Health
Why do people faint?
Maybe it's a bride standing in a hot chapel, or an exhausted runner after a race. It could be someone watching a medical procedure on television or a donor at a blood drive.
Jun 20, 2019
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Cardiology
Simple scan could direct treatments for angina
A 40 minute test for angina could help patients avoid an overnight stay in hospital, according to research funded by the NIHR Guy's and St Thomas' Biomedical Research Centre.
Jun 19, 2019
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Surgery
Boomers back on the dating scene seek cosmetic procedures to put their best face forward
The rise of dating websites and apps have changed the dating scene, leading singles to make judgments on potential dates as fast as they can swipe their screen. With about 20 million baby boomers actively using at least one ...
Jun 19, 2019
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Cardiology
Study finds bleeding after minimally invasive pad treatments can increase risk of death
Major bleeding occurs in about 4 percent of surgical procedures to treat blockages in the arteries of the lower leg and leads to an increased risk of in-hospital deaths, according to a new study published in JACC: Cardiovascular ...
Jun 17, 2019
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Dentistry
Researchers study ways to prevent lung disease in dentistry professionals
Inhaling dangerous particulates is a hazard of coal mining, mold remediation, sandblasting ... and dentistry.
Jun 12, 2019
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Cardiology
New research addresses incidence of atrial fibrillation after aortic valve replacement
Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Minnesota have published findings that conclude a substantial burden of new-onset atrial fibrillation was observed after transcatheter ...
Jun 3, 2019
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Surgery
Wrong side surgical errors substantially underreported and totally preventable
Performing a procedure on the wrong side of a patient's body, although rare, may be more common than generally thought. More than 80 wrong side error (WSE) incidents were reported across 100 hospitals in Spain over the past ...
Jun 1, 2019
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Surgery
Endovascular aneurysm procedure as effective as open surgery, study finds
A minimally invasive procedure to repair abdominal aneurysms thought to be less effective than traditional open surgery has been shown to perform as well as the open repair and be as long-lasting.
May 29, 2019
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Vaccination
Can a business owner require staffers to get vaccinated?
Small business owners worried about the spread of measles may want to be sure their staffers have been vaccinated, but before issuing any orders, they should speak with a labor law attorney or human resources consultant.
May 28, 2019
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Surgery
Surgery patients are getting older every year
A new BJS (British Journal of Surgery) analysis reveals that people undergoing surgery in England are getting older at a faster rate than the general population.
May 22, 2019
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