HealthCentralcm.own.healthcentralgeneralhealthnonenone2001Healthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : News (more_index_1_1_1)Management/Prevention - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationManagement/Prevention - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationNews (more_index_1_1_1)heartattackHealthCentralDiseasesHeart Disease, StrokeHeart AttackManagement/PreventionNews (more_index_1_1_1)http://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/2007/more_index_1_1_1.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/2007/more_index_1_1_1_pf.htmlIndex PageNews (more_index_1_1_1)more_index_1_1_1.htmlNews (more_index_1_1_1)Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Heart Disease ThreatBut checking typical risk factors can help head off problems, research saysBy Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-10 00:00:01.0
Diesel Exhaust Increases Clot Formation2 hours after exposure to fumes, volunteers' blood platelets thickened, study found2007-11-08 00:00:00.0Regular Exercise Helps Fight Heart FailureIt stimulates tissue repair better than drugs, study findsBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-08 00:00:00.0
Stem Cells Show Early Promise for Heart ProblemsBut far more research is needed to benefit heart attack patients, studies showBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-08 00:00:00.0
Cardiac Device Won't Help Some Heart Failure PatientsThey performed no better with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, researchers say2007-11-07 00:00:02.0Experimental Drug Fails Against Heart FailureTezosentan didn't change outcomes for patients with sudden, life-threatening attacks, trial showsBy Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-07 00:00:02.0
Early HRT Protects a Woman's HeartBut contraceptives heighten risk of arterial problems, studies findBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-07 00:00:02.0
Blood Pressure, Heartbeat Problems Aggravate Alzheimer'sTreating vascular conditions might lessen memory loss, study suggestsBy Carolyn Colwell
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-07 00:00:02.0
Nurse-Led Intervention Boosts Cardiac Rehab: StudyAlmost 90% adhered to fluid restriction, weigh-ins when aided by trained support group2007-11-06 00:00:01.0Early Weight Gain Can Mean Heart Trouble Later in LifeChildren as young as 7 show signs of cardiovascular risk factors, study findsBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-06 00:00:01.0
Breast-Feeding Confers Long-Term Heart BenefitsLower body mass, high levels of good cholesterol combat cardiovascular disease, study says2007-11-06 00:00:00.0Blood-Incompatible Heart Transplants Safe for InfantsStudy data shows mortality could be reduced 20% for those awaiting new organ2007-11-06 00:00:00.0New Computerized Scans Effective for Spotting Clogged ArteriesThey could eliminate need for invasive procedures for some patients, study says2007-11-06 00:00:00.0Certain Cholesterol Drugs Show Their LimitsStudies reveal that some of these heart medications aren't perfectBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-06 00:00:00.0
New Measures Improve Heart CarePrograms that simplified treatment choices led to better outcomes, research showsBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-05 00:00:00.0
New Heart Pump Helps Women Awaiting TransplantsIt's smaller than the first-generation device, researchers reportBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-05 00:00:00.0
Chocolate Has Sweet Effect on Blood FlowArteries function better when the dark delight is consumed, study suggests2007-11-05 00:00:00.0Drug-Coated Stents No Riskier in Long Run Than Bare Metal OnesLargest study to date finds no difference in heart attack or mortality ratesBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-05 00:00:00.0
Poorer Blood Pressure Control in Blacks With Heart FailureDoctors need to do more to erase racial disparities, study suggests2007-11-05 00:00:00.0New Anti-Clotting Drug Shows Promise in Heart PatientsPrasugrel reduced heart risks after angioplasty/stenting, but raised bleeding risks when compared to PlavixBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-05 00:00:00.0
Emergency Care for Heart Attacks, Pneumonia Fails to Meet GoalsPoor compliance and racial disparities found, study finds2007-11-03 00:00:01.0Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease RiskWomen need to be aware of their heart disease risk before and after pregnancyBy Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-03 00:00:01.0
Just Anticipating a Nap May Be Good for the HeartExpectation produced small drops in blood pressure, but more study needed, researchers sayBy Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-03 00:00:00.0
Test Spots Who Should Get Implanted DefibrillatorNot every patient needs the expensive but lifesaving devices, experts noteBy Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-02 00:00:00.0
Siblings Often Share Heart RisksBrothers, especially, may be most affected, study findsBy Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-02 00:00:00.0
Study Supports Controversial Heart Failure DrugBut small, short-term trial is unlikely to quiet Natrecor's criticsBy E.J. Mundell
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-30 00:00:01.0
Defibrillator Use Urged to Save Children's LivesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics says heart problems in kids have been underestimatedBy Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-30 00:00:01.0
Obesity Can Hurt Kids' HeartsEarly signs of cardiovascular disease are there, researchers say2007-10-24 18:00:02.0Marital Stress Linked to Heart DiseaseCouples with troubled relationships have hardening of the coronary arteries, research saysBy Karen Pallarito
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-24 00:00:03.0
Whole Grains Do a Heart GoodCereal cuts cardiovascular risk, as do fruits, veggies, research showsBy Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-22 17:00:00.0
Overweight Now a Global ProblemAbout a quarter of the world's adults are obese, study finds2007-10-22 17:00:00.0Defib Wire Warning Shouldn't Worry Most Users: ExpertsOverall risk is low, but patients should consult with their doctors.Overall risk is low, but patients should consult with their doctors.By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-16 00:00:00.0AcidophilusAlzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartan
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Garlic May Ward Off Heart WoesIt spurs a chemical linked to healthy blood vessels, study finds.It spurs a chemical linked to healthy blood vessels, study finds.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-16 00:00:00.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAlzheimer's DiseaseHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Animation: What is Hypertension?The video animation explains high blood pressure. When the pressure exerted by the blood flow on the walls of the arteries exceeds normal levels, it leads to a condition called hypertension.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamipril
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Angioplasty Equals Bypass Surgery for Heart Patients: StudySurvival rates virtually the same, but some people may prefer one option over the other.Survival rates virtually the same, but some people may prefer one option over the other.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-16 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartan
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Chest Compressions Key to Revised CPR GuidelinesKeeping blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs is critical for survival, experts say.Keeping blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs is critical for survival, experts say.By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-14 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanDiabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
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Chronic Illness Often a Taboo Subject: SurveyJust a third of U.S. adults feel comfortable discussing it.Just a third of U.S. adults feel comfortable discussing it.2007-10-11 00:00:00.0Addison's DiseaseAlzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisHope for Diabetes and Lou Gehrig's
A new treatment could stop diabetes altogether, while another could add years to the lives of patients suffering from a devastating neurological disease.
Howard: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Bipolar Disorder Animation
Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania.  Learn  more about bipolar disorder with this animation.
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Stressful Jobs Hard on the HeartHigh anxiety, low control double recurrent heart attack risk, study finds.High anxiety, low control double recurrent heart attack risk, study finds.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-09 00:00:00.0AbscessActinomycosisAcute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)AIDS and HIV InfectionHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
Fighting HIV
A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Bipolar Disorder Animation
Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania.  Learn  more about bipolar disorder with this animation.
Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Abilify - Drug DescriptionaripiprazoleAccupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAdderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
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Family Infighting Hurts the HeartSpats with spouse, kids, others boosts cardiovascular dangers, study finds.Spats with spouse, kids, others boosts cardiovascular dangers, study finds.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-08 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAdderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsAltace - Drug DescriptionRamipril
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Study Rates Heart Health of Popular Diet PlansOrnish beat Atkins, but any weight loss is good for the heart, researchers say.Ornish beat Atkins, but any weight loss is good for the heart, researchers say.By Madeline Vann
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-05 00:00:00.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAlzheimer's DiseaseHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamipril
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Erectile Dysfunction: A Harbinger of Heart TroubleStudies link this common problem with vascular disease.Studies link this common problem with vascular disease.By Karen Pallarito
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-05 00:00:00.0PreeclampsiaPlacenta PreviaMigraineCluster HeadachesDysmenorrhea

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Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.

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Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Meet Dr. Atul Gawande, Author of Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. 
Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
Clean the Blood, Save the Heart
Cleaning the blood may help treat a failing heart.
Hybrid Hearing
Hearing aids don't always help and devices like cochlear (coke-lee-ur) implants are only reserved for the worst cases...until now! A new twist on an old device may give some people their lives back.
Painless 3D Mammograms (Tomosynthesis) for Breast Cancer Detection
New technology that creates 3D breast images may replace mammograms and better detect cancer in younger women. Not only can this scanner detect the smallest cancer tumors but it could detect even the threat of cancer.
Ultram - Side Effects & Drug InteractionsTramadolVioxx - Overdosage & ContraindicationsRofecoxibVioxx - Warnings & PrecautionsRofecoxibVioxx - Side Effects & Drug InteractionsRofecoxibZithromax - Drug DescriptionAzithromycinKeep Away Ovarian CancerDrug Combo Fights Brain TumorsEasier Treatment for Kidney DiseaseBetter Asthma ControlAspirin: Its a Man ThingPlanning For The New Year: How Can I Stay Motivated?Is The Fitness Movement Dying?25 Quick Steps Towards A Healthier DietHow Do I Know If I'm Exercising Hard Enough?Fit or Fat Through The Ages: Covert Bailey's Top Ten Fitness and Nutrition Milestones
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Heart-Healthy Workouts Help Knees, TooThey help ward off osteoarthritis, study suggests2007-10-05 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
AllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartan
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Cardiac Artery Trouble Boosts Family Heart RiskRelatives of those affected face higher odds of heart disease, study finds.Relatives of those affected face higher odds of heart disease, study finds.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-04 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanDiabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
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Randy Jackson Takes Aim at DiabetesAmerican Idol judge is part of a campaign to stress the disease's link to heart disease.American Idol judge is part of a campaign to stress the disease's link to heart disease.By Janice Billingsley
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-04 00:00:00.0Addison's DiseaseAlzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisHope for Diabetes and Lou Gehrig's
A new treatment could stop diabetes altogether, while another could add years to the lives of patients suffering from a devastating neurological disease.
Howard: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.DiabetesAlthough it can occur at any age, Diabetes is more common in people who are overweight, sedentary, and over middle age. Diabetes Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. Watch this informative video animation and see how insulin binds to receptors.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateActos - Drug DescriptionPioglitazoneAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilDiabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
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Study Finds Benefits With Drug-Coated StentsBetter outcomes for high-risk patients.Better outcomes for high-risk patients.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-03 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanDiabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
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Panic Attacks May Hike Heart Disease Risk in WomenStudy of postmenopausal women finds association, but no direct cause and effect.Study of postmenopausal women finds association, but no direct cause and effect.By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-02 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAmenorrheaAmniocentesisAmniocentesis and CVSPreventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer?
Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment
It can take months to find out if a woman's breast cancer treatment is even working. A new scanner can give results in days.
Howard: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Easier Radiation for Breast CancerThere’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAdderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
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Obesity Driving Rising U.S. Health CostsAmericans outspend Europeans when it comes to chronic disease care, study finds.Americans outspend Europeans when it comes to chronic disease care, study finds.By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-02 00:00:00.0AbdominoplastyAcne Quick FactsAddison's DiseaseAdenocarcinoma of the Lung and Brain MetastasesZapping Vocal Tumors
Doctors are trading their knives in for a laser to remove tumors on the throat and vocal cords.
Keep Away Ovarian Cancer
While most of the 22,000 women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year respond to treatment, many of their cancers will return. A new therapy is helping keep that cancer away for good.
Hope for Diabetes and Lou Gehrig's
A new treatment could stop diabetes altogether, while another could add years to the lives of patients suffering from a devastating neurological disease.
Breakthrough for Fatal Lung Disease
A new gene therapy could mean the difference between life and death for people with pulmonary hypertension.
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Colon CancerBefore a true cancer develops, it usually begins as a non-cancerous growth called a polyp. This video animation shows where and how this cancer grows.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateActos - Drug DescriptionPioglitazoneAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
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Women Less Likely to Get Heart DefibrillatorsAnd blacks are less likely to receive the lifesaving devices, studies find.And blacks are less likely to receive the lifesaving devices, studies find.By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
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Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment
It can take months to find out if a woman's breast cancer treatment is even working. A new scanner can give results in days.
Howard: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Easier Radiation for Breast CancerThere’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
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Diabetes Drugs Boost Heart Failure But Not DeathExperts split on what this means for those taking Avandia, Actos.Experts split on what this means for those taking Avandia, Actos.By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
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A new treatment could stop diabetes altogether, while another could add years to the lives of patients suffering from a devastating neurological disease.
Howard: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.