Bariatric surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontrolled high blood pressure compared to blood pressure medication alone, according to a study ...
Feb 5, 2024
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Every year, more than 40,000 patients in the U.S. undergo congenital heart surgery. But across centers, studies have shown that there can be significant variations in outcomes for these patients.
Feb 1, 2024
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In the middle of winter when sunshine can be hard to come by, it's tough to get enough vitamin D, but one expert has some advice.
Jan 15, 2024
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One of the largest studies to date on post-operative outcomes for patients with Down syndrome following total knee replacement and total hip replacement surgeries was recently published by Yale researchers.
Jan 11, 2024
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More than 2 in 5 U.S. adults suffer from obesity, an epidemic that continues to trend upward. While bariatric surgery is an extremely effective treatment option, a new national survey by Orlando Health reveals common stigmas ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Findings from a published case series research letter by the Henry Ford Health Structural Heart Disease team show that severe mitral stenosis, due to a build-up of calcium deposits in the mitral valve common in elderly patients, ...
Jan 3, 2024
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A strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about 1% of babies born in the U.S. every year, developmental heart problems compromise that steady beat.
Dec 29, 2023
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A technology from the 19th century meets one from the 21st to better help doctors predict who'll survive a heart surgery.
Dec 18, 2023
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Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects—the most common birth defects in the United States—is associated with improved outcomes. Despite its importance, however, overall prevalence of prenatal diagnosis is low ...
Dec 18, 2023
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As Parkinson's progresses, more invasive therapies are used, for example, those that require brain surgery. When these therapies no longer deliver the desired results, physicians often conclude that treatment options are ...
Nov 6, 2023
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