Patients who have had a recent heart attack with ST-elevation (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction, or STEMI), complicated by heart failure should be treated with aldosterone blockers according to

Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is thought to play an important role in regulating Na reabsorption. Many of the biological details of ET-1 activity have been defined in vitro, while conclusive physiological d

As with most conditions of brain function deemed not-normal, scientists focus on the observable and declare it to be the cause. In this case, the very subject and method of study lends to its own

In the largest storm response effort since Hurricane Andrew, the Red Cross is coordinating a massive response effort focusing initially on providing safety and shelter for the now homeless, as wel

VANCOUVER, Dieters can rejoice as of today. Scientists, dedicated to finding an easier way to lose weight, have discovered a natural and healthy fibre called PolyGlycopleX (PGX(tm)) that will help

Adderall XR is first stimulant medication approved for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults.Philadelphia, Pa. - Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY, TSX

In Kurt Krause's laboratory, what starts off as a mere molecule may soon become a potential drug to treat tuberculosis. Krause, an associate professor of biology and biochemistry at the U

GenoMed, Inc announced today that it has begun alerting State Medical Societies to its article on treating West Nile virus encephalitis for the good of their physician members and their members' p

USA - CDC has developed four radio public service announcements (PSAs), which local radio stations can use during power outages to inform the public about potential dangers associated with carbon

Dr Foster's case notes: How often are adverse events reported in English hospital statistics? BMJ Volume 329, p 369Hospitals should be encouraged to improve the recording of medical error

UK - In 2002/03, around two thirds of adults aged 16 and over in Great Britain had had an alcoholic drink on at least one day during the previous week (74 per cent of men and 59 per cent of women)

James Watson, 54, has made history as the 10,000th patient to receive a liver transplant to be registered on the UK Transplant Database. The father of three was given just weeks to live b

Farm-raised salmon contain much higher levels of flame retardants than most wild salmon, and some wild Chinook have the highest levels of all, according to new research. Building on an earlier stu

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AMA (Australian Medical Association) Vice-President, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, today released three key AMA Position Statements to assist the major parties produce general practice policies that will d

Roche announced today that the European Commission has approved MabThera (rituximab) for first line use in treatment of indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) in combination with conventional chemo

Patients at low risk of dying after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery have a significantly better chance of survival when treated by surgeons and hospitals that handle many cases, resear

Prescribing of inappropriate medications for elderly patients appears relatively common, according to an article in the August 9/23 issue of The Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Arch

Health Canada is advising Canadians that newborns may be adversely affected when pregnant women take Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and other newer anti-depressants during the th

Macmillan Cancer Relief is calling on aspiring young artists to design a Christmas card for the charity and help raise vital funds for people living with cancer all over the UK. Primary s

A new study by a nurse researcher shows that imagery - a simple method of distraction - can be used with pain medications to significantly reduce post-operative pain in children. In the s

UK Health Minister John Hutton today announced that 17 new NHS Walk-In Centres are to be set up across England, bringing the total number to 82. NHS Walk-In Centres provide quick access t

A new study in Mexico found that women who eat lots of carbs have double the risk of getting breast cancer when compared to women who consume less starchy and sugary foods. The scientists added t

In just one Quebec hospital, 100 people have died from superbugs in the last 18 months, says Dr Jacques Pepin, an infectious disease expert at the hospital. Dr Pepin is urging the government to t

At least 10 officials of the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry, Japan, received about 10 million yen in remuneration through what is believed to be a dummy organization from companies that develo

Moms today view pediatricians as 'parenting partners' and use a careful selection processResults of a new survey released today by iVillage reveal insights into how moms select and intera

The LSU (Louisiana State University) School of Veterinary Medicine has received a $9.9 million grant to fund the creation of the Center for Experimental Infectious Disease Research.What

Scientists may have pinpointed a microscopic reason why people suffering from the most common type of vertigo experience a distinct time lag between a rapid head motion and the onset of dizziness.

An estimated 17,600,00 American adults (8%) meet standard diagnostic criteria for an alcohol use disorder* and approximately 4,200,000 (2%) meet criteria for a drug use disorder. Overall, about on

About one quarter of children in a long-term study of mild to moderate asthma suffered a significant loss of lung function over the course of four to six years. The decline occurred more often amo