Cardiology
Quest to uncover early signs of cardiovascular disease
A new study is hoping to reveal the early signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in order to create drugs to treat the condition before symptoms have developed.
Mar 17, 2014
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Health
Automated reminders improve medication adherence and cholesterol control
People who received automated reminders were more likely to refill their blood pressure and cholesterol medications, according to a study published today in a special issue of the American Journal of Managed Care.
Nov 17, 2014
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Cardiology
Stroke patients respond similarly to after-stroke care, despite age difference
Age has little to do with how patients should be treated after suffering a stroke, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
May 17, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer and blood lipids share genetic links
Numerous studies have suggested a relationship between cardiovascular disease risk factors and prostate cancer. A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues in ...
Apr 30, 2014
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Cardiology
Web-based and live counseling programs can reduce patients' risk for heart disease
(Medical Xpress)—Web-based and live counseling programs can effectively reduce the risk of heart disease for patients at high risk for the disease, and web-based programs are particularly cost effective, according to research ...
May 28, 2014
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Cardiology
Heart health as young adult linked to mental function in mid-life
Being heart healthy as a young adult may increase your chance of staying mentally sharp in mid-life, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.
Mar 31, 2014
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Diabetes
Diabetes patients need to be consulted to improve treatment
Patients with type 2 diabetes who tailor their own treatment in cooperation with their doctor can reduce their risk of complications such as heart attack with up to 20 percent. This is the result of a new Danish study from ...
Apr 8, 2013
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Cardiology
Haphazard cholesterol checks put Australians at risk of heart disease
A research team from Western Sydney University, Capital Markets CRC, University of Sydney and University of Adelaide did an analysis of publicly available, linked patient records within the electronic databases of the Medicare ...
Mar 8, 2018
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Health
On-the-job stress relief
(HealthDay)—You've probably heard the health warning: Sitting is the new smoking.
Jul 16, 2018
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Health
Program helps heart patients stick with meds after leaving hospital
(HealthDay)—People who are hospitalized for a heart attack or angina are more likely to take their medication properly once they leave the hospital if they receive personal attention from a pharmacist, new research indicates.
Nov 18, 2013
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