Chaos theory may help explain patterns of alcohol abuse, studies suggest
...in the behavior of a system, unpredictability, and irregular behavior, all of which occur in alcoholism, said Keith Warren, co-author of the research and assistant professor of social work at Ohio State. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The results also suggest t...Genetics of familial atrial fibrillation revealed, Science researchers report
...sts have identified a genetic mutation causing the irregular heartbeats that characterize atrial fibrillation (AF). Nearly one out of every 20 individuals over age 65 suffer from this cardiac arrhythmia, which is increasing in prevalence as the population ages. When left unchecked, AF can lead to heart muscle ...New guidelines focus on fish, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids
... clots that cause heart attack and protect against irregular heartbeats that cause sudden cardiac death. The comprehensive report examines the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in the context of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction and considers the recent Environmental Protection Agency and the Fo...Northwestern receives $5 million to study polycystic ovary syndrome
... ovary syndrome (PCOS), a disorder associated with irregular menstrual periods, infertility, excessive body hai...ated with elevated levels of androgens, as well as irregular menstrual periods and reproductive problems. Other symptoms of PCOS include obesity, excess hair on ...Schizophrenia drugs linked to increased risk of heart attack
...ious research has linked several of these drugs to irregular electrocardiogram results, the Penn researchers used billing data to uncover a link between the drugs and cardiac arrest. Their findings are presented in the November 9 issue of the British Medical Journal. The study's primary comparison was betwee...Seeing into the Alzheimers brain
...ut PET scans To the untrained eye, PET scans look irregular spots of rainbow colors on a black background. But for physicians, the scans hold crucial information about the level of chemical activity going on in different regions of the brain -- areas that control or contribute to all the functions of life. T...Study: ER could be front line for stroke prevention
... likely to turn up at the ER for symptoms of their irregular heartbeat, giving doctors a chance to make sure they're on the best drugs to prevent a stroke. The study's results show that ER patients on the whole are 20 percent more likely than the general population to have the heart rhythm irregularity called...Life-saving properties of beta blockers extend to more patients
...the lives of people at risk of sudden death due to irregular heart beats, according to a study published in today's rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. The protective mechanism of beta blockers is unclear, says lead author Kristin E. Ellison, M.D., of Brown Medical Sc...OHSU receives $7.8 million NIH grant to develop first ultrasound to also deliver heart treatment
...condition to be addressed with be life-threatening irregular heart beats, known as arrhythmias. A condition affecting more than 2 million Americans. The multicenter partnership, led by OHSU pediatric cardiologist David Sahn, M.D., a pioneer of echocardiography, was awarded a $7.8 million Bioengineering Partn...Mayo Clinic researchers document safer treatment for atrial fibrillation
...le in the United States. It is characterized by an irregular and rapid beating of the heart's atrial chambers and results when the normal electrical conduction system of the atria is not functioning properly. It is estimated that atrial fibrillation is responsible for more than 70,000 strokes each year in the ...Researcher hopes to bridge gap in stroke prevention
... of stroke for people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart beat). This therapy is significantly under-utilized in people aged 75 or older, patients who would benefit the most because of their high risk of stroke. Straus believes physicians are having a difficult time keeping up with scientific findings...New procedure kills liver tumors without surgery
...has been used for nearly a decade to treat certain irregular heartbeats. Now, a handful of radiologists in North Carolina and nationwide are using RFA to treat primary tumors and metastases in the liver, kidneys, lungs and bones. Harris was an ideal candidate for RFA because he was no longer eligible for surg...Will a banana a day keep a stroke away?
...iuretic users who also had atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm that increases the risk of stroke. They found that those with atrial fibrillation and low blood potassium were 10 times more likely to develop a stroke than diuretic users with regular heart rhythms and higher blood potassium levels....Women with PCOS and their siblings with hormone problems have same gene defect
...efect that causes PCOS, a disorder associated with irregular periods, infertility, excessive body hair and incr...ated with elevated levels of androgens, as well as irregular menstrual periods and reproductive problems. Other symptoms of PCOS include obesity, excess hair on ...Two drugs are better than one to prevent return of atrial fibrillation
...pressure drug irbesartan delayed the recurrence of irregular heartbeats, researchers report for first time in t...e American Heart Association. The drug helped stop irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) known as atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is a disorder in which the two small...Irregular periods in young women could be warning sign for later osteoporosis
...need to be performed to determine the cause of the irregular periods, Dr. Nelson said. Typically, tests to detect premature ovarian failure measure the amount of a reproductive hormone in the blood known as follicle stimulating hormone (FSH for short). Treatment for premature ovarian failure usually consists...Contraceptive needs of new mothers are unique and unmet
...e a cyst on the ovaries, missed menstrual periods, irregular bleeding or spotting for the first 3-6 months, or lighter, shorter periods thereafter. Mirena does not protect against HIV (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases. Mirena frees a mom from worrying about birth control for up to five years, b...Polycystic ovaries can lead to coronary artery calcification, says University of Pittsburgh
...tead treated for individual symptoms, particularly irregular menstrual periods and infertility. "Preliminary results from our study suggest an association between the metabolic abnormalities experienced by women with PCOS, collectively termed metabolic Syndrome X or metabolic cardiovascular syndrome, and prema...Tiny device blocks 'useless' part of heart, prevents blood clots
...been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat. About 15 percent of strokes occur in people with atrial fibrillation. Each year, about 600,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke. Previous studies indicate that more than 90 percent of nonrheumatic AF-related strokes result fro......udden cardiac death caused by a particular type of irregular heartbeat. This study suggests fish-oil supplemen...kely due to reducing episodes of potentially fatal irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. About 250,000 people in the United States die each year from corona...