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Results from Sorin Group's study on Freedom Solo presented at AATS 2014

Sorin Group, a global medical company and a leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, is proud to announce the results of its trial on the Freedom Solo for approval on the US market presented at the 94th Annual Meeting of American Association for Thoracic Surgery in Toronto, Canada.

12 May 2014

NSHOA and Caris Life Sciences collaborate to establish personalized cancer care program

North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates and Caris Life Sciences today announced a collaboration to establish a personalized cancer care program for patients in the greater Long Island area.

12 May 2014

FDA approves Bayer's Kogenate FS antihemophilic factor VIII to prevent bleeding episodes in adults with hemophilia A

Bayer HealthCare announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new indication for Bayer's Kogenate® FS antihemophilic factor VIII (recombinant), for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adults with hemophilia A.

12 May 2014

Jintronix receives clearance from FDA for Jintronix rehabilitation system

Jintronix, a company radically changing how patients rehabilitate from stroke or other injury, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Jintronix rehabilitation system.

12 May 2014

Biochemists identify protein that can slow down growth of brain tumors in mice

Much like using dimmer switches to brighten or darken rooms, biochemists have identified a protein that can be used to slow down or speed up the growth of brain tumors in mice.

12 May 2014

Anti-cancer drug delivery method smuggles drug into cancer cell before triggering release

Biomedical engineering researchers have developed an anti-cancer drug delivery method that essentially smuggles the drug into a cancer cell before triggering its release.

12 May 2014

Cervical cancer rates in US higher than previously believed, particularly among older women

Cervical cancer rates in the United States are higher than previously believed, particularly among 65- to 69-year-old women and African-American women, according to a study led by a researcher at the University of Maryland School of Medicine published in the journal Cancer.

12 May 2014

Researchers reveal how protein acts as brake against pathological growth of heart muscle

Cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death in the Western world, with heart failure representing the fastest-growing subclass over the past decade.

12 May 2014

New implantable cuff with 24 electrodes helps reduce high blood pressure

Freiburg researchers develop new method for lowering high blood pressure without side effects. High blood pressure is the greatest health risk worldwide behind smoking and alcohol consumption.

12 May 2014

Coronary artery calcium score may help guide aspirin therapy, finds new research

For over 30 years, aspirin has been known to prevent heart attacks and strokes, but who exactly should take a daily aspirin remains unclear. New research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes shows that your coronary artery calcium (CAC) score, a measurement of plaque in the arteries that feed the heart, may help determine whether or not you are a good candidate for aspirin.

12 May 2014

Whitehead Institute scientists identify genetic cause of hemifacial microsomia

Whitehead Institute scientists have identified a genetic cause of a facial disorder known as hemifacial microsomia (HFM). The researchers find that duplication of the gene OTX2 induces HFM, the second-most common facial anomaly after cleft lip and palate.

12 May 2014

Treating ADHD with stimulant medication may reduce smoking risk

Treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with stimulant medication may reduce smoking risk, especially when medication is taken consistently, according to an analysis led by researchers at Duke Medicine.

12 May 2014

Study finds link between long-term exposure to childhood poverty and obesity rates among young adults

A new study from the University of Houston Department of Health and Human Performance finds childhood poverty reaches into the lives of white, Hispanic and African-American young adult women, contributing to their propensity to be overweight and obese.

12 May 2014

AFib patients who are on blood thinning medications are at higher risk of developing dementia

A new study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City has found that atrial fibrillation patients who are on blood thinning medications are at higher risk of developing dementia if their doses are not in the optimal recommended range.

12 May 2014

Grape skin extract: A new possibility in diabetes treatment

The diabetes rate in the United States nearly doubled in the past 10 years. Approximately 26 million Americans are now classified as diabetic, stressing an urgent need for safe and effective complementary strategies to enhance the existing conventional treatment for diabetes.

12 May 2014

Study: Calcium supplements may not increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Calcium supplements are widely taken by women for bone health. Previous studies have suggested that calcium supplements may increase risk of cardiovascular disease, but the data has been inconsistent.

12 May 2014

Regular grape consumption may help alleviate pain linked with symptomatic osteoarthritis of knee

New research presented last week at the Experimental Biology conference in San Diego, California, suggests that regular grape consumption may help alleviate pain associated with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee, and improve joint flexibility and overall mobility.

12 May 2014

Study of rare childhood neurodegenerative diseases identifies new source of DNA damage

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists studying two rare, inherited childhood neurodegenerative disorders have identified a new, possibly common source of DNA damage that may play a role in other neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and aging.

12 May 2014

FLUIDDA's breakthrough imaging technology helps optimize COPD treatment

FLUIDDA's breakthrough imaging technology was used to assess the mode of action of Roflumilast, a novel drug to treat patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

9 May 2014

New Colombia Resources, Phoenix Tears Foundation to develop cannabis-based medicine for skin cancer

New Colombia Resources, Inc., a U.S. company with coal and other resource assets in Colombia, is pleased to announce an agreement of collaboration with the Phoenix Tears Foundation for the research and development of a cannabis based medicine to treat skin cancer in Colombia.

9 May 2014

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Results from Sorin Group's study on Freedom Solo presented at AATS 2014

NSHOA and Caris Life Sciences collaborate to establish personalized cancer care program

FDA approves Bayer's Kogenate FS antihemophilic factor VIII to prevent bleeding episodes in adults with hemophilia A

Jintronix receives clearance from FDA for Jintronix rehabilitation system

Biochemists identify protein that can slow down growth of brain tumors in mice

Anti-cancer drug delivery method smuggles drug into cancer cell before triggering release

Cervical cancer rates in US higher than previously believed, particularly among older women

Researchers reveal how protein acts as brake against pathological growth of heart muscle

New implantable cuff with 24 electrodes helps reduce high blood pressure

Coronary artery calcium score may help guide aspirin therapy, finds new research

Whitehead Institute scientists identify genetic cause of hemifacial microsomia

Treating ADHD with stimulant medication may reduce smoking risk

Study finds link between long-term exposure to childhood poverty and obesity rates among young adults

AFib patients who are on blood thinning medications are at higher risk of developing dementia

Grape skin extract: A new possibility in diabetes treatment

Study: Calcium supplements may not increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Regular grape consumption may help alleviate pain linked with symptomatic osteoarthritis of knee

Study of rare childhood neurodegenerative diseases identifies new source of DNA damage

FLUIDDA's breakthrough imaging technology helps optimize COPD treatment

New Colombia Resources, Phoenix Tears Foundation to develop cannabis-based medicine for skin cancer

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