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MR patients treated with Abbott MitraClip system demonstrate clinical benefits of initial treatment at two years

Abbott today announced data from its EVEREST II (Endovascular Valve Edge-to-Edge REpair STudy) study showing that patients with significant mitral regurgitation (MR) treated with the company's investigational percutaneous catheter-based MitraClip® system continue to demonstrate the clinical benefits of initial treatment shown at one year out to two years, including improvements in heart function and reductions in symptoms.

5 Apr 2011

New risk calculator predicts risk of postoperative complications for bariatric surgery patients

A new risk calculator can predict the risk of postoperative complications occurring for individual bariatric surgery patients, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. The risk calculator will help in surgical decision-making and will help patients better understand what they can expect during recovery in order to prepare for a bariatric operation.

5 Apr 2011

Single-incision gall bladder surgery as safe and effective as standard multi-port cholecystectomy

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced interim results of its multicenter, international, prospective SILS™ Port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gall bladder) post-market clinical study.

5 Apr 2011

ARIAD's ponatinib potently inhibits all four FGFRs abnormally expressed in multiple cancers

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced results of preclinical studies on ponatinib, its investigational pan-BCR-ABL inhibitor, showing potent inhibition of all four members of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) family of tyrosine kinases that are abnormally expressed in multiple cancers. ARIAD scientists are presenting the data this morning at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

5 Apr 2011

Insurance payers extend coverage for PTNS using Uroplasty's Urgent PC Neuromodulation System for OAB

Uroplasty, Inc., a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative proprietary products to treat voiding dysfunctions, today announced that two private insurance payers have elected to cover posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) using its Urgent PC Neuromodulation System for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) and associated symptoms.

5 Apr 2011

Certified asthma and allergy friendly bedding in hotel rooms

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the growing population of people with asthma and allergies now has a luxury hotel option that features Certified asthma & allergy friendly® bedding in every room when visiting the Boston area. The Lenox Hotel in the historic Back Bay now features all natural SmartSilk™ silk-filled bedding that has been certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

5 Apr 2011

RE-LY trial results suggest Pradaxa capsule reduces risk of stroke in AF patients

Two new retrospective subanalyses of the RE-LY trial, involving Pradaxa capsules, suggested that the reduction in stroke risk achieved with PRADAXA 150mg over warfarin occurred irrespective of CHA2DS2-VASc risk score and the type of non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

5 Apr 2011

NIPH study finds NDMA as one of the most carcinogenic compounds formed during CO2 capture

CO2 capture by means of amines is considered to be the most appropriate method to quickly begin with CO2 removal. During this capture process, some of the amines escaping the recycling process will be emitted into the air and will also form other compounds such as nitrosamines and nitramines.

5 Apr 2011

Plackers launches new dental online club for kids

Plackers, a leading brand of consumer oral care products and makers of the first disposable dental flosser, is launching Plackers Kids, its new kid-friendly dental flossers; the Plackers Kids Club, an online club for kids featuring free interactive games and activities that encourage healthy dental hygiene habits; and the Plackers Kids Club Sweepstakes, offering families the chance to win a trip for four to the popular theme park destination, Orlando, Fla. among other prizes.

5 Apr 2011

Ubiquitine D gene may be linked to celiac disease

Celiac disease (CD) involves intolerance to gluten and, consequently, suffering chronic illness in the small intestine. It is a genetic disorder, the immunological indications of which can be traced in the human body prior to the everyday activities of future sufferers being affected. For example, persons with genetic antecedents for CD develop antibodies against the gene tTG (the enzyme known as tissue transglutaminase), even before the illness becomes active, due to a cell reaction against gluten.

5 Apr 2011

Toshiba highlights new enhancements for cardiac ultrasound imaging at ACC meeting

Ultrasound is often used as a first-line diagnostic exam to quickly and safely diagnose a range of patient conditions. At this year's American College of Cardiology annual meeting in New Orleans, April 2 - 5, 2011, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., will highlight new enhancements to its cardiac and shared service ultrasound systems that are designed to enhance cardiac ultrasound imaging.

5 Apr 2011

Siemens Hearing to unveil new instruments at AudiologyNOW! 2011

Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., will unveil a host of products at the American Academy of Audiology AudiologyNOW! 2011 conference - including the new Aquaris™, the world's first, truly waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant digital hearing instrument.

5 Apr 2011

Metformin therapy may protect PCOS women against endometrial cancer

Research led by Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick has found that Metformin, a drug treatment used to treat diabetes and also in women with Polycystic vary syndrome, may potentially provide protection against endometrial cancer.

5 Apr 2011

Previously unknown mechanism blocks rewarding effects of alcohol on the brain

In order to develop new medications for alcoholism, researchers need to understand how alcohol acts on the brain's reward system. A previously unknown mechanism has been shown to block the rewarding effects of alcohol on the brain, reveals a thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

5 Apr 2011

Reverse Medical's ReFlex A+ Catheter receives European CE mark approval

Reverse Medical Corporation announced today that it has received CE Mark for its ReFlex A+ Catheter for intracranial distal access, delivery and aspiration.

5 Apr 2011

Aeterna Zentaris presents two posters on perifosine at AACR meeting

Aeterna Zentaris Inc. today announced that two posters on its lead anticancer agent, perifosine, were presented at the 102nd annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research currently held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

5 Apr 2011

Less-invasive catheter-based aortic valve replacement as safe and effective as open surgery

Less-invasive catheter-based aortic valve replacement has a similar one-year survival as open valve-replacement surgery for patients at high risk for surgery.

5 Apr 2011

Adherence to guideline-related therapies can reduce heart failure patients' mortality rate

A UCLA-led study has found that adherence to national guideline-recommended therapies for heart failure in an outpatient practice setting significantly lowered the mortality rate of heart failure patients.

5 Apr 2011

$Adolescent girls participating in high-impact sports may face high risk of stress fractures$

Adolescent girls participating in high-impact sports may face high risk of stress fractures

Adolescent girls participating in high-impact physical activity, specifically basketball, running and gymnastics/cheerleading, appear to be at increased risk for developing stress fractures, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the August print issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

5 Apr 2011

OncoGenex presents OGX-427 preclinical data in prostrate cancer at AACR meeting

OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that preclinical data utilizing their pipeline compound OGX-427 was presented at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011.

5 Apr 2011

Medical Condition News

MR patients treated with Abbott MitraClip system demonstrate clinical benefits of initial treatment at two years

New risk calculator predicts risk of postoperative complications for bariatric surgery patients

Single-incision gall bladder surgery as safe and effective as standard multi-port cholecystectomy

ARIAD's ponatinib potently inhibits all four FGFRs abnormally expressed in multiple cancers

Insurance payers extend coverage for PTNS using Uroplasty's Urgent PC Neuromodulation System for OAB

Certified asthma and allergy friendly bedding in hotel rooms

RE-LY trial results suggest Pradaxa capsule reduces risk of stroke in AF patients

NIPH study finds NDMA as one of the most carcinogenic compounds formed during CO2 capture

Plackers launches new dental online club for kids

Ubiquitine D gene may be linked to celiac disease

Toshiba highlights new enhancements for cardiac ultrasound imaging at ACC meeting

Siemens Hearing to unveil new instruments at AudiologyNOW! 2011

Metformin therapy may protect PCOS women against endometrial cancer

Previously unknown mechanism blocks rewarding effects of alcohol on the brain

Reverse Medical's ReFlex A+ Catheter receives European CE mark approval

Aeterna Zentaris presents two posters on perifosine at AACR meeting

Less-invasive catheter-based aortic valve replacement as safe and effective as open surgery

Adherence to guideline-related therapies can reduce heart failure patients' mortality rate

Adolescent girls participating in high-impact sports may face high risk of stress fractures

OncoGenex presents OGX-427 preclinical data in prostrate cancer at AACR meeting

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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