Patient Care
Study Suggests Blood Marker for Heart Disease
A study of more than 300 patients found that sphingolipid levels were highly correlated with the incidence and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD), suggesting that a simple, inexpensive blood test could predict the presence and extent of CAD. More...30 Nov -0001
New Treatment Option for Restenosis
An investigational drug called tranilast shows promise in preventing restenosis by interfering with the proliferation and migration of smooth muscle cells in the arterial wall and by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators of inflammation. More...30 Nov -0001
Intravascular Brachytherapy Cleared by FDA
An investigational drug called tranilast shows promise in preventing restenosis by interfering with the proliferation and migration of smooth muscle cells in the arterial wall and by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators of inflammation. More...30 Nov -0001
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In-Depth Cholesterol Subfraction Test
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Cancer Test to Be Distributed in UK
Knee Implant Material Cleared by FDA
Helical Tomotherapy for Cancer Patients
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Intracoronary Radiation Device Cleared by FDA
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Nutritional Testing Improves Patient Outcomes
Managing Pain After Ambulatory Surgery
Antisense Drug May Prevent Asthma Symptoms
Implanted Electronic Device May Ease Depression
Homocysteine Affects Outcome of Cardiac Transplants
Alliance for Cleaner Air in Medical Centers
New Mammography System with Lower Radiation
Peptides to Conquer Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Gene Therapy Reverses Parkinson's Disease
FDA Clears Glucose Monitor
Auditory Brainstem Implant Cleared by FDA
PET Effective for Diagnosing Alzheimer's
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