The new technology used to diagnose heart disease is amazing. We will explore if the time has come for you to take advantage of it.

A couple of new studies indicate there’s more than one reason to take Viagra.

And if you’re under 60 and suffer from atrial fibrillation, a new study shows there’s something you may want to stop consuming.

Dr. Tedd Mitchell is the medical director and a staff physician at Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Dr. Mitchell is double-boarded  in Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Mitchell is the contributing health editor and a weekly columnist for USA Weekend, a member of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and co-author of Fit to Lead.

Dr. Janet Tornelli is a staff physician at Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Dr. Tornelli is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. 

 

References:

Moderate Drinking Linked to A-Fib in Younger Patients

http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS109786900770985X/fulltext

 

ED Drugs Tame Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS1097869007709745/fulltext

 

CT Angiography Efficient for Initial Screening

http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS1097869007709885/fulltext

 

The Devastating Effects Of Depression When It Accompanies A Chronic Disease

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/81745.php

 

Youth Suicide Rate Rises 8% In USA, Biggest Climb In 15 Years

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/81868.php

 

Heavy Drinking Hastens Deaths in Chronic Diseases

http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS1097869007709800/fulltext

 

Sildenafil Citrate Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/353/20/214