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Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca announce top line results of Phase 4 SAVOR-TIMI-53 clinical trial of Onglyza

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) and AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) today announced top line results of the Phase 4 SAVOR-TIMI-53 (Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus) clinical trial of Onglyza ® (saxagliptin).

20 Jun 2013

LDL cholesterol blood levels: an interview with Dr. Harvey Kaufman

What is LDL cholesterol? What blood level of LDL cholesterol is considered optimal and why are high levels of LDL cholesterol a key marker of death risk from heart disease? Dr. Harvey Kaufman, senior medical director of Quest Diagnostics gives us some answers.

From Quest Diagnostics 19 Jun 2013

MRI screening of aortic atherosclerosis can predict risk of heart attacks and other CVDs

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of aortic atherosclerosis can predict the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular events in otherwise healthy individuals, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.

19 Jun 2013

UHCMC physicians design new procedure to clear blocked carotid arteries, prevent stroke

Physicians at University Hospitals Case Medical Center enrolled their first patients in the ROADSTER Study, a global, multicenter clinical trial evaluating a novel, less-invasive procedure to help clear blockages in carotid arteries and prevent strokes.

19 Jun 2013

Blocking B1R receptor activity in brains of Alzheimer's mice recovers memory and cerebrovascular function

A new study shows that memory pathology in older mice with Alzheimer's disease can be reversed with treatment. The study by researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, at McGill University and at Universit- de Montr-al found that blocking the activity of a specific receptor in the brain of mice with advanced Alzheimer's disease (AD) recovers memory and cerebrovascular function.

18 Jun 2013

Men with haplogroup I of Y chromosome have 50% greater risk of developing heart disease

University of Leicester scientists have discovered a potential genetic contributor to the increased risk of heart disease among men.

18 Jun 2013

Two MRI measurements of abdominal aorta associated with future cardiovascular events

In a study of more than 2,000 adults, researchers found that two MRI measurements of the abdominal aorta - the amount of plaque in the vessel and the thickness of its wall - are associated with future cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or stroke. Results of the study are published online in the journal Radiology.

18 Jun 2013

Researchers use patient-specific stem cells to correct deficient insulin-producing cells

A team from the New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute and the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center of Columbia University has generated patient-specific beta cells, or insulin-producing cells, that accurately reflect the features of maturity-onset diabetes of the young.

18 Jun 2013

New study identifies possible treatment to block deposition of calcium in arterial wall

HGPS is a rare genetic disease that affects one in every 4-8 million births. The disease is caused by a spontaneous mutation in one of the two copies (alleles) of the gene LMNA, which codes for lamin A, a protein important for the integrity and function of the envelope surrounding the cell nucleus. The mutation causes incorrect processing of the messenger RNA for lamin proteins, resulting in the synthesis of an anomalous protein, called progerin.

18 Jun 2013

Final results of PUFs clinical study of Covidien's Pipeline device published in June issue of Radiology

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that the final results of the PUFs (Pipeline for Uncoilable or Failed Aneurysms) clinical study of its Pipeline embolization device have been published in the June issue of Radiology.

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

Qiaobing Xu selected as Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences

Qiaobing Xu, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Tufts University School of Engineering, was named a Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences by the Pew Charitable Trusts.

14 Jun 2013

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center opens new tower to better serve Bay Area Houston community

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center today celebrated the grand opening of its $92 million expansion project that will enhance services to better serve the Bay Area Houston community.

14 Jun 2013

Next-generation self-expanding clot removal device from Codman Neuro obtains CE mark

Codman Neuro*, part of DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson, has obtained CE marking for REVIVE SE, a next-generation self-expanding clot removal device for use in treating acute ischemic stroke, the company announced today at the Live Interventional Neuroradiology & Neurosurgery Course (LINNC) in Paris.

13 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

Diabetes may increase risk for developing Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia

A study of older adults with diabetes mellitus (DM) suggests a bidirectional association between hypoglycemic (low blood glucose) events and dementia, according to a report published Online First by JAMA Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

12 Jun 2013

PET and MR imaging can improve quality of life and survival for advanced breast cancer patients

For patients with advanced breast cancer, positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can improve quality of life and survival by providing physicians with information on the effectiveness of chemotherapy prior to surgery, say researchers presenting at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

12 Jun 2013

Vascular News and Research

Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca announce top line results of Phase 4 SAVOR-TIMI-53 clinical trial of Onglyza

LDL cholesterol blood levels: an interview with Dr. Harvey Kaufman

MRI screening of aortic atherosclerosis can predict risk of heart attacks and other CVDs

UHCMC physicians design new procedure to clear blocked carotid arteries, prevent stroke

Blocking B1R receptor activity in brains of Alzheimer's mice recovers memory and cerebrovascular function

Men with haplogroup I of Y chromosome have 50% greater risk of developing heart disease

Two MRI measurements of abdominal aorta associated with future cardiovascular events

Researchers use patient-specific stem cells to correct deficient insulin-producing cells

New study identifies possible treatment to block deposition of calcium in arterial wall

Final results of PUFs clinical study of Covidien's Pipeline device published in June issue of Radiology

Society of Interventional Radiology adds 18 Fellows to its roster

Qiaobing Xu selected as Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center opens new tower to better serve Bay Area Houston community

Next-generation self-expanding clot removal device from Codman Neuro obtains CE mark

Society of Interventional Radiology releases Updates in Interventional Radiology 2013

Diabetes may increase risk for developing Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia

PET and MR imaging can improve quality of life and survival for advanced breast cancer patients

Abbott starts ABSORB Japan trial to evaluate Absorb BVS in patients with CAD

Century Medical to distribute Reverse Medical's products in Japan

Blood vessels within sensory area of mammalian brain loop connect in unexpected ways, new map reveals

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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