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Harmless genetic variations may team up to increase risk of schizophrenia, find researchers

Using a novel method of analyzing genetic variations in families, researchers at Johns Hopkins have found that individually harmless genetic variations affecting related biochemical processes may team up to increase the risk of schizophrenia.

29 May 2013

Research data on AMPYRA Extended Release Tablets to be presented at CMSC and ACTRIMS meeting

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. will present new research data on AMPYRA (dalfampridine) Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg at the 5th Cooperative Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers and Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis, being held in Orlando, FL, May 29 - June 1.

28 May 2013

Researchers investigate preferences for participation in decision-making process among AMI patients

In a research letter, Harlan M. Krumholz, M.D., S.M., from Yale University School of Medicine and colleagues, "sought to investigate preferences for participation in the decision-making process among individuals hospitalized with an acute myocardial infarction ([AMI] or heart attack)."

28 May 2013

Omthera to be acquired by AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Omthera Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Princeton, New Jersey, focused on the development and commercialization of new therapies for abnormal levels of lipids in the blood, referred to as dyslipidemia.

28 May 2013

New AAN guideline provides direction for use of blood thinners during surgery

A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology will help people who take blood thinners decide whether or not to take them during surgery or other medical procedures.

28 May 2013

New Translational Proteomics journal launched by Elsevier

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, is pleased to announce the launch of Translational Proteomics, an online-only, open access journal devoted to transferring fundamental discoveries in the field of proteomics to clinical applications, accelerating understanding and treatment of human diseases.

28 May 2013

TF-CBT and EMDR are effective treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder

Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are effective treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder.

27 May 2013

New HELIO dock system acts as anchor to stabilise SAPIEN XT valve for aortic insufficiency patients

A new investigational device - the Helio System (TF-FA) - being developed for use with the Sapien XT Transcatheter Heart Valve was successfully deployed in all four patients in a small, first-in-human feasibility study of its use in high-risk aortic insufficiency reported at EuroPCR 2013.

27 May 2013

New app for iPhone helps detect toxins, proteins, bacteria and viruses

Researchers and physicians in the field could soon run on-the-spot tests for environmental toxins, medical diagnostics, food safety and more with their smartphones.

27 May 2013

Children who miss well-child visits have twice the risk of hospitalization

Young children who missed more than half of recommended well-child visits had up to twice the risk of hospitalization compared to children who attended most of their visits, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Managed Care. The study included more than 20,000 children enrolled at Group Health Cooperative.

27 May 2013

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation is safe and effective in Asian patients

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is effective and safe in Asian patients, according to early experience based on first results from a multicentre Asian registry reported at EuroPCR 2013.

27 May 2013

Mortality rates are highest in heart failure patients admitted in January, on Friday, and overnight

Mortality and length of stay are highest in heart failure patients admitted in January, on Friday, and overnight, according to research presented today at the Heart Failure Congress 2013. The analysis of nearly 1 million heart failure admissions over 14 years was presented by Dr David P. Kao (Denver, Colorado).

27 May 2013

Coenzyme Q10 decreases all cause mortality by half in randomized double blind trial

Coenzyme Q10 decreases all cause mortality by half, according to the results of a multicentre randomised double blind trial presented today at Heart Failure 2013 congress.

27 May 2013

Research: Heart failure accelerates aging process, brings on early andropausal syndrome

Heart failure accelerates the aging process and brings on early andropausal syndrome (AS), according to research presented today at the Heart Failure Congress 2013. AS, also referred to as male 'menopause', was four times more common in men with heart failure.

27 May 2013

Study finds that inability to express emotions may cause delay in seeking attention

In case of heart attack it is of the most importance  to get immediate medical attention.

27 May 2013

National Sleep Awareness month: ACOEM focuses on the impact of sleep disorders in workplace

In recognition of May as National Sleep Awareness month, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine's ongoing awareness campaign to address chronic disease in the workplace is focusing on the impact of sleep disorders on worker health and productivity.

27 May 2013

Routine use of FFR at diagnostic coronary angiography changes management in 26% of patients

Routinely measuring fractional flow reserve using pressure wire assessment during coronary angiography for diagnosis of chest pain leads to significant changes in the management of one in four patients, according to results from a study reported at EuroPCR 2013.

27 May 2013

Children with Type 2 diabetes are at high risk to develop heart, kidney and eye problems

The news about youth and diabetes keeps getting worse. The latest data from the national TODAY diabetes study shows that children who develop Type 2 diabetes are at high risk to develop heart, kidney and eye problems faster and at a higher rate than people who acquire Type 2 diabetes as adults.

26 May 2013

Research report examines trends in pediatric organ donation and transplantation

Changes in the circumstances of when organs are donated to pediatric patients has resulted in a decreased number of organ transplant wait-list deaths over the past decade, according to research published online this week in the journal Pediatrics.

24 May 2013

Maintaining heart healthy lifestyle can also protect CKD patients from kidney failure, premature death

Maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle may also help protect chronic kidney disease patients from developing kidney failure and dying prematurely, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The findings suggest that patients with kidney disease should be encouraged to improve their heart health.

24 May 2013

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Harmless genetic variations may team up to increase risk of schizophrenia, find researchers

Research data on AMPYRA Extended Release Tablets to be presented at CMSC and ACTRIMS meeting

Researchers investigate preferences for participation in decision-making process among AMI patients

Omthera to be acquired by AstraZeneca

New AAN guideline provides direction for use of blood thinners during surgery

New Translational Proteomics journal launched by Elsevier

TF-CBT and EMDR are effective treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder

New HELIO dock system acts as anchor to stabilise SAPIEN XT valve for aortic insufficiency patients

New app for iPhone helps detect toxins, proteins, bacteria and viruses

Children who miss well-child visits have twice the risk of hospitalization

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation is safe and effective in Asian patients

Mortality rates are highest in heart failure patients admitted in January, on Friday, and overnight

Coenzyme Q10 decreases all cause mortality by half in randomized double blind trial

Research: Heart failure accelerates aging process, brings on early andropausal syndrome

Study finds that inability to express emotions may cause delay in seeking attention

National Sleep Awareness month: ACOEM focuses on the impact of sleep disorders in workplace

Routine use of FFR at diagnostic coronary angiography changes management in 26% of patients

Children with Type 2 diabetes are at high risk to develop heart, kidney and eye problems

Research report examines trends in pediatric organ donation and transplantation

Maintaining heart healthy lifestyle can also protect CKD patients from kidney failure, premature death

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