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Researchers design specialized catheter for fixing holes in the heart

Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital, the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Karp Lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital have jointly designed a specialized catheter for fixing holes in the heart using a biodegradable adhesive and patch.

6 Oct 2015

Novel computational strategy may help identify genetic variants that cause disease in children

The team behind the Deciphering Developmental Disorders (DDD) Study, one of the world's largest nationwide rare disease genome-wide sequencing initiatives, have developed a novel computational approach to identify genetic variants that cause disease in young children.

6 Oct 2015

Paradigm failure is primary reason for lack of progress in cancer research, says cancer biologist

A recent publication, which received sustained media attention, claimed that most cancers are just “bad luck”. Its authors stated that only about one-third of cancer mutations are caused by known lifestyle or environmental factors.

6 Oct 2015

Algorithm reduces PAH screening costs in systemic sclerosis patients

The Australian Scleroderma Interest Group has derived a screening algorithm for pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with systemic sclerosis that saves costs by reducing the need for transthoracic echocardiography and right heart catheterisation.

5 Oct 2015

Pitt investigators to lead $15 million federal initiative to manage breathing disorder clinical trials

The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and School of Medicine investigators will be leading a $15 million, five-year federal initiative to manage national clinical trials aimed at developing new treatments for breathing disorders.

5 Oct 2015

Children with congenital heart disease and ADHD can benefit from stimulant medications

A new study finds that children with congenital heart disease and ADHD can take stimulant medications without fear of significant cardiovascular side effects.

5 Oct 2015

U.S 2nd Annual Obesity Summit: 35 major U.S. health societies see how they can treat obesity

Representatives from 35 major health and medical organizations including, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Medical Association (AMA), American Heart Association (AHA), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) convened for a second annual summit in Chicago to identify opportunities for collaboration in treating obesity. “The National Obesity Summit on the Provision of Care for the Obese Patient” was hosted by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

4 Oct 2015

Calcitonin-gene related peptide antibody inhibition shows migraine prevention promise

TEV-48125, a monoclonal anti-calcitonin-gene related peptide antibody, is well tolerated and effective in the prevention of high-frequency episodic migraine and chronic migraine, findings from two phase IIb studies show.

2 Oct 2015

FENS satellite symposium to highlight health benefits of regular fat dairy foods

The 12th FENS European Nutrition Conference will take place in Berlin, Germany from 20th to 23rd October 2015 and gather leading nutrition experts from around the world to discuss the latest developments in nutrition research. In conjunction with the conference, on 21st October a satellite symposium on "Regular Fat Dairy Foods in Nutrition and Health: The Latest insights" will present an update on the benefits.

1 Oct 2015

Short bursts of high intensity exercise may improve cardiovascular health in teens

Adolescents who perform just eight to ten minutes of high-intensity interval exercise three times a week could be significantly reducing their risk of developing heart conditions, new research has concluded.

1 Oct 2015

International team of scientists create world's largest catalog of genomic variations among humans

An international team of scientists from the 1000 Genomes Project Consortium has created the world's largest catalog of genomic differences among humans, providing researchers with powerful clues to help them establish why some people are susceptible to various diseases. While most differences in peoples' genomes - called variants - are harmless, some are beneficial, while others contribute to diseases and conditions, ranging from cognitive disabilities to susceptibilities to cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other disorders.

1 Oct 2015

Minor infections, inadequate vaccinations increase stroke risk in children

Children who have suffered recent infections or have not received most or all of their vaccinations are at a higher risk for stroke, according to research published in the Sept. 30 issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

1 Oct 2015

Yale ResearchKit app can help assess heart problems in children and young adults

Imagine being able to contribute to research about heart problems affecting children and adults with an iPhone app. That idea is now a reality with today's launch of the Yale Cardiomyopathy Index, an iPhone-based clinical study to better understand quality of life for people ages two to 80 who have or may develop a cardiomyopathy -- an abnormality in the heart muscle.

1 Oct 2015

Postmenopausal women who are not aware of VVA consequences continue to experience pain during sex

Results from qualitative research of postmenopausal women with vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) show that they recognize the significant physical, emotional and psychological consequences of untreated dyspareunia (painful sex) yet they continue to suffer because of misperceptions about the condition and a general lack of understanding about treatment options.

1 Oct 2015

Severely obese children face higher risk of developing heart disease, diabetes

A new study led by researchers in the UNC Department of Pediatrics finds a direct correlation between more severe forms of obesity in children and related risk factors for developing heart disease and diabetes—particularly in boys.

1 Oct 2015

One-third of people living with diabetes fail to report night-time hypoglycaemia to their doctor, shows research

A new survey reports that one-third (32%) of people living with diabetes failed to report night-time hypoglycaemia to their doctor or nurse despite the impact they have on the lives of people living with the condition.

1 Oct 2015

Research shows more than 30,000 women die from cardiovascular disease in UK

More than 30,000 women die from coronary heart disease in the UK every year with over 700,000 women living with the consequences of heart disease and stroke, according to research published by The British Heart Foundation ahead of World Heart Day on 29th September.

1 Oct 2015

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Researchers design specialized catheter for fixing holes in the heart

Novel computational strategy may help identify genetic variants that cause disease in children

Paradigm failure is primary reason for lack of progress in cancer research, says cancer biologist

Algorithm reduces PAH screening costs in systemic sclerosis patients

Pitt investigators to lead $15 million federal initiative to manage breathing disorder clinical trials

Children with congenital heart disease and ADHD can benefit from stimulant medications

U.S 2nd Annual Obesity Summit: 35 major U.S. health societies see how they can treat obesity

Calcitonin-gene related peptide antibody inhibition shows migraine prevention promise

FENS satellite symposium to highlight health benefits of regular fat dairy foods

Short bursts of high intensity exercise may improve cardiovascular health in teens

International team of scientists create world's largest catalog of genomic variations among humans

Minor infections, inadequate vaccinations increase stroke risk in children

Yale ResearchKit app can help assess heart problems in children and young adults

Postmenopausal women who are not aware of VVA consequences continue to experience pain during sex

Severely obese children face higher risk of developing heart disease, diabetes

One-third of people living with diabetes fail to report night-time hypoglycaemia to their doctor, shows research

Research shows more than 30,000 women die from cardiovascular disease in UK

Orlando Health gets Overall 3 Star Rating for bypass surgery and lobectomy

Using well-worded warning texts could reduce DNAs, potentially save NHS £64 million

OB-Tools announces FDA approval of new TrueLabor maternal fetal monitor

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