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A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. There are two kinds of stroke. The more common kind, called ischemic stroke, is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. The other kind, called hemorrhagic stroke, is caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain. "Mini-strokes" or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), occur when the blood supply to the brain is briefly interrupted.

Olfactory cells could act as 'Trojan horse,' delivering anticancer therapy to dangerous brain tumors

A special type of cell essential to the ability of olfactory neurons to regenerate may be genetically engineered to deliver anticancer therapy to the dangerous brain tumors called glioblastomas.

27 Sep 2018

University of Birmingham receives £1.9 million for global heart research in China, Brazil and Sri Lanka

The University of Birmingham has been awarded £1.9 million through the National Institute for Health Research Global Health Research Program to fund world class research into a common heart condition in disadvantaged populations in China, Brazil and Sri Lanka.

26 Sep 2018

Researchers to explore sex differences in cardiovascular and renal physiology

A person's sex can be a defining factor in how well--or how poorly--they respond to disease, therapy and recovery. Experts at the forefront of sex-specific research will convene next week at the sixth APS conference on sex differences in cardiovascular and renal physiology.

26 Sep 2018

UCI study finds new cause of cerebral microbleeds

A team of researchers including UCI project scientist Rachita Sumbria, PhD and UCI neurologist Mark J. Fisher, MD have provided, for the first time, evidence that blood deposits in the brain may not require a blood vessel tear.

25 Sep 2018

DFG establishes nine new Research Units

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft is establishing nine new Research Units, following a decision by the Senate and the Joint Committee in Bonn.

25 Sep 2018

Recurrence risk of VTE appears similar for patients with cancer and those with unprovoked VTE

Patients with venous thromboembolism carry a high risk of recurrence. Accordingly, a 16-year Danish prospective cohort study of nearly 74,000 patients with incident VTE concluded that the risk of recurrence is substantial.

25 Sep 2018

Your Vision Matters: How to Protect Your Eyesight

Dr. Neil Ebenezer from the charity Fight for Sight discusses the steps you can take to protect your eyesight into old age, and why research into ophthalmic diseases is desperately needed.

24 Sep 2018

Ancora Heart announces positive data of study evaluating AccuCinch Ventricular Repair System

Ancora Heart, Inc., a company developing a novel therapy to address heart failure, today announced positive clinical data from the company's recently expanded U.S. early feasibility study evaluating the safety of the investigational AccuCinch Ventricular Repair System designed for the treatment of heart failure and functional mitral regurgitation.

24 Sep 2018

Genes predicting person's height may provide clues about causes of varicose veins

A person's height and certain genes that predict height are associated with varicose veins and may provide clues about what causes this condition and ways to prevent and treat it, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

24 Sep 2018

Study: Transcatheter mitral valve repair reduces mortality for patients with mitral regurgitation

A multicenter clinical trial has found that a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter mitral valve repair significantly reduced hospitalizations and mortality for heart failure patients with moderate-to-severe or severe functional mitral regurgitation.

24 Sep 2018

Most patients who underwent transcatheter valve replacement experience prosthesis-patient mismatch

In the largest multi-institutional study to date, led by researchers from Penn Medicine, the team found that among patients who underwent a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a high number experienced severe and moderate cases of prosthesis-patient mismatch--meaning the implanted heart valve is too small for the patient which can lead to inadequate blood flow.

24 Sep 2018

Study finds excess emissions from diesel cars produced by major auto manufacturers in Europe

In September 2015, the German automaker Volkswagen was found to have illegally cheated federal emissions tests in the United States, by intentionally programming emissions control devices to turn on only during laboratory testing.

21 Sep 2018

Research scientist at Kessler Foundation receives $10,000 grant to study aphasia after stroke

Olga Boukrina, PhD, research scientist in Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation, has received a $10,000 grant from the Mabel H. Flory Charitable Trust.

21 Sep 2018

Family history in blacks, Latinos associated with higher risk of AFib

Despite being the most common heart arrhythmia disorder in the U.S., there is not much research on the causes of atrial fibrillation in minority populations.

21 Sep 2018

Regular bedtime and wake time important for heart, metabolic health even among adults

Sufficient sleep has been proven to help keep the body healthy and the mind sharp. But it's not just an issue of logging at least seven hours of Z's.

21 Sep 2018

Air pollution appears to be linked to increased risk of developing dementia

According to a new study co-authored by Professor Frank Kelly, School of Population Health & Environmental Sciences, air pollution appears to be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia.

21 Sep 2018

Researchers find that sample size is key factor determining accuracy of study results

The accuracy and reproducibility of research studies are a major concern of the scientific community. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have examined this problem in the field of multisensory integration to understand how it affects both basic research and the development of therapies.

21 Sep 2018

First intracranial aneurysm patients treated with BRAVO Flow Diverter after CE mark approval

CERENOVUS, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, announced today that the first patients have been treated with the BRAVO Flow Diverter, following recent CE mark approval for the device to be used in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms.

20 Sep 2018

Mediterranean-style diet appears to reduce stroke risk in women

One of the largest and longest-running efforts to evaluate the potential benefits of the Mediterranean-style diet in lowering risk of stroke found that the diet may be especially protective in women over 40 regardless of menopausal status or hormone replacement therapy, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.

20 Sep 2018

Celltrion and Emory University sign 'Incubation' agreement to develop new drug candidates for atherosclerosis

Celltrion, Inc. signed an 'Incubation' agreement with Emory University in Atlanta to support the research and development of new drug candidates for atherosclerosis.

20 Sep 2018

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Olfactory cells could act as 'Trojan horse,' delivering anticancer therapy to dangerous brain tumors

University of Birmingham receives £1.9 million for global heart research in China, Brazil and Sri Lanka

Researchers to explore sex differences in cardiovascular and renal physiology

UCI study finds new cause of cerebral microbleeds

DFG establishes nine new Research Units

Recurrence risk of VTE appears similar for patients with cancer and those with unprovoked VTE

Your Vision Matters: How to Protect Your Eyesight

Ancora Heart announces positive data of study evaluating AccuCinch Ventricular Repair System

Genes predicting person's height may provide clues about causes of varicose veins

Study: Transcatheter mitral valve repair reduces mortality for patients with mitral regurgitation

Most patients who underwent transcatheter valve replacement experience prosthesis-patient mismatch

Study finds excess emissions from diesel cars produced by major auto manufacturers in Europe

Research scientist at Kessler Foundation receives $10,000 grant to study aphasia after stroke

Family history in blacks, Latinos associated with higher risk of AFib

Regular bedtime and wake time important for heart, metabolic health even among adults

Air pollution appears to be linked to increased risk of developing dementia

Researchers find that sample size is key factor determining accuracy of study results

First intracranial aneurysm patients treated with BRAVO Flow Diverter after CE mark approval

Mediterranean-style diet appears to reduce stroke risk in women

Celltrion and Emory University sign 'Incubation' agreement to develop new drug candidates for atherosclerosis

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