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Online Resources - Heart Center

List of online resources to find additional information on heart disease

For Type 2 Diabetes, Fish Oil Offers No Heart Protection

< Jun. 13, 2012 > -- If you have type 2 diabetes and take fish oil supplements to prevent heart disease, they aren't providing much help, a new study says.

Home Page - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Detailed information on physical medicine and rehabilitation

Physiatrist

The physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is called a physiatrist.

Online Resources - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

List of online resources to find additional information on physical medicine and rehabilitation

Panel Confirms Risks of Hormone Therapy

< May. 30, 2012 > -- After looking at more than a decade's worth of studies on hormone therapy, an expert panel says that women shouldn't take estrogen or progestin to help prevent disease.

The Radiologist

Radiology has become highly specialized, as have most other medical and surgical specialties. The current trend is for radiologists to become specialized in a particular discipline, such as cardiology (the study and treatment of the heart) or neurology (the study and treatment of the brain and nervous system).

Fast Before Cholesterol Test? Study Says No

< Nov. 14, 2012 > -- The next time you need a routine blood test to check your cholesterol, you may not need to fast beforehand.

Longer Commutes Drive Up Health Risks

< May. 09, 2012 > -- How long is your daily commute? If you drive at least 10 miles to work, you may be putting yourself at risk for high blood pressure. More than 15 miles? Your risk for obesity increases.

Acute Liver Failure

Acute liver failure is a rare condition that happens when your liver suddenly begins to lose its ability to function. This is frequently the immediate result of an overdose of medication or poisoning.

Heart Association Severs ‘Link’ Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease

A new (AHA) statement debunks a century-old belief that untreated gum disease leads to heart disease or stroke. The AHA says no convincing evidence exists proving the tie.

Lipoprotein(a) Cholesterol

This test measures the level of lipoprotein (a) in your blood. A high level of this cholesterol may mean you have heart disease or another cholesterol-related condition.