News articles tagged with 'cardiovascular' (Page 2)
Kidney transplant recipients: Get moving to save your life
— 4 Mar 2011 15:18 | HealthLow physical activity increases kidney transplant patients' likelihood of dying early, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society…
Henry Ford Hospital sees improved results for more kidney patients through robotic surgery
— 2 Mar 2011 12:04 | HealthRobotic surgery offers the same or better results than minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for treating kidney disease, and can potentially help more patients because it is not…
Older patients concerned about adverse effects of beneficial medications for CVD prevention
— 1 Mar 2011 19:18 | HealthOlder patients are willing to take medications for cardiovascular disease prevention, but only if the drug has much more benefit than risk, according to a report published online first…
Fear of side effects shapes older patients' willingness to take heart medication
— 1 Mar 2011 18:06 | HealthFaced with the risk of developing side effects, even ones as mild as fatigue, nausea and fuzzy thinking, many older patients are willing to forego medications that provide only average…
Menopausal hot flashes may be a good sign for heart
— 26 Feb 2011 18:15 | HealthYou are enjoying a night out with friends when it starts; first you feel flush, then a sensation of warmth crawls down your body. Soon you begin perspiring and you feel as if everyone…
Study suggests gender does not play a role in risk of death from heart attack
— 23 Feb 2011 17:49 | HealthA study led by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Centre shows being a woman may not increase your risk of dying from treatment for a severe heart attack…
Scientists identify new marker for heart disease
— 22 Feb 2011 23:40 | HealthA new study from the Libin Cardiovascular Institute at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Medicine is shedding light on an underlying cause of heart disease…
Hearing impairment common, perhaps preventable, chronic disease among middle-aged adults
— 22 Feb 2011 23:32 | HealthSeveral factors may be associated with hearing impairment in middle-aged adults, including cardiovascular disease risks, being male and having a noisy job, according to a report published…
High cholesterol and blood pressure in middle age tied to early memory problems
— 22 Feb 2011 23:09 | HealthMiddle-age men and women who have cardiovascular issues, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, may not only be at risk for heart disease, but for an increased risk of developing…
Groundbreaking technology will revolutionise blood pressure measurement
— 21 Feb 2011 18:00 | HealthIn a major scientific breakthrough, a new blood pressure measurement device is set to revolutionise the way patients' blood pressure is measured…