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As medical research makes progress in treating conditions like stroke prevention and atrial fibrillation new and smaller devices are being developed to help better treat these patients

For doctors who have been involved in the treatment of cardiovascular health for several decades a significant amount of progress has been made in the past few years helping to keep patients healthy through much less invasive measures.

The Zika virus outbreak has been receiving extensive media coverage, with new discoveries and information reported seemingly every day. With comparatively little known about this virus until recently, many people are asking if it is really as serious as some media outlets are letting on.

New guidelines from the Canadian Medical Association suggest that colonoscopies should not be the primary screening tool for low risk adults aged 50 to74 years.

Childhood abuse, especially emotional, is linked to a greater risk of developing migraine as an adult.

A more effective treatment for Clostridium difficile (C. diff), or hospital-acquired diarrhea, may be on the horizon.

The shape of mammals’ microbiome can prevent the development of intestinal diseases, according to findings presented in the journal Cell Host & Microbe.

The results of three Phase III trials indicate that ixekizumab is a safe and effective short term treatment for people with moderate-to-severe plaque-type psoriasis, according to a recent review of the existing literature.

Encephalitis can change vision, but it does not alter the retinal structure, a German study found.

Data that are commonly available to clinicians may be used to predict asthma exacerbations, including blood eosinophil count, UK researachers report.

The stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway in colorectal cancer patients could play an important role in making the immune system aware of the abnormality, according to findings published in the journal Cell Reports.

A new, prospective study is shedding light on complications associated with adult spinal deformity surgery.

Targeting the formix, researchers in Arizona said electronic stimulation appeared to help Alzheimer's patients.

Pediatric diabetes and kidney complications related to it are on the rise, a new analysis of insurance data shows.

Are US physicians worried about Zika virus? Define "worried." MD Magazine surveyed physician readers and found most are concerned, but to varying degrees.

As the work of the Mildred and Frank Feinberg Division of the Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military Veterans and Their Families continues there have been countless stories about how they have helped not just to treat veterans but improve their family lives and help them move forward better than they were before.

While treating a veteran with post traumatic stress disorder is important, it is also proving to be equally as important to ensure that their friends and loved ones are being taken care of as well. When everything comes together the results have proven to be beyond the expectations of those involved in the overall treatment process.

In previous generations post traumatic stress disorder was either not diagnosed or not acknowledged. While there is still some resistance to treatment many veterans are now receiving the kind of help that may not have been available to those who served before them.

Fibromyalgia and sexual dysfunction are both conditions that affect more women than men; and now it looks like those who have the former are more likely to have the latter – especially if they have depression or anxiety.

Treating a patient after experiencing a traumatic event can be challenging for even the most seasoned medical professional. However, with the right therapy and a range of medications available many service members can complete treatment and move forward with their lives.

As service men and women continue to face combat in the war on terror the after affects of their time in the military continue to be felt. Post traumatic stress disorder is a common thread dating back to the days of Vietnam and Korea and beyond but diagnosis continues to improve today.

A pediatrician in Flint, MI faced a torrent of criticism and official denials when she discovered her patients were being poisoned by dangerously high levels of lead in their water. Here's the inside story of how she fought back.

Generation after generation, a low fiber diet can contribute to irreversible depletion of gut bacteria, reported findings published in the journal Nature.

Topical steroids – either alone or combined with vitamin D – effectively treat scalp psoriasis while posing the least risk for side effects.

Can telemonitoring help patients with COPD? Researchers in the UK report on a effective package.

In a development that could help researchers looking for ways to use non-embryonic stem cells to promote regeneration of nerves in spinal cord injury, a magnetic field generator shows promise.

A combination therapy of testosterone and megestrol acetate may be a feasible treatment for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cachexia, California researchers found.

While technology has come a long way in recent years for operations on the thyroid some patients either may not qualify for robotic surgery or may prefer the more traditional options for their own personal reasons.

In the past when patients underwent an operation for thyroid surgery or another thyroid related condition one of the concerns they had was scarring in the area of the operation. Thanks to advances in robotic technology that issue can be minimized or even eliminated completely.