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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.

Researchers use new imaging technique to view microvessels in the brains of living mice

Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have identified in mice a previously unknown protective mechanism by which the smallest blood vessels remove blood clots and other blockages from the brain. The findings provide insights into mechanisms that may be involved in age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease and recovery from stroke.

27 May 2010

Research findings offer possible applications in diagnosis and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine have shown that use of magnetic resonance imaging in an animal model can non-invasively identify dangerous plaques. The findings, which appear in the May issue of Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging, offer possible applications in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis.

26 May 2010

Good number of natural bypass vessels an 'insurance policy' against blockage

When the arteries delivering oxygen to our vital organs are obstructed by atherosclerosis or clots, the result is almost always a stroke, heart attack or damage to a peripheral tissue such as the legs (peripheral artery disease). But the severity of tissue injury or destruction from a choked-off blood supply varies from person to person, and may depend in large part on whose circulatory system has the best back-up plan to provide alternate routes of circulation.

26 May 2010

Half the high schools in Toronto do not train students how to perform CPR: Study

Almost half the high schools in Toronto do not teach students how to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), even though it's part of the Grade 9 curriculum and studies have shown it can greatly increase the survival rates of people who suffer heart attacks outside of hospitals.

26 May 2010

Research shows reduced consumption of SSB lowers blood pressure

Drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages — a leading source of added sugar in the U.S. diet — may lower blood pressure, according to research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

26 May 2010

POZEN receives milestone payment from AstraZeneca for FDA approval of VIMOVO

POZEN Inc., announced today the receipt of a $20 million milestone payment from AstraZeneca for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of VIMOVO (naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-release tablets on April 30th. POZEN will transfer ownership of the Investigational New Drug application and New Drug Application for VIMOVO to AstraZeneca over the next few weeks.

26 May 2010

Workplace wellness programs improve employer's bottom line

"Who has time?" is a frequent question in response to the suggestion of a medical check-up. Job demands aren't becoming easier to meet in this challenging economy. And there is always a "to-do" list waiting at home. Naturally employees feel these pressures.

26 May 2010

Shire announces study results of Vyvanse Capsules CII for treatment of ADHD in adolescents

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced the results of a study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules CII for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adolescents aged 13 to 17 years.

26 May 2010

Visually-guided laser-balloon catheter stops abnormal electrical pulses in patients with irregular heartbeats

A new treatment known as a visually-guided laser-balloon catheter successfully interrupted abnormal electrical pulses in patients and pigs with intermittent, irregular heartbeats, in a study reported in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a journal of the American Heart Association.

26 May 2010

Lumizyme receives FDA approval for patients with late-onset Pompe disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lumizyme (alglucosidase alfa) for patients ages 8 years and older with late-onset (non-infantile) Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder.

26 May 2010

Anaheim Regional Medical Center uses Arctic Sun cooling device to protect a patient from brain damage

A day after delivering her fourth child at Anaheim Regional Medical Center in Anaheim, California last December, 34-year-old Brynn Ervin suffered a cardiac arrest, the result of massive blood clots lodged in the main arteries that take blood to her lungs. Desperate to save the life of the young mother, the cardiac arrest team performed 95 minutes of CPR.

25 May 2010

Researchers develop new device that can change current landscape of chronic wound management

Complex wounds affect more patients in the United States than heart attack and stroke combined, and five to seven million Americans with complex wounds account for over $20 billion in healthcare expenditures. About 150,000 amputations a year result from complex wounds, while about 80,000 are attributed to diabetes and peripheral arterial disease.

25 May 2010

EHSI reports favorable completion of due diligence with Stand-By Systems

Emerging Healthcare Solutions, Inc. disclosed today that the Company has just favorably completed the financial review phase of due diligence with Stand-By Systems. EHSI recently executed an option with Stand-By Systems; owner of the new FDA approved SBS 1615 catalytic oxygen generator, as well as the associated LIFEDGE® and MAYDAY® emergency systems. EHSI is currently performing due diligence under this option.

25 May 2010

DAPT Study expands into seven countries in the EU: HCRI

The Harvard Clinical Research Institute announced today that the DAPT Study has expanded into seven countries in the European Union. John Irving, MBChB, MRCP, M.D., consultant cardiologist at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, United Kingdom, was the first European investigator to enroll patients into the study.

25 May 2010

Researchers examine relationship between visiting primary care physician and effect blood pressure

Frequent doctor visits helped diabetes patients lower their high blood pressure to normal quicker, according to a large study reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.

25 May 2010

NC Quantum Apex PTCA Dilatation Balloon Catheter receives CE Mark and FDA approval

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced CE Mark and U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of its NC Quantum Apex PTCA Dilatation Balloon Catheter. The Company plans to launch the product in European markets this week and in the U.S. next month.

25 May 2010

New strategies defined to reduce salt levels in ready meals

Today's busy lifestyles leave little time to prepare meals from fresh ingredients, resulting in the popularity of ready prepared meals. However, these meals contain relatively high levels of salt and health agencies throughout the world are recommending a reduction in non-discretionary sodium from salt- and sodium-containing additives used in the manufacture of these meals.

25 May 2010

Traumatic brain injuries may disrupt sleep patterns, says study

People with brain injuries may produce low amounts of melatonin, which affects their sleep, according to a study published in the May 25, 2010, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 May 2010

Reducing consumption of sugary drinks can lower blood pressure: Research

Research led by Liwei Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, has found that there is an association between sugary drinks and blood pressure and that by cutting daily consumption of sugary drinks by just one serving a day, people can lower their blood pressure.

25 May 2010

Sinapis Pharma completes Bridge financing to continue support drug development program

Sinapis Pharma, Inc. has successfully completed a Bridge financing to continue to support its drug development program. Sinapis Pharma has discovered and is developing a novel therapeutic approach to neuronal protection using its intravenous methamphetamine technology. The company has strong pre-clinical data in stroke and traumatic brain injury animal models conclusively demonstrating a 12-hour therapeutic window and multiple pathway neuroprotection.

24 May 2010

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Further Reading

Researchers use new imaging technique to view microvessels in the brains of living mice

Research findings offer possible applications in diagnosis and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis

Good number of natural bypass vessels an 'insurance policy' against blockage

Half the high schools in Toronto do not train students how to perform CPR: Study

Research shows reduced consumption of SSB lowers blood pressure

POZEN receives milestone payment from AstraZeneca for FDA approval of VIMOVO

Workplace wellness programs improve employer's bottom line

Shire announces study results of Vyvanse Capsules CII for treatment of ADHD in adolescents

Visually-guided laser-balloon catheter stops abnormal electrical pulses in patients with irregular heartbeats

Lumizyme receives FDA approval for patients with late-onset Pompe disease

Anaheim Regional Medical Center uses Arctic Sun cooling device to protect a patient from brain damage

Researchers develop new device that can change current landscape of chronic wound management

EHSI reports favorable completion of due diligence with Stand-By Systems

DAPT Study expands into seven countries in the EU: HCRI

Researchers examine relationship between visiting primary care physician and effect blood pressure

NC Quantum Apex PTCA Dilatation Balloon Catheter receives CE Mark and FDA approval

New strategies defined to reduce salt levels in ready meals

Traumatic brain injuries may disrupt sleep patterns, says study

Reducing consumption of sugary drinks can lower blood pressure: Research

Sinapis Pharma completes Bridge financing to continue support drug development program

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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