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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.

Paralyzed man walks again

Three years ago, baseball champion Rob Summers was hit by a speeding car in Portland, Oregon which smashed into his legs and left him with appalling injuries. He was told he would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair at best. However the 25 year old has become the first person paralyzed from the chest down to stand and take a step unaided.

22 May 2011

Stimulating electrode array assists paralyzed man to regain voluntary movements of limbs

A team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and the University of Louisville have used a stimulating electrode array to assist a paralyzed man to stand, step on a treadmill with assistance, and, over time, to regain voluntary movements of his limbs.

21 May 2011

New study raises doubts about benefits of ezetimibe in patients suffering from high LDL cholesterol

More than 42 million Americans suffer from high cholesterol, and 63 million more have borderline high cholesterol. Over time, high levels of LDL cholesterol, often called "bad cholesterol," build up along the walls of arteries and blood vessels, a process called atherosclerosis, which can lead to a high risk of heart disease, stroke and heart attack.

21 May 2011

Adjusting life goals can help family caregivers prevent depressive symptoms: Study

Caring for a family member with a mental illness can be a taxing experience marked by personal sacrifices and psychological problems.

21 May 2011

Meta-analysis confirms positive outcomes in patients implanted with Medtronic CoreValve System

A late-breaking presentation about transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) at EuroPCR 2011 today confirmed positive outcomes in patients receiving the CoreValve System from Medtronic, Inc. across seven international clinical registries.

From Medtronic 20 May 2011

American Academy of Neurology breaks ground for new headquarters, donates 1,000 children's bike helmets

The American Academy of Neurology will provide 1,000 free bike helmets for children who attend one of the many Bike Fests in north Minneapolis this summer, beginning with the first Bike Fest this Saturday, May 21, 2011. The donation coincides with today's groundbreaking ceremony for the Academy's new headquarters in Minneapolis, across from the Guthrie Theater.

20 May 2011

Electrical disturbances in injured brain lead to poor recovery

Electrical disturbances that spread through an injured brain like tsunamis have a direct link to poor recovery and can last far longer than previously realized, researchers at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute have found.

20 May 2011

Abbott appreciates FDA Advisory Committee recommendations to retain Trilipix indication for mixed dyslipidemia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today held an Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee to review the results of the ACCORD Lipid study as they relate to the use of fenofibric acid (sold as Trilipix in the United States) in combination with a statin in patients with mixed dyslipidemia and at high risk of heart disease.

20 May 2011

HealthGrades identifies major flaws in hospital ratings study

The findings of a journal article published in the May issue of the Archives of Surgery are fundamentally flawed and could undermine patients ability to find high quality hospital care, according to HealthGrades. The article, Evaluating Popular Media and Internet-Based Hospital Quality Ratings for Cancer Surgery, compared outcomes for gastrointestinal cancer patients who underwent surgery at hospitals on HealthGrades' "America's 50 Best Hospitals" and US News and World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" lists.

20 May 2011

Online program helps people to manage chronic pain

There is good news for the 76 million Americans who experience chronic pain including migraine, back pain, fibromyalgia and arthritis. A new study reveals that an online, self-paced chronic pain management program reduces the physical and psychological burdens of this debilitating condition.

19 May 2011

Medtronic issues statement on results of CoreValve System clinical data presented at EuroPCR 2011

Medtronic, Inc. today issued a statement on results of clinical data presented at EuroPCR 2011 that show the Medtronic CoreValve System, delivered through a new approach beneath the collarbone, achieved excellent procedural success rates and low in-hospital complication rates.

From Medtronic 19 May 2011

Treadmill test helps predict lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease in middle-age people

In two separate studies, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found that how fast a middle-age person can run a mile can help predict the risk of dying of heart attack or stroke decades later for men and could be an early indicator of cardiovascular disease for women.

19 May 2011

Study suggests link between obesity, psoriasis and heart disease risk in children

Children who are overweight or obese have a significantly higher prevalence of psoriasis, and teens with psoriasis, regardless of their body weight, have higher cholesterol levels, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published online in the Journal of Pediatrics.

19 May 2011

Synergy expands GC-C agonist technology to lower cholesterol

Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a developer of new drugs to treat gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and diseases, announced today that it has successfully completed preclinical in vitro research demonstrating the inhibition of bile acid uptake by GC-C agonists and that it plans to commence animal studies shortly. Synergy believes this is the first time that GC-C agonists have been shown to potentially lower cholesterol.

18 May 2011

New data on personalized approaches for skin, ovarian and lung cancer to be presented at ASCO meeting

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced that data showing new personalized approaches for people with skin and lung cancer, plus new data with Avastin in ovarian cancer, will be presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

18 May 2011

TFAH warns about impact of CDC budget cuts on America's future health

The Trust for America's Health warns that cuts to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal public health programs puts America's future health at risk.

18 May 2011

Daiichi Sankyo, Regency Therapeutics launch SPRIX Nasal Spray for severe pain

Regency Therapeutics, a newly established division of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and its co-promotion partner Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., announced today that they have launched SPRIX® (ketorolac tromethamine) Nasal Spray and that it is now commercially available.

17 May 2011

Adenotonsillectomy prevents high blood pressure and heart damage in children with OSA

Removing enlarged tonsils and adenoids may help prevent high blood pressure and heart damage in children who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, according to a study conducted at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

17 May 2011

American Heart Association recognizes NIC as Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company

NIC, a leading provider of online government services, is one of only two Kansas City metro companies to be recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association's Start! initiative for helping employees eat better and move more.

17 May 2011

Accumetrics' VerifyNow P2Y12 Test receives CE mark approval for prognostic use

Accumetrics, Inc., developer of the VerifyNow System, the first rapid and easy-to-use point-of-care system for measuring platelet reactivity to multiple antiplatelet agents, announced today that the VerifyNow P2Y12 Test is now CE marked for prognostic use in identifying patients with high residual platelet reactivity on antiplatelet therapy who are at greater risk for future cardiovascular events.

17 May 2011

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Paralyzed man walks again

Stimulating electrode array assists paralyzed man to regain voluntary movements of limbs

New study raises doubts about benefits of ezetimibe in patients suffering from high LDL cholesterol

Adjusting life goals can help family caregivers prevent depressive symptoms: Study

Meta-analysis confirms positive outcomes in patients implanted with Medtronic CoreValve System

American Academy of Neurology breaks ground for new headquarters, donates 1,000 children's bike helmets

Electrical disturbances in injured brain lead to poor recovery

Abbott appreciates FDA Advisory Committee recommendations to retain Trilipix indication for mixed dyslipidemia

HealthGrades identifies major flaws in hospital ratings study

Online program helps people to manage chronic pain

Medtronic issues statement on results of CoreValve System clinical data presented at EuroPCR 2011

Treadmill test helps predict lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease in middle-age people

Study suggests link between obesity, psoriasis and heart disease risk in children

Synergy expands GC-C agonist technology to lower cholesterol

New data on personalized approaches for skin, ovarian and lung cancer to be presented at ASCO meeting

TFAH warns about impact of CDC budget cuts on America's future health

Daiichi Sankyo, Regency Therapeutics launch SPRIX Nasal Spray for severe pain

Adenotonsillectomy prevents high blood pressure and heart damage in children with OSA

American Heart Association recognizes NIC as Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company

Accumetrics' VerifyNow P2Y12 Test receives CE mark approval for prognostic use

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