Research continues into new ways of preventing and curing A-Fib, boosted by ever-increasing new technologies. Catheter ablation has become a mainstream treatment for the disease due to greater    technological accuracy. It is widely recognised that the impact of Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) is not only responsible for significant cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality, but is also placing severe strain on healthcare resources.
Eliminating Latent TB
Latent TB in healthcare workers is a major threat to patients. Traditional tests have too often been unable to detect the condition reliably. A new blood test looks set to change this, which is good news for patients – and healthcare workers.
Cowen analysts – Rotation in health-care stocks
Bracing for a rocky 2008, investors in health-care stocks are increasingly moving their cash out of “one-hit” wonder drug developers and into companies with broader-based product portfolios, according to analysts at Cowen and Co.
