Background: Paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a recognized cause of cryptogenic stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), especially in patients with intracardiac ...

At baseline, there was no difference in Perceived Stress Scale scores between groups (P =.743). However, postprocedure scores were significantly lower in the stress ball group compared with controls ...

A new team is being sent to Antarctica to look after a heritage site on the world's southernmost continent. The 9,000-mile mission is part of a three-year project to protect Britain's first permanent ...

Background: Infusion of chemotherapy drugs through central venous catheters in the bloodstream facilitates direct access to disseminated cancer sites to interrupt the growth and/or spread of abnormal ...

Upon removal, contamination was observed in 40% of chambers, including precipitate at the bottom of the inner chamber (38.6%) and sludge within the chamber (1.4%). Flushing totally implantable venous ...

There's nothing more frustrating than your computer suddenly saying it can't recognize the USB device connected to the port. This is especially true when you're urgently trying to transfer a file to a ...

How soon you can start chemotherapy after having your port placed can depend on certain factors, including the urgency in beginning treatment and your recovery following port insertion. You can ...

The Princess of Wales also spoke about how she received treatment "quietly and privately" Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most ...