Adam Hochron

For children born with single ventricle defects every day matters in getting the treatment and operations they need to survive. A new study looked at a commonly known medication which could help get them extra time for their treatment.

As more is learned about the affect of newly developed PCSK9 medications cardiologists are looking at new patient populations and how to provide them the highest quality care.

A considerable amount of research has been done looking at how liver disease can progress in patients, but a recent study looked at possible regression in conditions like cirrhosis and fibrosis.

In the past, patients deemed obese (especially those who were morbidly obese) may have been passed over for a life-saving liver transplant. A recent study showed they may be just as viable candidates for the procedure as others in the patient population.

One of the largest populations of patients with hepatitis C is those who use injectable drugs. Despite this, many of these patients do not receive the medications they need to treat their conditions.

When a doctor's prescription is denied by an insurance company it can create issues not only for that doctor but also the patient beyond what the medication is being prescribed for.

With more treatments on the market for hepatitis C, the costs of treatment have actually gone up in recent years. However, if more patients receive the care they need those costs could eventually go down.

With an aging veteran population there are a number of conditions that need to be treated in these patients as well as others of their generation, particularly in when it comes to liver disease.

Although there are now effective treatments for several genotypes of hepatitis C, certain patient groups continue to present challenges for the pharmaceutical and medical communities. Work is being done to overcome those challenges around the world.

When patients have a defibrillator implated they have many concerns about their overall health, including how it affects their sex life. Research has shown the importance of doctors and their patients working together through these issues.

While warfarin has long been a common treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation new medications are coming to the market which provide different benefits than the original option.

Automatic external defibrillators are becoming more common throughout the country and the world helping to save countless lives. However with some devices not available at all times of the day there are questions about how they could be used more effectively

The Framingham Heart Study has been one of the most in depth studies in the field of cardiology and medicine as a whole. A recent portion of the study looked at the impact of carbon monoxide exhalation and its role in patient health.

Depending on where people live their ability to do a simple exercise like walking can be greatly affected. How they choose to incorporate walking into their lives can go a long way in determining their overall health.

Students around the world are taught the benefits of healthy eating but sometimes that message does not always reach its desired audience effectively. Because of that new efforts are underway to better get the message across.

The world of medicine is changing and because of that organizations need to change as well. The American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology is no exception to that trend.

It is a changing landscape for everyone in the healthcare field and those who work in allergy and immunology are no exception. How they react to these changes can determine how successful their practices are going forward.

Despite being a well known condition with many treatment options on the market many patients with asthma still struggle to manage their symptoms on a daily basis. New approaches to treatment are working to address these issues and more.

Peanut allergies are a common concern in the public, especially in regards to children. While the number of children and adults with this allergy continues to grow the work to help keep them and the people around them safe also has increased in recent years.

When most people think of vaccines their first thought is often the flu shot. For many patients, especially older patients there are other conditions to consider as well.

While many people get their flu vaccine on a yearly basis there are some who are still hesitant while others simply refuse. New modes of delivery and new guidelines aim to help answer some lingering questions patients may have.

With food allergies being a common problem in schools a program is looking at ways to help bring a possible treatment to help keep kids safe from potentially dangerous allergic reactions.

For patients with severe seasonal allergies the regularly available medications may not be enough to help their symptoms while the prospect of shots may be prohibitive enough to keep them from getting shots. A newly approved treatment could provide an alternative to the needle.

With the federal government leaving it to state and local entities to determine the age at which tobacco products can be purchased, an effort is underway to advance the age limit three years to 21.

In a time of 24 hour technology usage students could be doing themselves more harm than they realize by keeping their cell phones close at hand at bedtime.

Treating patients in the intensive care unit takes careful attention to detail and knowing how best to take care of people when they need it most. This also includes knowing how to return them to a state where they no longer need this level of care.

Sleep apnea and depression are both serious conditions patients deal with on a daily basis. A recent study looked at a possible connection between the two and how doctors can better treat these patients.

In the treatment of sleep apnea Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines are among the most common options available to patients. While there are other forms of the machine available as well there is also work being done to find other ways to handle the condition.

Looking to be the "Global Leader" in clinical education in pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine can be a daunting task but with their annual meeting the team at CHEST looks to impart the latest information to their members to provide the best care for patients.

Asthma is a common problem in the medical community and even while there are many treatment options on the market, controlling symptoms of the condition continues to be an issue for patients and doctors alike.