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Genes for blood vessel growth in retina are "switched on" by SRF protein

Normal functioning of the eye depends on a proper supply of blood to the retina. Light entering the eye passes through the cornea, the lens, and the vitreous body before reaching the retina, where it stimulates the nerves.

9 Apr 2013

Patients exposed to chest radiation are more likely to die after heart surgery

Patients who have open heart surgery for heart disease caused by radiation cancer treatment are nearly twice as likely to die in the years following their surgery compared to similar patients who did not undergo radiation treatment, according to new research from Cleveland Clinic published today in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.

9 Apr 2013

New hospital gown blends style for patient with clinical function

The drafty backside is finally gone, replaced with comfort, warmth and dignity in a newly designed hospital gown that blends style for the patient with clinical function for the health care team.

9 Apr 2013

Weill Cornell Medical College sets up new Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute

Weill Cornell Medical College has established the new Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, a unique, multidisciplinary translational neuroscience research hub. Named in honor of long-time benefactors Gertrude and Louis Feil, the institute was created with a generous $28 million gift from the Feil Family.

9 Apr 2013

Carnitine compound in red meat and energy drinks increases risk for cardiovascular disease

A compound abundant in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks has been found to promote atherosclerosis - or the hardening or clogging of the arteries - according to Cleveland Clinic research published online this week in the journal Nature Medicine.

8 Apr 2013

Using MRI to measure blood flow over atherosclerotic plaques can help identify high-risk plaques

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have shown that using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure blood flow over atherosclerotic plaques could help identify plaques at risk for thrombosis.

7 Apr 2013

FDA approves CryoLife's next generation HeRO device

CryoLife, Inc., a leading tissue processing and medical device company focused on cardiac and vascular surgery, announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for a next generation HeRO (Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow) device.

5 Apr 2013

Researchers use brain-imaging tool and stroke risk assessment to detect signs of cognitive decline

UCLA researchers have used a brain-imaging tool and stroke risk assessment to identify signs of cognitive decline early on in individuals who don't yet show symptoms of dementia.

4 Apr 2013

Integrated advanced cardiovascular imaging modalities can change cardiac care

Focusing on problem solving clinical approach, places the emphasis firmly on identifying the best test to answer each specific question in the most efficient way.

4 Apr 2013

Researchers predict probability of cardiovascular risk

Researchers at the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have managed to predict the probability of a cardiovascular patient suffering a heart attack, stroke or arterial occlusion within three months.

4 Apr 2013

Handheld ultrasound devices: an interview with Warren Ortmann, Signostics

Ultrasound devices use sound waves to image the organs of the body safely, without the use of radiation. The sound waves are produced by applying a current to a piezoelectric crystal housed in a transducer. The crystal alters shape and creates a sound wave.

3 Apr 2013

UC Davis scientists find mechanism in metabolized omega-3 fatty acid that helps combat cancer

A team of UC Davis scientists has found that a product resulting from a metabolized omega-3 fatty acid helps combat cancer by cutting off the supply of oxygen and nutrients that fuel tumor growth and spread of the disease.

3 Apr 2013

Woodside Capital to assist in growth of Spectros' flagship product

Spectros announced today the retention of Woodside Capital Partners International to explore strategic options to accelerate the growth of its proprietary second-generation perfusion monitoring platform.

1 Apr 2013

AACR recognizes scientists whose contributions to cancer field have extraordinary impact

Five University of California, San Diego scientists and professors are among the first class of the Fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research Academy, created to recognize researchers whose scientific contributions have propelled significant innovation and progress against cancer.

29 Mar 2013

Medicare reimbursement cuts threaten access to care

Physicians and patients alike are feeling the impact of Medicare reimbursement cuts that went into effect on January 1, 2013. With an additional 2% sequestration cut to roll out on April 1, it's likely that physicians who treat Medicare patients will be faced with difficult decisions as operating margins continue to shrink.

29 Mar 2013

Chelation therapy with drug disodium EDTA reduces risk of heart attack

Although chelation therapy with the drug disodium EDTA has been used for many years with limited evidence of efficacy for the treatment of coronary disease, a randomized trial that included patients with a prior heart attack found that use of a chelation regimen modestly reduced the risk of a composite of adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

27 Mar 2013

Researchers recommend radiosurgery for treating unruptured arteriovenous malformations

Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) Health System recommend radiosurgery for treating unruptured arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), because the procedure has a reasonable benefit-to-risk profile.

27 Mar 2013

Researchers identify a new approach for treating brain metastases associated with lung cancer

Lung cancer is the world's most common cause of death from cancer. In Austria, around 4,000 people develop this type of cancer every year. One particular problem is the development of brain metastases in association with the lung tumour.

24 Mar 2013

Last few meals before surgery may affect recovery after surgery, study says

According to a new study, the last few meals before surgery might make a difference in recovery after surgery. Fat tissue is one of the most dominant components that make up the body, and fat tissue is always traumatized during major surgery.

22 Mar 2013

CPF and PFF to partner with ATS to fund pulmonary fibrosis research

The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, and the American Thoracic Society-the world's leading professional organization for pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine-today announced that the CPF and the PFF will again partner with the ATS to fund pulmonary fibrosis research.

21 Mar 2013

Vascular News and Research

Genes for blood vessel growth in retina are "switched on" by SRF protein

Patients exposed to chest radiation are more likely to die after heart surgery

New hospital gown blends style for patient with clinical function

Weill Cornell Medical College sets up new Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute

Carnitine compound in red meat and energy drinks increases risk for cardiovascular disease

Using MRI to measure blood flow over atherosclerotic plaques can help identify high-risk plaques

FDA approves CryoLife's next generation HeRO device

Researchers use brain-imaging tool and stroke risk assessment to detect signs of cognitive decline

Integrated advanced cardiovascular imaging modalities can change cardiac care

Researchers predict probability of cardiovascular risk

Handheld ultrasound devices: an interview with Warren Ortmann, Signostics

UC Davis scientists find mechanism in metabolized omega-3 fatty acid that helps combat cancer

Woodside Capital to assist in growth of Spectros' flagship product

AACR recognizes scientists whose contributions to cancer field have extraordinary impact

Medicare reimbursement cuts threaten access to care

Chelation therapy with drug disodium EDTA reduces risk of heart attack

Researchers recommend radiosurgery for treating unruptured arteriovenous malformations

Researchers identify a new approach for treating brain metastases associated with lung cancer

Last few meals before surgery may affect recovery after surgery, study says

CPF and PFF to partner with ATS to fund pulmonary fibrosis research

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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