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Researchers identify biological roots of migraine from large-scale genome study

In the largest study of migraines, researchers have found 5 genetic regions that for the first time have been linked to the onset of migraine. This study opens new doors to understanding the cause and biological triggers that underlie migraine attacks.

24 Jun 2013

Study recommends depression screening In AF clinics

Electrophysiologists (EPs) rate the quality of life of patients with Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly better than the patients themselves do, with the greatest level of disagreement about mental health.

24 Jun 2013

AliveCor launches Heart Monitor for iPhone 4, 4S and 5 in UK and Ireland

AliveCor, Inc., a premier digital health company, announced today that its Heart Monitor for iPhone 4, 4S and 5 is now available for purchase in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

24 Jun 2013

Boehringer submits application to EMA for use of Pradaxa for treatment of acute DVT, PE

Boehringer Ingelheim today announced the submission of an application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for use of Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) for the treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) and the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE.

24 Jun 2013

New data suggest PaQ device can reduce known barriers to insulin therapy among people with type 2 diabetes

CeQur SA, a company focused on the development and commercialization of simple insulin delivery devices, announced that comprehensive data from a study of the company's PaQ Insulin Delivery Device will be presented today and tomorrow at the American Diabetes Association 73rd Scientific Sessions in Chicago, IL. The data suggest that PaQ can reduce known barriers to insulin therapy among people with type 2 diabetes, potentially improving their glycemic control.

24 Jun 2013

Discovery of cells movement inside body may provide information to scientists about disease mechanism s

A new discovery about how cells move inside the body may provide scientists with crucial information about disease mechanisms such as the spread of cancer or the constriction of airways caused by asthma.

24 Jun 2013

EHRA White Book reports on current status of arrhythmia treatments in 55 ESC member countries2

The first European data on lead extraction was released today by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The information is published in the EHRA White Book 20131, launched at EHRA EUROPACE 2013 in Athens, Greece, during 23-26 June.

24 Jun 2013

Wayne State University awards $1.8 million for development of multidisciplinary research groups

Wayne State University's Office of the Vice President for Research today announced two research awards totaling $1.8 million in the Multidisciplinary Research Group Incubator Program (MRGIP), an internal funding program at the university.

21 Jun 2013

New $11 million grant for lowering stroke risk among black and young populations

A new $11 million grant to Kaiser Permanente Northern California and UC San Francisco will support a multifaceted research program aimed at lowering stroke risk among black populations and younger stroke victims by targeting high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

21 Jun 2013

Amount of exercise, not frequency important for healthy life

A new study by Queen's University researchers has determined that adults who accumulated 150 minutes of exercise on a few days of the week were not any less healthy than adults who exercised more frequently throughout the week.

21 Jun 2013

Alnylam presents new pre-clinical data of ALN-CC5 for treatment of complement-mediated diseases

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today that it has presented new pre-clinical data with ALN-CC5, an RNAi therapeutic targeting complement component C5.

21 Jun 2013

Clinical study shows that clopidogrel not effective in infants with congenital heart diseases

One of the largest clinical trials done in infants with congenital (present at birth) heart diseases, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows that the increasingly common practice of using the drug clopidogrel (Plavix-) to reduce shunt-related blood flow issues is not effective in the dose studied.

21 Jun 2013

Scientists use stem-cell technology to create research cell line from PDAC patient

Pancreatic cancer carries a dismal prognosis. According to the National Cancer Institute, the overall five-year relative survival for 2003-2009 was 6 percent.

21 Jun 2013

New treatment option for patients with aortic stenosis

Robert Stoler, MD, FACC, FSCAI, director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital and co-medical director, Division of Cardiology, is leading Baylor's participation in an exciting clinical trial to research a new treatment option for AS patients.

From Medtronic 21 Jun 2013

New model developed to predict atrial fibrillation stroke risk factors

A more accurate and reliable stroke prediction model has been developed to help physicians decide whether to start blood-thinning treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation, as described in the current online issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.

21 Jun 2013

Laughing gas is associated with increased risk for perioperative cardiac events

A clinical trial published in the July issue of Anesthesiology may shed some light on whether nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") causes an increased risk for cardiac events, including heart attacks after surgery, particularly among high-risk patients.

20 Jun 2013

CRS partners with Bayer HealthCare in clinical drug development

CRS has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Bayer HealthCare in clinical drug development. Cooperation will include R&D services for early clinical trials (Phases I-IIa).

20 Jun 2013

Certain factors and behaviors influence sexual hookups among first-year college women

Casual, no-strings sexual encounters are increasingly common on college campuses, but are some students more likely than others to "hook up"? A new study by researchers with The Miriam Hospital's Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, published online by the Archives of Sexual Behavior, suggests there are certain factors and behaviors associated with sexual hookups, particularly among first-year college women.

20 Jun 2013

Researchers monitor dynamic cellular events that take place during cardiac regeneration in zebrafish

In a study published in the June 19 online edition of the journal Nature, a scientific team led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine visually monitored the dynamic cellular events that take place when cardiac regeneration occurs in zebrafish after cardiac ventricular injury. Their findings provide evidence that various cell lines in the heart are more plastic, or capable of transformation into new cell types, than previously thought.

20 Jun 2013

Nearly 70% of Americans use at least one prescription drug, say researchers

Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, Mayo Clinic researchers say. Antibiotics, antidepressants and painkilling opioids are most commonly prescribed, their study found. Twenty percent of patients are on five or more prescription medications, according to the findings, published online in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

20 Jun 2013

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Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Researchers identify biological roots of migraine from large-scale genome study

Study recommends depression screening In AF clinics

AliveCor launches Heart Monitor for iPhone 4, 4S and 5 in UK and Ireland

Boehringer submits application to EMA for use of Pradaxa for treatment of acute DVT, PE

New data suggest PaQ device can reduce known barriers to insulin therapy among people with type 2 diabetes

Discovery of cells movement inside body may provide information to scientists about disease mechanism s

EHRA White Book reports on current status of arrhythmia treatments in 55 ESC member countries2

Wayne State University awards $1.8 million for development of multidisciplinary research groups

New $11 million grant for lowering stroke risk among black and young populations

Amount of exercise, not frequency important for healthy life

Alnylam presents new pre-clinical data of ALN-CC5 for treatment of complement-mediated diseases

Clinical study shows that clopidogrel not effective in infants with congenital heart diseases

Scientists use stem-cell technology to create research cell line from PDAC patient

New treatment option for patients with aortic stenosis

New model developed to predict atrial fibrillation stroke risk factors

Laughing gas is associated with increased risk for perioperative cardiac events

CRS partners with Bayer HealthCare in clinical drug development

Certain factors and behaviors influence sexual hookups among first-year college women

Researchers monitor dynamic cellular events that take place during cardiac regeneration in zebrafish

Nearly 70% of Americans use at least one prescription drug, say researchers

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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