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Study on effects of cholesterol-lowering medications on sexual health

A new study is giving hope to older men who are concerned about the effects of cholesterol-lowering medications on their sexual health.

31 Mar 2014

Millions of US adults may no longer need blood pressure medication, study suggests

New guidelines that ease the recommended blood pressure could result in 5.8 million U.S. adults no longer needing hypertension medication, according to an analysis by Duke Medicine researchers.

31 Mar 2014

Consumer Healthcare Products Association thanks Washington State gov for signing SSHB 2163 bill

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association thanks Washington State Governor Jay Inslee for signing SSHB 2163 and Rep. Paul Harris for the initial introduction of the legislation.

31 Mar 2014

Toshiba launches sleek, lightweight ultrasound system, Xario 200

Hospitals and imaging centers of any size can now access premium image quality with Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.'s Xario™ 200. The all-new ultrasound system is sleek and lightweight and takes the worry out of providing high-quality patient care with a compact ultrasound system.

31 Mar 2014

Studies reveal role of spiritual care in treating people facing serious illnesses

Two of six studies released today, reveal important advances in understanding the role of spiritual care in treating people facing serious illness, including cancer and ALS. Until now, no empirical data has existed on the contributions of chaplains in health care.

31 Mar 2014

Study: Adolescents with stronger muscles have lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

Adolescents with stronger muscles have a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to a new study that examined the influence of muscle strength in sixth grade boys and girls.

31 Mar 2014

Potassium boost improves walking, prolongs survival in mouse model of Huntington's disease

Tweaking a specific cell type's ability to absorb potassium in the brain improved walking and prolonged survival in a mouse model of Huntington's disease, reports a UCLA study published March 30 in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience. The discovery could point to new drug targets for treating the devastating disease, which strikes one in every 20,000 Americans.

31 Mar 2014

Popular cholesterol-lowering drugs may offer added benefit for men with erectile dysfunction

Statins are associated with a significant improvement in erectile function, a fact researchers hope will encourage men who need statins to reduce their risk of heart attack to take them, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session.

31 Mar 2014

Poor blood pressure control increases stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation

Poor blood pressure control among patients with atrial fibrillation is associated with a 50-percent increased risk of stroke, according to an analysis presented by Duke Medicine researchers.

31 Mar 2014

Device to improve blood flow implanted in muscular dystrophy patient

"Today, we're going to make history," said 18-year-old Eric Ramos on the day UT Southwestern Medical Center doctors operated on his ailing heart.

29 Mar 2014

Whole-genome sequencing in newborns could help detect, manage wide array of disorders

Should whole-genome sequencing be used in the public-health programs that screen newborns for rare conditions?

29 Mar 2014

Author of ‘The Sports Gene’ to deliver Presidential Keynote at 23rd Annual Meeting of AMSSM

David Epstein, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Sports Gene, will deliver the Presidential Keynote at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans next week.

29 Mar 2014

Experts in brain and spinal cord injuries to discuss treatment approaches at 23rd Annual Meeting of AMSSM

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) and spinal cord injuries are complex problems that can present with a variety of symptoms or sequelae.

29 Mar 2014

Einstein faculty members present recent research at AACR Annual Meeting

From uncovering the role nerve cells play in metastasis to identifying new cancer-causing genes, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University made notable advances in the understanding and potential treatment of cancer during the past year.

29 Mar 2014

CDC program provides natural self-management techniques for people living with arthritis

In the United States, March is Women's History Month. While it is a time to reflect on the contributions women have made to the fields of politics, art, science, medicine and elsewhere, it is also a time to pay attention to the issues that women today are facing in their daily lives.

29 Mar 2014

Johns Hopkins neuroscientists identify cause of brain degeneration in Huntington's disease

Working with genetically engineered mice, Johns Hopkins neuroscientists report they have identified what they believe is the cause of the vast disintegration of a part of the brain called the corpus striatum in rodents and people with Huntington's disease: loss of the ability to make the amino acid cysteine.

29 Mar 2014

Study reports benefits of implementing bronchiolitis guidelines at Children's Medical Center Dallas

Bronchiolitis, the number-one cause of infant hospitalizations nationally, was the focus of a multidisciplinary effort by physicians and clinicians at Children's Medical Center Dallas to establish and implement clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) aimed at streamlining care and reducing unnecessary tests and therapies.

29 Mar 2014

Genetic variations influence risk for developing choline deficiency symptoms

What is now considered to be the "right" amount of the essential nutrient, choline, might actually be "wrong," depending on who you are. That's because scientists have found that the "right" amount of choline needed by an individual is influenced by a wide range of factors, including gender, life stage, race and ethnicity of the individual.

29 Mar 2014

ATHENA develops surrogate organ system for toxicity testing

Creating surrogate human organs, coupled with insights from highly sensitive mass spectrometry technologies, a new project is on the brink of revolutionizing the way we screen new drugs and toxic agents.

29 Mar 2014

Certain inherited DNA sequences may affect prognosis of bladder cancer patients

While patients diagnosed with bladder cancer usually face a favorable prognosis, many experience recurrence after treatment. Because frequent, painful screenings are needed to identify recurrences, the ablility to identify patients at high risk of recurrent cancer could help to improve quality of life for all bladder cancer patients.

29 Mar 2014

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Study on effects of cholesterol-lowering medications on sexual health

Millions of US adults may no longer need blood pressure medication, study suggests

Consumer Healthcare Products Association thanks Washington State gov for signing SSHB 2163 bill

Toshiba launches sleek, lightweight ultrasound system, Xario 200

Studies reveal role of spiritual care in treating people facing serious illnesses

Study: Adolescents with stronger muscles have lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

Potassium boost improves walking, prolongs survival in mouse model of Huntington's disease

Popular cholesterol-lowering drugs may offer added benefit for men with erectile dysfunction

Poor blood pressure control increases stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation

Device to improve blood flow implanted in muscular dystrophy patient

Whole-genome sequencing in newborns could help detect, manage wide array of disorders

Author of ‘The Sports Gene’ to deliver Presidential Keynote at 23rd Annual Meeting of AMSSM

Experts in brain and spinal cord injuries to discuss treatment approaches at 23rd Annual Meeting of AMSSM

Einstein faculty members present recent research at AACR Annual Meeting

CDC program provides natural self-management techniques for people living with arthritis

Johns Hopkins neuroscientists identify cause of brain degeneration in Huntington's disease

Study reports benefits of implementing bronchiolitis guidelines at Children's Medical Center Dallas

Genetic variations influence risk for developing choline deficiency symptoms

ATHENA develops surrogate organ system for toxicity testing

Certain inherited DNA sequences may affect prognosis of bladder cancer patients

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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