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BHI raises awareness of link between cardiovascular and hearing health

Gen Xers and baby boomers should no longer ignore their hearing loss, says the Better Hearing Institute, which is raising awareness of the link between cardiovascular and hearing health in recognition of World Heart Day on September 29th.

20 Sep 2013

Athera Transfers Annexin A5 Project To Medirista

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23 Aug 2013

Athera Transfers Annexin A5 Project To Medirista

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23 Aug 2013

Noninvasive measure of oxygen levels in leg muscles improves outcomes in peripheral arterial disease patients

For millions of Americans, simply walking to the mailbox can cause unbearable leg pain as muscles scream for more blood and oxygen.

21 Aug 2013

Enrollment completed for Cook Medical’s study of tibiopedal access technique for treating PAD

Cook Medical has completed patient enrollment in a study evaluating a technique for achieving vascular access via below-the-knee arteries. The new access technique could be used in treating peripheral arterial disease, including patients with critical limb ischemia.

9 Aug 2013

Inovio's electroporation technology enhances ability of DNA therapy to stimulate blood vessel growth

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the use of its proprietary electroporation technology significantly enhanced the ability of a DNA therapy to stimulate blood vessel growth, which may be beneficial for the treatment of critical limb ischemia and other forms of peripheral arterial disease.

18 Jul 2013

New model developed to predict atrial fibrillation stroke risk factors

A more accurate and reliable stroke prediction model has been developed to help physicians decide whether to start blood-thinning treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation, as described in the current online issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.

21 Jun 2013

Researchers launch clinical trial on stem cells to prevent amputations in end stage PAD

University Hospitals Case Medical Center clinical researchers have launched an innovative clinical trial, unique in its design, which will evaluate the ability of a patient's own stem cells to prevent leg amputations in end stage peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

20 Jun 2013

Athera receives support from FP7 for development of fully human antibody PC-mAb

Athera Biotechnologies AB today announced that future development costs of its fully human antibody PC-mAb up until proof-of-concept will be co-funded by the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7) through a collaborative research grant. Karolinska Development AB owns 65% of Athera Biotechnologies AB.

17 Jun 2013

Society of Interventional Radiology adds 18 Fellows to its roster

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) announced the addition of 18 Fellows to the Fairfax, Virginia-based, national organization's roster during SIR's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting, held April 13 in New Orleans.

14 Jun 2013

Society of Interventional Radiology releases Updates in Interventional Radiology 2013

The Society of Interventional Radiology announces the release of "Updates in Interventional Radiology 2013," a concise reference of the current literature most relevant to the specialty.

13 Jun 2013

Mayo Clinic research shows that revascularization has reduced need for amputations by 40%

Peripheral arterial disease is a common circulation problem in which reduced blood flow can lead to complications that jeopardize the limbs, possibly even requiring amputation. Procedures known as revascularization have reduced the need for amputations 40 percent over two decades, Mayo Clinic research shows.

1 Jun 2013

Lund University researchers map significance of heredity for atherosclerotic disease

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have mapped the significance of heredity for common forms of atherosclerotic disease. No studies have previously examined whether different forms of the disease share heredity.

21 May 2013

Mast Therapeutics' data show that MST-188 reduces aggregation of both older and younger RBC

Mast Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that two posters for its lead product candidate, MST-188, were presented at the 7th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research & Educational Symposium, currently underway in Miami.

18 Apr 2013

Frozen balls of ice can safely kill cancerous tumors in lungs

Frozen balls of ice can safely kill cancerous tumors that have spread to the lungs, according to the first prospective multicenter trial of cryoablation. The results are being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans.

15 Apr 2013

Drug-eluting stents can keep clogged leg arteries open and prevent leg amputation

Drug-eluting stents can keep clogged leg arteries open, preventing amputation of the leg, suggests research being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans.

15 Apr 2013

AngioDynamics supports SIRF's Discovery Campaign to expand minimally invasive medicine

The Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation's Discovery campaign will benefit from a $500,000 pledge by new "Futurist" level supporter, medical device manufacturer AngioDynamics.

3 Apr 2013

Sanford Health announces new limb preservation program

Sanford Health announces a new limb preservation program, Sanford Limb Preservation Center. The center specializes in treating lower extremity wounds in patients at high risk of amputation and compromised leg and toe function, particularly those with diabetes and peripheral arterial disease.

5 Mar 2013

Registration open for Society of Interventional Radiology's Annual Scientific Meeting

Online meeting registration is open for the Society of Interventional Radiology's Annual Scientific Meeting April 13 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

1 Mar 2013

SIR, Society for Vascular Surgery partner on IVC filter study

The Society of Interventional Radiology and Society for Vascular Surgery jointly will launch PRESERVE-the first large-scale, multispecialty prospective study to evaluate the use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters and related follow-up treatment.

2 Feb 2013

Peripheral Arterial Disease News and Research

BHI raises awareness of link between cardiovascular and hearing health

Athera Transfers Annexin A5 Project To Medirista

Athera Transfers Annexin A5 Project To Medirista

Noninvasive measure of oxygen levels in leg muscles improves outcomes in peripheral arterial disease patients

Enrollment completed for Cook Medical’s study of tibiopedal access technique for treating PAD

Inovio's electroporation technology enhances ability of DNA therapy to stimulate blood vessel growth

New model developed to predict atrial fibrillation stroke risk factors

Researchers launch clinical trial on stem cells to prevent amputations in end stage PAD

Athera receives support from FP7 for development of fully human antibody PC-mAb

Society of Interventional Radiology adds 18 Fellows to its roster

Society of Interventional Radiology releases Updates in Interventional Radiology 2013

Mayo Clinic research shows that revascularization has reduced need for amputations by 40%

Lund University researchers map significance of heredity for atherosclerotic disease

Mast Therapeutics' data show that MST-188 reduces aggregation of both older and younger RBC

Frozen balls of ice can safely kill cancerous tumors in lungs

Drug-eluting stents can keep clogged leg arteries open and prevent leg amputation

AngioDynamics supports SIRF's Discovery Campaign to expand minimally invasive medicine

Sanford Health announces new limb preservation program

Registration open for Society of Interventional Radiology's Annual Scientific Meeting

SIR, Society for Vascular Surgery partner on IVC filter study

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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