Types of plaque pose different dangers for men, women‘Atherosclerotic process is not necessarily linear,’ researcher says New caps and collars ease radiation protection burdenLighter-weight garments include novel cap to protect the head Stent relieves compression of pulmonary artery caused by cancer Unusual use of stent allowed lung cancer patient to breathe easier Caprelsa for advanced thyroid cancer First drug to be approved for the treatment of rare thyroid cancer. Poor handgrip tied to chronic disease Handgrip strength appears to be more than a general indicator of muscle strength; it is significantly linked to chronic disease and multi-morbidity, according to researchers here. What Your Patients Are Reading - Week of Feb 20th Two cardiologists face disciplinary hearing over alleged kickbacks Cardiologist disciplined over care of diabetic patient Champix may help reduce alcohol consumption Smoking-cessation drug varenicline (marketed as Champix in Canada) may have potential as a means of reducing alcohol consumption Prevnar 13 now approved for adults 50 years and older The vaccine was previously indicated for use only in infants and children from six weeks through five years of age. First Previous 373 374 375 376 377 Next Last