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Heart failure patients may have high risk of death, re-admission after leaving hospital, say researchers

Heart attack or heart failure patients may have a high risk of death or re-admission for a month or longer after leaving the hospital, researchers said at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care and Outcomes Scientific Sessions 2013.

17 May 2013

Study reveals that prolonged Dkk1 signaling can lead to fibrosis, stiffening of artery walls

The hardening of arteries is a hallmark of atherosclerosis, an often deadly disease in which plaques, excessive connective tissue, and other changes build up inside vessel walls and squeeze off the flow of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.

17 May 2013

Transgenomic launches new mutation detection test for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Transgenomic, Inc. today announced the global, commercial availability of CRC RAScan, a new mutation detection test to screen patients with metastatic colorectal cancer for RAS mutations (KRAS and NRAS).

16 May 2013

College of Nursing wins grant to implement community health and wellness program

The Ohio State University College of Nursing and Making a Difference, Inc. have teamed up to win a $60,000 dollar grant from The Ohio State University Office of Outreach and Engagement to address health disparities by implementing a comprehensive community health and wellness program in a Near East Side neighborhood of Columbus, OH.

16 May 2013

UHCMC researchers to present data on patient and physician barriers to clinical trials

Researchers from University Hospitals Case Medical Center's Seidman Cancer Center will present findings from two studies evaluating new technologies designed to address common barriers to patient enrollment in clinical trials.

16 May 2013

Steven W. Kairys recognized as Pediatrician of the Year

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital proudly announces that Steven W. Kairys, MD, MPH, FAAP was recently honored by The American Academy of Pediatrics New Jersey Chapter at its Third Annual New Jersey Children's Ball as "Pediatrician of the Year" for his outstanding clinical care and continued dedication to improving the health and wellness of children, across New Jersey and nationally.

16 May 2013

American Association for Respiratory Care names Jefferson a Quality Respiratory Care Institution

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital was recently bestowed the title of "Quality Respiratory Care Institution" for 2013 by the American Association for Respiratory Care.

16 May 2013

Research sheds new light on occupation-specific rehabilitation

After cardiac surgery, should a farmer and an attorney take the same physical test to be found fit for work? They do now. But new research from Jenny Adams, PhD, at Baylor Health Care System's Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital, could change that.

16 May 2013

Statistics reveal that about 79 million adult Americans walk around with prediabetes

Diabetes is one of the most misunderstood medical conditions. "It's not just about sugar. It's about your heart," says Nancy Ryan, RD, BC-ADM, a registered dietitian, board-certified in advanced diabetes management at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut.

16 May 2013

Study suggests need for better anti-rejection therapies

Transplant researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine challenge a long-held assumption about how biologic pathways trigger immune system rejection of donor organs in a report published online today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

16 May 2013

Bayer HealthCare to present new data on oncology portfolio at ASCO meeting

Bayer HealthCare announced today that new data on the oncology portfolio, including Nexavar (sorafenib) tablets, Stivarga (regorafenib) tablets and the recently U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved product Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride) injection will be presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, May 31 – June 4, in Chicago, IL (USA).

16 May 2013

Viewpoints: Controversy taints IRS efforts on health law; Another chance to 'gut' the overhaul in the courts; Salt wrongly accused

Even as the politicized tax enforcement scandal expands, the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its political powers thanks to the Affordable Care Act. A larger government always creates more openings for abuse, as Americans will learn when the IRS starts auditing their health care in addition to their 1040 next year (5/14).

16 May 2013

$Study: Long-term mortality in patients with refractory angina is surprisingly low$

Study: Long-term mortality in patients with refractory angina is surprisingly low

Death rates associated with patients with refractory angina, or chronic chest pain, are lower than previously considered; therefore, physicians should focus on relieving the chest pain symptoms and improving the quality of life in these patients according to an article published online this week in the European Heart Journal.

16 May 2013

Breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers change in HDL cholesterol

Academic researchers have found that breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers a change in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, altering its cardiovascular protective qualities so that it actually contributes to clogged arteries.

16 May 2013

Study finds novel delivery method that helps dissolve stroke-causing clots

A new study from the University of Cincinnati has found that, when delivered via ultrasound, the natural enzyme plasmin is more effective at dissolving stroke-causing clots than the standard of care, recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA).

16 May 2013

Women in 40s continue to undergo routine breast cancer screenings despite new recommendations

Women in their 40s continue to undergo routine breast cancer screenings despite national guidelines recommending otherwise, according to new Johns Hopkins research.

16 May 2013

Simponi injection gets FDA approval to treat adults with ulcerative colitis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new use for Simponi (golimumab) injection to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

16 May 2013

Research breakthrough: Human skin cells becomes embryonic stem cells

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University and the Oregon National Primate Research Center have successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells capable of transforming into any other cell type in the body.

16 May 2013

Researchers create first US map that pinpoints hotspots for infection and sepsis related-deaths

In the past, researchers have sought to determine the geographic distribution of many life-threatening conditions, including stroke and cardiac arrest. Now, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have created the first U.S. map that pinpoints hotspots for infection and severe sepsis related-deaths - with notable clusters located in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, and the South.

16 May 2013

Regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control, say investigators

Regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control, say investigators. They found that current marijuana users had significantly lower fasting insulin and were less likely to be insulin resistant, even after excluding patients with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Their findings are reported in the current issue of The American Journal of Medicine.

15 May 2013

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Heart failure patients may have high risk of death, re-admission after leaving hospital, say researchers

Study reveals that prolonged Dkk1 signaling can lead to fibrosis, stiffening of artery walls

Transgenomic launches new mutation detection test for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

College of Nursing wins grant to implement community health and wellness program

UHCMC researchers to present data on patient and physician barriers to clinical trials

Steven W. Kairys recognized as Pediatrician of the Year

American Association for Respiratory Care names Jefferson a Quality Respiratory Care Institution

Research sheds new light on occupation-specific rehabilitation

Statistics reveal that about 79 million adult Americans walk around with prediabetes

Study suggests need for better anti-rejection therapies

Bayer HealthCare to present new data on oncology portfolio at ASCO meeting

Viewpoints: Controversy taints IRS efforts on health law; Another chance to 'gut' the overhaul in the courts; Salt wrongly accused

Study: Long-term mortality in patients with refractory angina is surprisingly low

Breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers change in HDL cholesterol

Study finds novel delivery method that helps dissolve stroke-causing clots

Women in 40s continue to undergo routine breast cancer screenings despite new recommendations

Simponi injection gets FDA approval to treat adults with ulcerative colitis

Research breakthrough: Human skin cells becomes embryonic stem cells

Researchers create first US map that pinpoints hotspots for infection and sepsis related-deaths

Regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control, say investigators

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