Personalized Breast Cancer Prevention

The genetic make-up of a cancer can be critical information for treating the disease. Some medications are designed to zero in on specific genetic defects to treat the cancer. Could this info be used before the cancer forms?

A Clearer Picture for Acute Chest Pain

Traditionally, acute chest pain meant a hospital stay for evaluation. Using a stress cardiac MRI in the emergency department offers an alternative that may improve outcomes for patients.

Sanjay Batra, MD

Dr. Batra completed a cardiovascular and thoracic surgery residency at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals. Dr. Batra specializes in adult cardiac surgery, valve repair, minimally...

James R. Martin, MD

Dr. Martin is the current Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. John Macomb Hospital. Dr. Martin has a broad spectrum of expertise in cardiothoracic surgery, including minimally...

Fouad M. Azoury, MD

Dr. Fouad M. Azoury is a cardiothoracic surgeon with national and broad international experience. He has a special interest in minimally invasive Cardiac Surgery including robotic...

Teva and Active Biotech Report Positive Results from Phase IIa Study of Laquinimod in Active Lupus Nephritis

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Active Biotech announced today the results of a Phase IIa study of oral laquinimod designed to assess safety, tolerability and clinical efficacy in patients with active lupus nephritis, one of the most serious manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) that can lead to chronic kidney failure.

Going Low Carb for Weight Loss

The number of different diets available can make a person dizzy. Two popular types are low fat diets and low carbohydrate diets. Is one better than the other?

Video Games: Friend or Foe for Autism?

One of the key symptoms of autism is difficulty dealing with most social situations. Autistic children therefore often seek out activities by themselves, such as playing video games.

Health Suffers When Money is Tight

Most individuals want to practice healthy behaviors, but everyday situations sometimes make that hard. So, how does an economic downturn like the 2008 recession affect people's behaviors?

CRASH! Was Your Child Buckled Properly?

Car accidents are still the leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 17. But using the proper restraints for children helps protect them a great deal.

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