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Engineers turn cells common in scar tissue into colonies of beating heart cells

Poets and physicians know that a scarred heart cannot beat the way it used to, but the science of reprogramming cells offers hope--for the physical heart, at least.

13 Feb 2014

Johns Hopkins cardiologist receives first Harrington prize for innovation in medicine

Johns Hopkins pediatric cardiologist and geneticist Hal Dietz, M.D., has been awarded the first Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine for his work identifying the cause and a treatment for Marfan syndrome.

13 Feb 2014

Long-term physical activity improves cardiovascular health by targeting heart cells' powerhouses

Whether lifting weights in a gym or just walking around the block, exercise has many benefits, such as helping people lose weight and build stronger muscles. Some studies suggest that it may reduce the risk of developing cancer and other diseases.

13 Feb 2014

Researchers discover pre-leukemic stem cell that triggers relapse in patients with AML

Cancer researchers led by stem cell scientist Dr. John Dick have discovered a pre-leukemic stem cell that may be the first step in initiating disease and also the culprit that evades therapy and triggers relapse in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

13 Feb 2014

Researchers examine whether spirituality has role to play in prevention of addictions

Spirituality is a central tenet of 12-step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. Its value, particularly regarding alcohol addiction, has been recognized by many health care practitioners as well.

13 Feb 2014

New technology to enhance angioplasty with added precision, accuracy and less radiation exposure

Robots in the cath lab are helping clear blocked arteries in patients — reducing chest pain, shortness of breath, and risks for heart attacks. The Orlando Health Heart Institute is the first in the state of Florida, to offer a robotic-assisted system for coronary angioplasty.

13 Feb 2014

Cocaine increases ischemic stroke risk in young adults within 24 hours of use

Cocaine greatly increases ischemic stroke risk in young adults within 24 hours of use, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2014.

12 Feb 2014

International study examines link between infections and ischemic stroke in children

Common infections are associated with a significantly higher chance of stroke in children, but routine vaccinations may help decrease risk, according to preliminary research (abstract 39) presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2014.

12 Feb 2014

Stroke hospitalization and death rates associated with weather changes

Stroke hospitalization and death rates may rise and fall with changes in environmental temperature and dew point, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2014.

12 Feb 2014

Natera initiates distribution partnership with ProPath for Panorama non-invasive prenatal screening test

Natera, a leading innovator in prenatal genetic testing, today announced the initiation of a distribution partnership with ProPath, a wholly physician-owned provider of pathology services to clinicians and medical facilities in the United States, for its Panorama non-invasive prenatal screening test (NIPT).

From Natera 12 Feb 2014

Cedars-Sinai receives $1M grant to study molecular changes in brain due to air pollutants

Researchers at the Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute and Department of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai will conduct a study to determine if several potentially toxic compounds that exist in polluted air are capable of entering the brain from the bloodstream and causing brain cancer.

12 Feb 2014

Manchester researchers become first in world to assess all genetic links with fungal lung infection CPA

A grandfather-of-three from Tameside is helping University of Manchester researchers become the first in the world to assess all the genetic links with Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA) - a debilitating fungal lung infection that claims the lives of thousands of people in the UK and millions more worldwide.

From The University of Manchester 12 Feb 2014

RNA interference approach holds great promise for treating cancer and other diseases

Inspired by tiny particles that carry cholesterol through the body, MIT chemical engineers have designed nanoparticles that can deliver snippets of genetic material that turn off disease-causing genes.

12 Feb 2014

Study shows dye brilliant blue G may improve recovery from traumatic brain injuries

A close cousin of the dye that makes fabric, M&M's and sports drinks blue may improve recovery from traumatic brain injuries.

12 Feb 2014

FDA approves two drugs for long-term weight loss

Options are limited in America's battle of the bulge. While diet and exercise can help in the short term, they are frustratingly ineffective in the long run.

12 Feb 2014

Protein plays previously unknown role in acute myeloid leukemia development

There are potentially effective treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), but they only work in 20 to 40 percent of cases. In a paper published today in Leukemia, a Nature journal, a UT Health Science Center researcher has pinpointed a protein that could play a key, previously unknown role in the development of pediatric AML - promising new information in the quest to treat and cure childhood leukemias.

12 Feb 2014

New imaging technique can predict common congenital heart abnormality

A new imaging technique for measuring blood flow in the heart and vessels can diagnose a common congenital heart abnormality, bicuspid aortic valve, and may lead to better prediction of complications.

12 Feb 2014

Researchers demonstrate new approach to treating muscular dystrophy

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have demonstrated a new approach to treating muscular dystrophy. Mice with a form of this muscle-weakening disease showed improved strength and heart function when treated with nanoparticles loaded with rapamycin, an immunosuppressive drug recently found to improve recycling of cellular waste.

12 Feb 2014

Red wine and dark chocolate taste great and have heart-healthy components

Forget the oysters and the champagne this Valentine's Day. If you want to keep your true love's heart beating strong, the real foods of love are dark chocolate and red wine, said Loyola University Health System preventive heart specialist Sara Sirna, MD.

12 Feb 2014

Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Versacloz now commercially available in the U.S. for schizophrenia

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc today announced U.S. commercial availability of Versacloz (clozapine, USP) oral suspension, the first and only oral suspension clozapine for severely ill treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients or those at risk of recurrent suicidal behavior with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

11 Feb 2014

Blood News and Research

Engineers turn cells common in scar tissue into colonies of beating heart cells

Johns Hopkins cardiologist receives first Harrington prize for innovation in medicine

Long-term physical activity improves cardiovascular health by targeting heart cells' powerhouses

Researchers discover pre-leukemic stem cell that triggers relapse in patients with AML

Researchers examine whether spirituality has role to play in prevention of addictions

New technology to enhance angioplasty with added precision, accuracy and less radiation exposure

Cocaine increases ischemic stroke risk in young adults within 24 hours of use

International study examines link between infections and ischemic stroke in children

Stroke hospitalization and death rates associated with weather changes

Natera initiates distribution partnership with ProPath for Panorama non-invasive prenatal screening test

Cedars-Sinai receives $1M grant to study molecular changes in brain due to air pollutants

Manchester researchers become first in world to assess all genetic links with fungal lung infection CPA

RNA interference approach holds great promise for treating cancer and other diseases

Study shows dye brilliant blue G may improve recovery from traumatic brain injuries

FDA approves two drugs for long-term weight loss

Protein plays previously unknown role in acute myeloid leukemia development

New imaging technique can predict common congenital heart abnormality

Researchers demonstrate new approach to treating muscular dystrophy

Red wine and dark chocolate taste great and have heart-healthy components

Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Versacloz now commercially available in the U.S. for schizophrenia

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