Blood Thinners Now Recommended for People With Irregular Heartbeat
2014-02-24
Updated guideline from American Academy of Neurology aims to reduce stroke riskContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Meds May Raise Risk of Serious Falls for Seniors
2014-02-24
Study found those over 70 who took medications were up to 40 percent more likely to be injuredContinue Reading
Doctors Slower to Prescribe High Blood Pressure Meds to Younger Patients
2014-02-24
Study found age was a factor in how quickly patients got treatmentContinue Reading
Advanced Tonsil Cancer May Respond Well to Targeted Radiation
2014-02-21
Early study sought to reduce patients’ exposure to radiation’s side effectsContinue Reading
Outpatient Care for Kidney Disease May Lead to Complications
2014-02-20
Small study found side effects such as low blood sugar, high potassium, severe dizzinessContinue Reading
Flu Hitting Younger Adults Hard, Vaccination Helps: CDC
2014-02-20
Hospitalizations, deaths up for people 18 to 64Continue Reading
Prescription Eardrops Seem Best for Kids With Recurrent Ear Infection: Study
2014-02-19
Finds drops may be preferred remedy when special ‘ear tubes’ are neededContinue Reading
Northera Approved For Rare Blood Pressure Condition
2014-02-19
Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension is most often tied to Parkinson’s disease
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Drug Might Help Heavy Drinkers Limit Their Booze
2014-02-19
Group given Topamax had more alcohol-free days than those taking placebo, study findsContinue Reading
Many U.S. Seniors Get Prescription Painkillers From Multiple Doctors
2014-02-19
Overuse raises risk for hospitalization, study findsContinue Reading