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Many needless and costly operations required to prevent just 1 stroke Tests to screen for "silent" neck artery narrowing in a bid to curb the risk of a stroke result in many unnecessary and costly surgical procedures, and ultimately save very few lives, concludes an editorial in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery. In 2-6% of European men aged 60 plus, the major arteries supplying the brain (carotid arteries) are narrowed by 50-99%. This condition, termed carotid stenosis or...
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Philanthropists Audrey and Martin Gruss have made an extraordinary gift of $5 million to Southampton Hospital and the Eastern Long Island community that will benefit from their foresight and generosity. Their support will create The Audrey and Martin Gruss Heart and Stroke Center as a new facility at the Hospital. The Center will provide stroke treatment and carotid stents as needed and consolidate a broad spectrum of new...
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Renaissance Laser & Vein Institute is Los Angeles' leader in simple laser cosmetic dermatology procedures. There's no time like summer to be in Southern California. Temperatures may run high, but we have low humidity, breezes and ocean air to keep us from boiling. Another California summer is coming to an end, and without one last trip to the beach you know you won't feel fulfilled. But if you saw to the health of your skin back in...
Women with severe aortic stenosis are 40% less likely to die after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) than men, reveals the latest data from the largest study to date of gender differences in outcomes after TAVI. The findings were presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Professor Karin Humphries from St. Paul's Hospital. More than 1.5 million people in the US suffer from aortic stenosis, a progressive disease where the aortic valve becomes obstructed, leading to life-threatening...
In an effort to increase the ease of access to qualified health professionals, DoctorQA.com has created a free Question & Answer health platform allowing individuals to directly interact with doctors. (PRWEB) August 23, 2012 From its headquarters in Irvine, CA, DoctorQA.com has developed a portal to further close the gap between relevant, medically accurate health information provided directly by physicians, and the widening audience of consumers seeking information daily for their...
DANVILLE, Pa., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Department of Health Secretary Dr. Eli N. Avila today presented nearly $4 million in Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program, or CURE, grants to support two research projects focused on esophageal cancer treatment and advancing detection of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The CURE program funds health research with the purpose of discovering new scientific knowledge to help improve the health of all Pennsylvanians....
More than eighty million Americans suffer from vein disorders and complications. Dr. Maged Mikhail, a phlebologist at Los Angeles Varicose Vein Center, offers eating guidelines to help avoid the development of varicose veins. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) July 13, 2012 Varicose veins can be unsightly, embarrassing and incredibly painful. In fact, cosmetic concerns are the most common reason for seeking treatment. Although there is no known cure for vein disorders, there are ways to...
After tallying hundreds of thousands of patient reviews, Dr. Kiup Alex Kim of Chandler, AZ has been identified as one of our nation's Most Compassionate Doctors. CHANDLER, Ariz., July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patients' Choice has announced that Dr. Kiup Alex Kim has been named a Compassionate Doctor honoree for 2011. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120713/DC40048) In 2011, nearly 100 million patients across the United States used websites including...
ALPINE, N.J., July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ProTron Technologies has developed a breakthrough diagnostic apparatus for detecting cerebro-vasacular diseases such as aneurysms or atherosclerotic plaque. The patented Stethotron® Cerebral Stethoscope is the physician's first line of defense against ruptured aneurysms. "Prevention is the best cure," says Dr. Leon Dondysh, inventor of the Cerebral Stethoscope. "Atherosclerotic plaque, the narrowing of blood vessels, causes audible...
The summer heat makes it the perfect time to relax at the beach, but those who suffer from varicose veins may avoid wearing a bathing suit because of their protruding leg veins. Vein specialist Dr. Maged Mikhail of Los Angeles Varicose Vein Center explains how these embarrassing problems can be quickly and easily treated. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 12, 2012 Although they’re commonly viewed as a cosmetic concern, varicose veins can lead to serious aches and pains. Sometimes the...
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General surgery is a specialty that concentrates on the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and the thyroid gland. This specialty also deals with skin, breast, soft tissue and hernia related diseases. General Surgeons have the opportunity to subspecialize in one or more of the following: Trauma Surgery: Trauma surgery is the specialty that performs invasive procedures for physical injuries in an emergency. This subspecialty holds the...
Aortography is the study of the specific action involving the ejection of blood from the aorta in the heart. Taking an aortogram from the patient could identify if there is a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta. This tear is eventually fatal but can be repaired in some cases. Procedure A catheter is placed in the aorta of the patient, usually through the femoral artery. Once in place a dose of iodine-based dye is injected in order to visualize the flow of blood through the site....
