Cardiology
Take heart murmurs seriously say cardiologists
Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope.
Feb 26, 2024
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Diabetes
1 million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes
Around 5 million people in England (about one in nine adults) are on the cusp of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Feb 21, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Early detection may help Kentucky tamp down its lung cancer crisis
For the past decade, Kentucky researchers have promoted lung cancer screening, first recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in 2013. These days the Bluegrass State screens more residents who are at high risk ...
Feb 19, 2024
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Cardiology
Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men
Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women and may occur more often when resting or asleep.
Feb 10, 2024
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Health
Survey finds most don't know the numbers that help predict heart disease
Keeping track of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels can help identify risk factors for heart disease. However, a national survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that while many adults ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides
A new study led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University found that a novel technique is effective at detecting specific biomarkers that are present in the urine of ovarian cancer patients. The research could one ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Health
Save your sight: Learn about prevention, treatment for glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that can cause vision loss. It is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
Jan 30, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
New study assesses long-term risk of invasive breast cancer after pre-invasive disease
Women who are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) outside the NHS breast screening program are around four times as likely to develop invasive breast cancer and to die from breast cancer than women in the general ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetic information can improve colorectal cancer screening, shows study
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in worldwide, with approximately 3,000 Finns diagnosed every year. Although hereditary predisposition is one of the most important risk factors for colorectal cancer, risk ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Intriguing insights uncovered for two rare heart muscle diseases
Advancements in the study of two rare heart conditions—peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)—contributed by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania ...
Jan 11, 2024
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