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Tel Aviv University finds estrogen may protect women from psychosis

Many American women are prescribed estrogen to combat the negative effects of menopause, such as bone loss and mood swings. Now, new evidence from a Tel Aviv University study suggests that hormone replacement therapy might also protect them ― and younger women ― from schizophrenia as well.

21 Jan 2010

Positron's Attrius PET scanner sold to Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services

Positron Corporation a molecular imaging solutions company focused on Nuclear Cardiology, announced today the sale of its AttriusTM PET scanner to Manhattan based, Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services, owned by prominent New York City cardiologist, Dr. Peter Rentrop.

21 Jan 2010

One-legged cycling can improve overall fitness in COPD patients

People with chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often find themselves in a downward spiral when it comes to their health. COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, means that the elasticity of the lungs is destroyed.

21 Jan 2010

Study: Heart's ability to pump effectively is diminished among people with common lung disease

A new study from Columbia University Medical Center researchers, has found that the heart's ability to pump effectively is diminished among people with a common lung disease, even in people with no or mild symptoms.

21 Jan 2010

VisEn Medical announces the commercial launch of new Cat B 680 FAST imaging agent

VisEn Medical Inc., a leader in fluorescence in vivo imaging from research through medicine, announced today the commercial launch of its new Cat B 680 FAST™ imaging agent for measuring and monitoring cathepsin B activity associated with disease progression and therapeutic response in vivo.

21 Jan 2010

First Coast Oncology uses PEM scanner and AccuBoost image guided procedure for breast cancer treatment

First Coast Oncology in Jacksonville, Florida has significantly enhanced its ability to treat breast cancer with the addition of a Naviscan PEM (Positron Emission Mammography) scanner.

20 Jan 2010

Physician attributes sudden death in young athletes to inherited heart diseases

The sporting world lost two young athletes this month to sudden cardiac death. Preliminary autopsy reports indicate that Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams, 26, and Southern Indiana center Jeron Lewis, 21, both had enlarged hearts at the time of their death.

20 Jan 2010

FDA approves HeartMate II for patients with severe heart failure

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the HeartMate II, a continuous-flow, left ventricular assist system as a support for severe heart failure patients who are not acceptable candidates for heart transplantation.

20 Jan 2010

Gambro acquires CHF Solutions

Gambro and CHF Solutions, Inc. (CHF) announced today that Gambro has acquired CHF, a medical device company that manufactures and distributes ultrafiltration devices to treat fluid overload.

20 Jan 2010

Masimo Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter helps detect CO poisoning on-the-scene

Masimo, the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry™ and Measure-Through Motion and Low Perfusion pulse oximetry, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently issued a Federal warning about the increased risk of carbon monoxide exposure during the winter season—urging heightened awareness and precaution for firefighters, who are at increased risk of duty-related CO danger. The life-threatening consequences of CO poisoning make immediate detection, helped by the noninvasive Masimo Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter, a lifesaving necessity for fire and emergency operations.

20 Jan 2010

MedPage Today publishes the Most Read Stories for the Past Week

Which medical news stories are physicians reading to stay informed about key developments? MedPage Today publishes the Most Read Stories for the Past Week.

20 Jan 2010

SCF to host "Accelerate the Cure" fundraiser

On Thursday, January 21, 2010, the Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research (SCF) is hosting “Accelerate the Cure,” a fundraiser with Dr. Joshua Hare, Louis Lemberg Professor of Medicine, Director, Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.

20 Jan 2010

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals reports positive results from its LX4211 Phase 2 trial in type 2 diabetic patients

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering breakthrough treatments for human disease, obtained positive results from a recently completed Phase 2 study of LX4211 in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. LX4211 is a once-per-day, orally-delivered, small molecule drug candidate that inhibits the sodium-dependent glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2), lowering the accumulation of glucose in the body and reducing caloric load.

20 Jan 2010

Lantheus Medical Imaging announces the launch of ABLAVAR

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic imaging, today announced the launch of ABLAVAR™ (gadofosveset trisodium), a unique, injectable MRA imaging agent used to evaluate aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) in adults with known or suspected peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

20 Jan 2010

Modern healthcare in Tri-Cities offers bright economic future and improved quality of life

Reliable, modern healthcare is Tri-Cities, Tennessee's "ace in the hole" when it comes to future economic development and improved quality of life.

20 Jan 2010

Copper-free version of click chemistry crafted to create biomolecular probes

For the first time, the widely used molecular synthesis technique known as click chemistry has been safely applied to a living organism. Researchers with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California (UC) Berkeley have crafted a unique copper-free version of click chemistry to create biomolecular probes for in vivo studies of live mice. Conventional click chemistry reactions require a copper catalyst that is toxic to cells and organisms.

20 Jan 2010

Health Canada approves Novartis' Afinitor to treat patients with mRCC

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. (Novartis) announced today that Afinitor(R) (everolimus), a once-daily oral cancer treatment, has been approved by Health Canada for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), also known as advanced kidney cancer, after failure of initial treatment with VEGF-receptor targeted therapies Sutent(R) (sunitinib) or Nexavar(R) (sorafenib).

20 Jan 2010

SynCardia Systems launches new website to educate visitors about artificial heart

SynCardia Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart, has announced the launch of its new website (www.syncardia.com) to educate visitors that the artificial heart isn’t science fiction: it’s real, it works and it’s saving lives.

20 Jan 2010

Most Americans knowledgeable about heart health, but do not exercise or maintain a healthy diet

A new survey of American adults revealed that while most feel knowledgeable when it comes to heart health, many do not put their knowledge into practice. In fact, 81 percent of respondents reported feeling well-informed about ways to maintain heart health and almost nine out of 10 knew they could help reduce the risk of heart disease by exercising and maintaining a healthy diet.

20 Jan 2010

Arts-based program identifies safety needs of children from low-income communities

Identifying the public health and safety needs of children from low-income communities may be best accomplished through art, report University of Pittsburgh researchers in the current online issue of Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education and Action. In their paper, researchers describe the success of Visual Voices, an arts-based program that engages community members as partners in research.

20 Jan 2010

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Tel Aviv University finds estrogen may protect women from psychosis

Positron's Attrius PET scanner sold to Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services

One-legged cycling can improve overall fitness in COPD patients

Study: Heart's ability to pump effectively is diminished among people with common lung disease

VisEn Medical announces the commercial launch of new Cat B 680 FAST imaging agent

First Coast Oncology uses PEM scanner and AccuBoost image guided procedure for breast cancer treatment

Physician attributes sudden death in young athletes to inherited heart diseases

FDA approves HeartMate II for patients with severe heart failure

Gambro acquires CHF Solutions

Masimo Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter helps detect CO poisoning on-the-scene

MedPage Today publishes the Most Read Stories for the Past Week

SCF to host "Accelerate the Cure" fundraiser

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals reports positive results from its LX4211 Phase 2 trial in type 2 diabetic patients

Lantheus Medical Imaging announces the launch of ABLAVAR

Modern healthcare in Tri-Cities offers bright economic future and improved quality of life

Copper-free version of click chemistry crafted to create biomolecular probes

Health Canada approves Novartis' Afinitor to treat patients with mRCC

SynCardia Systems launches new website to educate visitors about artificial heart

Most Americans knowledgeable about heart health, but do not exercise or maintain a healthy diet

Arts-based program identifies safety needs of children from low-income communities

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