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School Health honors Cardiac Science with prestigious Top Partner of the Year award

Fighting sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in schools has been a business and social imperative for Cardiac Science since the company's founding. The reason is clear: Studies show that one in 50 high schools has had a SCA incident–either student or faculty–on school grounds each year–according to Parent Heart Watch, a CPR/AED Advocacy Group.

13 Feb 2014

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas continues to support TCQPS to study and improve patient safety

The Texas Center for Quality & Patient Safety announced today that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is continuing its support for the TCQPS with a $150,000 donation to study and improve patient safety, including reduction of hospital readmissions and hospital-acquired infections.

13 Feb 2014

Study reveals that more than 14% of pregnant women are prescribed opioids for pain

More than 14 percent of pregnant women were prescribed opioids (narcotics) for pain at some time during their pregnancy, according to a study posted to the online version of Anesthesiology.

13 Feb 2014

Tryton Medical received CE Mark for treatment of Left Main Coronary artery disease

Tryton Medical, Inc., the leading developer of stents designed to treat bifurcation lesions, announced that it has received CE Mark for the treatment of Left Main Coronary artery disease. With this approval, Tryton Medical becomes the first company to earn a CE Mark for this indication.

13 Feb 2014

Parents and doctors must be aware and prepared to treat strokes in children

Parents and healthcare professionals must be aware that children can have strokes and be prepared to respond to symptoms, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2014.

13 Feb 2014

Study: Metabolic risk factors cluster similarly in children and adults

Metabolic risk factors cluster similarly in children and adults, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. Furthermore, in adults, the clustering of these risk factors increases the risk of premature death caused by type 2 diabetes, myocardial infarction and cardiovascular diseases.

13 Feb 2014

Alvogen launches Inflectra into Central and Eastern Europe

Alvogen, the multinational pharmaceuticals company, today announced the launch of Inflectra (Infliximab) into Central and Eastern Europe. Inflectra, Europe's first biosimilar monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy that has been approved for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and psoriasis.

13 Feb 2014

Engineers turn cells common in scar tissue into colonies of beating heart cells

Poets and physicians know that a scarred heart cannot beat the way it used to, but the science of reprogramming cells offers hope--for the physical heart, at least.

13 Feb 2014

Long-term physical activity improves cardiovascular health by targeting heart cells' powerhouses

Whether lifting weights in a gym or just walking around the block, exercise has many benefits, such as helping people lose weight and build stronger muscles. Some studies suggest that it may reduce the risk of developing cancer and other diseases.

13 Feb 2014

Researchers examine whether spirituality has role to play in prevention of addictions

Spirituality is a central tenet of 12-step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. Its value, particularly regarding alcohol addiction, has been recognized by many health care practitioners as well.

13 Feb 2014

New technology to enhance angioplasty with added precision, accuracy and less radiation exposure

Robots in the cath lab are helping clear blocked arteries in patients — reducing chest pain, shortness of breath, and risks for heart attacks. The Orlando Health Heart Institute is the first in the state of Florida, to offer a robotic-assisted system for coronary angioplasty.

13 Feb 2014

Rhythmicity of activity linked to bipolar mania

Circadian rhythm disturbances are associated with bipolar disorder, and particularly with mania, indicate study findings.

12 Feb 2014

Study to examine effectiveness of using video calls to deliver care for people with Parkinson's disease

People living with Parkinson's disease today often face challenges when seeking care, including disability, distance from medical centers, and distribution of doctors. In fact, 42 percent of those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and more living with the condition, do not see a neurologist for their care. Now, a national study will attempt to disrupt the status quo and bring expert Parkinson's care directly into patients' homes using video visit technology.

12 Feb 2014

Stroke hospitalization and death rates associated with weather changes

Stroke hospitalization and death rates may rise and fall with changes in environmental temperature and dew point, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2014.

12 Feb 2014

Natera initiates distribution partnership with ProPath for Panorama non-invasive prenatal screening test

Natera, a leading innovator in prenatal genetic testing, today announced the initiation of a distribution partnership with ProPath, a wholly physician-owned provider of pathology services to clinicians and medical facilities in the United States, for its Panorama non-invasive prenatal screening test (NIPT).

From Natera 12 Feb 2014

Researchers examine how evolution relates to health

February 12 marks the birth of the 19th century naturalist Charles Darwin, who launched the scientific study of evolution. While Darwin's theory laid the groundwork, ongoing studies have deepened our understanding of evolution, including how it relates to health. Research funded by the National Institutes of Health has helped answer many questions about evolution, health and medicine. Here's a sampling.

12 Feb 2014

FDA approves two drugs for long-term weight loss

Options are limited in America's battle of the bulge. While diet and exercise can help in the short term, they are frustratingly ineffective in the long run.

12 Feb 2014

New imaging technique can predict common congenital heart abnormality

A new imaging technique for measuring blood flow in the heart and vessels can diagnose a common congenital heart abnormality, bicuspid aortic valve, and may lead to better prediction of complications.

12 Feb 2014

Researchers demonstrate new approach to treating muscular dystrophy

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have demonstrated a new approach to treating muscular dystrophy. Mice with a form of this muscle-weakening disease showed improved strength and heart function when treated with nanoparticles loaded with rapamycin, an immunosuppressive drug recently found to improve recycling of cellular waste.

12 Feb 2014

Red wine and dark chocolate taste great and have heart-healthy components

Forget the oysters and the champagne this Valentine's Day. If you want to keep your true love's heart beating strong, the real foods of love are dark chocolate and red wine, said Loyola University Health System preventive heart specialist Sara Sirna, MD.

12 Feb 2014

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

School Health honors Cardiac Science with prestigious Top Partner of the Year award

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas continues to support TCQPS to study and improve patient safety

Study reveals that more than 14% of pregnant women are prescribed opioids for pain

Tryton Medical received CE Mark for treatment of Left Main Coronary artery disease

Parents and doctors must be aware and prepared to treat strokes in children

Study: Metabolic risk factors cluster similarly in children and adults

Alvogen launches Inflectra into Central and Eastern Europe

Engineers turn cells common in scar tissue into colonies of beating heart cells

Long-term physical activity improves cardiovascular health by targeting heart cells' powerhouses

Researchers examine whether spirituality has role to play in prevention of addictions

New technology to enhance angioplasty with added precision, accuracy and less radiation exposure

Rhythmicity of activity linked to bipolar mania

Study to examine effectiveness of using video calls to deliver care for people with Parkinson's disease

Stroke hospitalization and death rates associated with weather changes

Natera initiates distribution partnership with ProPath for Panorama non-invasive prenatal screening test

Researchers examine how evolution relates to health

FDA approves two drugs for long-term weight loss

New imaging technique can predict common congenital heart abnormality

Researchers demonstrate new approach to treating muscular dystrophy

Red wine and dark chocolate taste great and have heart-healthy components

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