Two patients who had severe aortic stenosis are “recovering well” – only days after the minimally invasive procedure. The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) has completed the first two transcatheter…

Today, the Canadian Diabetes Association launched “Get Checked Now” – a national public awareness campaign aimed at Canadians 40 and older alerting them to the consequences of being passive about their potential…

A new report from the American Cancer Society says a large proportion of the 141,000 cases and 49,000 deaths from colorectal cancer expected in the United States this year could be prevented…

A new report issued today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a significant decrease in certain infections over the past nine years. The report found that central line associated…

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, will organize three prominent conferences during the month of March in Abu Dhabi. In line with SKMC’s strategic goals towards medical education, the…

Indiana University scientists have solved a perplexing mystery regarding one of the body’s main energy storage molecules, in the process shedding light on a possible route to treatment of a rare but…

Almost 40 percent of Americans at risk for colon cancer are not getting screened. StopColonCancerNow.com, a national public awareness campaign for colon cancer prevention and screening, is working to improve that statistic…

A new migraine supplement, PreTreat Complete, with active compounds designed to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine headaches is now available. Finally, one supplement includes the most clinically effective over-the-counter ingredients…

Robotic surgery offers the same or better results than minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for treating kidney disease, and can potentially help more patients because it is not as difficult for surgeons to…

People with an active lifestyle are up to three times less likely to develop large or advanced polyps in the bowel – which can develop into bowel cancer – according to a…

Results suggest new vaccine strategies to debilitate viruses by tapping into this response An AIDS vaccine tested in people, but found to be ineffective, influenced the genetic makeup of the virus that…

Apricus Biosciences, Inc. (“Apricus Bio”) (Nasdaq:APRI) announced today that the European Patent Office (“EPO”) will grant a patent for the company’s MycoVa™ product for treating onychomycosis (commonly referred to as nail fungus)….

A new study in the March 1 issue of the journal Sleep indicates that the ability of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to remain vigilant and attentive deteriorated significantly after losing…

Despite the fact that colon cancer screening saves lives, the majority of U.S. adults age 50 and over who are eligible for such screening fail to take advantage of it. Consider the…

Many people suffer from a devastating condition known as critical limb ischemia (CLI) that can lead to muscle wasting and even amputation. The disease is linked to the blockage of blood flow…