Panel offers expert analysis on causes, prevention of stent thrombosis
...FL)Over the last year, it's been rare to utter the word "stent" without at least thinking "thrombosis," an uncommon but serious complication that's been on the minds of interventional cardiologists and patients alike. At the 30th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and...Pioneering study maps attention, memory and language links in the human brain
...espond only when they hear a woman's voice speak a word in the chosen category. The task taxes attention e... to respond to a woman's voice speaking a 'target' word in one ear at the same time a man's voice is speaking words in the other. The MRI scanner records...Bali bomb lessons helped shape Australia's mental health response to terrorism and trauma
...nvolved in the trauma planning sessions as soon as word of the bombings reached the hospital. The experienced mental health nurses who had previously worked with people affected by the Eyre Peninsula bushfires provided a high profile presence in the emergency department, for patients and staff alike, fr...Cure for hepatitis C announced by VCU researcher
...Researchers say this data validates the use of the word "cure" when describing hepatitis C treatment as successful treatment is defined as having undetectable hepatitis C virus in the blood six months following treatment. "We at VCU are encouraged by this data because it is rare in the treatment of li...Researchers find deadly prescription drug effects 6 years before FDA
...rug companies were faster than RADAR to spread the word about serious adverse drug reactions. RADAR relies on publishing its studies in peer-reviewed medical journals, a process that takes longer than the FDAs warning letters to doctors and the drug companies package inserts. Thus, its time for a ...Papillomavirus vaccine could substantially reduce cervical cancer incidence
...alth centres, urban clinics, advertisements and by word of mouth. Healthy women who were not pregnant, had no report of a previous abnormal pap smear, and had a lifetime history of less than four to five sex partners were eligible. The authors say that further follow-up of large trials will be needed t...TV ads may spur more stroke victims to get help sooner
...featured the five warning signs of stroke with the word sudden overlaid sudden weakness, sudden trouble speaking, sudden vision problems, sudden severe headache, sudden dizziness. A voiceover encouraged viewers to call 9-1-1 or their local emergency number if they experienced any symptoms. Researchers t...Heat-related deaths in middle, high school football players spikes in 2006
...taken, Mueller said. Every year we have to get the word out. And every year, he has to make a list. ......ors who match their style, either by reputation or word of mouth, or by setting up a "get acquainted" visit and being upfront about their expectations. "If there's a take-home message for the patient, it's that you shouldn't be shy about finding a doctor with the style you prefer," he said. "Doctors' at...