Heart Disease News and Research

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New discovery opens new therapeutic opportunities for treatment of cancer and tissue fibrosis

Researchers from the Turku Centre for Biotechnology (BTK) in Finland have discovered that a cellular fuel sensor, known to control energy processes in the cells, is involved in the regulation of the contact of cells with their surrounding environment.

29 Mar 2017

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and MetroHealth System researcher, along with Cleveland Clinic's director of metabolic research, have received federal funding to determine if childhood obesity can be prevented before women become pregnant.

29 Mar 2017

Radiology Asia focuses on using state-of-art imaging to deliver improved clinical outcomes

Radiology Asia, the region’s only bi-annual conference bringing together medical imaging professionals, healthcare providers, equipment manufacturers, medical academics and scientist communities in the radiology field in South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, will address the rising need for a value-based approach through appropriate utilisation of services.

29 Mar 2017

World's leading heart failure congress sets new record for abstract submissions

A new record for original science submissions has been set for the world's leading heart failure congress. In addition to the main abstract programme, highly anticipated results from major studies will be presented in the late breaking trial sessions.

29 Mar 2017

Higher nut intake may help reduce risk of CVD, total cancer and all-cause mortality

In a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies published in BMC Medicine, researchers looked at the association of nut consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), total cancer, and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in adults.

29 Mar 2017

Northwestern scientists develop miniature personalized female reproductive system for testing drugs

Northwestern Medicine has developed a miniature female reproductive tract that fits in the palm of your hand and could eventually change the future of research and treatment of diseases in women’s reproductive organs.

29 Mar 2017

Music therapy decreases pain in patients recovering from spine surgery

Music therapy has been found to decrease pain in patients recovering from spine surgery, compared to a control group of patients who received standard postoperative care alone.

29 Mar 2017

High blood pressure not related to elevated mortality risk for older adults with weak grip strength

A study of nearly 7,500 Americans age 65 or older suggests that elevated blood pressure is not related to high mortality risk among people in that age group with weak grip strength.

28 Mar 2017

Enhanced women's status linked to decline in solid fuel use

Globally, more people die each year of indoor air pollution than HIV, TB and malaria combined. So why is household air pollution such a neglected health issue and what needs to change in order to stop this "silent killer of women"?

28 Mar 2017

New research finds that statins may have potential role in lowering risk of venous thromboembolism

Further evidence has been found by Universities of Leicester and Bristol researchers to suggest statins could "significantly reduce" the occurrence of blood clotting in certain parts of the body.

28 Mar 2017

Astaxanthin compound shows ability to activate 'longevity gene' in mice

The University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine and Cardax, Inc., a Honolulu based life sciences company, have jointly announced the results of an animal study evaluating the effectiveness of a compound that holds promise in anti-aging therapy.

28 Mar 2017

Breakthrough technique harvests stem cells from urine to study Down syndrome

One of the biggest challenges in studying Down syndrome is finding the right research model. Animals and established cell lines are limited in their ability to mimic human disease, and results don't always translate to patient populations.

28 Mar 2017

Researchers identify new gene mutation that leads to infertility in women

It has been estimated that more than 80 million people in the world have an unfulfilled desire to have children. But for every 10th couple, the reasons therefor remain unclear.

28 Mar 2017

Researchers develop two-pronged approach to personalize breast cancer treatment

The goal of cancer therapy is to destroy the tumor or stop it from growing and spreading to other parts of the body.

28 Mar 2017

Study shows decreasing telomere length may contribute to onset of age-related diseases

Mouse models of human disease have made it possible to gain important insights into many conditions. However, many diseases remain for which no mouse model exists, and large proportion of human diseases without mouse models are associated with aging.

28 Mar 2017

FDA approves new maintenance therapy for recurrent cancers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zejula (niraparib) for the maintenance treatment (intended to delay cancer growth) of adult patients with recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer, whose tumors have completely or partially shrunk (complete or partial response, respectively) in response to platinum-based chemotherapy.

27 Mar 2017

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

New discovery opens new therapeutic opportunities for treatment of cancer and tissue fibrosis

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

Radiology Asia focuses on using state-of-art imaging to deliver improved clinical outcomes

World's leading heart failure congress sets new record for abstract submissions

Higher nut intake may help reduce risk of CVD, total cancer and all-cause mortality

Northwestern scientists develop miniature personalized female reproductive system for testing drugs

Music therapy decreases pain in patients recovering from spine surgery

High blood pressure not related to elevated mortality risk for older adults with weak grip strength

Enhanced women's status linked to decline in solid fuel use

New research finds that statins may have potential role in lowering risk of venous thromboembolism

Astaxanthin compound shows ability to activate 'longevity gene' in mice

Breakthrough technique harvests stem cells from urine to study Down syndrome

Researchers identify new gene mutation that leads to infertility in women

Researchers develop two-pronged approach to personalize breast cancer treatment

Study shows decreasing telomere length may contribute to onset of age-related diseases

FDA approves new maintenance therapy for recurrent cancers

Mettler Toledo present webinar on technique for ion determination in food

New imaging project for new applications in cancer diagnostics

Study shows existence of numerous, varied genetic syndromes linked to obesity than previously thought

Astrocytes prove to be surprisingly vital players in the body's clock

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