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Dialysis patients face increased risk of antibiotic-resistant infections

Patients who receive hemodialysis are at a significant risk of developing infections, a leading cause of hospitalization and death in this patient population.

13 Mar 2013

Eplerenone may also reduce risk of heart failure, shows REMINDER trial

The prescription drug eplerenone appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality and heart failure after a heart attack by more than one-third, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

13 Mar 2013

STREAM trial: Treatment with tenecteplase before hospital transfer benefits some

A clot-busting therapy may benefit some heart attack patients who cannot have immediate angioplasty, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

13 Mar 2013

Recently employees from SCCA and Fred Hutch receive health care awards

Recently employees from both Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch) and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) were recognized with industry awards for being leading innovators in health care.

13 Mar 2013

Policy and practice changes could improve in-hospital cardiac arrest care, authors say

Policy and practice changes by healthcare institutions, providers and others could greatly improve medical care and improve survival for people who have a sudden cardiac arrest in the hospital, according to an American Heart Association consensus statement in its journal, Circulation.

13 Mar 2013

Smad7 protein protects against or heals mouth sores associated with cancer treatment

Mouse model studies show that administered genetically or topically, protein Smad7 protects against or heals mouth sores commonly associated with cancer treatment.

13 Mar 2013

New computer-based process helps diagnose conditions that lead to concussion-related injuries

Concussions can occur in sports and in combat, but health experts do not know precisely which jolts, collisions and awkward head movements during these activities pose the greatest risks to the brain. To find out, Johns Hopkins engineers have developed a powerful new computer-based process that helps identify the dangerous conditions that lead to concussion-related brain injuries.

13 Mar 2013

Research findings could lead to new sleep therapies to improve memory disorders

A team of sleep researchers led by UC Riverside psychologist Sara C. Mednick has confirmed the mechanism that enables the brain to consolidate memory and found that a commonly prescribed sleep aid enhances the process.

13 Mar 2013

B cells regulate obesity-associated inflammation and T2D through two specific mechanisms

New research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) reveals that B cells regulate obesity-associated inflammation and type 2 diabetes through two specific mechanisms.

13 Mar 2013

Study shows simple blood test may help patients with risks for heart disease

For at-risk patients, a simple screening and management program can be effective in preventing heart failure, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

13 Mar 2013

Major bleeding after PCI may increase in-hospital mortality

In a study that included 3.3 million percutaneous coronary intervention procedures, major bleeding after PCI was associated with significantly increased in-hospital mortality, with an estimated 12 percent of deaths after PCI related to bleeding complications, according to a study appearing in the March 13 issue of JAMA.

13 Mar 2013

EDTA chelation, high-dose vitamins/minerals may provide additional benefit for MI patients

Heart attack patients given a combination of high-dose oral vitamins and minerals do not exhibit a significant reduction in recurrent cardiac events, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

13 Mar 2013

Trial evaluates ranolazine in patients with diabetes, coronary artery disease and angina

A commonly used anti-anginal drug reduces chest pain in patients with type 2 diabetes and appears to have a more pronounced effect in those with poorer glucose control, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

13 Mar 2013

Stem cells from patient’s own fat may deliver new treatments to glioblastoma

In laboratory studies, Johns Hopkins researchers say they have found that stem cells from a patient's own fat may have the potential to deliver new treatments directly into the brain after the surgical removal of a glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain tumor.

13 Mar 2013

Researchers work on stem cell treatments to halt vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy

Researchers at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute and the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology at Indiana University School of Medicine are on the cusp of perfecting stem cell treatments that would halt - and potentially reverse - vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy.

13 Mar 2013

Quitting smoking linked with lower risk of cardiovascular disease among adults without diabetes

Among adults without diabetes, quitting smoking, compared with continuing smoking, was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease despite subsequent weight gain, according to a study appearing in the March 13 issue of JAMA.

13 Mar 2013

Texas craft brew backs Waylon Jennings Fund for Diabetes Research

Shiner Beers, the popular Texas craft brew, will launch a nationwide campaign to support The Waylon Jennings Fund for Diabetes Research at the Translational Genomics Research Institute.

13 Mar 2013

Maintaining high-quality CT colonography while reducing radiation dose is possible, finds study

A new study by a Rhode Island Hospital researcher has found it's possible to maintain high-quality CT colonography diagnostic images while reducing the radiation dose.

13 Mar 2013

Catheter-delivered aortic valve durable at three years

All-cause and cardiovascular mortality were similar for transaortic valve replacement compared to open-heart surgery in high-risk older patients at three years with no increased risk of stroke after 30 days, according to results from the PARTNER study presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

13 Mar 2013

Report: Patients with mental health problems need culturally sensitive treatment

Members of the Deaf community who suffer from mental health problems need culturally sensitive treatment to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment, according to a report in the March Journal of Psychiatric Practice.

13 Mar 2013

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Dialysis patients face increased risk of antibiotic-resistant infections

Eplerenone may also reduce risk of heart failure, shows REMINDER trial

STREAM trial: Treatment with tenecteplase before hospital transfer benefits some

Recently employees from SCCA and Fred Hutch receive health care awards

Policy and practice changes could improve in-hospital cardiac arrest care, authors say

Smad7 protein protects against or heals mouth sores associated with cancer treatment

New computer-based process helps diagnose conditions that lead to concussion-related injuries

Research findings could lead to new sleep therapies to improve memory disorders

B cells regulate obesity-associated inflammation and T2D through two specific mechanisms

Study shows simple blood test may help patients with risks for heart disease

Major bleeding after PCI may increase in-hospital mortality

EDTA chelation, high-dose vitamins/minerals may provide additional benefit for MI patients

Trial evaluates ranolazine in patients with diabetes, coronary artery disease and angina

Stem cells from patient’s own fat may deliver new treatments to glioblastoma

Researchers work on stem cell treatments to halt vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy

Quitting smoking linked with lower risk of cardiovascular disease among adults without diabetes

Texas craft brew backs Waylon Jennings Fund for Diabetes Research

Maintaining high-quality CT colonography while reducing radiation dose is possible, finds study

Catheter-delivered aortic valve durable at three years

Report: Patients with mental health problems need culturally sensitive treatment

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