Spiriva Safe, Effective for COPD Patients
However, treatment does not slow disease progression, researchers say
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They face twice the risk of second cardiac event 1 to 2 years later
full story » Timing, Dosage of HRT Affect Chances of Heart Trouble
Large study found younger women taking it for a longer time did have higher risk
full story » Beta Blockers May Cut Mortality in COPD Patients After Surgery
Preoperative use was well-tolerated without adverse respiratory effects, study finds
full story » Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant
Device approved in Europe, still in clinical trials in U.S.
full story » Blood Thinner Linked to Increased Brain Bleeding
That raises risk of death from hemorrhagic stroke, researchers say
full story » Anemia Drugs Linked to Stroke Study Deaths: FDA
Procrit, Aranesp already bear warning labels due to cancer concerns, experts note
full story » Drug Fights Diabetic Eye Disease
Retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication, but Atacand may help
full story » Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing Heart Failure
Estimates of fluid in body compared favorably to results of invasive procedure, study finds
full story » Statins Can Hinder Muscle Repair
Small number of patients taking them will experience damage, experts say
full story » Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery
Intensive medical treatment can prevent stroke, study says
full story » Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size
Those greater than 13 millimeters in width twice as likely to burst, study finds
full story » Surgery Unneeded in Most Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Cases
Study says drug therapy better option for 95% of patients, since stroke risk is low
full story » Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat
Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems
full story » Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack
Death rate lower than for bare-metal devices, study shows
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