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Accumetrics' VerifyNow P2Y12 Test receives CE mark approval for prognostic use

Accumetrics, Inc., developer of the VerifyNow System, the first rapid and easy-to-use point-of-care system for measuring platelet reactivity to multiple antiplatelet agents, announced today that the VerifyNow P2Y12 Test is now CE marked for prognostic use in identifying patients with high residual platelet reactivity on antiplatelet therapy who are at greater risk for future cardiovascular events.

17 May 2011

Phase 2 trial data of PET myocardial perfusion imaging with flurpiridaz F 18 presented at ICNC10

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic imaging, today announced data from a Phase 2 clinical trial that demonstrated Positron Emission Tomography myocardial perfusion imaging with flurpiridaz F 18 provided superior image quality, diagnostic certainty and diagnostic performance for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to single photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging, the current standard for the non-invasive detection of CAD.

17 May 2011

MEDRAD's Cotavance catheter with Paccocath technology receives European CE Mark approval

MEDRAD, INC., a business of Bayer HealthCare, today announced it has received CE Mark for its Cotavance Paclitaxel Coated Balloon Angioplasty Catheter with Paccocath technology.

17 May 2011

HealthPartners prescribes walking or exercise for patients with depression

Giving pedometers to patients screened for depression, HealthPartners Medical Group (HPMG) is prescribing walking or exercise in addition to medication and/or therapy as an effective tool in helping patients with depression.

17 May 2011

ESC calls for single co-ordinated European system to oversee evaluation, approval of medical devices

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is calling for a single, co-ordinated European system to oversee the evaluation and approval of medical devices. The call is being made in a paper published online in the European Heart Journal reporting on a conference held by the ESC in January 2011 looking to increase the input of medical experts in developing medical device policy.

17 May 2011

Wii Fit offers effective workout for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

According to a new study conducted by researchers in Connecticut, the Wii Fit- offers patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease an effective workout - and one that, because it is enjoyable, patients are more likely to use.

17 May 2011

Obese, asthmatic children more likely to experience excessive daytime sleepiness

Obese, asthmatic, anxious or depressed children are more likely to experience excessive daytime sleepiness, or EDS, according to Penn State College of Medicine sleep researchers.

17 May 2011

Perrigo's ANDA for generic Zantac 150 receives FDA final approval to treat heartburn

Perrigo Company today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application for over-the-counter Ranitidine 150, a generic version of Zantac 150.

17 May 2011

Gene variant linked to infertility in women

A variation in a gene involved in regulating cholesterol in the bloodstream also appears to affect progesterone production in women, making it a likely culprit in a substantial number of cases of their infertility, a new study from Johns Hopkins researchers suggests.

16 May 2011

Accelerated aging process of cells may play a role in lung inflammation linked with COPD

Changes in the ability of lung cells to divide may play a role in initiating or prolonging lung tissue inflammation, a hallmark of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study conducted by researchers in France.

16 May 2011

Journal of Burn Care & Research publishes Caldolor clinical study data in hospitalized patients

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that results from a clinical study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Caldolor Injection in treating fever and pain in hospitalized burn patients was published in Volume 32, Number 1 of the Journal of Burn Care & Research.

16 May 2011

Study finds link between heart failure hospitalization and readmission rates

Researchers compared hospitalization rates and rehospitalization rates of patients admitted for heart attack and for heart failure. Heart attack admissions are considered non-discretionary, whereas, heart failure admissions are considered more discretionary.

16 May 2011

Study finds no potential cardiovascular risks of ADHD medications in children, adolescents

Despite recent concerns that medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could increase the risk of cardiovascular events in children and adolescents, an observational study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and HealthCore Inc. finds they are no more likely to die from a severe cardiovascular event than those who do not take the drugs.

16 May 2011

Volcano to share intravascular therapy guidance and optimization solutions at EuroPCR

Volcano Corporation today announced its participation in the Paris course for Revascularization from May 17 – 20. Volcano's focus will be on highlighting the strength of its product portfolio, which includes innovative devices like the Vascular Imaging Balloon Catheter, and its sponsorship of a symposium that highlights the use and value of Precision Guided Therapy in clinical practice today.

16 May 2011

Bedside screening tool can help diagnose acute aortic dissection

The most lethal and sudden cardiovascular event can be the toughest for doctors to diagnose. But a study by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center shows new guidelines are effective for determining who's most likely suffering from an aortic dissection, which is tearing in the lining of the body's largest blood vessel.

16 May 2011

First fetoscopic laser procedure to correct Twin-Twin Transfusion syndrome performed in Dallas

Jessica and Chad Browning were ecstatic last fall when they learned they were expecting twins. They had two children already, but wanted a third to round out their family. Twins were a bonus.

16 May 2011

Study reveals role of KLF14 regulatory gene in type 2 diabetes

A team of researchers, led by King's College London and the University of Oxford, have found that a gene linked to type 2 diabetes and cholesterol levels is in fact a 'master regulator' gene, which controls the behaviour of other genes found within fat in the body.

16 May 2011

Continuous positive airway pressure reduces cardiovascular mortality in elderly OSA patients

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) effectively decreases the risk of cardiovascular death in elderly patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study conducted by researchers in Spain.

16 May 2011

Loyola earns Joint Commission certification for heart pump therapy

Loyola University Hospital has been certified by the Joint Commission to begin implanting heart pumps known as left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) as permanent therapy for advanced heart failure.

16 May 2011

Techulon receives U.S. patent protection for Glycofect Discovery and Therapeutic Delivery Platform

Techulon, Inc. announced today that its Glycofect Discovery and Therapeutic Delivery Platform has been awarded United States patent protection. The patented invention provides a new class of non-viral transfection vectors based on synthetic carbohydrate containing polyamides that can be used for both in vivo and in vitro applications.

16 May 2011

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Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Accumetrics' VerifyNow P2Y12 Test receives CE mark approval for prognostic use

Phase 2 trial data of PET myocardial perfusion imaging with flurpiridaz F 18 presented at ICNC10

MEDRAD's Cotavance catheter with Paccocath technology receives European CE Mark approval

HealthPartners prescribes walking or exercise for patients with depression

ESC calls for single co-ordinated European system to oversee evaluation, approval of medical devices

Wii Fit offers effective workout for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Obese, asthmatic children more likely to experience excessive daytime sleepiness

Perrigo's ANDA for generic Zantac 150 receives FDA final approval to treat heartburn

Gene variant linked to infertility in women

Accelerated aging process of cells may play a role in lung inflammation linked with COPD

Journal of Burn Care & Research publishes Caldolor clinical study data in hospitalized patients

Study finds link between heart failure hospitalization and readmission rates

Study finds no potential cardiovascular risks of ADHD medications in children, adolescents

Volcano to share intravascular therapy guidance and optimization solutions at EuroPCR

Bedside screening tool can help diagnose acute aortic dissection

First fetoscopic laser procedure to correct Twin-Twin Transfusion syndrome performed in Dallas

Study reveals role of KLF14 regulatory gene in type 2 diabetes

Continuous positive airway pressure reduces cardiovascular mortality in elderly OSA patients

Loyola earns Joint Commission certification for heart pump therapy

Techulon receives U.S. patent protection for Glycofect Discovery and Therapeutic Delivery Platform

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