Health News Archives

Ultrasound Can Help Break Up DVTs
Adding it to clot-busting drug eased the blockages, study found

Avandia’s Heart Risk Higher Than Others in Its Class
A similar diabetes drug, Actos, doesn't seem to carry same dangers, study finds

Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price
Cost analysis finds procedure often doesn't bring enough benefit to offset expense

Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery
Increased risk of stroke a major issue in analysis of 33 research projects

Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
Taken less than 5 days before operation leads to more bleeding, longer hospital stay, study finds

Aspirin Doesn’t Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
Second study found vitamins E, C did little to protect healthy men, either

Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
Were safer, more effective than bare metal ones, study shows

Written Instructions Cut Bleeding Risk for Blood Thinner Use
Study found additional guidance led to fewer side effects

Major Illnesses in U.S. Seniors Cost $196 Billion Annually
These include lung diseases, heart disease, pneumonia and gastrointestinal woes

Key Blood Test Protein May Not Cause Heart Disease
CRP may only reflect existing cardiovascular trouble, study finds