Tagged : patients
Mini-laboratory to provide test-results in minutes
Forget waiting for days for the results of laboratory tests, for patients will soon be able to get complex analyses done on the spotthanks to a new system developed by Fraunhofer research scientists The researchers have created a modular platform for in .......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 15:15 | Read More
Forget waiting for days for the results of laboratory tests, for patients will soon be able to get complex analyses done on the spotthanks to a new system developed by Fraunhofer research scientists The researchers have created a modular platform for in .......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 15:15 | Read More
Cardiac rehabilitation can help heart patients
Researchers have found that cardiac rehabilitation is associated with significantly reduced mortality rates for patients who have had stents placed to treat blockages in coronary arteries........
Published : Friday 19 Mar 2010 13:27 | Read More
Researchers have found that cardiac rehabilitation is associated with significantly reduced mortality rates for patients who have had stents placed to treat blockages in coronary arteries........
Published : Friday 19 Mar 2010 13:27 | Read More
Scientists identify genes linked to ulcerative colitis
A research team led by Cedars-Sinai scientists has identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, one of the most common types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The researchers analysed genes of about 13,000 patients to find which parts of the geno.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 16:23 | Read More
A research team led by Cedars-Sinai scientists has identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, one of the most common types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The researchers analysed genes of about 13,000 patients to find which parts of the geno.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 16:23 | Read More
Diabetics who have difficulty reaching out to others face early death risk
If a new research is to be believed, then being overly cautious or dismissive in relating to people could shorten the lives of people with diabetes. The five-year study showed that diabetes patients who have a lower propensity to reach out to others have.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 11:21 | Read More
If a new research is to be believed, then being overly cautious or dismissive in relating to people could shorten the lives of people with diabetes. The five-year study showed that diabetes patients who have a lower propensity to reach out to others have.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 11:21 | Read More
Common cold symptoms may not end after nose spray
Washington, March 17 - ANI: Common cold symptoms are not reduced even if the nose is washed with a spray or salt water, says a new research review. The three studies in the review included small numbers of patients and varied widely in their details, &qu.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 15:48 | Read More
Washington, March 17 - ANI: Common cold symptoms are not reduced even if the nose is washed with a spray or salt water, says a new research review. The three studies in the review included small numbers of patients and varied widely in their details, &qu.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 15:48 | Read More
Botched ops in UK leave 722 objects inside patients in 1 year!
London, March 17 - ANI: As many as 722 objects were said to have been left inside patients in 2008 alone, courtesy careless medical staff and botched operations. Using a Freedom of Information request, a British tabloid investigated a long list of gra.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 14:39 | Read More
London, March 17 - ANI: As many as 722 objects were said to have been left inside patients in 2008 alone, courtesy careless medical staff and botched operations. Using a Freedom of Information request, a British tabloid investigated a long list of gra.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 14:39 | Read More
For depressed physically ill patients, antidepressants can prove beneficial
Washington, Mar 17 - ANI: Antidepressants are effective at treating depression in patients suffering from physical illnesses, according to a new study. The systematic review was done by Cochrane researchers at King's Health Partners Academic Health Sc.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 11:41 | Read More
Washington, Mar 17 - ANI: Antidepressants are effective at treating depression in patients suffering from physical illnesses, according to a new study. The systematic review was done by Cochrane researchers at King's Health Partners Academic Health Sc.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 11:41 | Read More
As pot belly expands, sudden cardiac death risk shrinks
Washington, Mar 17 - ANI: Being skinny confers no advantage when it comes to the risk of dying suddenly from cardiac causes, say researchers. In fact, boffins at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that non-obese heart failure patients i.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 11:42 | Read More
Washington, Mar 17 - ANI: Being skinny confers no advantage when it comes to the risk of dying suddenly from cardiac causes, say researchers. In fact, boffins at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that non-obese heart failure patients i.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 11:42 | Read More
Key predictor of mortality in heart disease patients identified
Washington, March 16 - ANI: A team of Vancouver-based researchers has identified a key predictor of mortality in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. According to researchers, the finding means that specialists can better determine how to treat and.......
Published : Tuesday 16 Mar 2010 15:49 | Read More
Washington, March 16 - ANI: A team of Vancouver-based researchers has identified a key predictor of mortality in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. According to researchers, the finding means that specialists can better determine how to treat and.......
Published : Tuesday 16 Mar 2010 15:49 | Read More
Lowering BP risky for patients with diabetes, heart disease
Washington, March 15 - ANI: A University of Florida researcher has urged caution in reducing blood pressure in patients with diabetes and coronary disease. According to Rhonda Cooper-DeHoff, an associate professor of pharmacy and medicine at UF, new .......
Published : Monday 15 Mar 2010 14:23 | Read More
Washington, March 15 - ANI: A University of Florida researcher has urged caution in reducing blood pressure in patients with diabetes and coronary disease. According to Rhonda Cooper-DeHoff, an associate professor of pharmacy and medicine at UF, new .......
Published : Monday 15 Mar 2010 14:23 | Read More
Abdominal CT scans may help reveal patients at higher heart disease risk
Washington, Mar 15 - ANI: A new study claims that the presence of plaque on an abdominal CT scan is a strong predictor of coronary artery disease and mortality. Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital observed 367 patients who underwent an abdominal CT and.......
Published : Monday 15 Mar 2010 14:14 | Read More
Washington, Mar 15 - ANI: A new study claims that the presence of plaque on an abdominal CT scan is a strong predictor of coronary artery disease and mortality. Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital observed 367 patients who underwent an abdominal CT and.......
Published : Monday 15 Mar 2010 14:14 | Read More
Lowering BP to normal levels doesnt help diabetics
London, Mar 15 - ANI: Lowering blood pressure to normal levels does not reduce the combined risk of fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular disease events in type 2 diabetes patients prone to such events, according to new results from the landmark Action to Cont.......
Published : Monday 15 Mar 2010 12:28 | Read More
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London, Mar 15 - ANI: Lowering blood pressure to normal levels does not reduce the combined risk of fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular disease events in type 2 diabetes patients prone to such events, according to new results from the landmark Action to Cont.......
Published : Monday 15 Mar 2010 12:28 | Read More