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Selenia Dimensions System receives FDA approval for 3-D X-ray mammography device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Selenia Dimensions System, the first X-ray mammography device that provides three-dimensional images of the breast for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.

14 Feb 2011

UCLA study finds stroke, cardiovascular disease have exacted enormous toll on Hollywood stars

A study by researchers at the UCLA Stroke Center found that stroke and cardiovascular disease have exacted an enormous toll on Hollywood stars.

14 Feb 2011

Neurologic and neurosurgical patients do not receive therapy to prevent VTE: Study

Patients with strokes, brain tumors and spinal cord injuries are at high risk for life-threatening blood clots, but many do not receive preventive therapy, Loyola University Health System researchers report.

14 Feb 2011

Scientist finds potential positive influence of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular health

A Michigan Technological University scientist is finding a growing body of evidence suggesting that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil protect against cardiovascular disease.

14 Feb 2011

Study: Coastal Canadians living in deprived neighbourhoods likely to have poor health

Canadians living in deprived neighbourhoods are twice as likely to have poor health if they live on the Atlantic or Pacific Coast, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital.

13 Feb 2011

Study: Leptin resistance may help prevent ARDS, ALI development in patients with type II diabetes

Resistance to leptin, a protein that plays a key role in regulating metabolism and appetite, may help prevent the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute lung injury in individuals with type II diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers in Chicago.

13 Feb 2011

Men and women who eat berries may have lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease

New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, while men may also further lower their risk by regularly eating apples, oranges and other sources rich in dietary components called flavonoids.

13 Feb 2011

Silent strokes can cause long-term cognitive, learning deficits in children with sickle cell disease

Silent strokes, which have no immediate symptoms but could cause long-term cognitive and learning deficits, occur in a significant number of severely anemic children, especially those with sickle cell disease, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2011.

13 Feb 2011

Study finds LC damage and reduction in noradrenaline levels in brain are linked with MS

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have shown for the first time that damage to a particular area of the brain and a consequent reduction in noradrenaline are associated with multiple sclerosis.

13 Feb 2011

Scientists produce SR-3306 compound to protect brain cells from Parkinson's disease

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have produced the first known compound to show significant effectiveness in protecting brain cells directly affected by Parkinson's disease, a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder.

13 Feb 2011

New research: LED products actually contain hazardous substances

Those light-emitting diodes marketed as safe, environmentally preferable alternatives to traditional lightbulbs actually contain lead, arsenic and a dozen other potentially hazardous substances, according to newly published research.

13 Feb 2011

Positive safety data from BioSante's ongoing LibiGel Phase III study in women with HSDD

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, today announced positive safety data in its ongoing LibiGel Phase III clinical development program.

13 Feb 2011

Burden of stroke over next 40 years to skyrocket: Studies

Findings presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles revealed that strokes are expected to rise by 350% over the next four decades.

13 Feb 2011

Daily diet soda raises stroke risk by 61%: Study

A new study suggests that regular intake of diet soda may be boosting the risk of stroke. Stroke is the third leading killer following heart disease and cancer, in the United States. More than 137,000 people a year die from stroke, according to the American Stroke Association.

13 Feb 2011

Rare heart defect reproduced in petri dish, hope for cure

U.S. researchers have created beating heart cells in the lab with the same heart defect using skin cells taken from children with a rare heart defect. This means they can now test new drugs in human cells instead of mice.

13 Feb 2011

Gene GFPT1 crucial in causing variation of Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome

The gene, GFPT1, has been identified by researchers at Newcastle University working with international colleagues, as crucial in causing a variation of Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS).

11 Feb 2011

Early MRI in young adults associated with lower rate of stroke misdiagnosis

While the American Stroke Association reports that stroke is the third leading cause of death and one of the top causes of disability in the United States, young adults showing signs of suffering a stroke are sometimes misdiagnosed in hospital emergency rooms, preventing them from receiving early effective treatment that can prevent serious damage.

11 Feb 2011

Cappella Medical presents new clinical data on Sideguard coronary sidebranch system at International JIM 2011

Cappella Medical Devices presented new clinical data on its unique Sideguard® coronary sidebranch system today at the International JIM 2011 in Rome, Italy.

11 Feb 2011

Unique skin test to measure unhealthy lifestyle

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin has developed a unique measuring method which permits medical personnel, within minutes, to say whether the lifestyle of a person is healthy or unhealthy. This process is now being tested with the support of the Competence Networks for optical Technologies, in a pilot study with 50 students, supported by OpticNet Deutschland e.V. and funded by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research.

11 Feb 2011

Virtual desktop technology integrated into autism programs

“We were fortunate to have the team at Touchstone's Family-Centered Autism Program evaluate Andrew, identify where he was on the autism spectrum, and reach him by building trust and providing a safe place to learn social skills.”

11 Feb 2011

Medical Condition News

Selenia Dimensions System receives FDA approval for 3-D X-ray mammography device

UCLA study finds stroke, cardiovascular disease have exacted enormous toll on Hollywood stars

Neurologic and neurosurgical patients do not receive therapy to prevent VTE: Study

Scientist finds potential positive influence of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular health

Study: Coastal Canadians living in deprived neighbourhoods likely to have poor health

Study: Leptin resistance may help prevent ARDS, ALI development in patients with type II diabetes

Men and women who eat berries may have lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Silent strokes can cause long-term cognitive, learning deficits in children with sickle cell disease

Study finds LC damage and reduction in noradrenaline levels in brain are linked with MS

Scientists produce SR-3306 compound to protect brain cells from Parkinson's disease

New research: LED products actually contain hazardous substances

Positive safety data from BioSante's ongoing LibiGel Phase III study in women with HSDD

Burden of stroke over next 40 years to skyrocket: Studies

Daily diet soda raises stroke risk by 61%: Study

Rare heart defect reproduced in petri dish, hope for cure

Gene GFPT1 crucial in causing variation of Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome

Early MRI in young adults associated with lower rate of stroke misdiagnosis

Cappella Medical presents new clinical data on Sideguard coronary sidebranch system at International JIM 2011

Unique skin test to measure unhealthy lifestyle

Virtual desktop technology integrated into autism programs

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