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ESC guideline adherent antithrombotic management improves outcomes in AF patients

Patients with atrial fibrillation who receive antithrombotic management according to ESC guidelines have better outcomes than those who do not, according to one year follow up results from the ESC's EORP-AF Pilot General Registry presented today at ESC Congress 20151 and published online in Europace.

31 Aug 2015

Study: EMS-initiated CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest should be performed for 35 minutes

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest should be conducted for at least 35 minutes, according to research presented at ESC Congress today by Dr Yoshikazu Goto, associate professor and director of the Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at Kanazawa University Hospital in Kanazawa, Japan.

31 Aug 2015

Bystander CPR can prevent brain damage, nursing home admission following cardiac arrest

Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has been linked to a 30% lower risk of nursing home admission and brain damage in survivors of cardiac arrest outside hospital in research presented at ESC Congress today by Dr Kristian Kragholm, a PhD student in the Department of Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Research Centre, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark.

31 Aug 2015

Close and supportive friendships in adolescence linked to better health in early adulthood

Teens are often warned to beware the undue influence of peer pressure, but new research suggests that following the pack in adolescence may have some unexpected benefits for physical health in early adulthood.

31 Aug 2015

Particulate matter, NO2 air pollution associated with increased risk of heart attacks

Particulate matter and NO2 air pollution are associated with increased risk of severe heart attacks despite being within European recommended levels, according to research presented at ESC Congress today by Dr Jean-Francois Argacha, a cardiologist at University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel), in Belgium.

31 Aug 2015

$Patients with refractory cardiac arrest brought to hospital with ongoing CPR can survive$

Patients with refractory cardiac arrest brought to hospital with ongoing CPR can survive

Refractory cardiac arrest patients brought to hospital with ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can survive with good brain function, according to research in nearly 4 000 patients presented at ESC Congress today by Dr Helle Søholm, a cardiologist at Copenhagen University Hospital Righospitalet in Denmark.

29 Aug 2015

Midday naps linked to reduced blood pressure levels, fewer antihypertensive medications

Midday naps are associated with reduced blood pressure levels and prescription of fewer antihypertensive medications, according to research presented at ESC Congress today by Dr Manolis Kallistratos, a cardiologist at Asklepieion Voula General Hospital in Athens, Greece.

29 Aug 2015

PPFA’s involvement in infant body parts trafficking must be thoroughly investigated, says AUL

Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest today sent a letter and detailed legal response to multiple committees and top legal authorities in Congress, now currently investigating the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), following release of videos indicating PPFA's involvement in lucrative infant body parts trafficking.

29 Aug 2015

September tip sheet from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

A computer algorithm did a better job than doctors at documenting "red flag" symptoms among patients with gastrointestinal disorders, a Cedars-Sinai study has found, underscoring the potential of the technology to improve patient care.

29 Aug 2015

Chapman University study provides complete analysis of skill development in traditional society

Chapman University's research on aging and skill development appears as the lead article in the latest issue of American Journal of Physical Anthropology. The study, called "Skill Ontogeny Among Tsimane Forager-Horticulturalists," provides the most complete analysis to date of skill development in a traditional society.

29 Aug 2015

Spike to debut unscripted competition series to find America's next big fitness phenomenon

Over the last decade, a rising health consciousness has led 30,000 fitness clubs to open across the country, serving more than 58 million members annually. Valued at well over 20 billion dollars, the exercise industry is always on the lookout for the next big idea to continue its rapid growth. With that in mind, on Tuesday, October 20 at 10/9c, Spike debuts "Sweat Inc.," an unscripted competition series hosted and judged by acclaimed health and wellness expert, Jillian Michaels.

29 Aug 2015

Appropriate traffic signs could help improve road safety for bicyclists and motorists

A simple change in the wording of a traffic sign - from "Share the Road" to "Bicycles May Use Full Lane" - could help clarify the rules of the road for bicyclists and motorists, according to a North Carolina State University study.

29 Aug 2015

PCR London Valves 2015 to focus on innovative transcatheter therapies for valvular heart disease

For the first time in its 6-year history, PCR London Valves, the world's largest Course solely devoted to addressing the rapidly expanding and innovative field of transcatheter therapies for valvular heart disease, will be taking place in Berlin, Germany, from the 20 to 22 of September 2015.

29 Aug 2015

Patterson completes sale of medical business to Madison Dearborn Partners

Patterson Medical, formerly the medical business of Patterson Companies, Inc., is now an independent company with today's completion of the previously announced acquisition of Patterson Medical by Madison Dearborn Partners.

29 Aug 2015

ESC publishes new guidelines on pericardial diseases

New ESC Guidelines on pericardial diseases are published today. Until now there was insufficient evidence for strong recommendations in this group of conditions which can severely restrict quality of life.

29 Aug 2015

Global 'Call to Action Summit 2015' adopts DELHI DECLARATION to end preventable maternal and child deaths

The two-day global 'Call to Action Summit 2015' concluded today with Health Ministers and heads of country delegations from 22 countries adopting the DELHI DECLARATION on 'ending preventable maternal and child deaths'. The declaration was developed as an outcome of the high-level ministerial conclave held yesterday during the summit.

29 Aug 2015

BPC praises FDA draft guidance on nonproprietary naming of biological products

Biosimilars are not generics and the Biologics Prescribers Collaborative (BPC) applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for recognizing that each biosimilar needs a distinguishable name in its draft guidance issued today. The FDA's draft guidance on nonproprietary naming of biological products proposes distinguishable names, calling for biological products to bear a nonproprietary name that includes an FDA-designated suffix.

29 Aug 2015

Colorado PERA now offers new hip and knee replacement benefit option for retirees in pre-Medicare program

Taking a critical step in eliminating confusion around health care costs, as well as addressing a significant need among today's retired workers, Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association announced it will now offer its retirees in the pre-Medicare program a new hip and knee replacement benefit option called PERACare Select.

29 Aug 2015

Fentanyl sold as heroin causing new wave of overdose deaths

With the heroin epidemic in the United States reaching deadlier heights, Jacksonville-based Lakeview Health drug and alcohol treatment center's Dr. Philip Hemphill is helping to explain why fentanyl is causing a new wave of overdoses. Because Fentanyl is approximately 40 to 50 times more potent than pharmaceutical grade heroin and often illegally purchased unknowingly by recreational users as heroin, the risk of death skyrockets.

29 Aug 2015

Vee Technologies named among top 500 fastest growing companies in U.S.

New York based global services Vee Technologies, made it to the top 500 fastest growing companies in U.S., as per the 34th Annual List of Inc 500. The company has a staggering 944% growth over a 3-year period.

29 Aug 2015

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ESC guideline adherent antithrombotic management improves outcomes in AF patients

Study: EMS-initiated CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest should be performed for 35 minutes

Bystander CPR can prevent brain damage, nursing home admission following cardiac arrest

Close and supportive friendships in adolescence linked to better health in early adulthood

Particulate matter, NO2 air pollution associated with increased risk of heart attacks

Patients with refractory cardiac arrest brought to hospital with ongoing CPR can survive

Midday naps linked to reduced blood pressure levels, fewer antihypertensive medications

PPFA’s involvement in infant body parts trafficking must be thoroughly investigated, says AUL

September tip sheet from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Chapman University study provides complete analysis of skill development in traditional society

Spike to debut unscripted competition series to find America's next big fitness phenomenon

Appropriate traffic signs could help improve road safety for bicyclists and motorists

PCR London Valves 2015 to focus on innovative transcatheter therapies for valvular heart disease

Patterson completes sale of medical business to Madison Dearborn Partners

ESC publishes new guidelines on pericardial diseases

Global 'Call to Action Summit 2015' adopts DELHI DECLARATION to end preventable maternal and child deaths

BPC praises FDA draft guidance on nonproprietary naming of biological products

Colorado PERA now offers new hip and knee replacement benefit option for retirees in pre-Medicare program

Fentanyl sold as heroin causing new wave of overdose deaths

Vee Technologies named among top 500 fastest growing companies in U.S.

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