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Success With Treating Resistant HypertensionClinical Trials

Success With Treating Resistant Hypertension

SYMPLICITY Renal Denervation System lowers uncontrolled blood pressure in phase three trial

March 8, 2012·2 min read
Moms are Accepting Depression TherapyMental Health

Moms are Accepting Depression Therapy

Maternal depression improves with treatment

March 8, 2012·1 min read
Your Blood May Predict Steroid Resistance Health News

Your Blood May Predict Steroid Resistance

Blood testing determined steroid resistance in asthma patients

March 8, 2012·2 min read
An end to Drugs After Organ Transplant?Prescription Drugs

An end to Drugs After Organ Transplant?

Stem cells may save kidney transplant recipients from taking medications the rest of their lives

March 8, 2012·3 min read
Home Glaucoma Monitoring Helps Treat Young and OldHealth News

Home Glaucoma Monitoring Helps Treat Young and Old

Icare Rebound Tonometer monitors pediatric glacoma patients as well as adults

March 8, 2012·2 min read
COPD Sufferers Should Skip the SalamiHealth News

COPD Sufferers Should Skip the Salami

Cured meats associated with increased risk of hospital admission for COPD patients

March 7, 2012·2 min read
Winners Win an Ugly TemperamentMental Health

Winners Win an Ugly Temperament

Aggression common amongst those winning competitive tasks, not losing

March 7, 2012·5 min read
Could Eating Beets Turn You Red?Natural

Could Eating Beets Turn You Red?

Fruits and vegetables adds color and healthy attractiveness to your complexion

March 7, 2012·3 min read
Dealing With the Fear of What Comes NextHealth News

Dealing With the Fear of What Comes Next

Cancer patients can look to nurses for psychological support

March 7, 2012·2 min read
The More, the Merrier… Down the Road?Health News

The More, the Merrier… Down the Road?

Multiple pregnancies linked to decreased risk of developing multiple sclerosis

March 7, 2012·2 min read
Chronic Depression Linked to Cognitive Decline in Heart PatientsMental Health

Chronic Depression Linked to Cognitive Decline in Heart Patients

Depressed coronary artery disease patients more likely to suffer dementia

March 7, 2012·2 min read
Childless After Childhood CancerHealth News

Childless After Childhood Cancer

Childhood cancer can result in infertility

March 7, 2012·1 min read
The Mirror in Your BrainHealth News

The Mirror in Your Brain

Autism spectrum disorder linked to decreased activity in mirror neurons

March 7, 2012·2 min read
What Can Make You Happier Than Money?Mental Health

What Can Make You Happier Than Money?

Personality changes linked to changes in well being

March 7, 2012·2 min read
Stroke Patients Receiving Excessive Brain ImagingHealth News

Stroke Patients Receiving Excessive Brain Imaging

Redundant stroke neuroimaging increasing care costs

March 7, 2012·2 min read
Two New Rare Blood Types IdentifiedHealth News

Two New Rare Blood Types Identified

Langereis and Junior blood types identified

March 7, 2012·2 min read
It's More Than a Bump to the HeadHealth News

It's More Than a Bump to the Head

Brain injuries mean more challenges followed a concussion

March 7, 2012·3 min read
CRT Benefits Many Heart Failure PatientsHealth News

CRT Benefits Many Heart Failure Patients

Cardiac resynchronization therapy improves heart failure symptoms despite severity

March 7, 2012·2 min read
Another Paramedic Treatment for Epileptic SeizuresHealth News

Another Paramedic Treatment for Epileptic Seizures

Epileptic seizures effectively stopped with intramuscular drug injection

March 7, 2012·2 min read
Controling of Your Child's AsthmaHealth News

Controling of Your Child's Asthma

Impulse oscillometry could determine small airway obstruction and asthma control

March 7, 2012·2 min read
The Heart Healing Power of MarriageClinical Trials

The Heart Healing Power of Marriage

Coronary bypass surgery survival higher among married adults

March 7, 2012·2 min read
Seniors With a Syndrome Face Kidney RiskHealth News

Seniors With a Syndrome Face Kidney Risk

Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance may increase risk of chronic kidney disease in seniors

March 7, 2012·2 min read
Some HRT Reduces Breast Cancer RisksPrescription Drugs

Some HRT Reduces Breast Cancer Risks

Estrogen only HRT appears to protect against breast cancer for hysterectomy

March 6, 2012·2 min read
Babies Born Healthier in Smoke-Free Land Natural

Babies Born Healthier in Smoke-Free Land

Public smoking ban in Scotland followed by decrease in preemies born

March 6, 2012·2 min read