Cardiology
Rethinking the stroke rule 'time is brain'
In 1993, neurologist Camilo R. Gomez, MD, coined a phrase that for a quarter century has been a fundamental rule of stroke care: "Time is brain!"
Aug 13, 2018
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Health
Health Check: what causes chilblains and how can I prevent them?
While some of us love the winter chill, this winter others will notice itchy or tender red lumps on their fingers and toes.
Jul 9, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
High blood pressure in pregnancy linked to mother's heart function
Pregnant women who develop high blood pressure, or have small babies, may have hearts that pump less blood with each beat.
Jul 9, 2018
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Health
NIH warns of increased risk of heat-related illness for seniors
(HealthDay)—Older adults are at significantly increased risk of heat-related illnesses, which can include heat stroke, heat edema, heat syncope, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion, according to the National Institutes of ...
Jul 6, 2018
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Cardiology
A deeper understanding of AFib could lower risk
More than 2.5 million Americans are living with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). AFib is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
Jun 6, 2018
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Diabetes
Preventing a million diabetic foot amputations
Every 20 seconds someone, somewhere on the planet, loses a foot due to diabetes. Foot ulcers are the starting point of more than 80% of these amputations, and they could be prevented.
Feb 26, 2018
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Cardiology
Healthcare providers should individualize patient education
Effective patient education includes more than brochures and written patient information. It should be tailored to a patient's ability to understand recommendations to help them manage their health and control their risk ...
Jun 19, 2017
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Medical research
Estrogen explains the exosome-carried messenger profile in the circulation among postmenopausal women
A study at the Gerontology Research Center demonstrated that in blood circulation, the exosome-carried messenger molecule profile differs between post- and premenopausal women. The differences were associated with circulating ...
Feb 15, 2017
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Cardiology
Early diagnosis key for artery disease that can lead to limb loss
Blood circulation is not something most people think about until it becomes an issue, but a vascular surgeon at Baylor College of Medicine suggests that those with a certain medical history be evaluated for peripheral artery ...
Oct 27, 2016
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Medical research
Regenerative bandage heals diabetic wounds faster
At some point in their lives, 15 percent of people with diabetes will develop a painful and hard-to-treat foot ulcer. Twenty-four percent of those affected will require a lower-leg amputation because of it. And, in some instances, ...
Aug 17, 2016
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