New pill better targets rheumatoid arthritis
It's the first oral therapy approved for rheumatoid arthritis in more than 15 years. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is much more common in women than men, and there is no cure...
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New pill better targets rheumatoid arthritis
It's the first oral therapy approved for rheumatoid arthritis in more than 15 years. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is much more common in women than men, and there is no cure...
Carotid blockage may or may not require surgery
Q. At what percentage of blockage of the carotid artery do you consider surgery? I'm a 73-year-old man with a 70 percent blockage, and my doctor says to wait a...
Some health-related apps should be avoided
Of the countless applications (apps) available for your computer tablet and smartphone, there are an estimated 40,000 health-related apps for consumers and physicians. But how do you know if these...
Should I try one of the new blood thinners?
Q. I have atrial fibrillation and have been taking warfarin to prevent blood clots for 10 years. It has not given me any problems. However, I do hate going to...
Should I try one of the new blood thinners?
Q. I have atrial fibrillation and have been taking warfarin to prevent blood clots for 10 years. It has not given me any problems. However, I do hate going to...
Some health-related apps should be avoided
Of the countless applications (apps) available for your computer tablet and smartphone, there are an estimated 40,000 health-related apps for consumers and physicians. But how do you know if these...
Carotid blockage may or may not require surgery
Q. At what percentage of blockage of the carotid artery do you consider surgery? I'm a 73-year-old man with a 70 percent blockage, and my doctor says to wait a...
Can supplements prevent age-related macular degeneration?
Q. I've heard that age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of blindness. Do copper, zinc, or lutein help prevent it? A. There's no clear and certain answer, but there...
Briefs: Harvard Health Letters
IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATORS: SIMPLE FIX MAY SAVE LIVES An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) can be a lifesaving device in someone with a tendency to develop dangerous heart rhythms. An ICD detects the...