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Huntington Hospital integrates new electronic order set solution to CPOE system

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Huntington Hospital has selected ProVation Order Sets, powered by UpToDate Decision Support, to automate the creation, deployment and maintenance of evidence-based order sets.

26 Apr 2010

ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System used successfully in multiple clinical cases

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC, an innovator in life saving cardiovascular devices, announced today that its ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System has been used successfully in multiple clinical cases in the United States and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

26 Apr 2010

The Frost Group agrees to make investment in ChromaDex

ChromaDex Corporation, a natural products chemistry company which provides novel and innovative ingredients to the dietary supplement, food, beverage and cosmetic markets, announced today The Frost Group, LLC, led by Miami entrepreneur and billionaire Dr. Phillip Frost, has agreed to make an investment in ChromaDex.

26 Apr 2010

New FDA approved Landon Medical PC-60C2 Finger Pulse Oximeter introduced for home use

PulseOximetersDIRECT.com, the leading online retailer of portable Pulse Oximeter products introduces today the new FDA approved Landon Medical PC-60C2 Finger Pulse Oximeter for home use.

26 Apr 2010

BG Medicine, Inverness Medical Innovations enter agreement for galectin-3 test for Triage Meter Pro

BG Medicine, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc.—a global leader in enabling individuals to take charge of their health at home through the merger of rapid diagnostics and health management—for the development and commercialization of a galectin-3 test for Inverness' Triage® Meter Pro®. Galectin-3 is a novel biomarker that may play a role in detecting the development and progression of heart failure.

26 Apr 2010

Grape-enriched diet prevents risk factors for metabolic syndrome: Researchers

Scientists at the University of Michigan Health System are teasing out clues to the effect of grapes in reducing risk factors related to cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. The effect is thought to be due to phytochemicals -- naturally occurring antioxidants - that grapes contain.

26 Apr 2010

Santaris Pharma advances into drug development SPC5001 research candidate against PCSK9

Santaris Pharma A/S, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of RNA-targeted therapies, today announced that it has advanced into drug development a discovery research candidate directed against PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9), an important new target for the treatment of high cholesterol. Using its proprietary Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) Drug Platform and Drug Discovery Engine, Santaris Pharma A/S identified and advanced the new drug, SPC5001, in just 18 months.

26 Apr 2010

Mikki sponsors National Grooming Week

Mikki, sponsors of National Grooming Week, recognise that the bond between people and animals is a strong one and one which can actually benefit any pet owner. Recent research carried out suggests that owning a pet can help reduce stress levels in humans in a way only they know how!

26 Apr 2010

Napo Pharmaceuticals announces formation of Finder's Agreement with Luye Pharma Group

Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which focuses on the development and commercialization of proprietary pharmaceuticals for the treatment of diarrheal diseases in the global marketplace in collaboration with local partners, is pleased to announce the formation of a Finder's Agreement with its licensee for crofelemer in China, Luye Pharma Group Ltd. (formerly Asiapharm).

26 Apr 2010

Beijing Customs seize Biosite's Triage products

Biosite's Triage products imported by Inverness Medical Beijing Co., Ltd. in April 2010 have been seized by Beijing Customs for not complying with the applicable importation regulations. As a result, the Chinese market is facing a severe shortage.

26 Apr 2010

Long telomeres in non-demented adults and seniors associated with poorer memory: Researchers

A team of collaborating researchers from the Swedish universities of Umeå, Stockholm, and Linköping is now publishing data showing that long telomeres in non-demented adults and seniors can be associated with poorer memory.

26 Apr 2010

Heritage Club Mountain View to host intense competition and educational event

A dynamic culinary competition among area professional senior living chefs highlights healthy cooking, wellness and quality of life for older adults. During the culinary cook-off, the culinary professionals from Brookdale Senior Living, industry-leading owners and operators of senior living communities, will entertain and showcase their culinary talents to compete for the chance to win the "Ultimate Chef America" title.

26 Apr 2010

Electronic primary care records can help identify untreated patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease

Using routine data from electronic patient records to select individuals at high risk of developing heart disease, rather than screening all adults aged between 40 and 74 years of age, is just as effective at saving lives but will be cheaper to run, according to research published on bmj.com today.

26 Apr 2010

University of Bern purchases Sectra's SyMRI software for synthetic MR

Sectra has secured the first order for the software SyMRI Suite from the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University of Bern. The software will enhance quality in conjunction with virtual autopsies.

26 Apr 2010

Chokeberry extract reduces weight gain in insulin-resistant animals

Chokeberry bushes have for centuries been residents of eastern deciduous forests where their bright red and dark purple fruits continue to be favorite snacks of local bird species. Native Americans have also traditionally eaten dried chokeberries and prepared teas from parts of the plant, and several domesticated varieties now grace contemporary lawns and gardens from coast to coast.

26 Apr 2010

FDA clears Osmetech's eSensor Thrombophilia Risk Test

Osmetech, plc today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the eSensor® Thrombophilia Risk Test (TRT), a multiplexed molecular diagnostic test for four genetic markers associated with thrombosis. The panel includes Factor V Leiden, Factor II Prothrombin, MTHFR 677 and MTHFR 1298 in a single test panel.

26 Apr 2010

Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute presents new findings on heart transplantation rejection factors

Physician scientists at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute are presenting new findings on heart transplantation rejection factors such as race and gender, the effects of pre-transplant smoking and whether homeless organ donors put recipients at higher risk for complications. The presentations will take place April 21 - 24 in Chicago during the 30th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation.

26 Apr 2010

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Huntington Hospital integrates new electronic order set solution to CPOE system

ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System used successfully in multiple clinical cases

The Frost Group agrees to make investment in ChromaDex

New FDA approved Landon Medical PC-60C2 Finger Pulse Oximeter introduced for home use

BG Medicine, Inverness Medical Innovations enter agreement for galectin-3 test for Triage Meter Pro

Grape-enriched diet prevents risk factors for metabolic syndrome: Researchers

Santaris Pharma advances into drug development SPC5001 research candidate against PCSK9

Mikki sponsors National Grooming Week

Napo Pharmaceuticals announces formation of Finder's Agreement with Luye Pharma Group

Beijing Customs seize Biosite's Triage products

Long telomeres in non-demented adults and seniors associated with poorer memory: Researchers

Heritage Club Mountain View to host intense competition and educational event

Electronic primary care records can help identify untreated patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease

University of Bern purchases Sectra's SyMRI software for synthetic MR

Chokeberry extract reduces weight gain in insulin-resistant animals

FDA clears Osmetech's eSensor Thrombophilia Risk Test

Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute presents new findings on heart transplantation rejection factors

Three genetic regions associated with cigarette smoking

Serum cortisol levels linked with increased mortality in patients with ACS: Research

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