black patientsWith the exception of patients with a protein/creatinine ratio of more than 0.22, blood-pressure control does not appear...
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SCOUT: Sibutramine linked to increased risk of nonfatal vascular events in subjects with preexisting cardiovascular...Subjects with preexisting CVD given long-term sibutramine treatment had an increased risk of nonfatal MI and nonfatal stroke...
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Another Maryland cardiologist in hot water over unnecessary proceduresAnother cardiologist in Maryland has been accused of performing unwarranted procedures on multiple patients over a number of...
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West Nile virus kills 15 in Greece, health officials sayWest Nile Virus has killed 15 people in northern Greece and sickened 158 others, the Hellenic Centre for...
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Would you get selective reduction?For women carrying multiple fetuses, a medical argument for reducing that number is clear. But the decision isn't...
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Build-it-yourself playground helps kids imagineHe's designed everything from upscale hotels and restaurants to the sets for Broadway plays and the Academy Awards...
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For teens, too little sleep may equal too many snacksAll those late nights spent trolling Facebook, texting friends, and cramming for tests may be taking a toll...
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West Nile virus kills 13 in GreeceWest Nile Virus has killed 14 people in northern Greece and sickened 142, the Hellenic Centre for Disease...
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Prostate biopsy: What to expect and how to prepareProstate biopsy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure...
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Blood clotsBlood clots: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this...
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Acute lymphocytic leukemiaAcute lymphocytic leukemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, risk factors, treatment...
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IntussusceptionIntussusception — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this rare...
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Baby fat: When is it cause for concern?Baby fat — A Mayo Clinic specialist offers insight on baby...
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UK wants GSK's Avandia pulled as EU reviews safetyLONDON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia should be pulled from sale because of concerns about heart risks,...
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Sanofi ready to raise bid if Genzyme talks: reportPARIS (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis would be prepared to moderately raise its $69 per share offer for...
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Bangladesh issues red alert over spread of anthraxDHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh issued a red alert on Sunday over an outbreak of anthrax which has infected...
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Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quitNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better...
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Early day care may promote eczema developmentNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids who spend their earliest years in day care may be at higher...
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H.I.V. Prevention Gel Hits Snag: MoneyDonors have not yet committed enough money for studies needed to confirm a promising South African trial of...
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Child’s Ordeal Shows Risks of Psychosis Drugs for YoungPowerful drugs are given to young children despite a lack of study on how they affect development.
- Will Aging Chimps Get to Retire, or Face Medical Research?
A move of some of 186 chimpanzees to a research center in Texas has spurred outrage among animal...- Study Sees Heart Risk in Meridia Diet Pill
A clinical trial found that the controversial drug increased the risks of heart attacks and strokes while doing...- Finding Suggests New Aim for Alzheimer’s Drugs
A discovery by Paul Greengard, an 84-year-old scientist and Nobel winner, has illuminated a new direction.
- Will Aging Chimps Get to Retire, or Face Medical Research?