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Researchers present results of The Heart of New Ulm Project at AHA Scientific Sessions

Researchers from Allina Health and the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation have presented on the results and implications of The Heart of New Ulm Project on heart disease risk factors at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Chicago, Ill.

18 Nov 2014

New oral medication shows promise in treating fibromyalgia

A new oral medication known as IMC-1, developed by Innovative Med Concepts, proved highly effective at reducing pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia (FM) in patients in a recent clinical trial.

18 Nov 2014

IntelliCap electronic oral drug delivery technology wins prestigious European ‘High-Tech Innovation Award’

The IntelliCap electronic oral drug delivery technology, created by medtech innovator Medimetrics, has won a prestigious European ‘High-Tech Innovation Award’ from Accenture, the global management consultancy.

18 Nov 2014

Pros and cons of medical marijuana to be discussed at Queensland Epilepsy Symposium

The pros and cons of medical marijuana is a discussion focus at the fifth annual Queensland Epilepsy Symposium, Epilepsy – On the Horizon.

18 Nov 2014

Prana's Phase 2 trial data on Huntington Disease published in The Lancet Neurology

Prana Biotechnology has today announced the results of its Phase 2 trial in Huntington Disease, REACH2HD, has been published online in one of the world’s leading medical journals, The Lancet Neurology.

18 Nov 2014

Johns Hopkins Medicine names eight new scholars to improve health care in India

The Center for Clinical Global Health Education at Johns Hopkins Medicine, with significant financial support from the Ujala Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation, has named eight new scholars to improve health care in India, with a particular focus on fighting tuberculosis.

18 Nov 2014

Scientists identify defects in colossal heart protein which leads to stroke, heart failure

The landmark discovery of a tiny defect in a vital heart protein has for the first time enabled heart specialists to accurately pinpoint a therapeutic target for future efforts in developing a drug-based cure for cardiovascular diseases.

18 Nov 2014

Asthma associated with higher risk of heart attack or stroke

Asthma that requires daily medication is associated with a significantly higher risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

18 Nov 2014

Study shows how phthalates linked with complications of pregnancy

In recent years, scientists have linked chemicals known as phthalates with complications of pregnancy and fetal development.

18 Nov 2014

Adding ezetimibe to statin therapy reduces cardiovascular events

More than a decade ago, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital demonstrated that a high dose statin, which lowered cholesterol further than a regular dose statin, provided better clinical outcomes. But questions remained about whether further reducing cholesterol would be even more effective in reducing cardiovascular-related events.

18 Nov 2014

Small financial incentives double smoking cessation rates, study reveals

Offering small financial incentives doubles smoking cessation rates among socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers, according to research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

18 Nov 2014

OSU engineers identify method to prepare frozen red blood cells for transfusions

Engineers at Oregon State University have identified a method to rapidly prepare frozen red blood cells for transfusions, which may offer an important new way to manage the world's blood supply.

18 Nov 2014

Nutrition treatment for older COPD patients shows better outcomes

People aged 65 and older, who were being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the hospital and received nutrition treatment (oral nutrition supplements) had reduced lengths of stay, hospital costs and chances of returning to the hospital within 30-days, according to a study published in CHEST.

18 Nov 2014

Findings illustrate need to monitor all races of heart failure patients for atrial fibrillation

Black patients who have been diagnosed with heart failure are no less likely than white patients to get atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia), according to a new study led by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, which was presented today at the 2014 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association.

18 Nov 2014

UMMS scientists awarded $9.5 million grant to study Fragile X syndrome

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $9.5 million grant to investigators at the University of Massachusetts Medical School to establish a Center for Collaborative Research in Fragile X, one of three centers designated by the NIH.

18 Nov 2014

Simple tests can help differentiate between early-stage PD and atypical parkinsonism

Two simple tests conducted during the neurological exam can help clinicians differentiate between early-stage Parkinson's disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonism. By asking patients to perform a tandem gait test and inquiring whether they are still able to ride a bicycle, clinicians can ascertain whether medio-lateral balance is impaired, a defining characteristic of atypical parkinsonism.

18 Nov 2014

MUHC study examines effect of regular re-evaluation of antibiotic use on cost, C. difficile infection rates

Resistance to antibiotics is an important health concern that affects both the spread of infections, like Clostridium difficile, and the medication budget. Researchers at the McGill University Health Centre examined the effectiveness of adopting an antibiotic "time-out" during treatment, which involves regularly re-evaluating the treatment strategy as the clinical situation evolves.

18 Nov 2014

People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier than those who cook less

People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research.

18 Nov 2014

Curcumin and tackling mesothelioma: an interview with Dr. Afshin Dowlati

An important point about this work is that the research into curcumin was conducted following a discovery about mesothelioma, rather than being the primary endpoint of the study.

17 Nov 2014

Hispanics hospitalized less than other ethnic groups, study finds

For nearly three decades, researchers have pondered the Hispanic Mortality Paradox -- why Hispanics in the U.S. tend to outlive non-Hispanic whites by several years, despite having, in general, lower income and educational attainment levels that are associated with shorter lives.

17 Nov 2014

Research News and Research

Researchers present results of The Heart of New Ulm Project at AHA Scientific Sessions

New oral medication shows promise in treating fibromyalgia

IntelliCap electronic oral drug delivery technology wins prestigious European ‘High-Tech Innovation Award’

Pros and cons of medical marijuana to be discussed at Queensland Epilepsy Symposium

Prana's Phase 2 trial data on Huntington Disease published in The Lancet Neurology

Johns Hopkins Medicine names eight new scholars to improve health care in India

Scientists identify defects in colossal heart protein which leads to stroke, heart failure

Asthma associated with higher risk of heart attack or stroke

Study shows how phthalates linked with complications of pregnancy

Adding ezetimibe to statin therapy reduces cardiovascular events

Small financial incentives double smoking cessation rates, study reveals

OSU engineers identify method to prepare frozen red blood cells for transfusions

Nutrition treatment for older COPD patients shows better outcomes

Findings illustrate need to monitor all races of heart failure patients for atrial fibrillation

UMMS scientists awarded $9.5 million grant to study Fragile X syndrome

Simple tests can help differentiate between early-stage PD and atypical parkinsonism

MUHC study examines effect of regular re-evaluation of antibiotic use on cost, C. difficile infection rates

People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier than those who cook less

Curcumin and tackling mesothelioma: an interview with Dr. Afshin Dowlati

Hispanics hospitalized less than other ethnic groups, study finds

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