Henry Ford Health System

Garbled text messages may be the only symptoms of stroke

Difficulty or inability to write a coherent text message, even in patients who have no problem speaking, may become a "vital" tool in diagnosing a type of crippling stroke, according to new research at Henry Ford Hospital.

Neuroscience created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study finds catheter-based varicose vein treatments more cost-effective

Treating varicose veins with vein-stripping surgery is associated with higher costs than closing the veins with heat, according to a study at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Cardiology created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Diabetic medication may protect patients from developing heart failure, study finds

A class of medications commonly prescribed to lower blood sugar in diabetic patients appears to protect them from developing heart failure, according to a study at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Cardiology created Mar 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Babies born by C-section at risk of developing allergies, research says

For expectant moms who may contemplate the pros and cons of natural child birth or Caesarian section, a Henry Ford Hospital study suggests that C-section babies are susceptible to developing allergies by age two.

Immunology created Feb 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Race linked to childhood food allergies, not environmental allergies

Research conducted at Henry Ford Hospital shows that race and possibly genetics play a role in children's sensitivity to developing allergies.

Immunology created Feb 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Resveratrol shows promise to protect hearing, cognition

Resveratrol, a substance found in red grapes and red wine, may have the potential to protect against hearing and cognitive decline, according to a published laboratory study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Medical research created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Don't ignore the snore: Snoring may be early sign of future health risks

Here's a wake-up call for snorers: Snoring may put you at a greater risk than those who are overweight, smoke or have high cholesterol to have thickening or abnormalities in the carotid artery, according to researchers at ...

Sleep apnea created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Long-terms benefits follow brain surgery for certain forms of epilepsy

Brain surgery for certain difficult forms of epilepsy often reduces or eliminates seizures for more than 15 years after the procedure, according to new research by neurologists at Henry Ford Hospital.

Neuroscience created Dec 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New technique for minimally invasive robotic kidney cancer surgery

Urologists at Henry Ford Hospital have developed a new technique that could make minimally invasive robotic partial nephrectomy procedures the norm, rather than the exception for kidney cancer patients. The technique spares ...

Surgery created Dec 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Steroid injection linked with significant bone loss in postmenopausal women treated for back pain

Postmenopausal women suffered significant bone density loss in their hip after they were treated with an epidural steroid injection for back pain relief, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Stricter adherence to preliminary screening method could reduce unnecessary CT scans

A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that better use of commonly accepted diagnostic guidelines for detecting cervical spine injuries could reduce unnecessary CT scans and spare patients from radiation exposure.

Cancer created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Delaying radiation therapy after hysterectomy ups risk of uterine cancer recurrence

Waiting too long after a hysterectomy to begin radiation therapy may increase the risk of uterine cancer recurrence, according to a new study from researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Cancer created Oct 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Steroid injection linked to increased risk of bone fractures

Patients treated with an epidural steroid injection for back pain relief are at increased risk of bone fractures in the spine, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: Optimal treatment duration for MRSA-related pneumonia

The national practice guideline for treating MRSA-related pneumonia is seven to 21 days. A Henry Ford Hospital study found that effective treatment can be done in half the time.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Using human stool to treat C. diff is safe, effective

A novel therapy that uses donated human stool to treat the deadly and contagious C.diff infection is safe and highly effective, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0