Cardiology
Living a full life, irregular heartbeat and all
(HealthDay)—Lawrence Schmelz spent a lot of time in the gym keeping his body fit—up to two hours a day, every day, at age 50.
Jan 10, 2014
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Cardiology
Team discovers an unknown channel in the heart could illuminate unsolved cases of arrhythmia
The heart's regular rhythm is crucial to the delivery of oxygenated blood and nutrients to all the organs of the body. It is regulated by a bundle of cells called "the pacemaker," which use electrical signals to set the pace ...
Jun 11, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Certain heart meds may give chemo a boost
(HealthDay) -- When common heart drugs such as digitalis and digoxin are combined with some chemotherapy drugs, the effect appears to be an increase in the death of cancer cells, according to French researchers.
Jul 18, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Common antibiotic azithromycin not linked to increased risk of abnormal heartbeat
The commonly used antibiotic azithromycin is not linked to an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmia, an often life-threatening rapid, irregular heartbeat, according to a large study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ...
Apr 18, 2017
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Medical research
Molecule movements that make us think
Every thought, every movement, every heartbeat is controlled by lightning-quick electrical impulses in the brain, the muscles, and the heart. But too much electrical excitability in the membranes of the cells can cause things ...
Apr 24, 2012
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Ophthalmology
Osteoporosis drugs may increase risk of serious eye disease
Drugs that are commonly used to prevent osteoporosis may increase the risk of serious inflammatory eye disease in first-time users, found an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Apr 2, 2012
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Health
Missouri, latest US state to restrict abortion
The Missouri House passed a bill on Friday banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, making it the latest US state to pass restrictions on ending a pregnancy.
May 17, 2019
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Cardiology
Fish oil won't prevent irregular heartbeat after cardiac surgery, study says
(HealthDay)—A hoped-for effect of fish oil supplements in preventing an irregular heartbeat that often follows heart surgery did not materialize in a major new trial.
Nov 5, 2012
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Cardiology
Erectile dysfunction may up the odds for irregular heartbeat
Men with erectile dysfunction are more likely to be diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat, according to a new study.
Nov 19, 2019
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Cardiology
So you think you can survive a heart attack? Nigel Lythgoe tells his story
Reality TV brought fame and fortune to Nigel Lythgoe. So, it's no surprise he can spin entertaining tales about the real-life drama he experienced with his heart.
Sep 4, 2019
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