Fewer heart blockages showing up on stress tests
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The proportion of patients who have blocked arteries show up during a stress test has dropped "enormously" over the past two decades, according to a...
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Fewer heart blockages showing up on stress tests
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The proportion of patients who have blocked arteries show up during a stress test has dropped "enormously" over the past two decades, according to a...
No clear benefits for kids’ blood pressure checks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There's no evidence that checking kids' and teens' blood pressure - and treating them if it's high - can reduce their heart risks in adulthood,...
Niacin-statin combo tied to skin, muscle side effects
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One-quarter of people taking niacin and statins as part of a four-year-long heart study dropped out early, often for medical reasons tied to niacin's side...
Personalized risk info helps with screening decision
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People make more educated decisions about screening tests when they're given a personalized assessment of their own risk, rather than one-size-fits-all information, according to a...
Niacin-statin combo tied to skin, muscle side effects
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One-quarter of people taking niacin and statins as part of a four-year-long heart study dropped out early, often for medical reasons tied to niacin's side...
Missed diagnoses common in the doctor’s office
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Missed or wrong diagnoses are common in primary care and may put some patients at risk of serious complications, a new study suggests. Although mistakes...
Missed diagnoses common in the doctor’s office
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Missed or wrong diagnoses are common in primary care and may put some patients at risk of serious complications, a new study suggests. Although mistakes...
Mediterranean diet can ward off heart disease: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A Mediterranean diet high in olive oil, nuts, fish and fresh fruits and vegetables may help prevent heart disease and strokes, according to a new...
Tanning parlors may misinform clients about risks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Tanning facilities often given inconsistent or incorrect information about the risks associated with indoor tanning and may let kids as young as 10 or 12...