Cardiology News and Research

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Benefits of aerobic training outclass those of lower-intensity walking programs

What to do: walk around the block or work up a sweat in an aerobic workout at the gym? If you're looking for the best health benefits from an exercise program, a traditional aerobic fitness program that gets your heart pumping beats a walking program hands down. But if you want to get moving, a walking program is easier to do, it's good for you, and you're more likely to stick with it.

18 May 2010

IDEV launches SUPERA VERITAS Peripheral Vascular System in Europe

IDEV Technologies, Incorporated, (IDEV) an emerging leader in the development and marketing of minimally invasive medical technologies, today announced the European launch of the SUPERA VERITAS™ Peripheral Vascular System, a novel and innovative stent delivery system designed to be reliable, easy to use and precise. The SUPERA VERITAS system was formally launched in the first quarter of 2010 at the Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC) 2010 conference in Leipzig, Germany.

18 May 2010

Maternal stretching and meditation keep expecting mothers healthy during pregnancy: AAOS

Perfect for mind and body rejuvenation, yoga uses meditation and aligning movements to encourage fitness and relaxation. This low-impact fitness alternative allows pregnant women to continue an exercise regimen without putting strain on their heart or harming the baby.

18 May 2010

Nihon Kohden Defensive Monitoring system improves quality of care, reduces unplanned ICU transfers

A recently completed 1,270 patient, two-year study offers dramatic implications for hospitals seeking to improve quality of care and avoid millions in costs that accompany unplanned transfers of patients to ICU and other stepdown transfers.

18 May 2010

Study confirms genetic overlap for susceptibility to COPD and lung cancer

New research shows genes that make smokers more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or emphysema, are also closely linked to an increased likelihood of developing lung cancer, according to studies presented today at the American Thoracic Society's annual meeting.

18 May 2010

LIFEDGE delivery system from Stand-By Systems ready for pilot scale production

Emerging Healthcare Solutions, Inc. disclosed that the Company has received documents from Stand-By Systems affirming that their revolutionary LIFEDGE prototype is now complete and ready for pilot scale production. EHSI recently executed an option with Stand-By Systems, owner of the new FDA approved SBS 1615 catalytic oxygen generator and associated systems.

18 May 2010

Remote Presence hospital networks to accelerate patient's access to clinical stroke experts

InTouch Health, the world leader in Remote Presence Total Telemedicine solutions, is advancing stroke care by developing Remote Presence hospital networks that accelerate a patient's access to clinical stroke experts. To date, the Company has more than 25 stroke and multispecialty care networks comprised of over 300 hospital locations.

18 May 2010

Regular consumption of pistachios lowers risk of CHD: Study

A new nut and blood lipid study published on May 10, 2010, in Archives of Internal Medicine, led by Dr. Joan Sabate and colleagues at Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, Calif.), confirms that eating nuts, like pistachios, have a total and LDL (bad)-cholesterol-lowering effect, supporting the evidence that regular nut consumption can lower the risk of coronary heart disease.

18 May 2010

REVEAL risk score calculator provides innovative approach to better understand PAH

Actelion Ltd announced today that findings from the REVEAL Registry have confirmed the clinical utility of the REVEAL risk score calculator, a new tool designed to predict 1-year survival in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society's Annual International Conference.

18 May 2010

Pfizer, Washington University announce indications discovery collaboration

In a first-of-a-kind collaboration between academia and industry, Pfizer Inc. will give scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis unprecedented access to information regarding more than 500 pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical candidates in a partnership that focuses on discovering new uses for existing compounds.

18 May 2010

University of Leeds researchers identify natural defence mechanism against heart disease

A natural defence mechanism against heart disease could be switched on by steroids sold as health supplements, according to researchers at the University of Leeds.

18 May 2010

Scidev.Net reports on developing country health care providers, scientists access to research

SciDev.Net reports on two recent studies published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal which look at how frequently health care providers and researchers in developing countries access research-based evidence.

18 May 2010

Sleeping newborns are better learners: Study

Sleeping newborns are better learners than thought, says a University of Florida researcher about a study that is the first of its type. The study could lead to identifying those at risk for developmental disorders such as autism and dyslexia.

18 May 2010

UMPIRE trial of Red Heart Pill launched to combat cardiovascular problems

Researchers will be exploring whether a new, very low cost, one-a-day combined 'polypill' could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems across the world, in a major new international trial that launches today.

18 May 2010

Electrical muscle stimulation prevents critical illness polynueromyopathy

Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) can prevent critical illness polyneuromyopathy (CIPNM), according to Greek researchers. CIPNM is an acquired limb and respiratory muscle weakness that is a common and serious problem among intensive care unit patients, and can result in prolonged ICU and hospital stay. EMS can also shorten the duration of weaning from mechanical ventilation and the length of ICU stay.

18 May 2010

Tests of kidney function, damage predict risk of death from cardiovascular diseases: Study

Common tests of kidney function and damage predict the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases and all causes, according to a paper from the Chronic Kidney Disease Prognosis Consortium, established last year by Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes.

18 May 2010

Health Robotics re-acquires European rights for CytoCare from B. Braun

Health Robotics and B. Braun Melsungen AG today announced that in exchange for undisclosed consideration, Health Robotics has re-acquired from B. Braun the exclusive marketing, sales, installation, implementation, interface, manufacturing, and technical support European rights for CytoCare, a robot designed to manufacture chemotherapy and hazardous IV Admixtures, and which rights B. Braun had previously acquired from Health Robotics in 2007 and 2008.

From B. Braun Melsungen AG 17 May 2010

Aastrom Biosciences initiates treatment in Phase 2 catheter-based clinical trial for dilated cardiomyopathy

Aastrom Biosciences, Inc., the leading developer of autologous cellular therapies for the treatment of severe cardiovascular diseases, today announced that the first patient has been treated in the company's U.S. Phase 2 catheter-based clinical trial to treat dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Treatment was performed by interventional cardiologist Timothy D. Henry, M.D., FACC, at the Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

17 May 2010

ARCA biopharma announces SPA agreement with FDA for bucindolol clinical trial

ARCA biopharma, Inc. today announced that it has reached agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) on the design of a clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of bucindolol in approximately 3,200 patients with chronic heart failure who have the genotype that appears to respond most favorably to bucindolol. Bucindolol is the Company's investigational, pharmacologically unique, beta-blocker and mild vasodilator.

17 May 2010

Neovasc first-quarter revenues increase nearly 300% to $1.06 million

Neovasc Inc., today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

17 May 2010

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Benefits of aerobic training outclass those of lower-intensity walking programs

IDEV launches SUPERA VERITAS Peripheral Vascular System in Europe

Maternal stretching and meditation keep expecting mothers healthy during pregnancy: AAOS

Nihon Kohden Defensive Monitoring system improves quality of care, reduces unplanned ICU transfers

Study confirms genetic overlap for susceptibility to COPD and lung cancer

LIFEDGE delivery system from Stand-By Systems ready for pilot scale production

Remote Presence hospital networks to accelerate patient's access to clinical stroke experts

Regular consumption of pistachios lowers risk of CHD: Study

REVEAL risk score calculator provides innovative approach to better understand PAH

Pfizer, Washington University announce indications discovery collaboration

University of Leeds researchers identify natural defence mechanism against heart disease

Scidev.Net reports on developing country health care providers, scientists access to research

Sleeping newborns are better learners: Study

UMPIRE trial of Red Heart Pill launched to combat cardiovascular problems

Electrical muscle stimulation prevents critical illness polynueromyopathy

Tests of kidney function, damage predict risk of death from cardiovascular diseases: Study

Health Robotics re-acquires European rights for CytoCare from B. Braun

Aastrom Biosciences initiates treatment in Phase 2 catheter-based clinical trial for dilated cardiomyopathy

ARCA biopharma announces SPA agreement with FDA for bucindolol clinical trial

Neovasc first-quarter revenues increase nearly 300% to $1.06 million

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

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