Cardiology

A researcher has proven that magnetic fields have the potential to act as a blood thinner, and possibly reduce the risk of heart attack.

Jacob "Jack" Kevorkian, an American pathologist better known as "Doctor Death".

Dr. Trevor Orchard previews what he will be discussing during his presentation on cardiovascular disease in patients with type 1 diabetes at the ADA meeting.

This podcast reviews key information about the safe storage, handling, and dispensing of Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) capsules.

Yankees' pitcher Bartolo Colon has resurrected his career with the help of a disputed therapy involving stem cell injections.

Texas A&M University study casts new light on the cholesterol debate, particularly among adults who exercise.

Study shows that elevated BMI in adolescence can predict type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease in young adults.

Takeda announced the presentation of new study results, which evaluated the potential inhibitory effects of certain proton pump inhibitors on Plavix

Advanced glycation end products may explain why some diabetics live free from eye, kidney, nerve, and cardiovascular complications for more than 5 decades.

Dr. Pullen discusses the clinical characteristics of PSVT, the tests used to diagnose this condition, and new treatment methods.

Patients with type 1 diabetes are vulnerable to autoimmune heart disease and a missed "training regimen" in the thymus explains why.

A new study has found Avandia to be associated with significantly higher odds of congestive heart failure, heart attack, and death compared with Actos.

A significant number of patients with benign prostate enlargement may have obstructive sleep apnea.

ultrasound therapy does nothing to speed up the healing process of leg ulceration compared to traditional methods.

New research shows that adolescents with risk factors such as pre-diabetes have less bone mass than their overweight but otherwise healthy peers.

Senators reintroduce legislation to ensure that heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases are better treated in women.

Findings from a new study have important implications for women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and are taking opioid pain killers.

A team of interventional cardiologists in Montreal is testing a new device designed to treat patients suffering from refractory angina.

The American Heart Association recently released the 2011 update to its cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines for women.

Low-levels of the anti-aging hormone Klotho may presage the presence of kidney disease and its deadly cardiovascular complications.

Not only do energy drinks offer no therapeutic benefit to children, but they may even put youngsters at risk for adverse health events.

New research indicates that older patients with late-stage advanced macular degeneration are at increased risk of bleeding stroke.

New research has given new meaning to the term die hard, especially when it comes to overzealous sports fans.

Podcast discussion of the value of CT angiography to measure stenosis severity and predict ischemia.