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Screening reduces mastectomy rates
The introduction of breast screening has brought about a reduction in mastectomy rates, despite recent suggestions that screening increases the number of mastectomies as a result of overdiagnosis, say researchers in this week's BMJ. Between 1990 and 1996, over 59,000 women aged 50-69 years were invited to at least one breast screen as part of the... view more... (2002-08-21)
Obesity and diabetes double risk of HF -- patients with both conditions 'very difficult' to treat
The twin epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes will continue to fuel an explosion in heart failure, already the world's most prevalent chronic cardiovascular disease. view more (2009-06-01)
Huge numbers willing to go under knife to alter their appearance, study finds
Most women, and large numbers of men, are interested in having cosmetic surgery, UCLA scientists report in the October issue of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. view more (2007-10-29)
Real-time MRI helps doctors assess beating heart in fetus
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques can provide real-time measurements of volume in a fetal heart, and may better enable physicians to plan care for infants with heart defects, according to a new study. view more (2005-09-30)
'Superobesity,' chronic disease burden associated with risk of death following bariatric surgery
Veterans classified as superobese and those with a higher chronic disease burden appear more likely to die within a year of having bariatric surgery, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2009-10-20)
Novel approach may protect against heart attack injury
Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have manipulated cell activity that occurs during the interruption of blood flow to strongly protect heart tissue in animal studies. view more (2008-07-11)
2 carotid artery stenting studies show results comparable to AHA guidelines
Two carotid stenting trials examining patient outcomes demonstrated results that are comparable to guidelines established by the American Heart Association (AHA) for patients treated with carotid artery surgery. view more (2007-10-24)
Less invasive surgery effective in treatment of reflux disease
Laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery to treat severe reflux disease was effective in relieving symptoms and was associated with high rates of patient satisfaction five years after the procedure, according to a study in the October issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2005-10-18)
Timely surgery dramatically reduces stroke risk for people with carotid stenosis (p 915)
Surgical intervention to remove narrowing in the carotid artery (carotid endarterectomy) could substantially reduce the risk of major strokes in certain groups of patients if it is done sufficiently soon after a "warning stroke" or transient ischaemic attack (TIA), suggest authors of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Peter... view more... (2004-03-17)
Alcoholism Is A Major, Neglected Problem In Patients With Heart Disease.
Some epidemiological studies suggest that moderate alcohol consumption decreases the risk of coronary heart disease. However, long-term excessive alcohol drinking is considered to be a major cause for worsening of heart disease. A group of Greek investigators, headed by George Christodoulou, Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry at the University... view more... (2000-12-28)
Wide racial disparities found in coronary artery disease deaths
African-American patients with coronary artery disease die at a significantly higher rate than white patients with the same degree of disease. view more (2006-11-13)
Human embryonic stem cell secretions minimized tissue injury after heart attack
A novel way to improve survival and recovery rate after a heart attack was reported in the journal Stem Cell Research by scientists at Singapore's Institute of Medical Biology (IMB) and Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) and The Netherlands' University Medical Center Utrecht. view more (2008-09-10)
Evalve MitraClip: Clinical trial of nonsurgical repair for severe mitral valve regurgitation
The Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute is the lead enroller in the world for the Everest II Clinical Trial - a study comparing non-surgical repair for severe mitral valve regurgitation with conventional surgery. view more (2008-06-19)
Heart failure is more common but less fatal in South Asian people
In the UK, more South Asian people are admitted to hospital with heart failure but are less likely to die than white people, according to a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-09-03)
Emergency bypass surgery on angioplasty patients drops 90 percent
When life-threatening problems occur during angioplasty procedures, doctors may perform emergency coronary artery bypass graft surgery, but data from the Mayo Clinic indicates that need to send patients to emergency surgery has dropped sharply. view more (2005-11-30)
Outpatient thyroid surgery safe for most patients, study shows
Outpatient thyroid surgery appears to be safe for the majority of patients, according to a study following 91 patients at two hospitals. view more (2006-09-20)
Young patients with knee disorder get active after new Stanford surgical procedure
At 14 years old, Adam Vasser of Los Altos, Calif., was an active kid who loved baseball. Then a mysterious virus attacked his heart, making a heart transplant necessary to save his life. view more (2008-04-01)
Infective endocarditis: An old but changing disease
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a severe form of valve disease characterized by infection located in the valves of the heart. view more (2009-08-31)
Study reveals worrying survival gap between rich and poor after heart surgery
People from the most deprived areas of England have a far higher risk of death after cardiac surgery than people from the least deprived areas, finds a large study published on bmj.com today. view more (2009-04-03)
Mayo clinic study suggests emergence of new most common form of heart failure
Data from a 15-year period show that the prevalence of a particular type of heart failure - heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, also known as diastolic heart failure - is increasing. view more (2006-07-20)
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