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Tips for a healthy, happy Halloween
Ghosts and goblins, vampires and werewolves, haunted houses and hayrides. Though Halloween is all about being scared silly, the shock from stepping on the scale after pilfering through the collected candy could turn your ...
Health
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Pediatrician shares why children need flu shots
It’s a common question parents ask themselves this time of year: Does my child really need a flu shot? Though the flu may seem harmless, the truth on average 20,000 children age 5 and younger are hospitalized due to ...
Health
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Lice tops seasonal Halloween creepy crawlies
Autumn brings tales of scary delight, but none terrifies parents so much as the note home from school that a case of lice has been detected.
Health
Oct 17, 2011 |
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MRIs could become powerful tools for monitoring cholesteral therapy
MRI scanning could become a powerful new tool for assessing how well cholesterol drugs are working, according to Loyola University Health System cardiologist Binh An P. Phan, MD.
Medical research
Oct 14, 2011 |
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Study could help improve gene therapy for heart disease, cancer
A Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine study could lead to improved gene therapies for conditions such as heart disease and cancer as well as more effective vaccines for tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases.
Cardiology
Oct 12, 2011 |
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Researchers report possible new approach to keeping arteries open after balloon angioplasties
Research at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine could help lead to new ways to prevent coronary arteries from reclogging after balloon angioplasties.
Cardiology
Sep 30, 2011 |
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Aesthetician reports on the beauty benefits of oils
Oils can have several protective benefits for all skin and body types. However, deciphering which oils to use for which skin type can be confusing. Aimee Masi of the Loyola Center for Aesthetics works with her patients to ...
Health
Sep 26, 2011 |
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Possible new blood test to diagnose heart attacks
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researchers are reporting a possible new blood test to help diagnose heart attacks.
Cardiology
Sep 20, 2011 |
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15-minute door-to-balloon time may be a record for a Chicago hospital
When 45-year-old Bobbie Jeske arrived at Loyola's ER with a massive, life-threatening heart attack, it took Dr. Fred Leya just 15 minutes to perform an emergency balloon angioplasty.
Cardiology
Sep 19, 2011 |
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Loyola testing new device for treating Atrial Fibrillation
Loyola University Medical Center is testing a high-tech catheter device that's intended to improve outcomes of patients treated for atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heartbeat.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 15, 2011 |
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Nearly half of runners may be drinking too much during races
(Medical Xpress) -- Nearly half of recreational runners may be drinking too much fluid during races, according to a survey of runners by Loyola University Health System researchers.
Health
Sep 05, 2011 |
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Eyes are windows to more than a child's soul
Nearly 80 percent of what children learn during their first 12 years is through their vision. Though vision problems may seem easy to identify, they actually can be difficult for parents to discern. Still, parents need to ...
Health
Sep 01, 2011 |
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Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can reduce the risk of stroke, but sometimes should be avoided
For many patients, cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can reduce the risk of strokes as well as heart attacks. But in a review article, Loyola University Health System neurologists caution that statins may not be appropriate ...
Medications
Aug 19, 2011 |
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Vaccinations aren't just for kids, expert says
A new school year means more than new clothes, new books and a new grade level – it also means new shots for millions of public school children.
Health
Aug 19, 2011 |
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Moderate drinking protects against Alzheimer's and cognitive impairment
Moderate social drinking significantly reduces the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, according to an analysis of 143 studies by Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researchers.
Addiction
Aug 16, 2011 |
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