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For patients eligible for a heart transplant getting on the list is just the first of many steps that need to happen before the procedure can be done.

While patients needing heart donations still drastically outnumbers the available organs for transplants recent changes in guidelines for transplantation have made the procedure available for an even wider patient population.

Although designed to make taking medications simple and easy to remember, pill organizers could spell trouble for older adults.

When women with multiple sclerosis start putting on too much weight, that increase in BMI may be a sign their disease is becoming more severe.

Type X collagen, which is expressed by hypertrophic chondrocytes, is suppressed by tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors (TNFi) treatments, arthritis researchers report.The finding could lead to a molecular marker for early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis.

People often plagued with cravings for their favorite guilty-pleasure foods might be in luck. New research has shown that consuming milkshakes with a supplement called inulin-propionate ester could mitigate cravings for chocolate, pizza, and other high-calorie foods.

There are key differences in the gut microbial community composition in children with early-onset multiple sclerosis compared to healthy children without multiple sclerosis.

Doctors treating patients for a variety of conditions may all have the same goals in helping the patient but may have difficulty communicating those goals with their colleagues.

While having a number of choices to pick from when treating patients with multiple sclerosis can be advantageous there can also be challenges that need to be addressed by both doctors and patients

The past few years have seen the development and approval of a wide range of multiple sclerosis treatments. This has meant doctors have many more options when looking to help their patients.

Placement of the Ozurdex sustained-release dexamethasone implant in 29 patients with persistent diabetic macular edema resulted in a significant improvement in visual acuity and a significant decrease in central macular thickness 6 months after implantation.

Although asthma outcomes are worse in minorities than in non-minorities, health interventions based on technologies like text messaging and video games can help bridge this gap.

You may have seen reports on the “treatment” on TV or heard that some of Beverley Hills’ richest citizens are raving about it, but whole body cryotherapy (WBC) doesn’t yet have the data to back up the many health benefits claimed by its boosters.

Pasta, the fan favorite comfort food and date night dish has often been associated with high calories, so much so health experts have limited pasta consumption in fad diets.

There are many factors to consider when looking at a patient's overall cardiac health. When doctors are reading charts with blood pressure, LDL, and others it can make finding the right course of treatment a challenge when looking to find the right medication. Sometimes, especially when it comes to triglycerides alternative medicine can be a valuable option to consider.

Clinicians often hear parents of asthmatic children tell them their child is wheezing. But parents' definition of wheezing usually is different from that of physicians.

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) during midlife is strongly associated with a reduced risk of stroke later, according to the results of a recent study.

A patient specimen test, Xpert Carba-R Assay, can detect specific genetic markers linked to bacteria that are resistant to carbapenem antibiotics.

The FDA approved the first fully absorbable stent to treat coronary artery disease.

A simple new blood test can accurately predict Type 2 diabetes risk better than traditional glucose measures among women with gestational diabetes.

When it comes to diabetes nutrition, patients do best when they get specific instructions on what and how to eat.

Low birth weight caused by genetic factors appears to increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

A family history of heart attacks increases psoriasis patients’ odds of having heart attacks and strokes.

People with traumatic brain injury (TBI) often times suffer from serious headaches. But if the patient wants to take potentially addictive opioids off the table, what’s another option?

Patients diagnosed with heart failure face a variety of challenges with the condition over the course of their lifetime. As a result specialized centers can help provide the best care and help overall quality of life.

While the diagnosis of heart failure is common in cardiology there have been significant developments in the field which allows patients to live for many years with the condition.

The diagnosis of heart failure is a common problem cardiologists face on a daily basis both in the hospital and outpatient settings. Finding the best treatments to help their quality life remains an issue being addressed across cardiology.

Located in the heart of the country Northwestern Medicine has made a name for itself in a wide range of conditions. With such a large number of specialists covering many conditions it can help provide more comprehensive care for many people locally and beyond.

With projections that the number of patients with Parkinson's disease could double in the near future as the population continues to age work is still being done to find effective treatments and cures for the condition.

There are constantly new innovations being developed in vascular surgery, particularly when it comes to the treatment of aneurysms and Northwestern University is one place where that work is being spearheaded.