Gene Therapy Shows Potential Against Heart Failure
TUESDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- By substituting a healthy
gene for a defective one, scientists were able to partially restore the
heart's ability to pump in 39 heart failure patients, researchers
report.
Health Tip: Hit the Slopes With Safety in Mind
(HealthDay News) -- Testimony to the increasing popularity of
skiing is that more than 131,000 skiing-related injuries were counted
during a recent 12-month span, the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons says.
Cancer Risk From Radiation of Mammograms Is Slight: Study
TUESDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- The potential cancer risk
that radiation from mammograms might cause is slight compared to the
benefits of lives saved from early detection, new Canadian research
says.
Drug fails to protect kidneys from X-ray dye-study
A drug used to protect the kidneys from contrast dye during X-rays of the heart's blood vessels doesn't work, researchers said Tuesday, citing a large study that may change the way patients are treated.
Drug-coated stents safe for large heart arteries
Drug-coated heart stents are as safe as the old bare metal variety for patients with narrowed large coronary arteries, a large European study showed, alleviating concerns about their long-term use.
StemCells plans chronic spinal cord injury trial
StemCells Inc has filed for Swiss regulatory approval for the first clinical trial of its nerve stem cells in patients with spinal cord injuries as much as a year old, the company said.
Europe to knock down barriers for disabled
The one in six Europeans with a disability should be able to cross EU borders carrying a single card offering bloc-wide entitlements from next year, the European Commission said Monday.
Study: Fish oil doesn’t help heart rhythm problem
Eating fish is good for the heart, but taking omega-3 fish oil supplements did not prevent flare-ups of a common heart rhythm problem as doctors hoped it would, researchers reported Monday.
Fast heart rate, rhythm problems found in bereaved
The death of a spouse or child can trigger potentially harmful rapid increases in heart rate and changes in heart-rhythm regularity, but a study showed the measures revert back to normal ranges within six months, researchers said on Sunday.
Bypass patients can benefit from a few drinks
Men who underwent heart bypass surgery and consumed about two drinks a day afterward had fewer subsequent cardiovascular procedures than those who abstained, according to a study released Sunday.
Few teens show signs of "problem" video-gaming
While most teenagers' video-game playing appears to be largely innocuous, a small percentage of "gamers" may be overly obsessed with the hobby, a study published Monday suggests.
FDA: companies must fix issues with heart devices
Federal health officials are calling on manufacturers of heart-zapping defibrillators to fix long-standing problems with the emergency devices that have triggered dozens of recalls and occasionally have led to injuries and death.
Study: New blood thinner works as well as Coumadin
Millions of people who are struggling with the tough-to-use blood thinner warfarin, sold as Coumadin and other brands, may soon have another alternative.
Haiti polls must go ahead despite cholera: candidates
As Haiti's cholera toll neared 1,000 Monday, candidates insisted the health crisis should not derail looming presidential polls with the rebuilding of the quake-hit nation at stake.
New blood test may predict heart failure risk: study
US researchers said on Monday they have developed a new blood test that may help predict the risk of heart failure in older adults who appear to be in good health.
Women with stressful jobs more prone to heart disease: study
Women with stressful jobs face a 40 percent higher risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke or need surgery to open a blocked artery, a new study has found.
FDA looks to solve problems with defibrillators
Health regulators are taking a closer look at ways to solve the many problems found with external defibrillators, the life-saving medical devices located in emergency rooms, airports and other public places.
A Little Alcohol May Help the Heart: Studies
SUNDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Moderate drinking may be good
for your health -- better, in fact, than not drinking at all, according to
a trio of studies presented Sunday at the American Heart Association
annual meeting in Chicago.
Video Games Not Harmful to Most Teens: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Most teens who play video
games don't fall into unhealthy behaviors, but an "addicted" minority may
be more likely to smoke, use drugs, fight or become depressed, a new Yale
University study sug...
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