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Physicians more likely to support smoking cessation in heart disease patients than people with cancer

Although a cancer diagnosis can motivate people to try to quit smoking, a study of British general practitioners finds that physicians are more likely to support smoking cessation in primary care patients with coronary heart disease than those with cancer, and patients with cancer are less likely to stop smoking.

12 Sep 2017

Simple new technique could offer superior predictions of disease severity

An international team of researchers has found a way to diagnose disease and predict patient outcomes simply by measuring unbelievably small changes in interactions between molecules inside the body.

12 Sep 2017

$New medication shows potential to reduce fracture risk in women with osteoporosis$

New medication shows potential to reduce fracture risk in women with osteoporosis

A new drug that boosts bone formation has been shown to reduce the risk of fracture in women with osteoporosis when compared to one of the most commonly used osteoporosis medications.

12 Sep 2017

VUMC and Bayer agree on strategic research alliance to develop new therapies for kidney diseases

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Bayer have agreed on a five-year strategic research alliance to evaluate new drug candidates for the treatment of kidney diseases, with the goal of accelerating the translation of innovative approaches from the laboratory to pre-clinical development.

12 Sep 2017

Scientists uncover how gut bacteria and body clock work together to promote fat accumulation

UT Southwestern researchers have uncovered new clues about how gut bacteria and the body's circadian clock work together to promote body fat accumulation.

12 Sep 2017

'Metabolically healthy obese' have increased risk of cardiovascular disease events, study shows

Clinicians are being warned not to ignore the increased cardiovascular health risks of those who are classed as either 'healthy obese' or deemed to be 'normal weight' but have metabolic abnormalities such as diabetes.

11 Sep 2017

Cocaine users have ‘global impairment’ in brain area linked to impulse and self-control, study finds

Cocaine-addicted individuals say they find the drug much less enjoyable after years of use, but they have great difficulty quitting.

11 Sep 2017

New 3D visualization of cardiac conduction system could better inform future heart surgeries

Future heart surgeries will be better informed, as cardiologists will have access to detailed information regarding the 3D disposition of the human conduction system, which is responsible for generating the heartbeat.

11 Sep 2017

Two protocols help assess patients with chest pain quickly and safely in emergency departments

Two protocols for quickly and safely evaluating patients presenting to emergency departments with chest pain are being adopted by Australian hospitals.

11 Sep 2017

Asian dust exposure associated with onset of myocardial infarction

A recent environmental epidemiological study by Japanese researchers has shown that Asian sand particles blown to Japan from desert areas of the Asian continent are associated with the onset of myocardial infarction.

11 Sep 2017

BioCote Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology makes surfaces inhospitable to influenza viruses

Strike a chord please, especially in light of the BMJ's article on Tuesday about the ineffectiveness of the flu vaccine for elderly last year - just wanted to make you also aware of the ultimate surface protection against viruses like H1N1, plus all the proliferating superbugs.

11 Sep 2017

Most patients treated for atrial fibrillation have sleep apnea, study shows

A study involving cardiac patients at the University Hospital of Umeå shows that over 80 percent of patients treated for atrial fibrillation also have sleep apnea - a condition with pauses in breathing during sleep.

11 Sep 2017

Study finds strong link between height and VTE risk

In a new study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers investigated the risk factors for blood clots, i.e. venous thromboembolism (VTE). The results show a strong correlation between height and VTE risk for both women and men. The risk increases with height.

11 Sep 2017

A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine — so far

John Janda knows he takes after his mother. At 68, the graying building contractor is sentimental, just as she was. He smiles indulgently as he shows off photos of his 9-month-old grandson; he tears up at the memory of losing his dad in a construction accident more than 40 years ago.

11 Sep 2017

Researchers create first realistic model of the heart to simulate arrhythmia

A group of researchers from MIPT and Ghent University(Belgium) has developed the first realistic model able to reproduce the complexity of the cardiac microstructure.

11 Sep 2017

E-cigarettes associated with increased blood pressure, heart rate, and arterial stiffness, study reveals

A new study, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress, suggests that use of e-cigarettes with nicotine causes arterial stiffness in humans, and has significant consequences leading to risk of heart disease and stroke later in life.

11 Sep 2017

Generation Genome: the UK’s genetics revolution?

The report set out the NHS’ intentions of routinizing whole genome sequencing. It is particularly focused towards rare diseases and cancers, although conditions such as obesity, bacterial and other infections are also included.

11 Sep 2017

Two new treatments may benefit patients with high risk prostate cancer, trial shows

Patients with high risk prostate cancer starting long-term hormone therapy may benefit from two new treatments, according to late-breaking results from the STAMPEDE trial presented at the ESMO 2017 Congress in Madrid.

8 Sep 2017

New recommendations advise against use of brain imaging as test for chronic pain

A task force consisting of researchers from around the world and led by a scientist at the Krembil Research Institute in Toronto has released a set of recommendations that advise against the use of brain imaging as a test for chronic pain.

8 Sep 2017

Possible causes of juvenile stroke often not identified

Strokes without a definitive identifiable cause account for up to 50% of juvenile strokes. In juvenile strokes, the range of causes is wider and their frequency distribution differs from that in older stroke patients, in whom the classic cardiovascular risk factors are primarily implicated.

8 Sep 2017

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Physicians more likely to support smoking cessation in heart disease patients than people with cancer

Simple new technique could offer superior predictions of disease severity

New medication shows potential to reduce fracture risk in women with osteoporosis

VUMC and Bayer agree on strategic research alliance to develop new therapies for kidney diseases

Scientists uncover how gut bacteria and body clock work together to promote fat accumulation

'Metabolically healthy obese' have increased risk of cardiovascular disease events, study shows

Cocaine users have ‘global impairment’ in brain area linked to impulse and self-control, study finds

New 3D visualization of cardiac conduction system could better inform future heart surgeries

Two protocols help assess patients with chest pain quickly and safely in emergency departments

Asian dust exposure associated with onset of myocardial infarction

BioCote Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology makes surfaces inhospitable to influenza viruses

Most patients treated for atrial fibrillation have sleep apnea, study shows

Study finds strong link between height and VTE risk

A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine — so far

Researchers create first realistic model of the heart to simulate arrhythmia

E-cigarettes associated with increased blood pressure, heart rate, and arterial stiffness, study reveals

Generation Genome: the UK’s genetics revolution?

Two new treatments may benefit patients with high risk prostate cancer, trial shows

New recommendations advise against use of brain imaging as test for chronic pain

Possible causes of juvenile stroke often not identified

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