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All brain training protocols do not return equal benefits, study reveals

Cognitive brain training improves executive function whereas aerobic activity improves memory, according to new Center for BrainHealth research at The University of Texas at Dallas.

18 Jul 2016

Biochemists design genetic poison pill to thwart coxsackievirus B3

It has a funny name - coxsackievirus - but there's nothing funny about how this tiny germ and its close relatives sicken their hosts.

18 Jul 2016

Essential Medical receives CE Mark approval for novel vascular closure device

Essential Medical, Inc., a privately held medical device company addressing the rapidly growing large bore vascular closure market, announced today that it has received CE Mark approval for MANTA, the company's Large Bore Vascular Closure Device.

18 Jul 2016

Preventing sudden unexpected deaths of babies and children: an interview with Professor Peter Fleming

SIDS is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby, which usually occurs during sleep. The great majority of the babies are aged between about two weeks and seven or eight months.

18 Jul 2016

New method helps characterize immune cells in tumor tissues

Despite recent achievements in the development of cancer immunotherapies, only a small group of patients typically respond to them. Predictive markers of disease course and response to immunotherapy are urgently needed.

18 Jul 2016

Scientists capture new images of calcium-shuttling molecule linked to aggressive cancers

Scientists have captured new images of a calcium-shuttling molecule that has been linked to aggressive cancers. The three-dimensional structure could help researchers develop novel therapies and diagnostic tools for diseases that are caused by a malfunction in calcium adsorption.

18 Jul 2016

Review highlights importance of developing effective public health strategies to prevent, treat sarcopenic obesity

Future Science Group today announced the publication of a new article in Future Science OA synthesizing current data on sarcopenic obesity, and looking to highlight the need for public health strategies for prevention and treatment.

18 Jul 2016

New technique could make tissue regeneration cheaper and safer for transplant patients

A new technique developed by a UBC researcher could make tissue regeneration cheaper and safer for health-care systems and their patients.

15 Jul 2016

Optical sensor can precisely measure ultra-small magnetic fields from the human body

The human body is controlled by electrical impulses in, for example, the brain, the heart and nervous system.

15 Jul 2016

Study finds significant increase in age-adjusted prevalence of sleep disorders among U.S. veterans

A new study found a six-fold increase in the age-adjusted prevalence of any sleep disorder diagnosis over an 11-year period among U.S. veterans.

15 Jul 2016

Noninvasive computer-based neurotechnology helps improve concussion symptoms in athletes

Brain State Technologies announces that a series of young athletes with long-term symptoms after concussion showed a variety of lasting improvements, after using HIRREM neurotechnology.

15 Jul 2016

New study shows patient’s self-rated health can be better predictor of illness and death

Patients' self-rated health is a better long-term predictor of illness and death than standard blood tests, blood pressure measurements or other symptomatic evidence a doctor might gather, according to a new study from Rice University.

15 Jul 2016

PinnacleHealth delivers ABSORB BVS device to first patient after FDA approval

The same PinnacleHealth team that participated in a three-year clinical trial designed to evaluate potential benefits of a first-of-its-kind drug eluting ABSORB Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS), today announced it deployed the device for the first time after FDA approval for commercial use.

14 Jul 2016

Study shows parvalbumin-interneurons in the amygdala influence fear memory encoding

Fear memory encoding, the process responsible for persistent reactions to trauma-associated cues, is influenced by a sparse but potent population of inhibitory cells called parvalbumin-interneurons (PV-INs) in the amygdala, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published online July 14 in the journal Neuron.

14 Jul 2016

Moderate caloric restriction in healthy non-obese individuals reduces chronic inflammation

Eating less may help us lead longer, healthier lives, according to the new results from a large, multicenter study, led by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.

14 Jul 2016

Scientists explore ways to make fat cells function better during obesity

A high-fat diet makes your fat cells larger, inflamed and dysfunctional, putting you at increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

14 Jul 2016

New technology can help in rapid diagnosis and treatment of sepsis

Sepsis patients can be diagnosed and treated earlier with the help of new technology available for hospitals and homecare settings.

14 Jul 2016

NRS Healthcare launches free Healthy Living Family Pack to help parents tackle childhood obesity

As part of National Childhood Obesity Week, which was held from 4th-10th July 2016, NRS Healthcare had launched a digital Healthy Living Family Pack to help families with children who may be experiencing issues with overeating, inactivity or poor nutrition.

14 Jul 2016

Clinical study examines new treatment option for aortic stenosis patients with larger valve structure

A clinical trial exploring a new minimally invasive treatment option for some patients with severe aortic stenosis recently launched at Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital.

14 Jul 2016

Obesity is linked with premature death, particularly in men

Being overweight or obese is associated with an increased risk of premature death, according to the largest ever study into obesity and death.

14 Jul 2016

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

All brain training protocols do not return equal benefits, study reveals

Biochemists design genetic poison pill to thwart coxsackievirus B3

Essential Medical receives CE Mark approval for novel vascular closure device

Preventing sudden unexpected deaths of babies and children: an interview with Professor Peter Fleming

New method helps characterize immune cells in tumor tissues

Scientists capture new images of calcium-shuttling molecule linked to aggressive cancers

Review highlights importance of developing effective public health strategies to prevent, treat sarcopenic obesity

New technique could make tissue regeneration cheaper and safer for transplant patients

Optical sensor can precisely measure ultra-small magnetic fields from the human body

Study finds significant increase in age-adjusted prevalence of sleep disorders among U.S. veterans

Noninvasive computer-based neurotechnology helps improve concussion symptoms in athletes

New study shows patient’s self-rated health can be better predictor of illness and death

PinnacleHealth delivers ABSORB BVS device to first patient after FDA approval

Study shows parvalbumin-interneurons in the amygdala influence fear memory encoding

Moderate caloric restriction in healthy non-obese individuals reduces chronic inflammation

Scientists explore ways to make fat cells function better during obesity

New technology can help in rapid diagnosis and treatment of sepsis

NRS Healthcare launches free Healthy Living Family Pack to help parents tackle childhood obesity

Clinical study examines new treatment option for aortic stenosis patients with larger valve structure

Obesity is linked with premature death, particularly in men

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