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People with low cholesterol levels in immune cells experience slower HIV progression

People infected with HIV whose immune cells have low cholesterol levels experience much slower disease progression, even without medication, according to University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health research that could lead to new strategies to control infection.

29 Apr 2014

Severe diabetes linked to brain atrophy

Type 2 diabetes may be associated with brain degeneration, according to a new multicenter study published online in the journal Radiology. The study also found that, contrary to common clinical belief, diabetes may not be directly associated with small vessel ischemic disease, where the brain does not receive enough oxygenated blood.

29 Apr 2014

High rate of chronic pain found after general surgery

More than 2 years after undergoing an operation, almost 15% of general surgery patients suffer from chronic postsurgical pain, say researchers.

28 Apr 2014

Gore announces nominees for 2014-2015 Pioneers in Performance Awards for Latin America

W. L. Gore & Associates today announced the nominees and opening of voting for the 2014-2015 Pioneers in Performance Awards for Latin America. The announcement came at the Congreso Internacional Cirugia Endovascular 2014 conference in São Paulo.

26 Apr 2014

Covidien net sales increase 3% to $2.60 billion in second quarter fiscal 2014

Covidien plc today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Second-quarter net sales of $2.60 billion increased 3% from the $2.53 billion in the second quarter a year ago. Operational sales growth was 4% in the second quarter, as foreign exchange rate movement lowered the quarterly sales growth rate by just over one percentage point.

25 Apr 2014

VHVI implants miniaturized HeartWare HVAD Pump through minimally invasive approach

Sometimes smaller is better. This is especially true of left ventricular assist devices, the mechanically operated heart pumps that are implanted in heart failure patients to bridge them to transplantation.

23 Apr 2014

FDA approves Cyramza to treat patients with advanced stomach cancer

Based on results of a clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a molecularly targeted drug as second-line treatment in advanced stomach cancer that has progressed after standard chemotherapy has failed.

22 Apr 2014

Multiple lines of targeted therapy extend life for mRCC patients

Overall survival of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma is extended the more lines of targeted therapy they receive, shows an evaluation of a large retrospective multicentre database.

22 Apr 2014

Catheter coating: an interview with Dr. Hinke Malda, Director of Medical Coatings, DSM Biomedical

DSM’s biomedical work brings new material innovation to market through the development of novel materials-based solutions that meet the present and future needs of the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

22 Apr 2014

Narrowing of carotid artery in neck without any symptoms may be linked to memory problems

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that narrowing of the carotid artery in the neck without any symptoms may be linked to problems in learning, memory, thinking and decision-making, compared to people with similar risk factors but no narrowing in the neck artery, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

22 Apr 2014

VACC designs new program to educate industry professionals on vascular access

Understanding the needs of health providers and their interaction with patients is paramount to the role of the employees of ICU Medical which provides clinicians around the world with innovative and cost-effective solutions for clinical needs.

22 Apr 2014

Penn study clarifies action of potential new class of pain relievers that may benefit and not hurt heart

Nonsteroidal antinflamatory drugs (NSAIDs) that block an enzyme called COX-2 relieve pain and inflammation but can cause heart attacks, stroke, heart failure, and even sudden cardiac death.

22 Apr 2014

Study helps physicians better identify patients at risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome

Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a leading cause of respiratory failure after surgery. Patients who develop the lung disorder postoperatively are at higher risk of dying in the hospital, and those who survive the syndrome may still bear its physical effects years later.

22 Apr 2014

FDA approves molecularly targeted drug as second-line treatment for advanced stomach cancer

Based on results of a clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a molecularly targeted drug as second-line treatment in advanced stomach cancer that has progressed after standard chemotherapy has failed.

22 Apr 2014

First MRI scan shows 'brown fat' in living adult can help fight diabetes

The first MRI scan to show 'brown fat' in a living adult could prove to be an essential step towards a new wave of therapies to aid the fight against diabetes and obesity.

17 Apr 2014

Massage therapy alleviates muscle soreness and improves general blood flow

Massage therapy improves general blood flow and alleviates muscle soreness after exercise, according to a study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

17 Apr 2014

Iconic Therapeutics completes $20 million Series B-1 equity financing

Iconic Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics for serious eye disorders, announced today that it has successfully completed a $20 million Series B-1 equity financing from new investors MPM Capital, Lundbeckfond Ventures, and H.I.G. BioVentures.

16 Apr 2014

St. Jude Medical's net sales increase 2% in first quarter 2014

St. Jude Medical, Inc. today reported sales and net earnings for the first quarter ended March 29, 2014.

16 Apr 2014

Researchers explore new standard of continuity of care for stroke patients

A new study from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is looking at nurse- and pharmacist-led interventions to improve the standard of care for patients who have suffered minor stroke or transient ischemic attack, also known as "mini stoke."

16 Apr 2014

Reverse Medical receives FDA IDE approval for BARREL Vascular Reconstruction Device

Reverse Medical Corporation today announced FDA IDE approval for clinical investigation of their BARREL Vascular Reconstruction Device (VRD). The BARREL Vascular Reconstruction Device is designed for use with occlusive devices in the treatment of intracranial bifurcation aneurysms.

15 Apr 2014

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People with low cholesterol levels in immune cells experience slower HIV progression

Severe diabetes linked to brain atrophy

High rate of chronic pain found after general surgery

Gore announces nominees for 2014-2015 Pioneers in Performance Awards for Latin America

Covidien net sales increase 3% to $2.60 billion in second quarter fiscal 2014

VHVI implants miniaturized HeartWare HVAD Pump through minimally invasive approach

FDA approves Cyramza to treat patients with advanced stomach cancer

Multiple lines of targeted therapy extend life for mRCC patients

Catheter coating: an interview with Dr. Hinke Malda, Director of Medical Coatings, DSM Biomedical

Narrowing of carotid artery in neck without any symptoms may be linked to memory problems

VACC designs new program to educate industry professionals on vascular access

Penn study clarifies action of potential new class of pain relievers that may benefit and not hurt heart

Study helps physicians better identify patients at risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome

FDA approves molecularly targeted drug as second-line treatment for advanced stomach cancer

First MRI scan shows 'brown fat' in living adult can help fight diabetes

Massage therapy alleviates muscle soreness and improves general blood flow

Iconic Therapeutics completes $20 million Series B-1 equity financing

St. Jude Medical's net sales increase 2% in first quarter 2014

Researchers explore new standard of continuity of care for stroke patients

Reverse Medical receives FDA IDE approval for BARREL Vascular Reconstruction Device

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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