A new minimally invasive technique is stopping pediatric heart arrhythmia cold. The procedure, called cryoablation, safely and effectively eliminates erratic heart beats in children by freezing and killing the heart cells responsible for the arrhythmia.
A two-day conference exploring the high risk of depression that college students face, and its links to stress, sleep and alcohol, will feature experts from around the country, including directors from three NIH institutes.
A study has found patients undergoing complex gastrointestinal surgery at teaching hospitals are less likely to die or experience complications than those at non-teaching hospitals, primarily because teaching hospitals tend to perform these surgeries more often.
An inexpensive cocktail of four tiny pills can make a big difference in heart patients' death risk, a new study finds. The life-saving effect of the four-drug regimen is bigger than the sum of its parts. But more needs to be done to make sure patients get all the drugs that can help them.
At this year's meeting, a researcher will describe the project's challenges and successes, and explain how scientists are analyzing protein data from reference specimens.
For Bacillus anthracis,nothing beats the inside of a warm human or animal host for triggering an intense spurt of rapid growth and reproductive activity. But when a warm-blooded animal isn't available, new research shows that ordinary dirt can do the job, as well.
Researchers found diabetes patients' prescription drugs costs "“ which frequently mounted above $100 a month "“ created a financial burden that led to increasing credit card debt, borrowing money from family or friends and even cutting back on basic needs such as food or heat.
Colorectal cancer get a lot of public attention, but many rectal cancer patients still aren't getting the best care "” especially if they're black. A new study adds to the list of racial disparities in colorectal cancer, and shows many patients of any race aren't getting post-surgery radiation.
Sleep researchers have discovered evidence that the disruption of sleep in sleep apnea may be much more frequent than the breathing pauses, or apneas, themselves.
What would you do if you started feeling chest pains or short of breath? Most Americans wait it out for an hour or two, to see if the symptoms go away. But that's just about the worst way to react to such symptoms. Every minute of delay may mean the difference between life and death, or between health and disability.
In today's low-carb craze, weight loss plans favor a menu of meats, eggs, and cheeses. But are carbohydrates really the culprit behind America's obesity epidemic? An expert weighs in with the truth about these low-carbohydrate diets and how to achieve healthy and lasting weight loss.
As women age, many see a substantial drop in their sex drives. In some women it's due to the dramatic loss of their testosterone following a hysterectomy or from taking certain medications. Now, researchers are testing whether low doses of testosterone, given through a patch, can help correct low libido in women.
The first-ever direct comparison of robot-assisted and traditional surgery for children's heart defects shows the robot reduces recuperation time and surgery-related trauma, while extending the length of the operation slightly. Surgeons hope robotic techniques could be used in many of the basic operations for congenital heart defects.
The same drugs that help millions of heart patients can also aid people who have painful blockages in the blood vessels of their legs that are bad enough to require a leg bypass operation. But only about half of patients are getting them.
Despite warnings about interactions between alcohol and narcotic pain relievers, a new study suggests many people taking these drugs continue to drink, in some cases heavily.
Since becoming available in September, Prilosec OTC has become a leading over-the-counter remedy for frequent heartburn. But some have questioned whether consumers will use it as intended. A uniquely designed study shows heartburn sufferers are indeed able to follow the directions on the package label.
A little known condition could be causing pain to millions of women throughout the country. Researchers have found vulvodynia, which causes chronic and potentially severe pain in the outer genitals, is more prevalent than previously thought.
People with mutations in BRCA genes or a family history of breast cancer now have one less thing to worry about. Although their chances of developing breast or ovarian cancer are high, their colorectal cancer risk is about the same as that of the general population.
Unlike traditional chemotherapy and radiation for patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the Bexxar® therapeutic regimen targets cancerous cells. Patients receive a single treatment injection, instead of several months of chemotherapy, and there are very few side effects.
Overstress or exposure to long periods of stress create serious health effects in terms of our cardiovascular system and blood pressure as well as diabetes and other illnesses. By recognizing stress and our limits, we can use different techniques or practices designed to manage it.
Polyunsaturated, saturated, trans-fat, natural sugar, added sugar, low fat, light, no fat"”it can all lead to confusion when we shop the aisles of our local grocery store. A dietitian has suggestions on how to shop healthier in the new year by simply knowing what to look for on food labels.
Dozens of weight-loss books dot the best-seller lists. But in spite of these purported "˜answers,' the number of overweight Americans continues to grow. The reason for this "˜overeating frenzy' is our emotional attachment to food.
Even though research has shown inexpensive treatments for high blood pressure are just as effective as pricey new drugs, doctors perceive the new drugs as more effective and think they carry fewer side effects, according to a new study by a physician.
Women may blame their husbands or boyfriends for headaches, tears and stress. But they can't be blamed for recurrent yeast infections. A new study finds that the presence of yeast in male sex partners does not make women more prone to recurrent yeast infections. But certain sex acts might.
Fees paid by drug companies for FDA reviews of new medicines haven't made the drug approval process any quicker than increased federal funding was already doing, a new study finds.
In the age-old battle between man and microbe, it pays to know your enemy. This is especially true for spores of Bacillus anthracis,the bacterium that causes anthrax. Scientists have now identified the genes and proteins involved in anthrax's deadly metamorphosis.
No matter which winter holiday you're celebrating, stay healthy and safe, and make sure your loved ones do too, with these tips and advice from experts on everything from holiday driving and a bionic "gift of life" to tips for those with depression and memory loss.
Children's doctors are hearing more concerns from parents about vaccines, and encountering some who refuse vaccines for their children because they fear known or alleged effects, a new study finds.
A new study found 32 percent of Web sites about bladder cancer contained inaccurate or outdated information. And of a list of 41 factors related to bladder cancer, 32 percent of sites covered fewer than half the issues.
Women with breast cancer who seek a second opinion on their mammograms from experienced specialists at a major cancer center frequently get a new plan for their care, a new study shows. Some even learn that they have cancer in more locations than they think.
A technique already used to freeze and kill benign breast masses also appears to kill small malignant breast tumors. And while the number of patients studied to date is small, the vast majority had no residual cancer after their invasive tumors were frozen in a minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedure called cryoablation.
New computerized systems are proving able to give doctors a "second pair of eyes" when they're looking at mammograms and other breast scans, to help detect cancer, tell it apart from benign problems without a biopsy, and track changes over time.
A single 15-minute CT scan may be all it takes to find tiny cancers, stones and other problems in the kidneys, bladders and urinary tracts of high-risk patients "” potentially saving them from many additional tests, and from delayed detection and treatment.
Most people hear the word diabetes and immediately jump to the topic of blood sugar. But did you know that a serious danger surrounding diabetes is foot infection? Now orthotists are helping diabetics fight calluses, ulcers and even amputation, with a newly designed shoe insole.
Surgeons are using a technique to remove tumors at the base of the skull without lifting the brain "“ thereby limiting the risk of brain damage, but also preventing any noticeable scars or damage to the patient's sense of smell.
While there is no cure for macular degeneration, doctors are studying a new procedure that may bring improved sight "“ and quality of life "“ to patients suffering from this debilitating eye condition.
Alcohol-related crashes result in more severe injuries. Two reasons are that alcohol-related crashes usually occur at higher rates of speed, and victims of these crashes are often not wearing seatbelts. However, researchers have identified another reason that these more severe injuries occur.
Recent advances in childhood leukemia treatment have given more children a greater chance of life after cancer. Only 20 years ago, children diagnosed with leukemia had a 50 percent survival rate. Today, due mostly to clinical trials, the cure rate is 85 percent and still improving.
A study found three-quarters of family physicians surveyed said they routinely use a nurse or medical assistant as chaperone during Pap smears. Results varied significantly by geographic location and by the physician's gender.
President Bush's top bioethics advisor, Leon Kass, M.D., Ph.D., will speak at the University of Michigan on Thursday, Dec. 3, addressing the ethical and moral dilemmas posed by modern medicine.
Scientists from have discovered intriguing new evidence to support the idea that the development of blood clots in veins "“ just like blocked arteries in atherosclerosis "“ is an inflammatory process.
An innovative procedure completely cures the overwhelming majority of patients with the most common form of irregular heartbeat, by stopping haywire electrical signals in areas of heart muscle and some of the veins that connect to it.
A multi-hospital effort to improve angioplasty care in Michigan has increased use of helpful drugs, cut deaths and complications, and yielded important data that can aid angioplasty care everywhere.
Suicide by protective cells that line blood vessels may be to blame for the increased risk of heart and vascular disease faced by patients with the autoimmune disease known as lupus, new research suggests.
A single hour of individualized education before heart failure patients leave the hospital appears to make a major difference in how well they take care of themselves once they get home "“ and cuts by one-third their risk of returning to the hospital or dying in the next six months.
A new study shows just how different men and women really are "” when it comes to their hearts, that is. It also helps solve several mysteries about women and heart problems, and highlights the need for better treatment of the No. 1 killer of women.
People with diabetes who agree with their doctor's treatment goals and strategies were more likely to be successful at managing their condition, but few patients agree with their doctor's top three goals and strategies, researchers at the University of Michigan Health System report.
From a surprising discovery on women's heart health to an innovative procedure for atrial fibrillation, and from angioplasty quality improvement to heart failure patient education, teams will present many exciting new research findings.
In a study that points to the importance of considering both mind and body in children's health, researchers report they have found a clear link between childhood obesity and behavior problems.
Though most smokers might assume only their lungs suffer from their tobacco habit, experts say otherwise. From a smoker's head to his or her toes, puffing away on cigarettes or cigars does damage throughout the body. That's what makes it so risky "“ and what makes quitting so important.
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