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Scientists generate beating heart cells from skin cells of young patients with severe genetic heart defect

Using skin cells from young patients who have a severe genetic heart defect, Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have generated beating heart cells that carry the same genetic mutation. The newly created human heart cells - cardiomyocytes - allowed the researchers for the first time to examine and characterize the disorder at the cellular level.

10 Feb 2011

Scientists discover KCNH2 gene mutation in patients with long QT syndrome

Researchers from the Hospital Virgen de las Nieves of the University of Granada have identified the most frequent mutations in the gene KCNH2 in patients with long QT syndrome.

10 Feb 2011

Willis Group, PeriGen enter strategic alliance to improve quality of healthcare

PeriGen, Inc., the only OB-specific risk reduction company to provide solutions which generate immediate quantifiable clinical and financial value, today announced the formation of a strategic alliance with Willis Group Holdings, a leading global insurance broker and one of the world's largest professional services firms specializing in risk management.

10 Feb 2011

Parks and recreational facilities should be part of health care system

The payoff for investing in public parks and recreation sites may be healthier, more physically fit residents and a less strained healthcare system, according to Penn State researchers.

10 Feb 2011

HIV-negative babies born to HIV-positive mothers have lower antibody levels for some infections, study finds

"Babies who are exposed to HIV at birth but don't become infected with the virus have lower levels of antibodies to diseases such as whooping cough, tetanus and pneumococcus," according to a study published in the Feb. 9 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), HealthDay News/U.S. News & World Report.

10 Feb 2011

For lawmakers, first-person experiences impact health policy decisions

The New York Times reports on how a lawmaker, who is also a physician involved in a medical liability lawsuit that started before he was elected to Congress, is now a sponsor of malpractice legislation. Meanwhile, new House members who declined federal insurance coverage are facing the pitfalls of the insurance market.

10 Feb 2011

L-methylfolate in combination with antidepressant drug helps major depressive disorder patients

Data published in the January issue of Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, www.psychiatrymmc.com, suggest when L-methylfolate, a medical food available commercially as Deplin®, and by prescription, is used for dietary management of depression in combination with an antidepressant drug at the start of depression therapy, it results in significantly more patients experiencing major improvement and more rapid improvement than antidepressant monotherapy alone.

10 Feb 2011

Mg significantly reduces neonatal brain injury linked with maternal inflammation, infection

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that showed that in rats, the use of magnesium sulfate significantly reduced the neonatal brain injury associated with maternal inflammation or maternal infection.

10 Feb 2011

Enrollment suspended in WorldHeart's Levacor Ventricular Assist Device Bridge-To-Transplant Study

World Heart Corporation, a developer of mechanical circulatory systems, announced today that it has paused enrollment in its Levacor Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Bridge-To-Transplant (BTT) Study pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review and approval of the previously announced device refinements.

10 Feb 2011

Pediatricians can play a key role in promoting tobacco-free lifestyle among children, adolescents

Nicotine addiction usually begins during the critical teenage years, and pediatric healthcare professionals can play a prominent role in promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle among children and adolescents, as described in an article published online ahead of print in Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, & Pulmonology, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

10 Feb 2011

World Bank report documents rise of noncommunicable diseases in S. Asia

"South Asia is facing a health crisis, with rising rates of heart disease, diabetes and obesity, and patients facing impoverishment as they pay for treatment out of their own pockets," according to a report released Wednesday by the World Bank, Reuters reports (Lyn, 2/9).

10 Feb 2011

Liquidia to explore PRINT particle technology with PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative

Liquidia Technologies today announced a collaboration with the PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI) to explore the use of the company's PRINT® particle technology to design next generation malaria vaccines. PRINT technology offers unprecedented control of particle size, shape and chemistry in a highly consistent and scalable manufacturing process, and will be used to deliver a protein in combination with immune stimulating molecules.

10 Feb 2011

Viewpoints: Abortion fight intensifies; Michelle Obama's anti-obesity crusade; Milken on research investment

For our servicewomen around the world, H.R. 3 reminds them that they must roll the dice with whatever local, non-U.S.-affiliated medical facility they can find.

10 Feb 2011

RFID, RTLS technology use in hospitals can improve patient care and safety

Radio-frequency identification and real-time location system are emerging forms of technology used in healthcare to improve patient care and safety. For example, the use of RFID and RTLS enabled wristbands connected to security systems within hospitals can prevent babies and small children from being removed without authority from their area of care.

10 Feb 2011

Globus Medical's Pivot system infringes Medtronic patents, confirms US Appeals Court

Medtronic announced today that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed that the Pivot system offered by Globus Medical infringes two patents owned by Medtronic.

10 Feb 2011

Protein cross-linking enzymes in foods can affect physiological characteristics

Protein modification via enzymatic cross-linking is an attractive way for altering food structure so as to create products with increased quality and nutritional value. These modifications are expected to affect not only the structure and physico-chemical properties of proteins but also their physiological characteristics, such as digestibility in the GI-tract and allergenicity.

10 Feb 2011

Study shows pregnant teens have aspirations to continue education, pursue careers

The United States has the highest adolescent pregnancy and birth rate among developed countries in the world. Many mistakenly believe that teens who become pregnant do not have aspirations of going to college or finding a good job.

10 Feb 2011

Advocates help improve care and outcomes for American Indian patients

Statistics show wide health disparities between American Indians and the rest of the population. For instance, American Indians are six times more likely to die from tuberculosis and twice as likely to die from diabetes than other Americans.

10 Feb 2011

Rcadia receives FDA 510(k) clearance for enhanced COR Analyzer System to assess coronary branch vessels

Rcadia Medical Imaging announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance for an enhanced version of its COR Analyzer® System to assess coronary branch vessels in addition to main coronary arteries in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD).

10 Feb 2011

Department of VA launches new, enhanced services for caregivers of Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching the first of a series of new and enhanced services supporting family caregivers of seriously ill and injured Veterans.

10 Feb 2011

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Scientists generate beating heart cells from skin cells of young patients with severe genetic heart defect

Scientists discover KCNH2 gene mutation in patients with long QT syndrome

Willis Group, PeriGen enter strategic alliance to improve quality of healthcare

Parks and recreational facilities should be part of health care system

HIV-negative babies born to HIV-positive mothers have lower antibody levels for some infections, study finds

For lawmakers, first-person experiences impact health policy decisions

L-methylfolate in combination with antidepressant drug helps major depressive disorder patients

Mg significantly reduces neonatal brain injury linked with maternal inflammation, infection

Enrollment suspended in WorldHeart's Levacor Ventricular Assist Device Bridge-To-Transplant Study

Pediatricians can play a key role in promoting tobacco-free lifestyle among children, adolescents

World Bank report documents rise of noncommunicable diseases in S. Asia

Liquidia to explore PRINT particle technology with PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative

Viewpoints: Abortion fight intensifies; Michelle Obama's anti-obesity crusade; Milken on research investment

RFID, RTLS technology use in hospitals can improve patient care and safety

Globus Medical's Pivot system infringes Medtronic patents, confirms US Appeals Court

Protein cross-linking enzymes in foods can affect physiological characteristics

Study shows pregnant teens have aspirations to continue education, pursue careers

Advocates help improve care and outcomes for American Indian patients

Rcadia receives FDA 510(k) clearance for enhanced COR Analyzer System to assess coronary branch vessels

Department of VA launches new, enhanced services for caregivers of Veterans

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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