Incredible Health October 27, 2015 Blood vessels reorganize themselves after full face transplantation As full face transplantation continues to become a more viable option for patients with severe facial disfigurations, doctors have learned more and more about the intricacies of this novel procedure. Now, researchers have discovered that in the months following the procedure, the blood vessels in the faces of transplant recipients are actually able to reorganize themselves.
Rare Diseases October 27, 2015 Polish medical experts say Chopin's heart shows signs of tuberculosis Polish medical experts say that the preserved heart of 19th century composer Frederic Chopin shows signs of tuberculosis and possibly some other lung disease.
MEDICAL RESEARCH October 27, 2015 Moderate wine consumption may benefit kidneys New research links moderate wine consumption with a lower prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD); and, for those who already have CKD, the study indicates some wine consumption may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Pregnancy October 27, 2015 Risk for blood clots lasts 12 weeks after pregnancy Women have a higher risk of blood clots that can cause strokes, heart attacks and other problems for 12 weeks after childbirth - twice as long as doctors have thought, new research finds.
Medications October 27, 2015 FDA approves Amgen's heart-failure drug Corlanor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Amgen Inc.’s heart-failure treatment Corlanor, which had been designated for priority review in August.
Cholesterol October 27, 2015 Medtronic recalls loading system for heart device Medtronic Plc has recalled 6,912 units of loading system of a recently approved heart device after reports of the presence of particulates.
Circulation Issues October 27, 2015 Clot-grabbing devices offer better outcomes for stroke patients Going into the blocked artery of someone who is having a stroke to remove the clot is more likely to produce a good recovery than treatment with just clot-busting drugs, according to a study of 500 patients in the Netherlands.
Circulation Issues October 27, 2015 Red Cross launches blood donation app A new app is making it easier to donate blood.
Fitness October 27, 2015 Supervised exercise best for intermittent claudication People with intermittent claudication that causes leg pain, cramping or fatigue while walking are able to walk further after months of supervised exercise therapy, compared to unsupervised exercise, according to a new study.
Cholesterol October 27, 2015 American Heart Association issues advice for heart-healthy workplace Employers who want to encourage heart-healthy behavior by employees should share seven important messages, the American Heart Association advises.
Circulation Issues October 27, 2015 Abbott dissolving stent has lower angina rate vs metal stent: study Abbott's Absorb dissolving heart stent proved as safe and effective one year after being placed in a diseased artery as the company's market-leading Xience drug coated metal stent with a significantly lower rate of chest pain, according to data presented at a medical meeting on Sunday.
