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Peripheral arterial disease increases cardiovascular disease risk: Study

Most patients don't suspect a thing, and yet they are seriously ill: hardening of the arteries - peripheral arterial disease PAD - doubles the risk of premature death and serious cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.

31 Aug 2010

Ingen Technologies receives CCR confirmation, listing in Military Purchasing Directory

Ingen Technologies, Inc., a medical device manufacturer with an emerging new medical product line targeting the $8 billion respiratory market, announced today that it has received a letter of confirmation from the Armed Services Association in Washington, D.C. stating that the company is now registered with the U.S. Central Contractor Registry (CCR), which qualifies it to do business with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

31 Aug 2010

Study: IV ibuprofen decreases pain, morphine use in pre and post-operative orthopedic surgery patients

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced the publication of new data supporting the safety and efficacy of Caldolor® (ibuprofen) Injection in pre and post-operative orthopedic surgery patients. The study, which was published in the August edition of the peer-reviewed journal Pain Medicine, concludes that IV ibuprofen significantly decreased pain and morphine use when compared with placebo.

31 Aug 2010

Genetic profiling to predict treatment benefits of ACE inhibitor therapy for CAD

The advantages of prescribing angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for stable coronary artery disease (CAD) may be increased by targeting the therapy to the patients most likely to benefit.Clinical characteristics alone do not allow a reliable identification of these patients, so a research programme was carried out at Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam to develop a genetic profiling model that predicts the treatment benefits of ACE inhibitors and optimises the recommended therapy.

31 Aug 2010

LESSON I trial provides evidence of benefits of everolimus-eluting stent over sirolimus-eluting stent

Results from the LESSON I trial presented today provide preliminary evidence for the therapeutic benefit of the newer generation everolimus-eluting stent over the previous gold standard, the early generation sirolimus-eluting stent. Moreover, LESSON I provides evidence that the formation of blood clots (stent thrombosis) - the principal shortcoming of early generation drug-eluting stents - may be diminished with the newer generation everolimus-eluting stent.

31 Aug 2010

Infants born by early elective C-section likely to have health problems: Study

Medical experts point to a disturbing trend of expectant mothers who are choosing to deliver their babies for non-medical reasons before 39 weeks of pregnancy.

31 Aug 2010

Detroit Medical Center's system-wide EMR helps save over $5 million in costs

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) achieved significant improvements in patient safety and quality of care, while also saving more than $5 million in costs last year, thanks to efficiencies created by its system-wide Electronic Medical Record (EMR). This system manages nearly all of the DMC's patient health information via new computer-based technology.

31 Aug 2010

Using clopidogrel, PPIs increases cardiac damage risk: Study

Patients with coronary artery disease undergoing stent implantation are often prescribed the antiplatelet drug, clopidogrel. This drug prevents blood clots, but is known to have a side-effect that can cause stomach bleeding. Consequently, many users are also prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Now, however, a meta-analysis of almost 160,000 patients carried out at the Medical University of Vienna and Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, has shown that simultaneous use of these drugs can increase the risk of cardiac damage.

31 Aug 2010

Texas Children's Fetal Center announces 200th TTTS laser ablation surgery milestone

As one of the leading medical centers in the U.S. diagnosing and treating twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), Texas Children's Fetal Center is proud to announce the successful completion of its 200th TTTS laser ablation surgery.

31 Aug 2010

Reduced heparin dose lowers bleeding risk after PCI without increasing risk of ischaemic complications

With both bleeding und thrombotic complications having a negative effect on PCI outcomes, increasing efforts have been made to improve PCI anticoagulation regimens. Although unfractionated heparin has been the standard anti-thrombotic agent in interventional cardiology for decades, there is still no solid evidence from large clinical trials to guide its dosing during PCI.

31 Aug 2010

Cardiac adaptations in elite triathletes not associated with sudden cardiac death: Study

A study of triathletes published in the online edition and October issue of Radiology reveals that the heart adapts to triathlon training by working more efficiently.

31 Aug 2010

Disruption of structural component in heart muscle cells occurs before decline in heart function

The disruption of a structural component in heart muscle cells, which is associated with heart failure, appears to occur even before heart function starts to decline, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.

31 Aug 2010

USAAC, HWCF enter partnership to support healthier lifestyle choices for young people

The U.S. Army Accessions Command (USAAC) and the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) today announced a partnership aimed at countering the trend toward obesity among young people that could among other downsides diminish the pool of qualified young Americans available for military duty.

31 Aug 2010

Data suggests BIMA improves coronary artery bypass graft efficiency

Recent trial data indicate that coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery remains the most effective intervention for patients with severe coronary artery disease (CAD).

31 Aug 2010

American Institute of Biological Sciences and National Association of Biology Teachers announce partnership

The American Institute of Biological Sciences and the National Association of Biology Teachers are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership that will help advance the science and education policy interests of the biological sciences community. Through the arrangement, NABT members will be able to access and utilize a suite of AIBS public policy services and resources.

31 Aug 2010

AHF online community grows to 100,000

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, today announced that its online community has grown to 100,000 people, including 64,643 Facebook followers and 32,690 members of its website e-community. The group credits its rapidly growing online community with significantly bolstering its recent advocacy efforts targeting heavy-hitters such as President Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and drug giant Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS).

31 Aug 2010

Advanced Cell Technology updates transdifferentiation plans to enhance regenerative medicine

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. provides an update today on its plans to utilize its transdifferentiation platform to enhance regenerative medicine.

31 Aug 2010

Hospital admissions in Australia due to atrial fibrillation triples

A growing epidemic of the world's most common heart rhythm disorder is resulting in an alarming number of hospital admissions in Australia, according to cardiology researchers.

31 Aug 2010

Personal listening devices can impair hearing: Study

Personal listening devices like iPods have become increasingly popular among young and not so young people in recent years. But music played through headphones too loud or too long might pose a significant risk to hearing, according to a 24-year study of adolescent girls.

31 Aug 2010

African-Americans at higher risk of developing stent thrombosis

African-American race is a distinct risk factor for developing life-threatening blood clots after receiving a drug-coated stent, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

31 Aug 2010

Medical News

Peripheral arterial disease increases cardiovascular disease risk: Study

Ingen Technologies receives CCR confirmation, listing in Military Purchasing Directory

Study: IV ibuprofen decreases pain, morphine use in pre and post-operative orthopedic surgery patients

Genetic profiling to predict treatment benefits of ACE inhibitor therapy for CAD

LESSON I trial provides evidence of benefits of everolimus-eluting stent over sirolimus-eluting stent

Infants born by early elective C-section likely to have health problems: Study

Detroit Medical Center's system-wide EMR helps save over $5 million in costs

Using clopidogrel, PPIs increases cardiac damage risk: Study

Texas Children's Fetal Center announces 200th TTTS laser ablation surgery milestone

Reduced heparin dose lowers bleeding risk after PCI without increasing risk of ischaemic complications

Cardiac adaptations in elite triathletes not associated with sudden cardiac death: Study

Disruption of structural component in heart muscle cells occurs before decline in heart function

USAAC, HWCF enter partnership to support healthier lifestyle choices for young people

Data suggests BIMA improves coronary artery bypass graft efficiency

American Institute of Biological Sciences and National Association of Biology Teachers announce partnership

AHF online community grows to 100,000

Advanced Cell Technology updates transdifferentiation plans to enhance regenerative medicine

Hospital admissions in Australia due to atrial fibrillation triples

Personal listening devices can impair hearing: Study

African-Americans at higher risk of developing stent thrombosis

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