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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.

Saturated fats may not be so bad for our health after all

A study led by scientists at McMaster University has found that saturated fats may not be as bad for our health as previously thought.

12 Aug 2015

Johns Hopkins and Mayo Clinic cardiologists suggest upgrades to controversial heart disease prevention guidelines

Acknowledging key strengths and "lessons learned," preventive cardiologists from Johns Hopkins and Mayo Clinic have developed a short list of suggested upgrades to the controversial heart disease prevention guidelines issued jointly in 2013 by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.

12 Aug 2015

TEAAM trial finds that testosterone has no effect on atherosclerosis progression

Testosterone sales have grown rapidly over the last decade, but few studies have examined the long-term effects of taking testosterone on cardiovascular health and other important outcomes. This week, investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital report the results of the Testosterone's Effects on Atherosclerosis Progression in Aging Men (TEAAM) trial in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

12 Aug 2015

Trans fats associated with greater risk of death, coronary heart disease

A study led by researchers at McMaster University has found that that trans fats are associated with greater risk of death and coronary heart disease, but saturated fats are not associated with an increased risk of death, heart disease, stroke, or Type 2 diabetes.

12 Aug 2015

New Johns Hopkins study shows hepatitis C infection may spell heart trouble

People infected with the hepatitis C virus are at risk for liver damage, but the results of a new Johns Hopkins study now show the infection may also spell heart trouble.

12 Aug 2015

Aerobic exercise can help reduce excessive daytime sleepiness among depressed people

Aerobic exercise can help alleviate excessive daytime sleepiness among depressed individuals, researchers with UT Southwestern Medical Center's Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care have found.

12 Aug 2015

Mount Sinai launches clinical trial to test effectiveness of ticagrelor drug in treating coronary stent patients

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched an international clinical trial called TWILIGHT to test the safety and effectiveness of treating coronary stent patients with the anti-clotting medication ticagrelor alone, instead of combining it with aspirin, which is the current standard of care. Researchers will analyze the potential benefits of administering ticagrelor to reduce clotting while at the same time reducing the risk of bleeding associated with the use of both medications.

12 Aug 2015

Statisticians create new technique that helps doctors to optimize dose of cancer treatments

A new technique developed by statisticians that is helping doctors optimize the dose of a new cancer treatment patients receive in phase I/ II clinical trials was presented today by Juhee Lee, assistant professor of applied mathematics and statistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, during a session at the 2015 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM 2015) in Seattle.

11 Aug 2015

New VA study demonstrates cardiovascular benefits of testosterone replacement therapy

A Veterans Affairs database study of more than 83,000 patients found that men whose low testosterone was restored to normal through gels, patches, or injections had a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from any cause, versus similar men who were not treated.

11 Aug 2015

Southern-style diet may increase risk of heart disease

Previous research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham has shown regularly consuming the "Southern-style" diet of fried foods, processed meats, foods high in fat and sugar-sweetened beverages, can lead to an increased risk of stroke and an increased risk of death for chronic kidney disease patients.

11 Aug 2015

Vascular side effects prevent first-line ponatinib use in chronic phase CML

Ponatinib is highly active when given to patients within 6 months of developing chronic phase chronic myeloid leukaemia, phase II results show, but its toxicity profile is unacceptable for first-line treatment.

7 Aug 2015

Constraint-induced movement therapy trialled in patients’ homes

A randomised trial from Germany has attempted to turn constraint-induced movement therapy into a cost-effective home-based treatment for stroke survivors.

7 Aug 2015

LA BioMed researcher launches study to examine medication adherence among patients with dialysis

Taking medications as prescribed is challenging for many patients, and following doctors' orders regarding medication often varies over time and among different patients. The consequences of failing to follow the prescribed medication regimen range from mild to life-threatening, depending on the medication and the illness or condition being treated.

7 Aug 2015

Eating spicy food regularly may help us live longer

People who consume spicy foods regularly throughout the week have a 14% lower risk of death than people who eat them less than once a week, suggests a study of Chinese individuals.

6 Aug 2015

Scientists use highly specialized X-ray crystallography technique to solve protein structure of HIFs

In a collaborative study between Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and the Argonne National Laboratory, scientists have used a highly specialized X-ray crystallography technique to solve the protein structure of hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs), important regulators of a tumor's response to low oxygen (hyopoxia).

6 Aug 2015

Breakthrough initiative aims at empowering Americans to make better food choices

Empowering Americans to make better food choices is the goal of a breakthrough initiative between the American Heart Association, the nation's largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, and Aramark, the largest U.S.-based food service provider.

5 Aug 2015

MSK and LVHN collaborate to improve patients’ access to innovative cancer treatments

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) announced today the beginning of a unique and forward-thinking collaboration aimed at improving patient access to the latest and most effective cancer treatment advances and highest-caliber cancer care.

5 Aug 2015

Researchers find CD163 protein limits muscle repair after ischemic injury

Researchers have identified a protein produced by white blood cells that puts the brakes on muscle repair after injury. By removing the protein CD163 from mice, scientists at Emory University School of Medicine could boost muscle repair and recovery of blood flow after ischemic injury (damage caused by restriction of blood flow).

5 Aug 2015

Aging adults who follow MIND diet can delay cognitive decline

While cognitive abilities naturally diminish as part of the normal aging process, it may be possible to take a bite out of this expected decline.

5 Aug 2015

Study reports significant decline in new cases of Alzheimer disease, other dementias in African-Americans

An Indiana University and Regenstrief Institute study is the first to report significantly decreased incidence rates over two decades for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in African-Americans. The study is also the first to show that the incidence rate of these conditions in Africans was unchanged over the same period.

5 Aug 2015

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Saturated fats may not be so bad for our health after all

Johns Hopkins and Mayo Clinic cardiologists suggest upgrades to controversial heart disease prevention guidelines

TEAAM trial finds that testosterone has no effect on atherosclerosis progression

Trans fats associated with greater risk of death, coronary heart disease

New Johns Hopkins study shows hepatitis C infection may spell heart trouble

Aerobic exercise can help reduce excessive daytime sleepiness among depressed people

Mount Sinai launches clinical trial to test effectiveness of ticagrelor drug in treating coronary stent patients

Statisticians create new technique that helps doctors to optimize dose of cancer treatments

New VA study demonstrates cardiovascular benefits of testosterone replacement therapy

Southern-style diet may increase risk of heart disease

Vascular side effects prevent first-line ponatinib use in chronic phase CML

Constraint-induced movement therapy trialled in patients’ homes

LA BioMed researcher launches study to examine medication adherence among patients with dialysis

Eating spicy food regularly may help us live longer

Scientists use highly specialized X-ray crystallography technique to solve protein structure of HIFs

Breakthrough initiative aims at empowering Americans to make better food choices

MSK and LVHN collaborate to improve patients’ access to innovative cancer treatments

Researchers find CD163 protein limits muscle repair after ischemic injury

Aging adults who follow MIND diet can delay cognitive decline

Study reports significant decline in new cases of Alzheimer disease, other dementias in African-Americans

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