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3D image of cell signaling molecules indicates a trippable power switch

A three-dimensional image of one of the proteins that serves as an on-off switch as it binds to receptors on the surface of a cell suggests there may be a sort of main power switch that could be tripped. These surface receptors are responsible for helping cells discern light, set the heart racing, or detect pain.

22 Apr 2013

Researchers use contrast-computed tomography for anatomical reconstruction of human heart

On April 18th JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) will publish a new video article by Dr. Paul A Iaizzo demonstrating the anatomical reconstruction of an active human heart. The research uses contrast-computed tomography (CT) to allow in-depth 3-D computer modeling of hearts that can be used for prolonged archiving.

22 Apr 2013

New research on metallic implants could improve quality of life

Coronary stents have saved a lot of lives over the years, but there is a growing interest in what happens when a stent stays inside the body for too long.

22 Apr 2013

Study highlights the challenges that exist in ECG interpretation

Incorporating an electrocardiogram (ECG) during pre-participation screening for athletes has demonstrated a reduction in incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD); however, it remains controversial in the United States due to minimal usage and high false-positive readings.

22 Apr 2013

New data on safety of nitrous oxide as surgical anesthetic

Giving nitrous oxide as part of general anesthesia for noncardiac surgery doesn't increase the rate of complications and death-and might even decrease the risk of such events, according to a pair of studies in the May issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

22 Apr 2013

FAP cells help in repairing injured muscles

UC San Francisco scientists have discovered that muscle repair requires the action of two types of cells better known for causing inflammation and forming fat.

20 Apr 2013

Monoclonal antibody inhibits tumor growth in angiosarcoma and breast cancer

A monoclonal antibody targeting a protein known as SFPR2 has been shown by researchers at the University of North Carolina to inhibit tumor growth in pre-clinical models of breast cancer and angiosarcoma.

20 Apr 2013

Taking painkillers before race leads to unrecognised problems

Many competitors try to prevent pain interfering with their performance by taking painkillers that are readily available in pharmacies and supermarkets, say the authors.

20 Apr 2013

AACE publishes comprehensive diabetes management algorithm to treat prediabetes, T2DM patients

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists today announced the publication of its comprehensive diabetes management algorithm created to guide primary care physicians, endocrinologists and other health care professionals in the treatment of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

20 Apr 2013

Research roundup: Community benefits and hospitals' tax-exempt status; Medicaid expansion could benefit people of color; Looking at changes for Medicare

The federal health law requires tax-exempt hospitals to assess and address the needs of the community in which they serve by the end of 2013.

20 Apr 2013

Washington Post reports on secret U.S. efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria

The Washington Post reports on U.S. efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Syria, noting, "Out of concern for the safety of the recipients and the delivery staff, who could be targeted by the government if their affiliation to the United States were known," the mission has been operating covertly.

19 Apr 2013

Drug that targets phosphate does not improve CVD measures in patients with mild kidney disease

High phosphate levels in the blood carry increased heart-related risks, but taking a drug that targets phosphate does not improve cardiovascular measures in patients with mild kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

19 Apr 2013

Hookah smoking is equally harmful like cigarettes

Smoking tobacco through a hookah is a pastime gaining popularity among the college crowd, but many of them mistakenly believe that using the fragrant water pipe is less harmful than smoking cigarettes.

19 Apr 2013

Study: Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of hyperuricemia in older adults

According to a study published in the Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, a baseline adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MeDiet) is associated with a lower risk of hyperuricemia, defined as a serum uric acid (SUA) concentration higher than 7mg/dl in men and higher than 6mg/dl in women.

19 Apr 2013

Researchers examine health promotion and obesity prevention initiatives

More than 12 percent of preschoolers are obese, which means they have a body mass index above the 95th percentile. Among Black and Hispanic children, the figure rises to 16 percent.

19 Apr 2013

Financial leaders must recognize correlation between health, a strong economy

"Washington, D.C., is usually under the watchful eye of policy wonks and journalists. This weekend, however, the eyes of millions of children will be on D.C. as their fates are determined by the world's financial leaders, descending on Washington for the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank," Ray Chambers, U.N. special envoy for health financing, writes in the Huffington Post's "Impact" blog.

19 Apr 2013

New study shows reduction of dementia risk

A new Swedish study published in the journal Neurology shows that the risk of developing dementia may have declined over the past 20 years, in direct contrast to what many previously assumed.

19 Apr 2013

New health MOT-style programme likely to uncover more diabetes, kidney or heart patients

University of Leicester researchers have found that the NHS Health Check Programme is likely to find 440,000 people each year who have diabetes or chronic kidney disease or who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

19 Apr 2013

Study examines effect of slow walking speed in kidney disease patients

Kidney disease patients who have slower walking speed on physical performance tests seem to be more burdened by their disease than patients who perform well on lower extremity physical performance tests, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

19 Apr 2013

Obstructive salivary gland disease treatment: an interview with Thomas Cherry, Cook Medical

Everyone is familiar with urinary stones (kidney stones). The same thing can actually happen in your salivary ducts. These types of stones and strictures occur not nearly as frequently as kidney stones but they still occur quite often. The latest data we have seen showed about 1 in 5,000 patients actually have some type of obstructive salivary duct disorder.

From COOK MEDICAL INC. 19 Apr 2013

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

3D image of cell signaling molecules indicates a trippable power switch

Researchers use contrast-computed tomography for anatomical reconstruction of human heart

New research on metallic implants could improve quality of life

Study highlights the challenges that exist in ECG interpretation

New data on safety of nitrous oxide as surgical anesthetic

FAP cells help in repairing injured muscles

Monoclonal antibody inhibits tumor growth in angiosarcoma and breast cancer

Taking painkillers before race leads to unrecognised problems

AACE publishes comprehensive diabetes management algorithm to treat prediabetes, T2DM patients

Research roundup: Community benefits and hospitals' tax-exempt status; Medicaid expansion could benefit people of color; Looking at changes for Medicare

Washington Post reports on secret U.S. efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria

Drug that targets phosphate does not improve CVD measures in patients with mild kidney disease

Hookah smoking is equally harmful like cigarettes

Study: Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of hyperuricemia in older adults

Researchers examine health promotion and obesity prevention initiatives

Financial leaders must recognize correlation between health, a strong economy

New study shows reduction of dementia risk

New health MOT-style programme likely to uncover more diabetes, kidney or heart patients

Study examines effect of slow walking speed in kidney disease patients

Obstructive salivary gland disease treatment: an interview with Thomas Cherry, Cook Medical

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