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MRI pioneer honored with MRC Millennium Medal

Sir Peter Mansfield, The University of Nottingham's Nobel Laureate for Physiology and Medicine, is to be recognised, once again, for his part in one of the most important breakthroughs in medical science.

2 Dec 2009

Antipsychotic medications increase the levels of inflammation markers, find researchers

Overall, antipsychotic medications are reasonably effective, and fairly well tolerated treatments for mood and psychotic disorders. However, treatment with a number of antipsychotic medications is associated with weight gain, and for some, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia.

2 Dec 2009

Missouri scientists discover aspirin and Tylenol can inhibit vaccine efficacy

With flu season in full swing and the threat of H1N1 looming, demand for vaccines is at an all-time high. Although those vaccines are expected to be effective, University of Missouri researchers have found further evidence that some over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin and Tylenol, that inhibit certain enzymes could impact the effectiveness of vaccines.

1 Dec 2009

Palatin Technologies issued U.S. patent covering its lead heart failure drug candidate

Palatin Technologies, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent No. 7,622,440, titled "Cyclic Natriuretic Peptide Constructs." The claims in the issued patent cover a family of cyclic compounds that bind to natriuretic peptide receptor A (NPRA), including PL-3994, Palatin's lead heart failure drug candidate.

1 Dec 2009

Royal Philips Electronics highlights its interventional radiology/oncology solutions at the RSNA meeting

On display at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Royal Philips Electronics is highlighting its portfolio in the field of interventional radiology/oncology. The company is developing innovative image-guidance technologies for increasing the range and quality of minimally-invasive interventions and therapies.

From Philips Healthcare 1 Dec 2009

Free medications to people after heart attack will increase length of their life

Providing free medications to people after heart attack could add years to patients' lives at a relatively low cost for provincial governments, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.

1 Dec 2009

Study examines role of low-oxygen exposure in heart failure patients

Distance runners who live at high altitudes with low oxygen levels are known to improve their performance during races in areas that are at sea level. Can heart failure patients, who suffer from fatigue, improve their exercise performance by staying in a tent-like, high-altitude simulator?

1 Dec 2009

ZONARE Medical Systems releases new upgrades for z.one ultra system

ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc., a developer of premium ultrasound systems, today released new upgrades for the z.one ultra system here at the 95(th) Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 29 - Dec. 4, 2009.

1 Dec 2009

MHI performs its first Amptlazer- Cardiac Plug implant

A multidisciplinary team from the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI), which is affiliated to the Universit- de Montr-al, performed its first catheter implantation of a new prosthesis (Amptlazer- Cardiac Plug) closing the appendage of the left atrium of the heart, which will have the effect of preventing the formation of blood clots and avoiding open-heart surgery.

1 Dec 2009

Type 1 diabetes youth have abnormal insulin resistance that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), youth with type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance. Having abnormal insulin resistance appears to negatively affect heart, blood vessel and exercise function in this population.

1 Dec 2009

Scientists and engineers explore synergies in moving oil and pumping blood

Scientists and engineers from two of the nation's largest industries - medicine and energy - will come together Dec. 7 with leading academicians to explore the synergies in moving oil and pumping blood.

1 Dec 2009

WPI to develop integrated monitoring system to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has received a one-year, $1 million award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop the final component of an integrated monitoring system designed to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries by precisely locating and tracking them inside buildings in three dimensions, continuously monitoring their vital signs to warn incident commanders when they are at risk of stress-related heart attacks, and taking floor-to-ceiling temperature readings inside buildings to provide an early warning of impending flashover.

1 Dec 2009

Brain study may yield better treatment for brain injuries associated with stroke and heart attack

Two University of Illinois at Chicago researchers report in the Dec. 9 issue of NeuroReport (now on-line) that adult naked mole rat brain tissue can withstand extreme hypoxia, or oxygen deprivation, for periods exceeding a half-hour -- much longer than brain tissue from other mammals.

1 Dec 2009

Study examines racial disparities in hospitalization for white and black adults with preventable conditions

Receiving prompt treatment for common health problems like diabetes, pneumonia and high blood pressure can save patients trips to the hospital and thousands of dollars in medical care costs.

1 Dec 2009

Women with gestational glucose intolerance at risk of metabolic syndrome

Women who have gestational glucose intolerance (a condition less severe than gestational diabetes) exhibit multiple cardiovascular risk factors as early as three months after birth, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

1 Dec 2009

DFG approves establishment of new CRCs; research topics range from modern prostheses to political reforms to marine bacteria

The DFG has approved the establishment of 17 new Collaborative Research Centres as of 1 January 2010. This decision was made recently by the relevant Grants Committee in Bonn.

1 Dec 2009

European Commission and the EMEA approve Angiox in primary PCI for STEMI

The Medicines Company announced today that it has received European approval for the use of Angiox® (bivalirudin) as an anticoagulant in patients with heart attacks (so-called ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)) undergoing emergency heart procedures called primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

1 Dec 2009

Sanofi-Aventis Canada and Intelliject sign license agreement

Sanofi-aventis Canada has announced a licensing agreement with Intelliject, Inc. for a novel epinephrine auto injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in North America (U.S and Canada).

1 Dec 2009

Tall and overweight children face increase risk of obesity in later years, says new study

Being tall and overweight, or just being tall, might be a marker in children for an increased risk of being overweight or obese in later years.

1 Dec 2009

MedQuist signs agreement with Nuance Communications

MedQuist Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled clinical documentation services, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Nuance Communications, Inc. (Nuance) under which MedQuist will now license Nuance's SpeechMagic speech recognition engine and processing software for use in SpeechQ of General Medicine(TM), MedQuist's front-end speech recognition application for all medical disciplines.

1 Dec 2009

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

MRI pioneer honored with MRC Millennium Medal

Antipsychotic medications increase the levels of inflammation markers, find researchers

Missouri scientists discover aspirin and Tylenol can inhibit vaccine efficacy

Palatin Technologies issued U.S. patent covering its lead heart failure drug candidate

Royal Philips Electronics highlights its interventional radiology/oncology solutions at the RSNA meeting

Free medications to people after heart attack will increase length of their life

Study examines role of low-oxygen exposure in heart failure patients

ZONARE Medical Systems releases new upgrades for z.one ultra system

MHI performs its first Amptlazer- Cardiac Plug implant

Type 1 diabetes youth have abnormal insulin resistance that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Scientists and engineers explore synergies in moving oil and pumping blood

WPI to develop integrated monitoring system to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries

Brain study may yield better treatment for brain injuries associated with stroke and heart attack

Study examines racial disparities in hospitalization for white and black adults with preventable conditions

Women with gestational glucose intolerance at risk of metabolic syndrome

DFG approves establishment of new CRCs; research topics range from modern prostheses to political reforms to marine bacteria

European Commission and the EMEA approve Angiox in primary PCI for STEMI

Sanofi-Aventis Canada and Intelliject sign license agreement

Tall and overweight children face increase risk of obesity in later years, says new study

MedQuist signs agreement with Nuance Communications

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