2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing

HealthDay - SATURDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- In the treatment of patients with symptomatic narrowing (stenosis) of the carotid artery, angioplasty with stenting and endarterectomy (surgical removal of the obstruction) are similarly effective in preventing ipsilateral stroke at two and four years after the procedure, according to two studies.

Health Highlights: Sept. 6, 2008

HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

MRIs Don't Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome

HealthDay - SATURDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Women who receive an MRI after a new diagnosis of breast cancer not only delay the start of treatment, but they are also more likely to have a mastectomy, as opposed to breast-conserving surgery.

Breast MRIs delay cancer treatment by weeks: study

Measures lifted around site of Belgian radioactivity leak

Genome analysis used to decode brain cancer: study

FDA posts list of potential problem drugs

AP - The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems in an effort to better inform doctors and patients.

Health Tip: Getting Ready for Cancer Treatment

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Treatment for cancer takes an emotional and physical toll on your body. But you can take steps to prepare for the treatment that will help make the process easier.

Health Tip: Healing After a C-Section

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- As you begin recovery from delivering a child by Caesarean section, you should avoid certain activities to give your body time to heal.