Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Working in shifts associated with elevated levels of stress hormone cortisol

A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that shift work at a young age is associated with elevated long-term cortisol levels and increased BMI. Previous studies have shown that long-term elevated cortisol levels lead to increased abdominal obesity, hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular risk.

3 Oct 2011

MEDNAX acquires maternal-fetal medicine physician group practice in St. Louis, MO

MEDNAX, Inc., today announced the acquisition of a maternal-fetal medicine physician group practice based in St. Louis, MO.

3 Oct 2011

GETINGE to acquire Atrium Medical

Atrium Medical Corporation, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GETINGE GROUP of Sweden and its subsidiary, MAQUET Cardiovascular, a global leading provider of cardiovascular technologies for $680 million.

3 Oct 2011

Mild stroke patients may live with hidden disabilities: Study

On the surface they appear unaffected, but people who have mild strokes may live with hidden disabilities, including depression, vision problems and difficulty thinking, according to a study released today at the Canadian Stroke Congress.

3 Oct 2011

Researchers identify unusual genomic architecture linked with very severe forms of disease

When cells divide normally, DNA gets copied perfectly and distributed among the daughter cells with an even hand. Occasionally though, DNA breaks during division and is rearranged, resulting in duplications or deletions of important parts of the blueprint.

3 Oct 2011

Hassenfeld family, NYU Langone unveil $50M gift to create new pediatric hospital

NYU Langone Medical Center and the Hassenfeld family unveiled a $50 million gift today that will create a comprehensive pediatric hospital at NYU Langone Medical Center.

3 Oct 2011

Most people fall after stroke, usually at home: Study

Almost 60 per cent of people who have a stroke experience one or more falls afterwards - most often in their own homes - and some are left with serious injuries, according to a study released today at the Canadian Stroke Congress.

3 Oct 2011

HeartWare announces updated clinical data from BTT study, ADVANCE and CAP

HeartWare International, Inc., a leading innovator of less invasive, miniaturized circulatory support technologies that are revolutionizing the treatment of advanced heart failure, today announced updated clinical data from its bridge to heart transplantation (BTT) study, ADVANCE, and the Continued Access Protocol.

3 Oct 2011

Scientists discover 16 million SNPs that associate with increased risk of ovarian cancer

Scientists at deCODE Genetics and academic collaborators from Iceland, The Netherlands, Spain and Finland today report the discovery of variants in the human genome that associate with increased risk of invasive ovarian cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer in women.

3 Oct 2011

Study: Smokers more likely to develop stroke

Not only are smokers twice as likely to have strokes, they are almost a decade younger than non-smokers when they have them, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke Congress.

3 Oct 2011

Tight blood sugar control fails to improve memory in diabetics

A new study has shown that those with type 2 diabetes do not show slowing of the decline in thinking skills with intense blood sugar control. In fact such intense therapy raises risk of death.

2 Oct 2011

National Healing to merge with Diversified Clinical Services

National Healing Corporation, a provider of wound and disease management solutions for hospitals, and Diversified Clinical Services, also a provider of specialized wound care management services to hospitals, today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which the two companies will merge.

1 Oct 2011

NYSC opens new sports club in Garnerville

New York Sports Clubs (NYSC), a leading owner and operator of health and fitness clubs in the tri-state area, announced today the opening of its NYSC Garnerville location in Rockland County.

1 Oct 2011

Third Annual Walk for Lupus Now! to take place in Richmond on Oct. 29

Purple passion will cap a month of pink ribbons—raising funds and awareness for people with lupus, a still-unknown disease. More than 1,000 people with lupus, their families, friends and co-workers dressed in purple will carry butterflies in the Third Annual Walk for Lupus Now! Richmond on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 3:00 p.m.

1 Oct 2011

Subsidiary Acacia Research receives patents for heart valve technology

Acacia Research Corporation announced today that a subsidiary has acquired patents for heart valve technology from a major medical device company.

1 Oct 2011

Tomosynthesis offers women the next generation in breast cancer detection

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women in the United States, with approximately 200,000 new diagnoses each year. Early detection is key in the treatment of breast cancer and the biggest advancement for detection in 30 years has arrived at University Hospitals Case Medical Center - tomosynthesis, an innovative technology that provides three-dimensional detailed imaging of the breast.

1 Oct 2011

The Polyclinic participates in major international HDL clinical research study

The Polyclinic is participating in a major international clinical research study aimed at raising HDL (good cholesterol) levels.

1 Oct 2011

Researchers identify gene responsible for starting the biological clock

Ever wondered why you wake up in the morning ---- even when the alarm clock isn't making jarring noises? Wonder no more. Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified a new component of the biological clock, a gene responsible for starting the clock from its restful state every morning.

1 Oct 2011

Literacy Bridge launches program to improve health of women, at-risk children across rural Ghana

Literacy Bridge is responding to the need for a comprehensive solution in global health and hunger by kicking off its Health & Agriculture Communication for Women & Children Program, which is designed to improve the health of 24,000 women and at-risk children in 75 low-literate communities across rural Ghana.

1 Oct 2011

NIH's fourth Symposium on Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine to be held Oct. 4-5

Advances in tissue engineering and stem cell therapies will be among the research topics discussed during the National Institutes of Health's fourth Symposium on Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine, which will be held Oct. 4-5.

1 Oct 2011