A procedure for heart failure had once seemed promising, but does not seem to help patients, doctors report.
Original post by By DENISE GRADY
Reshaping the Heart Is No Help
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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Personal Health: A Dip in the Sex Drive, Tied to Menopause
Obesity Drug by Arena Has an Effect, but a Limited One
Producing results it said would be good enough for regulatory approval, Arena Pharmaceuticals said its experimental obesity drug had succeeded in its first late-stage clinical trial.
Original post by By ANDREW POLLACK
Recipes for Health: The Dinner Toast
Though it’s usually thought of as an appetizer, bruschetta makes for a fine meal.
Original post by By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN
Vital Signs: Maggots an Option for Treating Leg Ulcers
Leg ulcers are notoriously difficult to treat, but a new study suggests that a beneficial therapy may be the use of live maggots.
Original post by By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
Vital Signs: One Drink a Day Tied to Lower Death Risk
Sengeshong Journal: With Explosions of Color, Tibetan Art Flourishes
The monasteries in the mountain valley of Sengeshong, China, are some of the most important centers of art in the Tibetan world.
Original post by By EDWARD WONG
Morning Rounds: A.D.H.D. Treatment, Stroke Rehabilitation and Childhood Depression
Depression Tests Urged for Teenagers
An influential government-appointed medical panel is urging doctors to routinely screen all American teenagers for depression.
Original post by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Near-Term Babies May Face a Higher Risk of Problems
Babies born just three to six weeks before their due dates are more likely than full-term babies to have disabilities or developmental delays in kindergarten, a study found.
Original post by By RONI CARYN RABIN