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BSP completes HyperQ technology clinical research study on CAD

BSP Biological Signal Processing Ltd. (BSP), which develops and manufactures products for the non-invasive, accurate diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), recently announced the successful completion of a comprehensive clinical research study evaluating the performance of the company's HyperQ technology in diagnosing CAD.

14 Nov 2011

Racial disparities in long-term survival among pediatric heart transplant patients

White heart transplant patients under the age of 18 are more than twice as likely to be alive a decade after surgery as their African-American counterparts, new Johns Hopkins research suggests.

14 Nov 2011

New-onset AF, severe sepsis may increase risk of stroke and mortality in hospital settings

A recent study led by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) shows an increased risk of stroke and mortality among patients diagnosed with severe sepsis and new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) during hospitalization.

14 Nov 2011

Link between sugar-sweetened beverages and increased cardiovascular risk in women

Drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day may expand a woman's waistline and increase her risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011.

14 Nov 2011

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is consistent with survival to normal life expectancy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is consistent with survival to normal life expectancy, including particularly advanced age into the tenth decade of life, with demise ultimately largely unrelated to this disease, according to a study being presented Nov. 13 at the American Heart Association (AHA) scientific sessions in Orlando, Fla.

14 Nov 2011

Penn-led team develops microelectronic device to map brain activity

A team of researchers co-led by the University of Pennsylvania has developed and tested a new high-resolution, ultra-thin device capable of recording brain activity from the cortical surface without having to use penetrating electrodes.

14 Nov 2011

Flexible brain implant could treat epileptic seizures

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a flexible brain implant that could one day be used to treat epileptic seizures. In animal studies, the researchers used the device - a type of electrode array that conforms to the brain's surface - to take an unprecedented look at the brain activity underlying seizures.

14 Nov 2011

UCLA School of Nursing faculty members to present at AHA 2011

A failing heart's effect on the short-term memory. The impact of telephone interventions on behaviors in Latinos. Depression and heart disease. Risk factors contributing to premature coronary atherosclerosis in premenopausal women. These are just a few of the research findings that will be presented by faculty members of the UCLA School of Nursing at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions, being held November 12 - 16 in Orlando, FL.

14 Nov 2011

Studies examine cardiac arrest-information exchange on social media site

Discussion about cardiac arrest on Twitter is common and represents a new opportunity to provide lifesaving information to the public, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The Penn investigators will present two studies examining cardiac arrest-information exchange on the social media site today at the American Heart Association's annual Scientific Sessions.

14 Nov 2011

Professional tooth scaling associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes

Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a study from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011.

14 Nov 2011

Renowned cardiologist wins TCT 2011 Geoffrey O. Hartzler Master Clinical Operator Award

Horst Sievert, MD, PhD, a renowned interventional cardiologist, was presented the TCT 2011 Geoffrey O. Hartzler Master Clinical Operator Award in a ceremony held today during the 23rd annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation.

14 Nov 2011

Maintaining normal blood glucose levels prevents long-term kidney complications

Maintaining good glucose control early in the course of type 1 diabetes could lessen the long-term risk of kidney disease, as measured by a common test of kidney function.

14 Nov 2011

Wearable defibrillator effective in preventing sudden death in people with arrhythmias

A wearable defibrillator can prevent sudden death in people with dangerous heart arrhythmias, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011.

14 Nov 2011

Cedars Sinai researcher to receive American Heart Association-Philips Resuscitation Fellowship Award

Royal Philips Electronics today announced that Dr. Carmen Teodorescu, M.D., Ph.D., a post-doctoral fellow at The Heart Institute at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California was selected as the recipient of the fifth annual American Heart Association-Philips Resuscitation Fellowship Award.

14 Nov 2011

New information on kidney-related policies in the U.S.

Two studies presented during the American Society of Nephrology's Annual Kidney Week provide new information on kidney-related policies in the United States.

14 Nov 2011

Low levels of vitamin C associated with worse outcomes for heart failure patients

Low levels of vitamin C were associated with higher levels of high sensitivity C-Reactive protein (hsCRP) and shorter intervals without major cardiac issues or death for heart failure patients, in research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011.

14 Nov 2011

Latest advances in cardiovascular medicine, science and education to be presented at AHA 2011

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania faculty will be involved in presenting research findings on the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine, science, and education at the 2011 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, in Orlando, FL, November 12 - 16, 2011.

14 Nov 2011

Federal health officials recommend cholesterol testing for children

Government health experts recommended Friday that all children be tested for high cholesterol before they reach puberty, in an effort to get an early start in preventing cardiovascular disease. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute said a child's first cholesterol check should occur between ages 9 and 11 and the test should be repeated between ages 17 and 21. The American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed the guideline.

14 Nov 2011

Depression linked to heart disease mortality among young people

The negative effects of depression in young people on the health of their hearts may be stronger than previously recognized. Depression or a history of suicide attempts in people younger than 40, especially young women, markedly increases their risk for dying from heart disease, results from a nationwide study have revealed.

14 Nov 2011

New stem cell technique hopes to replace damaged cells in Parkinson's

Australian scientists have developed a new technique using stem cells, in the hope to replace damaged cells in Parkinson's disease. The technique could be developed for application in other degenerative conditions.

13 Nov 2011

Heart News and Research

BSP completes HyperQ technology clinical research study on CAD

Racial disparities in long-term survival among pediatric heart transplant patients

New-onset AF, severe sepsis may increase risk of stroke and mortality in hospital settings

Link between sugar-sweetened beverages and increased cardiovascular risk in women

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is consistent with survival to normal life expectancy

Penn-led team develops microelectronic device to map brain activity

Flexible brain implant could treat epileptic seizures

UCLA School of Nursing faculty members to present at AHA 2011

Studies examine cardiac arrest-information exchange on social media site

Professional tooth scaling associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes

Renowned cardiologist wins TCT 2011 Geoffrey O. Hartzler Master Clinical Operator Award

Maintaining normal blood glucose levels prevents long-term kidney complications

Wearable defibrillator effective in preventing sudden death in people with arrhythmias

Cedars Sinai researcher to receive American Heart Association-Philips Resuscitation Fellowship Award

New information on kidney-related policies in the U.S.

Low levels of vitamin C associated with worse outcomes for heart failure patients

Latest advances in cardiovascular medicine, science and education to be presented at AHA 2011

Federal health officials recommend cholesterol testing for children

Depression linked to heart disease mortality among young people

New stem cell technique hopes to replace damaged cells in Parkinson's

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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