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Feb 19, 2016 08:24 PM EST

Clot-Busting Drug Lowers Death Risk In This Group Of Stroke Survivors

The clot-busting drug Alteplase, a tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, was found to help reduce post-stroke disability and mortality risk in patients with a hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. Two new studies based on the findings were presented at the stroke association's annual meeting in Los Angeles...

Jan 20, 2016 07:03 PM EST

Anesthesia After Age 40 Doesn't Cause Cognitive Impairment, Study Says

Previous studies have suggested that anesthesia may have something to do with the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) when used in older individuals. However, new findings presented by researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that patients over 40 were not affected by surgical anesthesia when...

Dec 30, 2015 04:19 PM EST

5 Breakthrough Medical Treatments in 2015

What medical advances happened in 2015? There were a lot of them! Here are five great ones.

Dec 29, 2015 07:40 PM EST

Even Slightly Elevated Blood Sugar Levels Linked To Kidney Damage

Even slightly elevated blood sugar levels may be linked to kidney damage, according to a recent study.

Dec 27, 2015 06:46 PM EST

'Precision Weight Loss' May Be The Future Of Dieting

A diet regimen that works for one person may not work for another.

Dec 10, 2015 06:41 PM EST

Singing Helps Mood, Memory In Dementia Patients

Singing and listening to music can help boost mood and memory in patients with dementia, according to a recent study.

Nov 04, 2015 11:29 AM EST

This Common Heart Drug Stopped Malignant Cancer Progression

The common heart drug propranolol may help stop the progression of angiosarcoma--malignant tumors of the inner lining of blood vessels--according to a recent study.

Oct 12, 2015 03:10 PM EDT

Terminally Ill Patients Get More Peace Dying At Home

Terminally ill patients who die at home may go more peacefully than those who take their last breath in the hospital, according to recent findings published in the journal BMC Medicine.

Sep 29, 2015 11:41 AM EDT

Blindness Cure: UK Scientists Working On Stem-Cell Breakthrough Treatment

The London Project to Cure Blindness has developed a trial for a new treatment that's derived from stem cells for those suffering from ‘wet' age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the trial is currently taking place at the Moorfields Eye Hospital after the successful outcome on a patient deal...

Aug 18, 2015 10:12 AM EDT

Three Cups Of Coffee A Day Lowers Risk Of Colon Cancer Recurrence

Most of us wouldn't mind a cup of Joe in the morning to energize us throughout our day. Yet did you know drinking coffee regularly can also help to prevent the return of colon cancer following treatment as well as improve the chances of survival?

Jul 03, 2015 08:01 PM EDT

Supercharging Stem Cells Help Transplant Patients

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered promising signs in stem cell therapy that may be effective in preventing and treating inflammation via transplant recipients. The findings are published in the journal Stem Cells, which are expected to eventually lead to new treatments for tr...

Jun 25, 2015 02:01 PM EDT

A New Diagnositic Test For Pneumonia May Involve Analyzing Breath Specimens

New research examines the potential for a pneumonia breath test. Researchers found that chemically analyzing breath specimens from patients in intensive care can help reveal bacterial infection in the lower respiratory tract of ventilated patients at risk of infection.