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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

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

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

D-ATLAS to map the prevalence and costs associated with type 2 diabetes launched

Pinpointing the prevalence and cost of type 2 diabetes and now, the prevalence of obesity (Body Mass Index [BMI] of 30 or greater), is just a mouse click away thanks to a Web-based tool developed by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF).

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

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

New research shows people who feel lonely spread that feeling to others

Loneliness, like a bad cold, can spread among groups of people, research at the University of Chicago, the University of California-San Diego and Harvard shows.

1 Dec 2009

Anti-Aging Institute of California offers 'Don't Pause' to get rid of menopause symptoms

Menopause - it's an unavoidable part of aging as a woman, and brings with it a host of uncomfortable symptoms that negatively impact quality of life. Hot flashes, poor sleep, mood swings, weight gain, night sweats and lethargy are just some of the life-altering symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.

30 Nov 2009

European Commission approves MICARDIS medication for CV protection

MICARDIS® is the first treatment in its class to be approved for this indication. The EMEA approval is the second major milestone for MICARDIS® in cardiovascular protection. It follows the approval by the US FDA for the reduction of the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke, or death from cardiovascular (CV) causes in patients 55 years of age or older at high risk of developing major CV events who are unable to take ACE inhibitors.

27 Nov 2009

MICARDIS receives Health Canada approval to reduce the risk of non-fatal stroke

MICARDIS(R) (telmisartan) has received Health Canada approval to reduce the risk of non-fatal stroke or non-fatal myocardial infarction in patients 55 years or older at high risk of developing major cardiovascular events who cannot tolerate an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.

26 Nov 2009

Melvin R. Kaplan to be honored for his lifetime devotion to the care of patients

Melvin R. Kaplan, MD, FACP, a former Board Chair and one of the founders of the research institute that became Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA BioMed), will be honored by the American College of Physicians for his lifetime devotion to the care of patients.

26 Nov 2009

MAQUET Cardiovascular signs a two-year contract with Novation

MAQUET Cardiovascular LLC, a leading provider of cardiovascular technologies, announced today that it has signed a guaranteed two-year contract with Novation, one of the nation's largest group purchasing organizations, to be the sole source provider of surgical devices for beating heart cardiac surgery.

25 Nov 2009

Plasma albumin levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors influenced by common genetic components

Two indicators of liver function, glutamyl transferase (GGT) and albumin (ALB) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. It is known that the variation in the plasma level of these liver related proteins is genetically influenced.

25 Nov 2009

New study reveals that dentists can help detect patients with cardiovascular disease

"Dentists are really proud of their profession and feel no need to encroach upon doctors' territory," says senior dental officer and professor Mats Jontell at the Sahlgrenska Academy. "However, we wanted to find out if we as a profession could identify patients at risk of cardiovascular disease."

25 Nov 2009

High salt intake poses greater risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease

High salt intake is associated with significantly greater risk of both stroke and cardiovascular disease, concludes a study published on bmj.com today.

25 Nov 2009

LRI awards $3.6 million grants to drive innovative science in lupus and related diseases

The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) today named 12 new grant recipients for 2009. The awards, totaling $3.6 million, recognize innovative work across a broad spectrum of lupus research. All were selected for their creativity, novelty, and potential to drive scientific discovery to ultimately prevent, treat, and cure the complex disease of systemic lupus.

24 Nov 2009

Innovation Award for GMI presented at the 2009 World Congress on Medical Physics

Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc., a leading developer of digital molecular imaging systems, announced today that it has been awarded an Innovation Award for its new prototype imaging system that combines the molecular imaging (MI) capability of single-photon nuclear imaging with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The award was presented to GMI at the 2009 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering in Munich, Germany that took place on September 7th, 2009.

24 Nov 2009

Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of stroke, heart disease and death, finds study

While mothers have known that feeding their kids milk builds strong bones, a new study by researchers at the Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City suggests that Vitamin D contributes to a strong and healthy heart as well - and that inadequate levels of the vitamin may significantly increase a person's risk of stroke, heart disease, and death, even among people who've never had heart disease.

24 Nov 2009

New technology developed to rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure

Research conducted by University of Minnesota scientists, in collaboration with Celladon Corporation, has led to the invention of technology to more rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure.

24 Nov 2009

Vitamin D: A multi-purpose nutrient for overall health

A string of recent discoveries about the multiple health benefits of vitamin D has renewed interest in this multi-purpose nutrient, increased awareness of the huge numbers of people who are deficient in it, spurred research and even led to an appreciation of it as "nature's antibiotic."

24 Nov 2009

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

MRI pioneer honored with MRC Millennium Medal

Missouri scientists discover aspirin and Tylenol can inhibit vaccine efficacy

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

D-ATLAS to map the prevalence and costs associated with type 2 diabetes launched

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

Women with gestational glucose intolerance at risk of metabolic syndrome

New research shows people who feel lonely spread that feeling to others

Anti-Aging Institute of California offers 'Don't Pause' to get rid of menopause symptoms

European Commission approves MICARDIS medication for CV protection

MICARDIS receives Health Canada approval to reduce the risk of non-fatal stroke

Melvin R. Kaplan to be honored for his lifetime devotion to the care of patients

MAQUET Cardiovascular signs a two-year contract with Novation

Plasma albumin levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors influenced by common genetic components

New study reveals that dentists can help detect patients with cardiovascular disease

High salt intake poses greater risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease

LRI awards $3.6 million grants to drive innovative science in lupus and related diseases

Innovation Award for GMI presented at the 2009 World Congress on Medical Physics

Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of stroke, heart disease and death, finds study

New technology developed to rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure

Vitamin D: A multi-purpose nutrient for overall health

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