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What Are the Dangers of Cerebral Venous Malformations?
Cerebral venous malformations or venous angiomas are abnormalities in the normal structure of blood vessels in the brain. They are related to a larger group of deformities called cerebrovascular malformations or arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the brain. Cerebral venous malformations are typic
Echocardiography Practice, Training and Accreditation in the ICU: WINFOCUS
WINFOCUS (World Interactive Network Focused On Critical UltraSound) ECHO-ICU Group drew up a document aimed at providing guidance on requirements for developing skills in echocardiography in the ICU.
Identifying Determinants to Tailor Aspirin Therapy
What effects do different low dose aspirin regimens show when compared to once-daily higher dose regimens?
About Healthy Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy material in cells. Healthy cholesterol is a high density lipoprotein (HDL) while unhealthy cholesterol is a low density lipoprotein (LDL). When it comes to cholesterol, the health industry primarily centers on the importance of low LDL levels. However, that focus is now shif
How to Lower Cholesterol With TLC
Lowering cholesterol numbers isn't impossible and it's is easier than you think following the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) recommended by many respected health institutions, including Mayo Clinic and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Dietary changes and physical activity are the t
Omega-3 Fatty Acids vs. Parkinson's?
Omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent Parkinson's disease, report Canadian researchers who performed lab tests in mice.
Silent Stroke: When You Don't Know That You Had a Stroke
News of a silent stroke is distressing- but it is not the end of the world. Find out what to do from here.
People With Signs of Parkinson’s Wait to See Doctor
A majority of people who experience ongoing tremors that could be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s disease say they would wait to see their doctors, according to a new survey.
How to Understand Pacemaker Interrogations
A heart arrhythmia occurs when a heart is beating too quickly, too slowly or out of rhythm. This is a serious condition that can cause fatigue, fainting, shortness of breath, unconsciousness, or even death. Pacemakers are small devices that can be implanted in the chest or abdomen of a patient who e
Good Diets to Follow That Lower Cholesterol & Fat
An unhealthy, high-calorie diet can contribute to high cholesterol levels, as well as high blood pressure and becoming overweight. These problems greatly increase your risk of developing obesity-related diseases, such as heart disease, stroke and type two diabetes. By limiting your intake of dietary
How to Overcome Depression Without Medicine
More than 15 million adults have major depression in the United States, according to PBS. Believe it or not, it's possible to overcome depression without medicine. Some of the main causes of depression have to do with nutritional deficiencies and chemical imbalances within the body.
Virtual Reality Tools May Aid Stroke Recovery
Physical therapy that makes use of high-tech gadgets like 3-D goggles, robotic gloves, and motion-tracking video game systems can help people regain strength and function in their upper arm after a stroke, a new research review shows.
All Kinds of Exercise May Be Good for Parkinson's
Exercise helps put people with Parkinson's disease on a path to better health, a new study shows.
Chinese Herb May Treat Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia patients may have a new treatment option: the Chinese herb gastrodine.
Mapping and Ablation of Frequent Post-Infarction PVCs
Is there rhyme or reason regarding the sites of origin of PVCs in patients with prior MI?
The July Effect
You might have heard of the legendary July Effect- when young doctors graduate to more responsibilities. But, is it dangerous?
Parkinson's Disease Basics
Get basic information on Parkinson's disease, including an overview of young-onset Parkinson's disease.
Contemporary Clinical Management of Atrial Septal Defects in the Adult
Patients with simple congenital heart disease are rapidly becoming a large population with a variety of clinical problems.
Stroke Risk May Persist Longer Than Thought After Childbirth
Although rates are very low, study finds increased risk continues for 12 weeks after delivery
How Blood Vessels Function
ArteriesIt is the job of the arterial system to carry blood away from the heart. Arteries are equipped with thick walls, smooth muscle and very elasticized tissue. Each time blood surges from ventricle, arteries expand and those elastic walls shrink between the beats of the heart, which...