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2 drugs equally effective for heart patients undergoing angioplasty, Mayo study finds
In lifesaving procedures to open blocked heart arteries a key question has persisted for years: Is use of the more expensive drug, abciximab, justified over use of the less-expensive eptifibatide" view more (2007-09-11)
Northwestern Memorial's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Trials Implantable Device to Manage Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms
Northwestern Memorial's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is one of seven programs in the country participating in new study aimed at improving the heart's pumping action and helping to manage congestive heart failure symptoms. view more (2008-10-09)
Statins prove life-saving in patients with acute coronary syndromes
Patients who begin aggressive statin therapy while in the hospital for acute coronary syndromes (ACS) have a significantly greater chance of long-term survival. view more (2006-05-12)
Medical students: 'anxiety' about lack of training
A new survey of medical students will suggest they have reason to be concerned about their lack of training in key practical skills such as inserting an intravenous drip, taking blood samples or suturing a wound. The results of the survey, conducted by Mr Peter Goodfellow and colleagues at Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital, will be published... view more... (2001-09-27)
Sequential TACE and cryosurgery can improve survival times for patients with HCC?
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)--a liver cancer--is recognized as one of the most common cancers in the world that disproportionately affects Southeast Asians and Africans. view more (2009-08-12)
Brain injured athletes may benefit from hypothermia research
NFL players and other athletes who suffer serious or multiple concussions may benefit from ground-breaking research being conducted by scientists at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. The scientists are developing a surgical technique that involves hypothermia in specific regions of the brain. view more (2009-11-16)
Overcrowding and understaffing in hospitals increases levels of MRSA infections
A review article authored by a University of Queensland academic has found overcrowding and understaffing in hospitals are two key factors in the transmission of MRSA (Meticillin - Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) infections worldwide. view more (2008-06-25)
New research reveals how cranberry products prevent urinary tract infections
Chemicals present in cranberries-and not the acidity of cranberry juice, as previously thought-prevent infection-causing bacteria from attaching to the cells that line the urinary tract, as documented in a report published in Journal of Medicinal Food, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. view more (2009-03-10)
Study calls for 'as soon as possible' treatment standard for heart attack patients
Once in hospital, heart attack patients should be treated without delay to cut their risk of death, ideally within even less than the 90 minutes currently recommended by clinical guidelines. view more (2009-05-20)
Dandelion rubber
Most natural rubber comes from rubber trees in Southeast Asia, but this source is now under threat from a fungus. Researchers have optimized the Russian dandelion to make it suitable for large-scale rubber production. view more (2009-09-11)
New appropriate use criteria guide treatment of patients with heart blockage
If you're committed to fitness, the decision to climb a couple of flights of stairs rather than take the elevator is clear. But if you develop chest pain on the way up, deciding how to treat the symptoms of clogged arteries in your heart is much more complicated. view more (2009-01-06)
European Society of Cardiology releases the first European Guidelines on Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
Sophia Antipolis, France, 22 March 2005: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) releases the first European Guidelines on Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI), pre-published and accessible on the ESC Web Site(1). According to these Guidelines, PCI can now be regarded as the first option for a larger group of patients with acute coronary... view more... (2005-03-22)
Tiny radioactive spheres effectively treat cancer that has spread to the liver
Placing tiny radioactive spheres directly into the liver through its blood supply halted growth of tumors that had spread to the organ in 71 percent of patients tested in a small clinical trial, researchers from Mayo Clinic Jacksonville report. view more (2007-10-30)
The Plaster That Could Change Lives
A new invention that could dramatically change the lives of millions of people administering medication at home, has received investment worth £120,000 from NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) - the organisation that nurtures UK creativity and innovation. A plaster that can be worn on the skin, containing a... view more... (2004-04-05)
Microfoams the best treatment for varicose ulcers
According to a research, sclerosants in microfoam are the treatment of choice for ulcers of varicose origin. The study brings together the results of more than ten years of monitoring 116 patients affected by varicose ulcers being treated in Granada, Pamplona and Madrid. On comparing these with data from other novel therapies, it was shown that... view more... (2004-09-15)
SCAI expert panel sets high standards for PCI without on-site cardiac surgical back-up
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), a leading organization for interventional cardiologists, today released a document recommending the adoption of stringent quality standards by those who perform percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in hospitals not equipped for cardiac surgery. view more (2007-02-05)
Comparison of drug-releasing coronary stents show similar effectiveness
Use of coronary stents that release the drugs sirolimus or paclitaxel produced similar results in patients with new coronary artery lesions, according to a study in the February 22 issue of JAMA. view more (2006-02-22)
Studies may show how to close the gap between women and men who suffer heart attacks
Age, condition and treatment delay are among the reasons women who undergo angioplasty for heart attack often do not fare as well as do men, according to two studies presented today at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 32nd Annual Scientific Sessions. view more (2009-05-07)
Should intra-abdominal pressure measurement be a routine for all pancreatitis patients?
Acute pancreatitis remains a disease with an unpredictable clinical course, and significant associated morbidity and mortality. Recently, the elevated intraabdominal pressure (IAP) after onset of acute pancreatitis has gained growing attention, because it is increasingly recognized as an important risk factor for mortality in the early phase of... view more... (2009-02-19)
Steroids do not prolong survival in intensive care patients with ARDS on life support
Corticosteroids do not improve survival in patients with late-stage acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), according to new results from the ARDS Clinical Research Network of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. view more (2006-04-20)
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