Edoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patients after heart valve replacement surgery, according to preliminary ...

Ablation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who do not improve with medication, may be a better first-line treatment ...

Over 75000 people in Pakistan Punjab province sought medical assistance on Saturday due to respiratory issues caused by toxic ...

Two New Analyses from SEQUOIA-HCM Demonstrate Treatment with Aficamten Improves Post-Exercise Oxygen Uptake Recovery and Quality of LifeNew Data ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder comes in many forms and affects each person differently. Some patients benefit more from residential, in-treatment programs, while others are more suited for outpatient ...

Every second counts when you're having a stroke — and University of Missouri Columbia researchers have found that those ...

After hospitalization, many seniors can benefit from short-term rehabilitation. Here’s everything you need to know about what that entails and how to ensure high-quality care.

Mission Hospital announced today that it is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™; Orthopedic Surgery™; Stroke Care™; Prostate Surgeries™; Gastrointestinal Care™; ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 1 released its calendar year (CY) 2025 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) final rule. The rule ...

On October 29, the world commemorated World Stroke Day, under the theme, Greater Than Stroke Active Challenge, to leverage ...

The sooner treatment begins, the more brain tissue can be saved. Some drugs, such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), are most effective when given within a specific time window. The swift response ...

Although studies have not yet confirmed that these drugs prevent strokes, they have been shown to reduce heart attack risk, suggesting potential stroke prevention benefits, according to Anirudh ...