Cardiology :: Remote device allows cardiologist to monitor patients daily at their homes
An easy-to-use in home monitoring device for patients is changing the way doctors monitor the health of patients with implanted defibrillators.
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Health Care :: Higher quality outpatient care greatly benefits chronically ill patients
The quality of outpatient medical care received by people with chronic health problems has a direct impact on the quality of their daily lives, according to a study by researchers from the RAND Corporation and UCLA that is among the first to link better outpatient care to improved health outcomes among non-elderly patients.
Back Pain :: Back pain – when to opt for surgery
Low back pain is an extremely common condition: 80% of Americans experience at least one bout of it some time during their lives.
Drinking :: Excessive drinking, not alcoholism, may lead to most alcohol-related problems
Many people assume that most people who drink to excess are probably alcoholics. A recent survey of 4,761 New Mexico adults found that while 16.5 percent drank alcohol in excess of national guidelines, only 1.8 percent met criteria for alcohol dependence.
Healthy Heart :: Recipe for a Healthy Heart – Tips for Adults
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it?s a great time to take a look at the state of your heart.
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Reduced blood flow cause decline in cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease
A reduction in blood flow precedes the decline in cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients,” said Berislav Zlokovic, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery.
Cholesterol :: Cholesterol drugs, statins, Lipitor over-prescribed – The Lancet
Award-winning physician John Abramson argues that clinical trials provide no evidence of lowering cholesterol in women and elderly.
Viagra :: AIDS Healthcare Foundation Sues Pfizer Over Viagra Ads
US’ largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare provider says Pfizer?s direct-to-consumer ads for Viagra encourage recreational use and contributes to increased incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV.
Plastic Surgery :: Plastic surgery patient safety advisory on Medi-spas
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons issue patient safety advisory on Medi-spas.
Imaging :: Novel computed imaging technique uses blurry images to enhance view
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a novel computational image-forming technique for optical microscopy that can produce crisp, three-dimensional images from blurry, out-of-focus data.