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Effective, non-invasive pain relief for osteoporosis

Vertebroplasty, a minimally invasive treatment, offers new hope for those suffering the ravages of osteoporosis, the most common type of bone disease. Read More

 

Heart disease: More accurate prediction

A new measure more accurately predicts risk for cardiac disease and death, according to recent research. Read More

 

Botox for bladders - Research summary

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Study: Infertility increases a man's risk for prostate cancer

Infertile men have a higher risk of developing high grade prostate cancer, which is more likely to grow and spread quickly, according to a new study. Read More

 

Botox for bladders

It's well known for its cosmetic uses -- but doctors say Botox may also be the key to helping millions of Americans that suffer from overactive bladders. Read More

 

Hypnosis to Treat IBS?

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A professor studying hypnotherapy to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) says the technique significantly improved symptoms in nine out ten patients. Professor Roland Valori, editor of Frontline Gastroenterology Read More

 

Potent Radiation May Help Patients with Inoperable Cancer

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Early findings suggest a radiation therapy that involves numerous highly-focused, potent radiation beams provides targeted tumor control in nearly all patients, reduces treatment-related illness, and may ultimately improve survival for patients with inoperable non-small cell... Read More

 

Zapping Away Uterine Fibroids

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new minimally invasive radiology treatment shows promise in destroying uterine fibroids and relieving symptoms, eliminating the need for a hysterectomy. Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) uses high-intensity ultrasound waves to destroy fibroid t... Read More

 

Reducing Heart Disease Risk with Vitamin D

(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- Treating heart disease can be as simple as adding Vitamin D supplements to your diet. Researchers have found a link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk for coronary artery disease. Two new studies show vitamin D supplements can prevent or reduce a pers... Read More

 

Dual Action Drug Fights High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new dual-action drug, called LCZ696, is well tolerated and provides significantly greater reductions in blood pressure than the established angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) valsartan. LCZ696 might be superior to standard ARBs and could be a promising treatment for hypert... Read More

 

Study: Erectile Dysfunction Can Lead to Death

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests erectile dysfunction (ED) may not just be a problem in the bedroom: it may also be an underlying risk of disease and a precursor of death. Researchers found that men with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and ED are two times more likely to die from... Read More

 

Prostate Cancer: Switching on Chemo - Research Summary

BACKGROUND: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, following skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 192,280 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed each year, and prostate cancer accounts for about 10 percent of cancer-related deat... Read More

 

Should Colon Cancer Treatment be More Aggressive?

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with a common type of colon cancer -- especially older patients -- often are not treated as aggressively with chemotherapy as research shows is necessary to improve survival. Led by researchers from the RAND Corporation and UCLA, the study suggests that old... Read More

 

Too Optimistic About Cancer?

(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- When newspaper and magazine journalists report about cancer, they may be putting an optimistic spin on it. A new study shows that reports about cancer are more likely to discuss aggressive treatments and survival rather than death or treatment failure. A content anal... Read More

 

Liver Cancer Treatment Shows Promise

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new liver cancer treatment is showing promise in extending the lives of patients who have the deadly disease. Every year, 18,500 new cases of liver cancer are diagnosed. The disease is twice as common in men as in woman and occurs most often in those who have the ... Read More

 

Nonprofit for cancer patients

Integrative Cancer Care, a nonprofit with a mission to provide therapies that complement and optimize the medical treatment of cancer patients, is among the first of its kind in Charleston. Read More

 

Healthy habits take planning

By now, a lot of folks have started ignoring or have totally trashed their New Year's resolutions. Read More

 

Coalition: 'Eat Smart Move More'

At nearly 30 percent, South Carolina has the fifth highest rate of adult obesity in the nation. Read More

 

Slip-ups add up to risks to health

When the occasional exception becomes a new rule, even for a few days or weeks, it can be a big deal. Read More