A program is collecting and donating medical goods, including pacemakers and other implanted devices, to people in less-developed countries who would not be able to afford them.
I have heard that one symptom of a stroke is “the worst headache you can imagine.” I recently had a migraine that was so much more painful than previous ones that I worried it was a stroke. Is there any way to tell a migraine from a “stroke headache”?
Women who have a hysterectomy, especially those under 50 who also have their ovaries removed, seem to be at increased risk of heart disease.
Women who received an implantable device that helps the heart maintain its rhythm had a much larger reduction in serious cardiac events, and greater improvement in cardiac function, than the men in the study.
You have said that alcohol can cause heart rhythm problems. I have an implanted defibrillator. Is it okay for me to drink alcohol?
Research suggests that some HDL cholesterol is stronger, enabling it to pull more cholesterol out of white blood cells.
Research is beginning to consider the possibility that acupuncture may help some men with erectile dysfunction, but the studies conducted so far have found little evidence to support the theory.
Many people, especially those over 65, experience delirium during illness or hospitalization. In its more common form a person is likely to act withdrawn or appear drowsy, making diagnosis more difficult.
Incidence of food allergy and food intolerance is increasing, though they are distinct conditions. Food allergies typically begin in infancy, and can be life-threatening if not outgrown. Food intolerance can cause discomfort but is generally less serious.
I am 53 and have experienced heavy menstrual bleeding. An ultrasound showed fibroids and polyps. My doctor gave me three choices: monitor with ultrasound, get a hysterectomy, or freeze the fibroids and polyps. I am not sure what to do.