A stroke could cause anyone lasting physical and mental problems, or even death, and older people are at higher risk. You can take steps to lower your chance of having a stroke. Knowing the symptoms of a stroke and acting quickly could mean the difference between life and disability or death. Here, from the experts… Continue reading Stroke: What You Need to Know
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Palliative Care and Heart-Failure Patients
Inpatient palliative care helped heart-failure patients to have a better quality of life, according to a trial conducted by researchers at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, part of the Allina Health system. As a result of those findings, bbott Northwestern conducted a new study, “A Description of Inpatient Palliative Care Actions for Patients with Acute Heart Failure,”… Continue reading Palliative Care and Heart-Failure Patients
Why You Need A Personalized Health Journal
By Nancy Wurtzel Two years ago, just before a long-planned vacation, I came down with a summer cold. At first it was only a minor inconvenience, but midway into my trip I was feeling horrible. My ears were causing the most discomfort. They were both plugged, which left me feeling light-headed and sleepy. Seeking relief,… Continue reading Why You Need A Personalized Health Journal
How to Recognize and Prevent Stroke
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a good time to bring attention to the deadly issue of stroke. According to the American Stroke association, an estimated 129,000 Americans die each year from stroke. It is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. Here, physicians from New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, in Manhattan, share their… Continue reading How to Recognize and Prevent Stroke
Advice from a Dermatologist: Treating Cold Sores At Home
Cold sores – small blisters on the lip or around the mouth – are surprisingly common. According to the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD), more than half of Americans age 14 to 49 have the virus that causes the sores. If the virus reactivates, or “wakes up,” the AAD says, you could get the sores.… Continue reading Advice from a Dermatologist: Treating Cold Sores At Home
Most Women Don’t Know Stroke Symptoms
According to a national survey by The Ohio State University, most women don’t know their risk factors for stroke, or its symptoms. Investigators from the university’s Wexner Medical Center found that among 1,000 women who were surveyed, only 11 percent could identify pregnancy, lupus, migraine headaches and oral contraception or hormone replacement therapy as female-specific… Continue reading Most Women Don’t Know Stroke Symptoms
Some Psychiatric Meds Dangerous for Dementia Patients
Psychiatric drugs prescribed to patients suffering from Alzheimer’s or other kinds of dementia appear to be riskier than previously believed, researchers say. The finding, published in JAMA Psychiatry, is adds to the growing body of troubling evidence that has been found in researching the use of antipsychotic drugs as a treatment for dementia-related hallucinations, delusions,… Continue reading Some Psychiatric Meds Dangerous for Dementia Patients
Ten Symptoms Women Should Not Ignore
Women around the world struggle to balance work, home, children, errands and so on. Their list of things to do never ends and in this hectic lifestyle, a large number of them end up ignoring symptoms that might be indicators of potential health problems. Here are ten symptoms women should not ignore: Vaginal bleeding or… Continue reading Ten Symptoms Women Should Not Ignore
Should You Rethink How You Drink?
Developing alcoholism isn’t something that happens overnight. According to the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAA), which has a program called “Rethinking Your Drinking,” there are deceptively mild symptoms that can indicate the start of a drinking problem. If you’re aware of the signs, you can recognize them early enough to make a… Continue reading Should You Rethink How You Drink?
When Are Computers Better Than Doctors?
A computer system did better than doctors when it came to collecting and reporting information about patients, according to a study by researchers at Cedars-Sinai. The investigators said that their study indicates the possibility of computers to improve the quality of medical care. They emphasized that they didn’t expect technology to replace physicians in clinical… Continue reading When Are Computers Better Than Doctors?
Many Seniors Aren’t Getting Dementia Tests
Millions of seniors with signs of cognitive impairment haven’t seen a doctor about them, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. The researchers said the findings indicate that up to 1.8 million seniors over 70 aren’t evaluated for cognitive symptoms. A failure to do that, the investigators said, could mean that some… Continue reading Many Seniors Aren’t Getting Dementia Tests
CDC: The Facts About Ebola
Editor’s note: Americans have become increasingly concerned about the possibility of an outbreak of Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever in this country following the death of Thomas Eric Duncan on October 8th 2014 in Dallas and the CDC confirmation on October 12th that a nurse who had cared for Duncan has tested positive for the deadly disease.… Continue reading CDC: The Facts About Ebola
A “Flute” That Helps COPD Patients
A hand-held respiratory device may offer COPD patients improvement in their symptoms, according to a new study from the University of Buffalo. The research analyzed the effect of the device, the Lung Flute, on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The illness, usually caused by smoking, is the third leading cause of death in… Continue reading A “Flute” That Helps COPD Patients