News tagged with flow rate

Carnitine supplement may improve survival rates of children with heart defects

A common nutritional supplement may be part of the magic in improving the survival rates of babies born with heart defects, researchers report.

Pediatrics May 08, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Patients who have STEMI heart attacks while hospitalized more likely to die

(Medical Xpress)—If you suffer a heart attack while walking down the street and are taken to the hospital quickly, your chances of survival are very good. But if you have a heart attack while already in the hospital for ...

Cardiology Apr 17, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Stenting blocked bowel arteries saves lives

Stenting reopens completely blocked bowel arteries, preventing damage and even death from a condition that causes individuals severe pain and leads to excessive weight loss, notes research being presented at the Society of ...

Cardiology Apr 14, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Synthetic marijuana use linked to kidney damage

(HealthDay)—Synthetic marijuana products, also known as Spice or K2, are potentially very dangerous for the kidneys, new research suggests.

Medications Feb 12, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

New predictive method can greatly reduce complications in hemodialysis of kidney patients

(Medical Xpress)—Approximately two million people around the world regularly undergo hemodialysis – blood purification outside the body – as a result of kidney failure. This usually involves creating a dialysis fistula ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Dec 07, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Shape of urine stream can indicate prostate issues

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have discovered that the characteristic shape of a man's urine stream could be used to help diagnose urinary problems.

Cancer Oct 16, 2012 | 5 / 5 (3) | 0 |

Singing in the brain

What does anger sound like? What music does sorrow imply? Human emotion is being given a new soundtrack thanks to an exciting new collaboration between art and neuroscience.

Other Sep 26, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Altitude training: Study puts some data behind conventional wisdom

Altitude training is a popular technique among athletes preparing for a competition, especially expert runners. Much research has been conducted on how to do it, at what altitude to train, how to modify workouts and how long ...

Other Jun 01, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Exercise in pregnancy safe for baby, study finds

(HealthDay) -- Exercising at moderate or -- for very active women -- even high intensity during pregnancy won't hurt your baby's health, a new study finds.

Obstetrics & gynaecology Feb 22, 2012 | not rated yet | 0 |

South Asian patients require three times as much repeat angioplasty as white Europeans

South Asian patients with coronary artery disease were almost three times as likely to be readmitted to hospital for further interventional treatment to arterial plaque than their White European counterparts, according to ...

Cardiology Nov 21, 2011 | not rated yet | 0

Scared of the wrong things: Lack of major enzyme causes poor threat-assessment in mice

Do you run when you should stay? Are you afraid of all the wrong things? An enzyme deficiency might be to blame, reveals new research in mice by scientists at the University of Southern California.

Neuroscience Aug 10, 2011 | not rated yet | 0 |

Contrast agent guidelines help prevent debilitating disorder

A simple blood test may help prevent a serious complication associated with a contrast agent commonly used in MRI exams, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes May 17, 2011 | not rated yet | 0