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Articles related to "Cardiology"
Benefits of Pomegranate Juice Pomegranate juice has been studied for its health benefits in recent years. Findings are mixed, yet many studies indicate positive results. pomegranate juice • antioxidants • heart disease • prostate cancer • erectile dysfunction
How to Read Your Cholesterol Test Consider this a survey article of Cholesterol – What’s good, what’s bad, and how to know the difference. lipoprotein • ldl • hdl • vldl • tryglecerides
New Super Pill for Heart Disease A new pill is to be tested in Spain that combines aspirin, statins, and ACE inhibitors – the three main therapies used to fight heart disease. polypill • ace inhibitors • statins • 20% less • heart disease
Heart Attacks a Frightening Risk for Young Women Young women are not immune to having a heart attack. In fact, they are likely to be misdiagnosed, often with disasterous results. heart attack • mi • ami • myocardial infarction • heart disease
EKG Technician - Serving the Heart of Medicine The EKG technician has more career options due to the latest medical technology advances than ever before. Find out how lucrative this field of medicine can be. ekg technician • ecg technician • ekg training • ekg schools • ekg programs
Green Tea Improves Cardiovascular Health Polyphenols found in green tea have shown to have broad health benefits and may help to protect against cardiovascular disease, allergies, arthritis, cataracts and more. cardiovascular • cholesterol • green tea • cancer • immune system
Telemedicine and The Next Millennium Dana H.C. Lee, JD is currently the Project Attorney at the New York State Task Force on Life and the Law (Task Force). She believes one of the ten most important health care issues for patients as we enter the next millennium is telemedicine. e-health • telemedicine • medical information • electronic communications • health
Fast Heart Attack Care at ER Chest Pain Centers Emergency chest pain centers can assess chest pain and open blocked heart arteries quickly, saving lives and increasing the chances of returning to an active lifestyle. chest pain center • emergency chest pain center • emergency angioplasty • emergency cardiac catheterization • chest pain
Depression in Women May Lead to Death Women diagnosed and treated for clinical depression are more likely to die of sudden cardiac arrest that non-depressed women. women's health • health • mental health • depression • antidepressants
Five Medical Devices Every Hospital Uses Find what medical devices are most commonly used at hospitals. medical • device • machine • equipment • hospitals
Vitamin D - More Than Bone Health Vitamin D is actually a hormone, so its wide range of effects shouldn't be too surprising. vitamin d diabetes • vitamin d cancer • vitamin d blood pressure • vitamin d heart disease • vitamin d deficiency
Walnuts and Cholesterol Walnuts play an important role in how the body handles cholesterol. If you are looking at natural ways to improve cardiovascular health, eating walnuts may help. walnuts • walnuts and cholesterol • eating walnuts • walnuts and the mediterranean diet • walnut oil
Cholesterol Test For Heart Disease Promising This advanced lipid test is more accurate than a routine cholesterol screen and may aid in the development of new cholesterol-lowering drugs. cholesterol • heart disease • cholesterol test • vap test • high cholesterol
Diabetes Greatly Increases Risk Of Heart Attack Research indicates that diabetics with no history of heart disease have the same risk for a heart attack as someone with a prior attack. heart • diabetes • heart attack • blood sugar • heart disease
Dying from a Broken Heart It's called the "broken heart" syndrome or Takotsubo/Stress Cardiomyopathy. Induced by sudden, overwhelming emotional stress it victimizes mostly women. severe grief and heart attack • symptoms of the broken heart syndrome • comparison between broken heart syndrome versus cl • what happens in broken heart syndrome • treatment of broken heart syndrome
Hospice Referral Criteria, Non-cancer Patients Most hospices use admission eligibility guidelines from 1996. Today they may not accurately predict survival times of patients with highly treatable non-cancer diagnoses. hospice criteria • hospice admission criteria • non-cancer admission criteria • hospice guidelines • hospice admission guidelines
Your Waistline: According to a new study, the size of your waist is more important than your weight in predicting heart disease. news • heart • disease • smaller • waist
Abdominal Obesity and Health Risks Research shows that abdominal fat can be an indicator for a host of health problems. abdominal obesity • health risks • bmi • waist-to-hip ratio • diabetes
Becoming an EKG Technician The field of cardiovascular medicine is highly technical and growing rapidly. Secure a place in this lucrative and highly specialized field. ekg technician • ecg technician • cardiovascular medicine • ekg technician training • ekg technician schools
Benefits of Pomegranates Pomegranates have become branded as the new "superfruit" because of the many health benefits associated with the fruit. pomegranate • pomegranate juice • benefits of pomegranates • pomegranate fruit • eating pomegranates
Body Mass Index Beyond the scale...A chart that can determine whether too much body fat could be putting you at risk for heart disease body mass • cholesterol • weight • health • fat
From The Physician to the Specialist This article is about the many people or specialists that you may need to encounter in your quest for treatment of a disabled child. surgeons • doctors • specialists
HD Risk Factors = Menopaause A new study suggests that risk factors associated with heart disease relates to earlier onset of menopause. A converse conclusion could be true. heart disease • menopause • healthy • lifestyle • smoking
How I Became a Technical Writer How does one become a technical writer? As I gradually assume the reigns of this topic. I will use this as an introduction to whom I am and how I became a technical writer. technical writing • manuals • documentation • qualifications
How to Choose the Right Carbohydrates A new study has shown how consuming refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and cereal, can increase your risk of heart problems. how to choose the right carbohydrates • glycemic index • eat foods with a low gi • refined carbohydrates • whole grain carbohydrates
Krill Oil A person can lower their risk for heart disease by including Antarctic krill oil as part of a healthy diet. krill oil • nutrition supplements • holistic nutrition • preventing heart disease • omega 3 fatty acids
Study Finds 11 New Cholesterol Genes Scientists new discovery shows that 11 additional genes help blood metabolize cholesterol and fat and the results may lead to more prevention of heart attacks. gene study • blood and fat metabolize • sekar kathiresan • massachusetts general hospital • nature genetics
The Heart Failure Nurse Patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) entail close clinical management and support to control and identify their symptoms. heart failure nurse support • role of the heart failure nurse • patients with congestive heart failure • managing the symptoms of chf patients • improving quality of life for chf patients
The Mediterranean Diet What can be learned about dietary patterns followed by people who live in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea? Why is the Mediterranean diet so beneficial? mediterranean diet • mediterranean diet pyramid • traditional mediterranean diet • mediterranean dietary patterns • mediterranean style diet
Health Psychology: What it is Health Psychology is the Union of Medicine and Psychology. It's called Medical Psychology in the hospital. In the research laboratory it's Biological Psychology , and on the therapist's couch: Psychobiology. Although a relatively new discipline--Health Psychology borrows from long-standing traditional areas of medicine and psychology--it is widely accepted in America and abroad. With over 50 US and Canadian universities offering doctoral training in Health Psychology and the creation of special divisions for Health Psychology in both the American Psychological and the Canadian Psychological Associations, Health Psychology is bringing to the fore the latest research findings and clinical applications to advance understanding of how the mind and body interact mind/body • psychology • medicine • psychosomatic • education
CoenzymeQ10: What's so Great About it? CoQ10 is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell in the body. What do we know about CoQ10 and who should be taking it as a dietary supplement? coq10 • age-related macular degeneration • alzheimer's disease • angina • breast cancer
Decrease Heart Disease & Diabetes With Omega 3 Omega 3 fatty acids are essential nutrients to prevent cardiovascular disease, hypertension, joint pain and balance blood sugar - and even improve memory and mood. omega-3 fatty acids • blood sugar • hypertension • cholesterol • diabetes
Do Drug Companies Influence Doctors? Although many physician's groups have attempted to distance themselves from the drug industry, the ties between doctors and Big Pharma remain strong...for now. pharmaceutical industry and doctors • pharmaceutical industry influence on physicians • examples of drug company influence on health polic • how drug companies control public health policy • cholesterol guidelines and the pharmaceutical indu
Exercise Avoidance Excuses If you're not exercising chances are you believe you have a valid reason. Consider the consequences of inactivity and then follow these easy to get started tips. american heart association • walking • stretching • yoga • golf
Fish Oil Benefits Taking an essential fatty acid supplement on a daily basis can help protect the brain and heart from deterioration. fish oil benefits • essential fatty acid supplement • fish oil health benefits • fish oil pills • fish oil capsule
Grape Seed Extract may Reduce Blood Pressure For those who enjoy using grape seed oil on salads or in a stir fry, you may like to know research is ongoing on the health benefits of grape seed extract. grape seed extract • grape seed supplement • university of california (uc) davis • american chemical society meeting • federation of american societies for experimental
Heart Murmurs-- Innocent or Not? When a physician tells you that you (or your child) have a heart murmur, it's a frightening experience. A little information about the causes of murmurs may allay fears. heart murmur causes • abnormal heart valves • heart examination • heart ultrasound • echocardiogram
How to Compare and Choose a Hospital Many hospitals seek accreditation by the Joint Commission (formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) to signify high quality healthcare. joint commission • jcaho • joint commission accreditation • accreditation of hospitals • comparison of hospitals
Hypertension Medications Read the article on some common medicines used to treat high blood pressure. types of hypertension medications • water pills (diuretics) • beta-adrenergic blockers • ace inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhi • arbs (angiotensin ii receptor blockers)
Menopause Estrogen and Cholesterol A young woman's estrogen raises good HDL cholesterol. After 50, HDL levels drop and bad LDLs, triglycerides, and heart disease increase. Learn how lifestyle changes help. menopause estrogen cholesterol • menopause ldl hdl • menopause heart disease • estrogen heart disease • postmenopausal estrogen-progestin hormone replacem
More About a Career in Medical Transcription Once you decide to obtain medical transcription training, many exciting options are available to further your career. Read about the many choices available! online medical transcription degree • online medical transcription school • online medical transcription schools • online medical transcription course • medical transcription courses online
Obesity Paradox: Fat Not Risky Being even a little obese is said to be unhealthy. But after accounting for blood pressure, fitness, and other factors, heavier people live longer, a new study found. obesity paradox • obese live longer • bmi and death • physical fitness and death • northwestern university heart study
Open Heart This article reviews Jay Neugeboren's book, Open Heart: A Patient's Story of Life-Saving Medicine and Life-Giving Friendship. illness narrative • heart disease • friendship • emotional support • dialogue
Relaxation Techniques for Stress Management Many people encounter stress throughout their lives. However, learning how to manage it can help lower health risks and improve your overall quality of life. stress management • relaxation tips • tips for managing stress • techniques for managing stress • how to reduce stress
Smoking Ban Saves Lives The sometimes fatal effect of second-hand smoke is reduced when smoking is banned in public places. epidemiology • meta-analysis • myocardial infarction • smoking • tobacco smoke pollution
Teach Suffixes -Logy and -Graph Learning about suffixes is part of the curriculum, but suitable words aren't always easy to find. Here are some lists of words for two common suffixes. logy suffix • graph suffix • graphy suffix • logy • graphy
The Truth about Infrared Heat Sauna Therapy Infrared heat sauna therapy is on the rise due to its reported health benefits, many of which remain unproven, but some of which seem promising. infrared heat sauna • sauna benefits • dry sauna benefits • infrared sauna benefits • infrared sauna therapy
Weight Gain From Diabetes Medications One modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity. Unfortunately, treatment of this disease often involves the use of drugs that increase weight. diabetes drugs that cause weight gain • weight gain and diabetes management • insulin and weight gain • sulfonylureas and weight gain • actos and weight gain |
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