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Braile Biomédica launches transapical valveA Brazilian group says they're encouraged by the early results with their transapical transcatheter aortic valve.
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Wake-up stroke patients may still benefit from thrombolysisA new study shows tPA was safe for patients who woke up with stroke symptoms, a population not...
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Generalists need education on HF treatmentA unique study trying to drill down into why cardiologists seem to gain better outcomes than generalists when...
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SWITCH III: Bivalirudin is as safe as heparin after fondaparinux in PCI patientsRecent studies have shown that ACS patients on fondaparinux prior to PCI should switch to another anticoagulant prior...
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TRA 2°P: Vorapaxar meets end point but ups bleedingIn its second phase 3 trial, Merck's novel antiplatelet agent reduced ischemic events but increased bleeding, including ICH....

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PM rebuffs call to axe NHS billThe prime minister clashes with Ed Miliband over the controversial NHS bill in the Commons - shortly before...
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VIDEO: Elderly 'let down by care system'Older people are being let down by a social care system in which they are "passed like a...
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Parkinson's cells 'made in lab'Scientists in the US have successfully made human brain cells in the lab that are an exact replica...
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Soaring cost of NHS interpretersBill rises for interpreters in Yorkshire's hospitals
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Call for 'joined-up' elderly careOlder people needing social care are being let down and "passed like parcels" between fragmented services, a group...

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Can we end rape as tool of war?Gloria Steinem and Lauren Wolfe say sexual violence in wartime is poorly studied, often not acknowledged and a...
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Are depressed kids bully magnets?Psychologists, not to mention parents, have long observed that kids who seem depressed tend to have trouble being...
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Komen Foundation VP resignsKaren Handel, a vice president with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, resigned her position Tuesday...
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Caribbean cruise cut short by illnessPassengers on the Crown Princess are coming home early from a Caribbean cruise, thanks to a second nasty...
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Obama to boost Alzheimer's research fundingThe Obama administration will push for a $156 million increase in funding for Alzheimer's research over the next...

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Ice cream headaches: When pleasure brings painIce cream headaches — Comprehensive overview covers causes of this common...
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Alzheimer's: Can a Mediterranean diet lower my risk?Alzheimer's — Learn about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
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Acrylic nails: Can they harm natural nails?Acrylic nails aren't likely to harm your natural nails, but they...
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aidFirst-aid instructions for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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Alzheimer's research volunteers critical to helping find a cureVolunteers can help contribute to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease...

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Sanofi profit faces 15 percent hit from cheap drug copiesPARIS (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi said on Wednesday that its earnings could drop by up to 15...
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Roche digs in for long fight for IlluminaZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche is digging in for a long fight after gene sequencing company Illumina...
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Consumer groups want tougher probe of engineered salmonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three U.S. consumer groups petitioned the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to subject a...
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White House defends contraception rules as criticism mountsWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is willing to work with Catholic universities, hospitals and other church-affiliated employers...
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Komen VP steps down after Planned Parenthood flapWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior executive of breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure resigned on...

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Statins improve outcomes in STEMI patients, irrespective of LDL cholesterolPrevious statin therapy decreases long-term mortality in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients, irrespective of their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol...
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Latest thrombosis guidelines issued by ACCPThe American College of Chest Physicians has published the 9th Edition of its “Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of...
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Combination antiplatelet therapy ruled out in small subcortical strokeThe combination of clopidogrel and aspirin does not help, and may harm, patients with small subcortical stroke, show...
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Triglycerides predict stroke risk in postmenopausal womenStudy findings suggest that triglyceride levels, as well as several lipid and lipoprotein biomarkers, are associated with stroke...
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Expert consensus document on TAVR issuedUS experts have issued a consensus document on transcatheter aortic-valve replacement.

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Studied: Blogging as Therapy for Teenagers - Studied
Researchers find blogging provides a therapeutic value for teenagers.
Vital Signs: Fructose Consumption Increases Visceral Fat, Study Reports
Fructose consumption may increase cardiovascular risk factors because it increases visceral fat, the kind that accumulates around internal...- Vital Signs: When Watched and Cheered On, I.C.U. Workers Wash Hands More
After the installation of cameras and boards announcing compliance rates, hand washing at an I.C.U. soared, a study...- Vital Signs: Low-Protein Diets May Be Costly to Lean Body Mass
On a low-protein diet, the body is forced to get its protein from lean body mass, a study...- Personal Health: Giving City Streets Built-In Safety Features
Safer road designs can slow motor vehicles and separate them from pedestrians and cyclists, and also enhance the... - Vital Signs: When Watched and Cheered On, I.C.U. Workers Wash Hands More






