Less Invasive is Better for PAD
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be treated by several methods depending on severity of the leg blockage. Bypass surgery in the leg is one option, but less-invasive endovascular surgery is preferred when appropriate.
Heart Health Could Predict COPD Fate
A quick heart test could go be very useful for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ) patients. Heart health could help predict how long COPD patients may live.
Unshattering Pancreatic Cancer Lessons
When cancer begins in the pancreas, the outlook can be shattering. That's why new ways of going after this malignancy are so urgently needed. Scientists have found an evasive gene that could lead to new therapies.
Beastie Boy Succumbs to the Beast
Beastie Boys', Adam Yauch - better known as MCA - has died of a rare cancer. According to Rolling Stone , the rapper had been diagnosed in 2009 and was being treated for a cancer on the salivary gland.
Cancer Rx Linked to Second Cancers
Health Canada, the Canadian version of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), has issued an alert regarding the medication REVLIMID ( lenalidomide ) that's used to treat multiple myeloma .
e-Bra Monitors Cardiac Signs
A team of engineers have taken heart monitoring to the next level with the development of e-bras and vests capable of picking up signs from the heart, which can be sent to doctors and patients via a smart phone.
Fish Improves Cardiovascular Health
Looking to improve your heart health whether you are healthy or already suffer from cardiovascular disease? It may be as simple as regular fish consumption, particularly oily varieties such as salmon.
X-Rock Supplement Recalled
The supplement X-Rock has been voluntarily recalled by manufacturer XROCK Industries because it contains a related version of a drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Expensive Bladder Test Not Needed
Many women suffer from urinary incontinence, or a loss of bladder control. For severe cases, surgery can help. A recent study reports that an invasive and expensive test given to women before surgery may not be needed.