HealthCentralcm.own.healthcentralgeneralhealthnonenone2001Healthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : Management/PreventionManagement/Prevention - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationManagement/Prevention - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationManagement/PreventionheartattackHealthCentralDiseasesHeart Disease, StrokeHeart AttackManagement/Preventionhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/2007.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/2007_pf.htmlChannel PageManagement/Prevention2007.htmlManagement/PreventionADAM Encyclopedia (more_index_1_8_7)Gonorrhea2006-11-04 00:54:57.0GonorrheaGonorrheaGonorrheaGonorrheaGonococcemia (disseminated)Peripheral arterial line - infants2006-11-04 00:54:33.0Peripheral arterial line - infantsPeripheral arterial line - infantsBlood pressureMechanical ventilator - infantsIntravenousNICU house staffInfant of a substance-abusing mother2006-11-04 00:54:31.0Infant of a substance-abusing motherInfant of a substance-abusing motherFetal alcohol syndrome21723 421723 5Infants born to mothers who drink, even in modest amounts, may be born with fetal alcohol syndrome, which often consists of growth retardation, unusual facial features, and mental retardation.Substance abuse during pregnancy21728 421728 5The fetus grows and develops due to the nourishment from the mother via the placenta. Along with nutrients, any toxins in the mother's system may be delivered to the fetus. These toxins often cause damage to the fragile, developing fetal organs. Depending on the organs affected, long-term effects may be severe, including mental problems such as retardation and seizures.Drug abuse and dependenceBabies and diarrheaFetal alcohol syndromeSeizuresSoySoy2006-11-04 00:53:55.0SoySoySoySoyCoronary heart diseaseOsteoporosisBreast cancerEndometrial cancerProstate cancerHeart disease and womenHeart disease and women2006-11-04 00:53:32.0Heart disease and womenHeart disease and womenAcute MI17004 4Acute MIA heart attack or acute myocardial infarction (MI) occurs when one of the arteries that supplies the heart muscle becomes blocked. Blockage may be caused by spasm of the artery or by atherosclerosis with acute clot formation. The blockage results in damaged tissue and a permanent loss of contraction of this portion of the heart muscle.Heart, front view1097 4Heart, front viewThe external structures of the heart include the ventricles, atria, arteries and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood into the heart. The vessels colored blue indicate the transport of blood with relatively low content of oxygen and high content of carbon dioxide. The vessels colored red indicate the transport of blood with relatively high content of oxygen and low content of carbon dioxide.Heart, section through the middle1056 4Heart, section through the middleThe interior of the heart is composed of valves, chambers, and associated vessels.Heart attackAnginaAngioplastyBody mass indexAtrial fibrillation/flutterDiabetesHormone replacement therapyHormone Replacement Therapy is medication containing one or more female hormones to treat symptoms of menopause. Click to learn more about it.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)2006-11-04 00:53:13.0Hormone replacement therapyHormone replacement therapyUterus19263 4UterusThe uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. The ovaries produce the eggs that travel through the fallopian tubes. Once the egg has left the ovary it can be fertilized and implant itself in the lining of the uterus. The main function of the uterus is to nourish the developing fetus prior to birth.Hysterectomy
Chickenpox - vaccineChickenpox - vaccine2006-11-04 00:53:05.0Chickenpox - vaccineChickenpox - vaccineChickenpox - lesions on the chest1301 41301 5This picture shows chickenpox lesions on the chest. A vaccine for chickenpox has been approved for use in the United States. Chickenpox remains a common infectious disease, and most people are familiar with its appearance. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)Chickenpox - lesion on the leg1302 41302 5This is a typical chickenpox lesion seen here on the leg. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)Chickenpox, acute pneumonia - chest X-ray2317 4Chickenpox, acute pneumonia - chest X-rayThis chest X-ray shows cloudiness throughout the lungs, caused by acute pneumonia following chickenpox. Pneumonia, as a complication of chickenpox, rarely occurs in children, but occurs in about one-fifth of adults.Chickenpox19655 419655 5Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpesvirus family. The same virus also causes herpes zoster, shingles, in adults. Chickenpox is extremely contagious, and can be spread by direct contact, droplet transmission, and airborne transmission. Symptoms range from fever, headache, stomach ache, or loss of appetite before breaking out in the classic pox rash. The rash can consist of several hundred small, itchy, fluid-filled blisters over red spots on the skin. The blisters often appear first on the face, trunk, or scalp and then spread to other parts of the body.Chickenpox - close-up2318 4Chickenpox - close-upThis is a close-up picture of chickenpox. Early chickenpox lesions consist of small red papules which quickly fill with a yellowish or straw colored fluid to form small blisters (vesicles), as seen in this photograph. Later, these vesicles will rupture forming shallow erosions that crust over and then ultimately heal.ChickenpoxHerpes zosterFeverSeizuresPneumoniaAnaphylaxisHepatitis A - vaccineHepatitis A - vaccine2006-11-04 00:52:44.0Hepatitis A - vaccineHepatitis A - vaccineHepatitis AAntibodyImmunizations - general overviewFeverAging changes in the lungsAging changes in the lungs2006-11-04 00:52:36.0Aging changes in the lungsAging changes in the lungsRespiratory cilia19533 419533 5The bronchus in the lungs are lined with hair-like projections called cilia that move microbes and debris up and out of the airways.  Scattered throughout the cilia are goblet cells that secrete mucus which helps protect the lining of the bronchus and trap microorganisms.Changes in lung tissue with age8676 48676 5Lung tissue atrophies and is not as efficient with age.KyphosisScoliosisFaintingPneumoniaCoughAntibodySleep apneaBronchitisAging changes in organs - tissue - cellsAging changes in the bones - muscles - jointsAging changes in the heart and blood vesselsAging changes in vital signsAging changes in immunityAging changes in immunity2006-11-04 00:52:34.0Aging changes in immunityAging changes in immunityImmune system structures8673 48673 5The immune system protects the body from potentially harmful substances. The inflammatory response (inflammation) is part of innate immunity. It occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause.The fluCancerWalking abnormalitiesArthritisTetanusPneumoniaInfluenza vaccineHepatitisWhy Eat a Balanced Diet?
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Diabetic educationDiabetic education2006-11-04 00:52:26.0Diabetic educationDiabetic educationEndocrine glands1093 4Endocrine glandsEndocrine glands release hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream to be transported to various organs and tissues throughout the body. For instance, the pancreas secretes insulin, which allows the body to regulate levels of sugar in the blood. The thyroid gets instructions from the pituitary to secrete hormones which determine the pace of chemical activity in the body (the more hormone in the bloodstream, the faster the chemical activity; the less hormone, the slower the activity).Monitor blood glucose - seriesMonitor blood glucose - series2007-03-27 13:09:58.0Diabetic blood circulation in foot19290 419290 5People with diabetes are at risk for blood vessel injury, which may be severe enough to cause tissue damage in the legs and feet.Food and insulin release8812 48812 5Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to increased glucose levels in the blood.DiabetesHypoglycemiaGlucose testBlood glucose monitoringKetones - urineWeight managementAlcohol useResources
News (more_index_1_1_1)Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Heart Disease ThreatBut checking typical risk factors can help head off problems, research saysBy Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-10 00:00:01.0
Diesel Exhaust Increases Clot Formation2 hours after exposure to fumes, volunteers' blood platelets thickened, study found2007-11-08 00:00:00.0Regular Exercise Helps Fight Heart FailureIt stimulates tissue repair better than drugs, study findsBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-08 00:00:00.0
Stem Cells Show Early Promise for Heart ProblemsBut far more research is needed to benefit heart attack patients, studies showBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-08 00:00:00.0
Cardiac Device Won't Help Some Heart Failure PatientsThey performed no better with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, researchers say2007-11-07 00:00:02.0Experimental Drug Fails Against Heart FailureTezosentan didn't change outcomes for patients with sudden, life-threatening attacks, trial showsBy Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-07 00:00:02.0
Early HRT Protects a Woman's HeartBut contraceptives heighten risk of arterial problems, studies findBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-07 00:00:02.0
Blood Pressure, Heartbeat Problems Aggravate Alzheimer'sTreating vascular conditions might lessen memory loss, study suggestsBy Carolyn Colwell
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-07 00:00:02.0
Nurse-Led Intervention Boosts Cardiac Rehab: StudyAlmost 90% adhered to fluid restriction, weigh-ins when aided by trained support group2007-11-06 00:00:01.0Early Weight Gain Can Mean Heart Trouble Later in LifeChildren as young as 7 show signs of cardiovascular risk factors, study findsBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-06 00:00:01.0
Breast-Feeding Confers Long-Term Heart BenefitsLower body mass, high levels of good cholesterol combat cardiovascular disease, study says2007-11-06 00:00:00.0Blood-Incompatible Heart Transplants Safe for InfantsStudy data shows mortality could be reduced 20% for those awaiting new organ2007-11-06 00:00:00.0New Computerized Scans Effective for Spotting Clogged ArteriesThey could eliminate need for invasive procedures for some patients, study says2007-11-06 00:00:00.0Certain Cholesterol Drugs Show Their LimitsStudies reveal that some of these heart medications aren't perfectBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-06 00:00:00.0
New Measures Improve Heart CarePrograms that simplified treatment choices led to better outcomes, research showsBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-05 00:00:00.0
New Heart Pump Helps Women Awaiting TransplantsIt's smaller than the first-generation device, researchers reportBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-05 00:00:00.0
Chocolate Has Sweet Effect on Blood FlowArteries function better when the dark delight is consumed, study suggests2007-11-05 00:00:00.0Drug-Coated Stents No Riskier in Long Run Than Bare Metal OnesLargest study to date finds no difference in heart attack or mortality ratesBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-05 00:00:00.0
Poorer Blood Pressure Control in Blacks With Heart FailureDoctors need to do more to erase racial disparities, study suggests2007-11-05 00:00:00.0New Anti-Clotting Drug Shows Promise in Heart PatientsPrasugrel reduced heart risks after angioplasty/stenting, but raised bleeding risks when compared to PlavixBy Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-05 00:00:00.0
Emergency Care for Heart Attacks, Pneumonia Fails to Meet GoalsPoor compliance and racial disparities found, study finds2007-11-03 00:00:01.0Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease RiskWomen need to be aware of their heart disease risk before and after pregnancyBy Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-03 00:00:01.0
Just Anticipating a Nap May Be Good for the HeartExpectation produced small drops in blood pressure, but more study needed, researchers sayBy Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-03 00:00:00.0
Test Spots Who Should Get Implanted DefibrillatorNot every patient needs the expensive but lifesaving devices, experts noteBy Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-02 00:00:00.0
Siblings Often Share Heart RisksBrothers, especially, may be most affected, study findsBy Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
2007-11-02 00:00:00.0
Study Supports Controversial Heart Failure DrugBut small, short-term trial is unlikely to quiet Natrecor's criticsBy E.J. Mundell
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-30 00:00:01.0
Defibrillator Use Urged to Save Children's LivesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics says heart problems in kids have been underestimatedBy Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-30 00:00:01.0
Obesity Can Hurt Kids' HeartsEarly signs of cardiovascular disease are there, researchers say2007-10-24 18:00:02.0Marital Stress Linked to Heart DiseaseCouples with troubled relationships have hardening of the coronary arteries, research saysBy Karen Pallarito
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-24 00:00:03.0
Whole Grains Do a Heart GoodCereal cuts cardiovascular risk, as do fruits, veggies, research showsBy Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-22 17:00:00.0
Overweight Now a Global ProblemAbout a quarter of the world's adults are obese, study finds2007-10-22 17:00:00.0Defib Wire Warning Shouldn't Worry Most Users: ExpertsOverall risk is low, but patients should consult with their doctors.Overall risk is low, but patients should consult with their doctors.By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-16 00:00:00.0AcidophilusAlzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartan
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Garlic May Ward Off Heart WoesIt spurs a chemical linked to healthy blood vessels, study finds.It spurs a chemical linked to healthy blood vessels, study finds.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-16 00:00:00.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAlzheimer's DiseaseHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Animation: What is Hypertension?The video animation explains high blood pressure. When the pressure exerted by the blood flow on the walls of the arteries exceeds normal levels, it leads to a condition called hypertension.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamipril
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Angioplasty Equals Bypass Surgery for Heart Patients: StudySurvival rates virtually the same, but some people may prefer one option over the other.Survival rates virtually the same, but some people may prefer one option over the other.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-16 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartan
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Chest Compressions Key to Revised CPR GuidelinesKeeping blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs is critical for survival, experts say.Keeping blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs is critical for survival, experts say.By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-14 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanDiabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
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Chronic Illness Often a Taboo Subject: SurveyJust a third of U.S. adults feel comfortable discussing it.Just a third of U.S. adults feel comfortable discussing it.2007-10-11 00:00:00.0Addison's DiseaseAlzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisHope for Diabetes and Lou Gehrig's
A new treatment could stop diabetes altogether, while another could add years to the lives of patients suffering from a devastating neurological disease.
Howard: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Bipolar Disorder Animation
Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania.  Learn  more about bipolar disorder with this animation.
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Stressful Jobs Hard on the HeartHigh anxiety, low control double recurrent heart attack risk, study finds.High anxiety, low control double recurrent heart attack risk, study finds.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-09 00:00:00.0AbscessActinomycosisAcute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)AIDS and HIV InfectionHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
Fighting HIV
A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Bipolar Disorder Animation
Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania.  Learn  more about bipolar disorder with this animation.
Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Abilify - Drug DescriptionaripiprazoleAccupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAdderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
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Family Infighting Hurts the HeartSpats with spouse, kids, others boosts cardiovascular dangers, study finds.Spats with spouse, kids, others boosts cardiovascular dangers, study finds.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-08 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAdderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsAltace - Drug DescriptionRamipril
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Study Rates Heart Health of Popular Diet PlansOrnish beat Atkins, but any weight loss is good for the heart, researchers say.Ornish beat Atkins, but any weight loss is good for the heart, researchers say.By Madeline Vann
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-05 00:00:00.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAlzheimer's DiseaseHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamipril
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Erectile Dysfunction: A Harbinger of Heart TroubleStudies link this common problem with vascular disease.Studies link this common problem with vascular disease.By Karen Pallarito
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-05 00:00:00.0PreeclampsiaPlacenta PreviaMigraineCluster HeadachesDysmenorrhea

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Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.

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Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Meet Dr. Atul Gawande, Author of Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. 
Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
Clean the Blood, Save the Heart
Cleaning the blood may help treat a failing heart.
Hybrid Hearing
Hearing aids don't always help and devices like cochlear (coke-lee-ur) implants are only reserved for the worst cases...until now! A new twist on an old device may give some people their lives back.
Painless 3D Mammograms (Tomosynthesis) for Breast Cancer Detection
New technology that creates 3D breast images may replace mammograms and better detect cancer in younger women. Not only can this scanner detect the smallest cancer tumors but it could detect even the threat of cancer.
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Heart-Healthy Workouts Help Knees, TooThey help ward off osteoarthritis, study suggests2007-10-05 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
AllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartan
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Cardiac Artery Trouble Boosts Family Heart RiskRelatives of those affected face higher odds of heart disease, study finds.Relatives of those affected face higher odds of heart disease, study finds.By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
2007-10-04 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.
Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.
Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.
How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanDiabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
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Randy Jackson Takes Aim at DiabetesAmerican Idol judge is part of a campaign to stress the disease's link to heart disease.American Idol judge is part of a campaign to stress the disease's link to heart disease.By Janice Billingsley
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A new treatment could stop diabetes altogether, while another could add years to the lives of patients suffering from a devastating neurological disease.
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