News tagged with shortness of breath

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Study will help physicians calculate risk of post-surgical venous thromboembolisms

New research from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, published in the Journal of Surgical Research, may help clinicians determine which patients are at highest risk for post-surgical blood clots in the legs or lun ...

Surgery created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

First scorpion sting drug receives FDA approval

The FDA has announced the approval of Anascorp, the first drug designed to specifically treat and counteract the venomous stings of scorpions.

Medications created Aug 05, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Mathematical models out-perform doctors in predicting cancer patients' responses to treatment

Mathematical prediction models are better than doctors at predicting the outcomes and responses of lung cancer patients to treatment, according to new research presented today (Saturday) at the 2nd Forum of the European Society ...

Cancer created Apr 20, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Why a hereditary anemia is caused by genetic mutation in mechanically sensitive ion channel

A genetic mutation that alters the kinetics of an ion channel in red blood cells has been identified as the cause behind a hereditary anemia, according to a paper published this month in the Proceedings of the National Ac ...

Medical research created Mar 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Higher risk of stroke from common heart disease

(Medical Xpress)—Australians are being warned of a higher risk of stroke caused by the nation's most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation.

Cardiology created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Yoga may help with common heart rhythm disorder

(HealthDay)—People with a common heart rhythm problem may be able to decrease their symptoms by adding gentle yoga to their treatment regimen, a small study suggests.

Cardiology created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Breathe in, breathe out: New way of imaging lungs could improve COPD diagnosis, treatment

A new approach to lung scanning could improve the diagnosis and treatment of a lung disease that affects approximately 24 million Americans and is the country's third-highest cause of death.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Atrial fibrillation may be root cause of some severe mitral regurgitation cases

Mitral regurgitation is a common heart valve disorder, where blood flows backwards through the mitral valve when the heart contracts and reduces the amount of blood that is pumped out to the body. It is a serious condition ...

Cardiology created Sep 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Breastfeeding may prevent asthma

Feeding a baby on only breast milk and for up to 6 months after birth can reduce their risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood, according to new research.

Health created Jul 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers question safety of mist inhalers for delivering common drug for chronic lung disease

People who use a mist inhaler to deliver a drug widely prescribed in more than 55 countries to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be 52 percent more likely to die, new Johns Hopkins-led research suggests.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fear of dying during a heart attack is linked to increased inflammation

Intense distress and fear of dying, which many people experience when suffering the symptoms of a heart attack, are not only fairly common emotional responses but are also linked to biological changes that occur during the ...

Cardiology created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Nearly 50 percent increase in ICU admissions, new study says

A study released today by George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) researchers offers an in-depth look at hospitals nationwide and admissions to intensive care units (ICU). The study, ...

Health created May 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Co-infections not associated with worse outcomes during H1N1 pandemic

A study at Rhode Island Hospital has found that despite complications, patients co-infected with the pandemic 2009-2010 influenza A H1N1 (pH1N1) and a second respiratory virus were not associated with worse outcomes or admission ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pulmonary fibrosis: Between a ROCK and a hard place

Pulmonary fibrosis is a scarring or thickening of the lungs that causes shortness of breath, a dry cough, fatigue, chest discomfort, weight loss, a decrease in the ability of the lungs to transmit oxygen to the blood stream, ...

Medical research created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Frequently prescribed drug used in concerning ways with harmful side effects

A popular class of drugs commonly used to treat sleep and mood symptoms continues to be frequently prescribed despite being known to have potentially life-threatening side effects.

Medications created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0