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Study: Use of stem cells to regenerate heart muscle in patients who have heart attacks

Stem cell therapy for cardiovascular disease isn't a medical pipe dream - it's a reality today, although patients need to better understand the complex science behind these experimental treatments, according to the chief of Cardiology for the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute.

17 Jun 2014

Discovery may lead to new treatments for common autoimmune diseases

Researchers at the University of Georgia report in the Journal of Biological Chemistry that an enzyme known as Tumor Progression Locus 2, or Tpl2, plays a key role in directing and regulating several important components of the body's immune system.

17 Jun 2014

Researchers demonstrate potential of retinoic acid in preventing type 2 diabetes complications

At a time when obesity, type 2 diabetes, and their complications are a veritable epidemic worldwide, researchers at the University of Montreal and CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) recently demonstrated the potential of retinoic acid (RA), a derivative of Vitamin A, in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes and preventing their cardiovascular complications.

17 Jun 2014

Six essential screening tests all men should receive during lifetime

When it's comes men and health, the numbers don't stack up. Compared to women, men are 24 percent less likely than women to visit the doctor, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Yet, men are 28 percent more likely than women to be hospitalized for congestive heart failure and 32 percent more likely to receive care for complication of diabetes.

17 Jun 2014

University of Kentucky receives $12.2 million grant to reduce negative health from hazardous chemicals

The University of Kentucky has received a $12.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue its work to better understand and minimize negative health and environmental impacts from hazardous waste sites.

17 Jun 2014

Type I interferons can block development of allergy- and asthma-driving Th2 cells

A mechanism that could underlie the development of cells that drive asthma and allergies has been uncovered by immunology researchers at UT-Southwestern Medical Center.

17 Jun 2014

Ambulatory blood pressure risk is age dependent

The risk associated with raised ambulatory blood pressure is modified by a patient’s age, research shows.

16 Jun 2014

Outpatient diabetes care quality matters after limb revascularisation

High quality outpatient diabetes care improves diabetic patients’ chances of avoiding major ischaemic events and amputation after undergoing limb revascularisation, a study shows.

16 Jun 2014

Moving during childhood linked to increased schizophrenia risk

Childhood residential mobility is associated with an increased risk of psychotic disorders, particularly schizophrenia, during adulthood, according to results of a study conducted in Denmark.

16 Jun 2014

Alcohol, substance abuse doubles suicide risk in bipolar disorder

Patients with bipolar disorder and comorbid alcohol and substance use disorders are twice as likely to attempt suicide as those without such comorbidity, results of a systematic review and meta-analysis show.

16 Jun 2014

Symbion and Surgery Partners sign definitive merger agreement

Surgery Center Holdings Inc. ("Surgery Partners" or "The Company"), a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, LLC ("H.I.G."), and Symbion Holdings Corporation ("Symbion"), a portfolio company of Crestview Partners, have announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Surgery Partners will acquire 100% of the stock of Symbion for a total purchase price of $792 million.

16 Jun 2014

AB SCIEX introduces TripleTOF 6600 system with SWATH Acquisition 2.0

AB SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, today introduced the TripleTOF® 6600 system with SWATH™ Acquisition 2.0 - the company's revolutionary solution for quantitative proteomics.

16 Jun 2014

New partnership in kidney transplantation provides most advanced patient care to Lubbock

UT Southwestern Medical Center and the University Medical Center Health System (UMC) in Lubbock, Texas, have forged a new partnership in kidney transplantation that provides the most advanced patient care, while enabling patients to prepare for and recover from surgery close to home.

16 Jun 2014

Growth hormone levels may manifest in signs of aging

The decreased production of growth hormone is caused by a physiological process known as somatopause, which practically affects the entire body, since it's involved in body composition, metabolism, bone mineral density and cardiovascular function.

16 Jun 2014

Research explores the effects of food marketing and its impact on consumers

Health-related buzzwords, such as "antioxidant," "gluten-free" and "whole grain," lull consumers into thinking packaged food products labeled with those words are healthier than they actually are, according to a new research study conducted by scholars at the University of Houston (UH).

16 Jun 2014

Canola bread diet experiences reduction in blood glucose levels and LDL cholesterol

Canola is Canada's oil and new research from St. Michael's Hospital suggests it should also be one of the oils of choice for people with Type 2 diabetes.

16 Jun 2014

Research on effects of caffeine on young people after puberty

Caffeine intake by children and adolescents has been rising for decades, due in large part to the popularity of caffeinated sodas and energy drinks, which now are marketed to children as young as four.

16 Jun 2014

Fasting converts bad cholesterol in fat cells to energy, combating diabetes risk factors

For prediabetics, many interventions focus on lifestyle changes and weight loss, but new research on periodic fasting has identified a biological process in the body that converts bad cholesterol in fat cells to energy, thus combating diabetes risk factors.

16 Jun 2014

Using placental cells to repair damaged tissues: an interview with Zami Aberman, CEO, Pluristem Therapeutics

We start with birth and we collect the cells after C-section. The reason for that is we have to have the mother sign a consent letter that she is donating the placenta and, on top of that, we have to have a blood sample from the mother to test for any viral contamination.

16 Jun 2014

Study shows significantly increased risk of heart attack in patients with Sj-gren's syndrome

A new study presented today at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2014) showed a significantly increased risk of heart attack in patients with Sj-gren's syndrome (SjS), particularly in the first year following diagnosis.

13 Jun 2014

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Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Study: Use of stem cells to regenerate heart muscle in patients who have heart attacks

Discovery may lead to new treatments for common autoimmune diseases

Researchers demonstrate potential of retinoic acid in preventing type 2 diabetes complications

Six essential screening tests all men should receive during lifetime

University of Kentucky receives $12.2 million grant to reduce negative health from hazardous chemicals

Type I interferons can block development of allergy- and asthma-driving Th2 cells

Ambulatory blood pressure risk is age dependent

Outpatient diabetes care quality matters after limb revascularisation

Moving during childhood linked to increased schizophrenia risk

Alcohol, substance abuse doubles suicide risk in bipolar disorder

Symbion and Surgery Partners sign definitive merger agreement

AB SCIEX introduces TripleTOF 6600 system with SWATH Acquisition 2.0

New partnership in kidney transplantation provides most advanced patient care to Lubbock

Growth hormone levels may manifest in signs of aging

Research explores the effects of food marketing and its impact on consumers

Canola bread diet experiences reduction in blood glucose levels and LDL cholesterol

Research on effects of caffeine on young people after puberty

Fasting converts bad cholesterol in fat cells to energy, combating diabetes risk factors

Using placental cells to repair damaged tissues: an interview with Zami Aberman, CEO, Pluristem Therapeutics

Study shows significantly increased risk of heart attack in patients with Sj-gren's syndrome

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