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Urgent requirement for O negative blood group in Memorial Blood Centers

The need for blood never takes a vacation. Every two seconds, someone in our community needs blood. From premature infants to an organ transplant recipient who will typically require 40 units of blood to survive. And right now, the need is urgent. We are currently facing a shortage of Type 0 negative, the universal blood type that can be given to save the life of anyone, from premature infants and children having heart surgery to an organ transplant recipient who will typically require 40 units of blood to survive. Type B negative blood also is urgently needed.

27 Aug 2009

Study reveals that asthma patients fare better by taking oral controllers than inhaled corticosteroids

Mayo Clinic Proceedings published a peer-reviewed comparative effectiveness study performed by HealthCore, Inc. in its August edition. The study demonstrated that asthma patients in general had better clinical outcomes with oral controllers than inhaled corticosteroids.

27 Aug 2009

Spacelabs Healthcare launches Ultrasonic Cardiac Output Monitor in international markets

Spacelabs Healthcare today announced the launch of the Ultrasonic Cardiac Output Monitor (USCOM) in several new geographies, including Latin America, Africa, Europe, Australia and Middle East. USCOM’s unique and totally non-invasive method of cardiac monitoring provides an accurate, safe and efficient way of measuring how well the heart is functioning.

27 Aug 2009

New genetic mechanism to control body's fat-building process identified

At a time of alarming increases in obesity and associated diseases -- and fiery debates about the cost of health care -- a UCF research team has identified a new genetic mechanism that controls the body's fat-building process.

27 Aug 2009

European Medicines Agency accepts reviewal of Merck's MAA for regulatory approval of vernakalant IV

Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ, USA, which operates in many countries as Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited, announced today that the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) accepted for review the Company’s Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for regulatory approval of vernakalant intravenous (IV).

27 Aug 2009

Kudzu vine root extracts may be developed as a dietary supplement for people with metabolic syndrome

Kudzu, the nuisance vine that has overgrown almost 10 million acres in the southeastern United States, may sprout into a dietary supplement.

27 Aug 2009

CardioMEMS raises $22.1M to fund clinical trial of its heart failure pressure measurement system

CardioMEMS, Inc., a medical technology company that has developed and is commercializing proprietary wireless sensing and communication technology for the human body, today announced the completion of a $22.1M financing. The financing provides the company with additional capital to fund the company's CHAMPION clinical trial.

27 Aug 2009

Polycystic ovary syndrome in women can be relieved by acupuncture and exercise

Polycystic ovary syndrome, a common condition among women, can be relieved by the use of acupuncture and exercise. This has been shown by a recent study at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

27 Aug 2009

Significant drop in prevalence of rheumatoid vasculitis between 2000 and 2001

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health examined records of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients from the national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system to determine the prevalence of rheumatoid vasculitis (RV) in this population. The study found a downward trend in the number of RA patients who go on to develop RV, with a significant drop of 53% among inpatients and 31% among outpatients between 2000 and 2001.

27 Aug 2009

High DHA levels aid in learning and mental development of school children

Getting ready for the start of a new school year traditionally means shopping trips for crisp, new clothes and backpacks bursting with fresh school supplies. But how do you prepare your child mentally and physically for the demands of hectic schedules and endless homework? It's easy for children, be it primary graders or teenagers, to anticipate the beginning of class with both excitement and some anxiety. These stress factors can quickly turn to feelings of being overwhelmed and frustrated as schoolwork and activities intensify.

27 Aug 2009

Floundering health care campaign translates to slipping polls

Public anxiety about spending and a proposed public health insurance plan, routine distractions like Henry Lewis Gates Jr.'s arrest, and delays in rebutting Republican's attacks are triggering speculation that President Obama may be loosing his groove when it comes to his famous message discipline, the Boston Globe reports.

27 Aug 2009

Study finds that some people eliminate more than 90 percent of the arsenic consumed in the diet

Large variations exist in peoples' ability to eliminate arsenic from the body, according to a new study that questions existing standards for evaluating the human health risks from the potentially toxic substance.

27 Aug 2009

Rapid, accurate and cost-efficient testing of DNA with the Nanogap Sensor Array

A novel electronic sensor array for more rapid, accurate and cost-efficient testing of DNA for disease diagnosis and biological research has been developed by scientists at Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN).

27 Aug 2009

NPR reviews the heated debate over the creation of Medicare and Medicaid

NPR gives a historical perspective on current reform efforts with an interview about the debate during the creation of Medicare and Medicaid.

27 Aug 2009

Angeion Corporation announces financial results for third-quarter fiscal 2009

For the 2009 third quarter, Angeion posted a net loss of $173,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, on revenues of $6.2 million. This represents a sequential improvement from a 2009 second-quarter net loss of $225,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, also on revenues of $6.2 million.

27 Aug 2009

New website launched for comparing mortality risks by gender, age, cause of death and geographic region

A new Web site, www.DeathRiskRankings.com, developed by researchers and students at Carnegie Mellon University, allows users to query publicly available data from the United States and Europe, and compare mortality risks by gender, age, cause of death and geographic region. The Web site not only gives the risk of dying within the next year, but it also ranks the probable causes and allows for quick side-by-side comparison between groups.

26 Aug 2009

Cardiac Science Corporation installs 195 Powerheart AED G3 devices in Atlanta Public School

Cardiac Science Corporation, a global leader in automated external defibrillator (AED) and diagnostic cardiac monitoring devices, announced the expansion of the largest AED deployment of any school system in Georgia with 195 Powerheart AED G3 devices from Cardiac Science.

26 Aug 2009

First Edition: August 26, 2009 - Kennedy dies

Today's headlines focus on the overnight death of Senator Edward Kennedy and his career as one of Washington's most influential lawmakers.

26 Aug 2009

Cardiome Pharma's board authorizes buyback of shares

Cardiome Pharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CRME / TSX: COM) ("Cardiome" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized management to proceed with a tender offer to purchase for cancellation up to 6,470,588 of its common shares for an aggregate purchase price of up to US$27.5 million.

26 Aug 2009

Initial abstract for the clinical study of PLC's RenalGuard System published

PLC Systems Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PLCSF), a company focused on innovative cardiac and vascular medical device-based technologies, today announced that the initial abstract for the investigator-sponsored clinical study of its RenalGuard System(TM) has been published, in advance of the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, August 29 - September 2, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain, on the ESC website.

26 Aug 2009

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Urgent requirement for O negative blood group in Memorial Blood Centers

Study reveals that asthma patients fare better by taking oral controllers than inhaled corticosteroids

Spacelabs Healthcare launches Ultrasonic Cardiac Output Monitor in international markets

New genetic mechanism to control body's fat-building process identified

European Medicines Agency accepts reviewal of Merck's MAA for regulatory approval of vernakalant IV

Kudzu vine root extracts may be developed as a dietary supplement for people with metabolic syndrome

CardioMEMS raises $22.1M to fund clinical trial of its heart failure pressure measurement system

Polycystic ovary syndrome in women can be relieved by acupuncture and exercise

Significant drop in prevalence of rheumatoid vasculitis between 2000 and 2001

High DHA levels aid in learning and mental development of school children

Floundering health care campaign translates to slipping polls

Study finds that some people eliminate more than 90 percent of the arsenic consumed in the diet

Rapid, accurate and cost-efficient testing of DNA with the Nanogap Sensor Array

NPR reviews the heated debate over the creation of Medicare and Medicaid

Angeion Corporation announces financial results for third-quarter fiscal 2009

New website launched for comparing mortality risks by gender, age, cause of death and geographic region

Cardiac Science Corporation installs 195 Powerheart AED G3 devices in Atlanta Public School

First Edition: August 26, 2009 - Kennedy dies

Cardiome Pharma's board authorizes buyback of shares

Initial abstract for the clinical study of PLC's RenalGuard System published

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