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Researchers uncover how molecular switches control gene activity in human embryonic stem cells

Researchers at the Babraham Institute have revealed a new understanding of the molecular switches that control gene activity in human embryonic stem cells.

6 Dec 2016

Cedars-Sinai receives $7.3 million grant to test safety of novel cell-based therapy in treating PAH

Researchers from the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and the Cedars-Sinai Department of Medicine are expanding their ongoing evaluation of a novel cell-based therapeutic candidate into the area of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

6 Dec 2016

Signaling pathway in fat cells may provide key to better treatments for obesity, Penn research finds

A signaling pathway in fat cells may one day provide the key to better treatments for obesity, according to new research by scientists in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

6 Dec 2016

UTHealth receives generous gift to support first-of-its-kind nutrition education program

Laura Moore, M.Ed., R.D., L.D., and her husband Don Sanders have donated $1 million to support a first-of-its-kind nutrition education program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

6 Dec 2016

Experts discuss ways to integrate whole genome analysis into clinical practice at Congenica webinar

Whole genome analysis – where all of a patient’s genes are screened for potential disease causing variants – offers the potential for a rapid, responsive NHS testing service.

6 Dec 2016

New study shows cardiac screening is cost-effective and must be offered to all young people

The Government has “got it wrong” when it comes to listening to the recommendations of its National Screening Committee regarding the implementation of a UK cardiac screening programme for your young people.

6 Dec 2016

Research validates effectiveness of world-first dental vaccine

A world-first vaccine developed by Melbourne scientists, which could eliminate or at least reduce the need for surgery and antibiotics for severe gum disease, has been validated by research published this weekend in a leading international journal.

5 Dec 2016

Gut microbes may play important role in exacerbated post-dieting weight gain

Following a successful diet, many people are dismayed to find their weight rebounding - an all-too-common phenomenon termed "recurrent" or "yo-yo" obesity.

5 Dec 2016

Bedfont Scientific appoints Jason Smith as new Managing Director

Trevor Smith announced that Bedfont will be appointing Jason Smith, as the new Managing Director, with Trevor moving on to the position of Chairman.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 5 Dec 2016

Handful of nut consumption each day linked to reduced risk for wide range of diseases

A large analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

4 Dec 2016

New drug receives FDA approval to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in adults with diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for Jardiance (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease.

2 Dec 2016

Researchers to create personalized health informatics platform to improve care coordination

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas will take part in a project that aims to design and construct a patient-focused and personalized health system that addresses the currently fractured structure of health care information.

2 Dec 2016

Research shows link between psychological well-being and physical activity in older adults

In a paper just published by researchers at Chapman University, findings showed associations between psychological well-being and physical activity in adults ages 50 and older.

2 Dec 2016

Antidepressant use in early pregnancy may increase risk of congenital anomalies in babies or stillbirths

Academics at Swansea University have carried out a dose-response analysis which suggests that pregnant women who take a specific type of antidepressant in early pregnancy have a small but significantly greater risk of having babies with major congenital anomalies (sometimes referred to as birth defects) or stillbirths compared with those who did not take these antidepressants.

2 Dec 2016

Eindhoven researchers develop patient-friendly method to determine severity of heart failure

Methods currently employed to determine the severity of a heart failure are very limited. Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology and the Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven have therefore developed a method that is very quick, non-invasive, cost-effective and can be performed at the hospital bedside.

2 Dec 2016

First basic sign language and dictionary developed for deaf and hearing impaired people in South Sudan

South Sudan's first unified basic sign language and sign language dictionary will be officially launched and presented in the capital city Juba on Thursday.

2 Dec 2016

Researchers receive Stafford Fox Medical Research Foundation grant to accelerate CFS diagnosis

Major improvement in the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is expected following the award of $4m in funding to one of Australia’s foremost authorities on the condition.

2 Dec 2016

Wireless patient monitoring system from Isansys Lifecare features on BBC

We are delighted to be featured on the BBC’s CBBC show Operation Ouch!

From Isansys Lifecare Ltd. 2 Dec 2016

Short-term sleep loss affects cardiac function

Too little sleep takes a toll on your heart, according to a new study to be presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

2 Dec 2016

Delay in giving adrenaline shots after cardiac arrest lowers survival rates of patients

Hospitals in which the administration of epinephrine to patients whose hearts have stopped is delayed beyond five minutes have significantly lower survival rates of those patients, a new study led by a cardiologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center finds.

2 Dec 2016

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Researchers uncover how molecular switches control gene activity in human embryonic stem cells

Cedars-Sinai receives $7.3 million grant to test safety of novel cell-based therapy in treating PAH

Signaling pathway in fat cells may provide key to better treatments for obesity, Penn research finds

UTHealth receives generous gift to support first-of-its-kind nutrition education program

Experts discuss ways to integrate whole genome analysis into clinical practice at Congenica webinar

New study shows cardiac screening is cost-effective and must be offered to all young people

Research validates effectiveness of world-first dental vaccine

Gut microbes may play important role in exacerbated post-dieting weight gain

Bedfont Scientific appoints Jason Smith as new Managing Director

Handful of nut consumption each day linked to reduced risk for wide range of diseases

New drug receives FDA approval to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in adults with diabetes

Researchers to create personalized health informatics platform to improve care coordination

Research shows link between psychological well-being and physical activity in older adults

Antidepressant use in early pregnancy may increase risk of congenital anomalies in babies or stillbirths

Eindhoven researchers develop patient-friendly method to determine severity of heart failure

First basic sign language and dictionary developed for deaf and hearing impaired people in South Sudan

Researchers receive Stafford Fox Medical Research Foundation grant to accelerate CFS diagnosis

Wireless patient monitoring system from Isansys Lifecare features on BBC

Short-term sleep loss affects cardiac function

Delay in giving adrenaline shots after cardiac arrest lowers survival rates of patients

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