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Elderly people with high serum vitamin E levels less likely to suffer from memory disorders

Elderly people with high serum vitamin E levels are less likely to suffer from memory disorders than their peers with lower levels, according to a study published recently in Experimental Gerontology.

7 Jan 2014

Crowdsourcing fungal metabolites with antitumor activity: an interview with Dr. Robert H. Cichewicz, University of Oklahoma

Fungi have played a large role in the development of many important drugs that are in wide use today. The most well-known of these are the penicillins.

7 Jan 2014

Barostim Therapy: A cost-effective treatment for patients with drug resistant hypertension

CVRx, Inc., a privately held medical device company, today announced findings from a health-economic analysis published in the Journal of Hypertension that indicates Barostim Therapy is a cost-effective treatment option for patients with drug resistant hypertension.

7 Jan 2014

FDA OOPD grants orphan drug designation to Alitair's Erdosteine for treatment of bronchiectasis

Alitair Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that the Office of Orphan Products Development of the Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation for its drug candidate, Erdosteine, for the treatment of bronchiectasis. Erdosteine is a mucolytic with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

7 Jan 2014

EC grants approval for ABRAXANE in combination with gemcitabine for metastatic pancreatic cancer

Celgene International Sàrl, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celgene Corporation, today announced that the European Commission has granted approval for ABRAXANE (paclitaxel formulated as albumin bound nanoparticles, or nab-paclitaxel) in combination with gemcitabine for first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, or metastatic pancreatic cancer.

7 Jan 2014

Ihealth unveils new wearable personal health devices at CES 2014

Today, iHealth Lab Inc., announced the extension of its suite of personal mobile health devices to include a line of wearable products designed to provide monitoring over an extended period of time.

7 Jan 2014

Oxygen Biotherapeutics announces publication of Phase 3 trial protocol for levosimendan

Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. ("OBI") a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing a portfolio of products for the critical care market, today announced that the protocol of their phase 3 trial for levosimendan has been published on ClinicalTrials.gov, "Levosimendan in Patients with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction Undergoing Heart Surgery on Cardiopulmonary Bypass."

7 Jan 2014

Study: Long-term weight loss maintenance possible if individuals adhere to key health behaviors

Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have published one of the first studies of its kind to follow weight loss maintenance for individuals over a 10-year period. The results show that long-term weight loss maintenance is possible if individuals adhere to key health behaviors. The study is published in the January 2014 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

7 Jan 2014

Adocia initiates phase IIa clinical trial of BioChaperone Lispro formulation

Adocia, a biotechnology company specialized in the development of ‘best-in-class’ medicines from already approved therapeutic proteins, in particular proteins and oncologic treatments, launches today a phase IIa clinical trial on its ultra-fast acting formulation of insulin Lispro (Humalog, Eli Lilly) using its proprietary technology BioChaperone).

7 Jan 2014

Porter Adventist Hospital first in Colorado to receive full Atrial Fibrillation Certification status from SCPC

On January 2, Porter Adventist Hospital was notified that it is now the first and only health care facility in Colorado to receive full Atrial Fibrillation Certification status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

7 Jan 2014

DASH diet wins Best Diets Overall, while Weight Watchers continues to hold No. 1 spot for Best Weight-Loss Diets

As many Americans resolve to lose weight and lead healthier lifestyles in the new year, U.S. News & World Report today released its Best Diets 2014, featuring rankings and information on 32 diet plans.

7 Jan 2014

Research: Daily meditation may improve symptoms of anxiety and depression

Some 30 minutes of meditation daily may improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, a new Johns Hopkins analysis of previously published research suggests.

7 Jan 2014

Researchers hope to improve treatment, survival rates of ischemic heart disease

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Case Medical Center hope to improve treatment and survival rates of ischemic heart disease patients by providing doctors an unprecedented look at the stents they place in coronary arteries.

6 Jan 2014

Tight blood pressure control urged in patients with cardiovascular disease

Intensive antihypertensive treatment to a systolic blood pressure target of 130 mmHg is equally beneficial for patients with and without established cardiovascular disease, research suggests.

6 Jan 2014

FDA grants orphan drug designation for DiaVacs' type 1 diabetes mellitus therapy

DiaVacs, Inc. announced today that the Office of Orphan Products Development of the Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation for the company's type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) therapy.

6 Jan 2014

Special publication details breakthrough research on causes of vascular disease

The world's leading voices in the fight against Pulmonary Hypertension have compiled a special publication detailing the breakthrough research into the causes of this debilitating vascular disease.

6 Jan 2014

Kindergarten teacher diagnosed with rare neurological syndrome

The journal Neurology is reporting an unusual and heart-rending case of a reading teacher who suddenly lost her ability to read.

6 Jan 2014

New study highlights the importance of beta3-integrin protein in cancer research

A protein that has been at the centre of cancer drug design for the last 20 years should not be given up on according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

6 Jan 2014

Astellas, ClearPath announce strategic partnership to develop vaccine for infectious diseases

Astellas Pharma Inc. (Astellas) and ClearPath Development Company (ClearPath) announced today a strategic partnership to form a portfolio of development companies focused on vaccines targeting infectious diseases.

6 Jan 2014

Romney, Paul knock health law, Reid: 'It's already working'

On ObamaCare, Reid defended the new law, even though he criticized the initial rollout by the Obama administration as "awful." Citing a recent conversation with White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, Reid said the enrollment numbers for the insurance exchanges would be "staggering" come April 1, when the six-month sign-up period ends. "It's already working," he said of the law (Berman, 1/5).

6 Jan 2014

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Elderly people with high serum vitamin E levels less likely to suffer from memory disorders

Crowdsourcing fungal metabolites with antitumor activity: an interview with Dr. Robert H. Cichewicz, University of Oklahoma

Barostim Therapy: A cost-effective treatment for patients with drug resistant hypertension

FDA OOPD grants orphan drug designation to Alitair's Erdosteine for treatment of bronchiectasis

EC grants approval for ABRAXANE in combination with gemcitabine for metastatic pancreatic cancer

Ihealth unveils new wearable personal health devices at CES 2014

Oxygen Biotherapeutics announces publication of Phase 3 trial protocol for levosimendan

Study: Long-term weight loss maintenance possible if individuals adhere to key health behaviors

Adocia initiates phase IIa clinical trial of BioChaperone Lispro formulation

Porter Adventist Hospital first in Colorado to receive full Atrial Fibrillation Certification status from SCPC

DASH diet wins Best Diets Overall, while Weight Watchers continues to hold No. 1 spot for Best Weight-Loss Diets

Research: Daily meditation may improve symptoms of anxiety and depression

Researchers hope to improve treatment, survival rates of ischemic heart disease

Tight blood pressure control urged in patients with cardiovascular disease

FDA grants orphan drug designation for DiaVacs' type 1 diabetes mellitus therapy

Special publication details breakthrough research on causes of vascular disease

Kindergarten teacher diagnosed with rare neurological syndrome

New study highlights the importance of beta3-integrin protein in cancer research

Astellas, ClearPath announce strategic partnership to develop vaccine for infectious diseases

Romney, Paul knock health law, Reid: 'It's already working'

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