Heart :: First keyhole heart valve surgery in UK
First keyhole heart valve surgery on an 89-year-old woman to replace a heart valve would be performed by Doctors at Leicester’s Glenfield Hospital, Leicester UK on Tuesday.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis :: Predicting the risk of rheumatoid arthritis for early arthritis patients
A wealth of research supports early aggressive treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) as the best course for preventing joint damage and avoiding the fate of a wheelchair.
Health Insurance :: Get more value out of your health insurance plan
American employers and citizens could get a lot more value out of their health insurance by abandoning the old-fashioned system of charging everyone the same, says a team of University of Michigan and Harvard University researchers.
Breast Cancer :: New therapeutic target in breast cancer fight
Researchers at the McGill Cancer Centre revealed they had managed to delay or completely suppress the onset of one particular strain of the breast cancer disease in lab mice.
Liposuction :: Liposuction for male breasts on the rise
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons announced the number of men who have undergone liposuction procedures to reduce their breast size substantially increased last year.
Neurology :: Updated rates of common US neurological disorders
In an up-to-date review of most of the common neurological disorders in the United States published in the January 30, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology, researchers reviewed studies from nearly 500 articles published between 1990 and 2005 to determine the best available data.
Nutrition :: Nutrition specialist says approach to treating severe malnutrition still fails millions of children
Leading nutrition specialist says approach to treating severe malnutrition still fails millions of children.
Psychology :: Psychological effects of heart surgery examined
Cases of congenital heart disease (CHD), in both adolescents and adults, have been on the rise for many years. An article in a recent issue of congenital heart disease proposes that these numbers will continue to rise and that current psychological therapy for recovering patients needs improvement.
Stroke :: Risk for stroke, death not higher for sickle cell children with early complications
Children with sickle cell disease who experienced major complications such as pain and lung disease early in life are at no greater risk for stroke or death during later childhood, new research from UT Southwestern Medical Center shows.
HIV :: AIDS Healthcare Foundation hails Thai action on compulsory AIDS drug licensing
US’ largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare, Prevention and Education provider says today’s Thai government’s action will increase availability of lifesaving generic AIDS drugs and result in more people on anti-retroviral treatment in Thailand.