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Philips to showcase advanced cardiology solutions at EuroPCR 2016 Congress

Royal Philips today announced its participation in the EuroPCR 2016 Congress in the field of interventional cardiology, taking place in Paris, France, May 17 – 20, 2016.

From Philips Healthcare 17 May 2016

Study shows inhibition of SHP-2 enzyme can diminish lupus symptoms

Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have identified an enzyme that is significantly elevated in mouse models of systemic lupus erythematosus and in blood samples of patients with lupus.

17 May 2016

Fitness may preserve lung function as we age

Being fit may reduce the decline in lung function that occurs as we grow older, according to research presented at the ATS 2016 International Conference.

17 May 2016

Antipsychotic drug users may twice as likely to experience heart attack than non-users

A review of nine observational studies found evidence supporting an increased risk of heart attacks in patients taking antipsychotic drugs.

17 May 2016

Carol Fabian inducted into KU Women's Hall of Fame for contributions to breast cancer research

Among the women inducted into the University of Kansas Hall of Fame on April 14, 2016, was Carol Fabian, MD. Fabian, a professor of medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center and director of the Breast Cancer Prevention Center at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, is a nationally recognized oncologist and a pioneer in in the field of breast cancer research.

17 May 2016

Researchers highlight need for more tailored approaches to treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Speakers at the recent REG 2016 Summit highlighted the need for more research into the nature and effectiveness of treatment for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) in a real-world environment.

16 May 2016

Neos announces U.S. launch of Adzenys XR-ODT for ADHD

Neos Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company with a late‐stage pipeline of innovative extended-release (XR) product candidates for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), today announced that Adzenys XR-ODT™ is in distribution channels and is now available to prescribe for patients with ADHD in the United States.

16 May 2016

Boehringer Ingelheim presents new data on OFEV® (nintedanib) in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

New analyses presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2016 annual conference (ATS 2016) further add to the efficacy and safety profile of OFEV® (nintedanib) in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

16 May 2016

Pre-existing maternal diabetes still major risk factor for congenital heart defects

The strong influence of pre-pregnancy diabetes on the likelihood of women giving birth to babies with congenital heart defects has not lessened over recent decades, say researchers.

14 May 2016

Altered coagulation caused by HIV virus linked to increased risk of non-AIDS diseases

With more than 36.9 million people infected globally, HIV continues to be a major public health issue. Those living with the virus are at an increased risk for other non-AIDS diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer, and though it's not entirely clear why, this has been associated with inflammation and abnormal blood clotting.

13 May 2016

Important signs, symptoms of stroke that everyone should know

Almost 795,000 Americans suffer from stroke each year, 130,000 which are fatal, making stroke the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.

13 May 2016

Arterial switch to 12 o'clock position linked to myocardial ischaemia risk in adolescence

Arterial switch to the 12 o'clock position is associated with abnormal coronary perfusion in adolescence, reveals research presented today at EuroCMR 2016.1 Babies born with transposition of the great arteries (TGA) undergo the arterial switch operation in the first days of life.

13 May 2016

Myocardial fibrosis linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes in OSA patients

Myocardial fibrosis could be a future therapeutic target after researchers found it correlated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) referred for cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR).

13 May 2016

WHO: Air pollution levels increase in low- and middle income cities

More than 80% of people living in urban areas that monitor air pollution are exposed to air quality levels that exceed the World Health Organization limits. While all regions of the world are affected, populations in low-income cities are the most impacted.

13 May 2016

BioNano study describes use of Irys System with Illumina-based NGS methods to achieve high-quality genomic assemblies

BioNano Genomics, the leader in physical genome mapping, today announced publication of another study describing application of its next-generation mapping (NGM) technology as the critical component in achieving high-quality de novo human genome assemblies with unprecedented contiguity.

13 May 2016

New CMR imaging technique increases accuracy by eliminating patients' need to breathe naturally

A new technique for cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging improves accuracy by removing patients' need to breathe, reveals research presented today at EuroCMR 2016 by Professor Juerg Schwitter, director of the Cardiac MR Centre at the University Hospital Lausanne, Switzerland.

13 May 2016

General anesthesia affects heart muscle proteins and causes depressed heart function, study shows

Anesthesia is used every day, but surprisingly little is known about one of its most dangerous side effects--depressed heart function.

13 May 2016

Scientists clarify molecular mechanism of Visomitin drug

An international team of scientists led by researchers from the Lomonosov Moscow State University succeeded to clarify the molecular mechanism of a drug created in Russia and designed to prevent the damaging of cell mitochondria by reactive oxygen species. This work is published in the journal Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity.

12 May 2016

New IVPA catheter design helps imaging system to reveal deeper details of fatty arteries

As plaque accumulates on the inside of arteries, it can cause the arteries to thicken and harden. When that plaque ruptures, it can ultimately block blood flow and lead to a heart attack, stroke or other problem throughout the body.

12 May 2016

Easy-to-follow care pathway assists health professionals with latest post-reproductive health strategies

A new position statement by the European Menopause and Andropause Society published in the journal Maturitas provides a pathway with the latest post-reproductive health strategies, with the aim of optimizing care at an international scale.

12 May 2016

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Latest Cardiology News and Research

Philips to showcase advanced cardiology solutions at EuroPCR 2016 Congress

Study shows inhibition of SHP-2 enzyme can diminish lupus symptoms

Fitness may preserve lung function as we age

Antipsychotic drug users may twice as likely to experience heart attack than non-users

Carol Fabian inducted into KU Women's Hall of Fame for contributions to breast cancer research

Researchers highlight need for more tailored approaches to treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Neos announces U.S. launch of Adzenys XR-ODT for ADHD

Boehringer Ingelheim presents new data on OFEV® (nintedanib) in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

Pre-existing maternal diabetes still major risk factor for congenital heart defects

Altered coagulation caused by HIV virus linked to increased risk of non-AIDS diseases

Important signs, symptoms of stroke that everyone should know

Arterial switch to 12 o'clock position linked to myocardial ischaemia risk in adolescence

Myocardial fibrosis linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes in OSA patients

WHO: Air pollution levels increase in low- and middle income cities

BioNano study describes use of Irys System with Illumina-based NGS methods to achieve high-quality genomic assemblies

New CMR imaging technique increases accuracy by eliminating patients' need to breathe naturally

General anesthesia affects heart muscle proteins and causes depressed heart function, study shows

Scientists clarify molecular mechanism of Visomitin drug

New IVPA catheter design helps imaging system to reveal deeper details of fatty arteries

Easy-to-follow care pathway assists health professionals with latest post-reproductive health strategies

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