Health News Archives

Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant
Device approved in Europe, still in clinical trials in U.S.

Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing Heart Failure
Estimates of fluid in body compared favorably to results of invasive procedure, study finds

Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis
Now they can track disease progression as it happens, something not possible in humans

Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack
Death rate lower than for bare-metal devices, study shows

Radiosurgery Proves Viable for Some Pancreatic Cancers
Team cites precision of robotic 'CyberKnife,' with therapy delivered in only a week

New Noninvasive Device Could Control Diabetes
Intestinal liner leads to significant drops in blood sugar levels, researcher says

Special Dyes and Lighting Kill MRSA, Research Shows
But new technologies don't replace basic infection control procedures, expert says

Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids’ Mental Anomalies
New technology offers better diagnostic model for complex developmental abnormalities

Under-the-Skin Blood Sugar Monitor Boosts Diabetes Control
Device sends out readings every 5 minutes round the clock, researchers say

New Type of Stent Appears Safe, Effective
Artery-opening device emits drug from a biodegradable polymer