- The shifting paradigm in mitral regurgitation By : Judah98 Friedman98
New Frontiers in Cardiac Imaging: Cardiac CT Provides diagnostic utility and clinical applications in cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases have always been on the rise in the history of mankind and as we go into the future, advances in the field of measurement and treatment of these heart diseases must follow suit. Most of the research goes on in the treatment of the disease today, which is a good sign, but the initial step of diagnosing the disease needs a step-up in its progress. There have been many advances in the imaging techniques today than before enabling precise and non-invasive diagnosis of the disease. Some of them are the Cardiac computed tomography (CT), Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), echocardiography, nuclear cardiac stress testing, Cardiac position emission testing. Echocardiography is used to define cardiac functioning. Exercise and pharmacologic nuclear stress testing is widely used for the diagnosis and risk stratification of patients with known or suspected coronary heart disease. Cardiac MR is exceptional for evaluating structural heart disease and cardiac functioning, but not for CHD. Cardiac CT has come out as one of the healthy imaging service. - Walsall and Hull Launch Mainstream Deployments of Telehealth for People with COPD and Congestive By : Health News
Walsall and Hull have announced the launch of large mainstream deployments of telehealth to monitor people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF) in their own homes.. - Luna Works with the National Institutes of Health Exploring New Diagnostics for Heart Attack By : Health News
Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) has been awarded a grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to develop a new diagnostic agent that could improve the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), a condition that causes most heart attacks. Luna is investigating a carbon nanomaterial-based contrast agent, using its exclusive TRIMETASPHERE® platform..... - St. Mary's Medical Center Uses New 64-slice Cardiac Scan to Diagnose Patient Heart Conditions By : Health News
St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) now offers a 64-slice Cardiac CT Scan service, one of the most advanced coronary artery disease (CAD) diagnostic procedures available. The 64-slice Cardiac CT Scan captures high resolution, 3-D images of the heart anatomy, coronary arteries and surrounding chest cavity......... - Celera and Ipsen Enter Research Collaboration to Develop Pharmacogenomic Tests By : Health News
Celera (NYSE:CRA), an Applera Corporation business, and Ipsen (Euronext:FR0010259150;IPN) today announced that they have entered into a research collaboration to develop biomarker and pharmacogenomic tests for growth failure patients. The initial phase of the collaboration will focus on the discovery and characterization of genetic markers relating to this disease........ - South African AIDS Novel Named a Booksense Notable for January 2008 By : Health News
FATHER MICHAEL’S LOTTERY: A NOVEL OF AFRICA by Johan Steyn, a debut novel concerning the AIDS crisis in Southern Africa, has just been named a Booksense Notable for January 2008, according to the publisher Schaffner Press, Inc. of Tucson, Az....... - Cambridge Heart Releases Statement by Dr. Theodore Chow on MTWA Testing By : Health News
Cambridge Heart, Inc. (OTCBB: CAMH), today issued the following statement from Dr. Theodore Chow, Director of Electrophysiology Research for the Carl and Edith Lindner Clinical Trials Center at the Ohio Heart and Vascular Center, regarding Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA) Testing... - Health Net Introduces Oregon’s First Health Plan to Address High Cholesterol Among Medicare By : Health News
“More than half of the Medicare population has high cholesterol,” said Brenda Bruns, M.D., chief medical officer for Health Net of Oregon. “But because individuals often have no symptoms early on, they don't manage the condition well, and as a result, are more likely to develop chronic vascular and heart disease....... - New Data Illustrates Variances in the Use of Evidence-Based Heart Failure Treatments By : Health News
New baseline data from the largest study of United States-based heart failure (HF) patients in the outpatient setting demonstrate significant underutilization of many guideline-indicated life-saving medical and device therapies. In fact, data from the Registry to Improve the Use of Evidence-Based Heart Failure Therapies in the Outpatient Setting (IMPROVE HF)...... - Study: Novel Human-Derived ''Blood Vessels'' Durable in Vivo and Off-the-Shelf By : Health News
Humacyte announced today that data presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions demonstrates the longevity and durability of acellular arterial bypass grafts. Company scientists, working with researchers at Eastern Carolina Heart Institute, showed the potential for the naturally-derived vascular devices to provide a commercially viable solution for patients requiring vascular replacement or vascular access......... - Rise in Interventional Procedural Volumes Drives Growth of Cardiovascular X-ray Equipment Market By : Health News
Americans’ lifestyle choices and the resulting increase in obesity rates and incidences of heart disease are major drivers for the cardiovascular X-ray imaging equipment market. Combined with continuous technological advancements in existing systems, X-ray equipment is an attractive choice for clinicians to treat the rapidly increasing number of people with cardiovascular disease. - Cardiac Patients and Doctors Implore State to Abandon Dangerous Heart Experiment By : Health News
Patients and doctors from Deborah Heart and Lung Center are speaking out in opposition to a controversial decision by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to continue a demonstration project that permits elective angioplasty in facilities without life-saving cardiac surgery backup teams....... - Celera Completes Acquisition of Berkeley HeartLab, Inc. By : Health News
Celera (NYSE:CRA), an Applera Corporation business, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Berkeley HeartLab, Inc. (BHL), for approximately $195 million in cash. BHL is a cardiovascular healthcare company with a broad portfolio of CLIA certified tests and disease management services focused on the secondary prevention market...... - Celera and Collaborators Identify a Five-Gene Genetic Risk Score™ That Predicts Risk of Coronary By : Health News
Celera (NYSE:CRA), an Applera Corporation business, today announced the publication of results from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study and two independent case-control studies describing the development of a Genetic Risk Score™ (GRS) based on five gene variants that predicts risk for coronary heart disease (CHD)...... - Heartland Health Signs Multi-Suite Lawson Software Contract By : Health News
Lawson Software (Nasdaq:LWSN) today announced that Heartland Health licensed the Lawson S3 Human Capital Management, Enterprise Financial Management and Supply Chain Management Suites in Lawson’s first quarter of fiscal 2008, which ended Aug. 31, 2007...... - Mid-State Cardiology, The Heart Group Unite with Saint Thomas Health Services to Create Saint Thomas By : Health News
The physicians of Mid-State Cardiology, with offices on the Baptist Hospital campus, and The Heart Group, located on the Saint Thomas Hospital campus, will practice under the umbrella of Saint Thomas Heart, a new division of Saint Thomas Health Services (STHS)...... - Legacy Heart Center: The Pain You Don’t Feel Could Kill You By : Health News
The ultra-fast computer tomography scanner (CT) is proving to be a new and effective tool for the early detection and treatment of a disease that has a mortality rate greater than coronary artery disease yet goes undetected in 80 percent of those who have it...... - PRECEDE-HF Clinical Trial to Evaluate Ability of Cardiac Trend Data to Prevent Heart Failure Hospi By : Health News
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced that it has begun enrolling in the PRECEDE-HF clinical trial that will evaluate Medtronic’s proprietary Cardiac Compass® and OptiVol® Fluid Status Monitoring features to determine whether cardiac trend data may help physicians prevent heart failure hospitalizations. Cardiac Compass data and OptiVol Fluid Status ..... - Health Net’s 2008 Medicare Products Support Heart-Healthy Lifestyles By : Health News
Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) today unveiled three new Medicare plans promoting heart health. The plans support the American Heart Association’s approach to a healthy lifestyle. - For more information visit www.reliv.com. By : Health News
A Texas jury has returned a verdict affirming the validity of Chase Medical, L.P. patents covering a method for surgically repairing human hearts after a severe heart attack. The verdict finds not only infringement but that the infringement was willful..... - Tβ4 Triggers Adult Stem Cells to Form New Blood Vessels and Repair Heart Tissue - Reports U.K. By : Health News
REGENERX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (AMEX:RGN) (www.regenerx.com) announced today that U.K. scientist, Paul R. Riley, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the Institute of Child Health in the United Kingdom and an expert in heart development and congenital heart disease..... - FDA Approves GORE HELEX Septal Occluder for Treatment of Atrial Septal Defect By : Health News
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder with modified catheter delivery system indicated for the transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD). ...... - www.AutologousAdultStemCells.org Podcast Alert: “Treating inoperable heart disease via TMR By : Health News
Ronald Trahan Associates (“RTA”) Inc. announced today the availability of a podcast at www.AutologousAdultStemCells.org entitled, “Treating inoperable heart disease via TMR (Transmyocardial Revascularization) and autologous stem cells”.... - Ceridian LifeWorks Launches New Offering To Help Employers Curb Heart Diseases Among Their Employees By : Health News
Through Ceridian LifeWorks Cardiovascular Health Management, employers can offer their employees access to telephonic and online coaching to help people with heart conditions or those who are at risk of developing them... - American Heart Association Launches First-Ever Cardiac Rehabilitation Web Site to Help By : Health News
The American Heart Association has launched a new Web site to help cardiac patients who are participating in traditional cardiac rehabilitation therapy. Cardiac rehabilitation is a professionally supervised program to help people recover from heart attacks, heart surgery and procedures such as stenting and angioplasty. - Abiomed, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABMD) announced today that Michael R. Minogue, Chairman, President and By : Health News
Abiomed, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABMD) announced today that Michael R. Minogue, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference on September 25, 2007 at 11:30 a.m..... - Health Net Launches Health Net Foundation with a Three-Year $1.35 Million Grant to American Heart By : Health News
Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) today announced the launch of the Health Net Foundation with a three-year grant totaling $1.35 million to the American Heart Association to support its Start! movement in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties in California and in San Antonio, Texas. Start! is a Heart Association program that helps Americans of all ages – from children to seniors – improve their heart health by walking. - Celera to Acquire Berkeley HeartLab, Inc. By : Health News
Celera Group (NYSE:CRA), an Applera Corporation business, and Berkeley HeartLab, Inc. (BHL), a privately held company, today announced they have signed a definitive agreement whereby Celera will acquire BHL for approximately $195 million in cash, subject to reduction for certain BHL transaction costs. ..... - Circulation Publishes Study from Masonic Medical Research Laboratory Suggesting a New Strategy By : Health News
A study led by researchers at the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) in Utica, NY and published in the current issue of Circulation proposes a novel strategy for the management of atrial fibrillation..... - Coenzyme Q10 And Heart Health By : Alexander Holt
Heart is one of the few organs that are expected to work continuously, without rest, for a lifetime. During an average lifetime it will beat more than 2.5 billion times. The heart muscle requires the highest level of energetic support at all times. And this is where Coenzyme Q10 comes into play. - How To Reduce LDL Cholesterol By : Alexander Holt
High cholesterol is a big concern these days and puts people at high risk for heart attack and other serious cardiovascular problems. It is vital to keep your cholesterol levels within healthy limits. A healthy diet and regular physical activity are necessary for maintaining cardiovascular health, but supplementation may also be needed in order to manage cholesterol. - Thanks to Portable Driver Available Only in Europe German Heart Institute Berlin Surpasses Highest By : Health News
With four months left in 2007, on Aug. 28, the German Heart Institute Berlin implanted its 10th CardioWest™ temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) of the year. Previously, its highest annual 12-month total was eight hearts..... - Stanford Study Highlights Cost-Effective Method of Lowering Heart Disease Risks By : Health News
As U.S. policy experts continue to search for ways to re-engineer the country’s health-care system, a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine shows that a case-management approach helped a diverse group of patients reduce their overall risk of heart disease by roughly 10 percent, and did so in a cost-effective way..... - Health Dialog Honored at the 16th Annual National Mature Media AwardsSM By : Health News
Health Dialog Services Corporation today announced that the company’s Shared Decision-Making® video, "Living with Heart Failure: Helping Your Heart Day-to-Day", was honored at the 16th Annual National Mature Media Awards. The video was recognized among nearly 1,000 award submissions..... - Rite Aid Partners with the American Pain Foundation to Advise Customers How to Manage, Treat By : Health News
Did you know that most people experience some type of pain during a typical day, whether it be from a headache, a cut, an old injury or an illness? Or that chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined?.... - Severe burn can trigger heart problems By : Health News
Severe burn injuries can trigger heart problems, a new study by US experts on children indicates. - Tips on Fitness & Diet Personal Heart Rate Monitor By : Robert Woods
A heart rate video display unit is great for someone who needs to keep track of emotion rate or to keep path of the vastness that they have gone. There are shortwave radio empathy rate inspector on the marketplace now that are considered to be the head in the grassland. A affection rate CCTV acts as a personal teacher. - Theregen Launches Second Phase One Study of Anginera Cell-Based Patch in Heart Patients By : Health News
Surgeons from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Maryland have successfully placed study patches, including Anginera, on the surface (epicardium) of diseased hearts of patients suffering from Stage D Heart Failure (HF)....... - CardioVascular BioTherapeutics to Provide Clinical Trial Details on July 19 Conference Call By : Health News
CardioVascular BioTherapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB:CVBT) will host a conference call for investors and other interested parties on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. EST/8:00 a.m. PST to discuss recently announced plans for a Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of severe coronary heart disease. Company executives will also conduct a question and answer session following prepared remarks.... - Dole Food Company, Inc. Commits to Ensure Healthier Choices for Children by Joining Efforts By : Health News
Dole Food Company, Inc., today announced the Company is collaborating with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (AHG), a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation...... - The Big Bang Shares a Big Heart with CureDuchenne By : Health News
The Big Bang of Tempe will cap off a 90-day fundraising effort for CureDuchenne (a non-profit organization, dedicated to putting urgency into finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy) with a grand finale on Saturday, June 30. - Cardiologists Put Down Stethoscopes and Pick Up Boots to Stop Sudden Arrhythmic Death By : Health News
Doctors from around the country are gearing up to participate in the first Climb to Conquer SADS (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndromes) presented by PGxHealth™, a division of Clinical Data, Inc. - CoreValve Receives CE Mark Approval for its ReValving™ System and Announces Plans to Initiate By : Health News
CoreValve (www.corevalve.com) announced today that it has received CE Mark approval of its CoreValve Percutaneous ReValving™ System for treatment of high-risk patients. The patented ReValving™ System consists of a novel porcine pericardial tissue valve mounted in a self-expanding multi-level frame, which is permanently implanted over the diseased aortic heart valve by an 18-French-sized catheter. - Cardium Initiates Phase 3 AWARE Clinical Study By : Health News
Cardium Therapeutics (OTCBB:CDTP) announced the start of patient recruitment for its Phase 3 clinical trial (AWARE) to evaluate the therapeutic effects of Cardium’s lead product candidate, Generx™ (alferminogene tadenovec, Ad5FGF-4), in women for the potential treatment of myocardial ischemia. - St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approvals of Current ICD and Promote CRT-D Heart Failure Devices By : Health News
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its newest devices for treating patients with potentially lethal heart arrhythmias and heart failure. - Local Doctor Improves Heart Health in High-Risk Eastern North Carolina Counties By : Health News
A local doctor brings hope to two North Carolina counties that suffer from some of the nation’s highest cardiovascular disease death rates. Dr. Lee A. - Changing the Game of Golf - Golf Digest features HeartMath® and emWave Personal Stress Reliever® By : Health News
The mental side of golf has always been accredited as a significant factor but new research shows that our emotional beliefs and attitudes drive our mental game. You can think positive thoughts – “I will make this shot” – but your emotions aren’t necessarily buying it....... - Lipitor Significantly Lowered Hospitalization Costs for Patients with Heart Disease By : Health News
Pfizer announced today that Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium) Tablets (80 mg) lowered hospitalization costs by significantly reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with heart disease, according to two separate economic analyses. - BounceU Encourages Children to Bounce into Heart Health By : Health News
BounceU is introducing a heart health program for children in grades 2 to 5 to help youths in the area learn about the human heart and identify heart healthy exercises, ultimately promoting the fight against childhood obesity.... - Factors Converging to Shift Cholesterol Monitoring Out of the Lab By : Health News
In spite of numerous healthcare initiatives, coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke continue to be leading causes of mortality and morbidity in most industrialized countries. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, 12.9 million people suffer from CHD in the U.S. alone... - Heart Healthy Flax Seed May Also be Beneficial in Promoting a Better Mood By : Health News
A recent scientific finding suggests that flax seeds can help with mood and depression and Greatplainsflax.com adds flax seed starter packages to its selection of golden omega flax seed products. - Nebraska Heart Institute Heart Hospital and South Carolina Heart Center Achieve Cardiovascular Mile By : Health News
The Nebraska Heart Institute Heart Hospital (NHH) of Lincoln, Neb., the region's premiere facility for cardiac, vascular and thoracic services, and the South Carolina Heart Center (SCHC).... - Heart Health Linked to Gum Health By : Health News
February is American Heart Month and Water Pik, Inc. is on a mission to alert consumers about the definitive link between periodontal (or gum) disease and cardiovascular disease. Left untreated, periodontal disease increases plaque build up, which can contribute to blood clots and may ultimately result in heart disease... - Medtronic Announces First U.S. Implant of Its Melody Transcatheter Valve for Patients By : Health News
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) announced today the first U.S. patient implant in a feasibility study to evaluate the use of the Medtronic Melody™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve and Ensemble™ Transcatheter Delivery System to treat patients requiring congenital pulmonary heart valve replacement... - Living in Poor Neighborhoods Raises Risks for Heart Disease and Stroke By : Health News
Sure you think about diet and exercise as key to heart disease prevention. But what about the neighborhood you live in?
According to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine, the incidence of heart disease and associated fatalities are higher for people who live in poor neighborhoods vs. those who live in more affluent areas. - Have a Heart, Help Induct Raggedy Andy into the National Toy Hall of Fame By : Health News
Why does Raggedy Andy have a broken heart you ask? Because he’s not with Raggedy Ann! Five years ago Raggedy Ann received 30,000 signatures in a petition drive from fans worldwide and was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame separating the rag doll duo, breaking Raggedy Andy’s “I love you” heart and leaving him to spend Valentines Day all alone! - Study Showing Benefits of Ultrafiltration Therapy for Heart Failure Patients Published By : Health News
Results of a clinical study published in the February 13, 2007, edition of the Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC) . . . . . . - Women have their genes to blame for heart disease By : Health News
Scientists at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) have identified a new gene variant that makes women more susceptible to developing heart disease. - South Asian immigrants in US at higher risk for heart disease By : Health News
South Asian immigrants in the US are at a higher risk of heart disease than other Americans, say health experts at Medical College of Georgia. - American Heart Association Kicks off Go Red for Women Movement By : Health News
Too few women realize that heart disease is their No. 1 killer and are taking action to prevent it. But the good news is that heart disease can largely be prevented. - Lifesaving Facts about Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Disease Shared at Seminar Hosted By : Health News
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a leading indicator of heart attack, according to research presented by Dr. Joel Kaufman of Urology Research Options of Aurora, CO, and Dr. Barry Molk, Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, at a free seminar sponsored by The Medical Center of Aurora. - Lifesaving Facts about Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Disease Shared at Seminar Hosted By : Health News
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a leading indicator of heart attack, according to research presented by Dr. Joel Kaufman of Urology Research Options of Aurora, CO, and Dr. Barry Molk, Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, at a free seminar sponsored by The Medical Center of Aurora. - Highway pollution found to increase heart attack risk in mice By : Health News
A study conducted on mice models by the University of Rochester researchers . . . . . . - Coronary artery bypass surgery on beating hearts may be safer By : Health News
A review of the latest clinical trials published in Journal of Cardiac Surgery suggests that coronary artery bypass surgery performed on a beating heart, without the aid of a heart-lung machine, is a safer option with fewer negative side effects for bypass patients. - Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging Gives New Insight Into Heart Disease By : Health News
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows improving our understanding of disease processes. It helps to start and optimize therapy. - Valley Baptist-Harlingen Ranked #1 in Nation for Heart Failure Management By : Health News
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen has been ranked number one in the entire United States in the treatment of heart failure, according to a pay-for-performance project conducted by the federal government. - Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging Gives New Insight Into Heart Disease By : Health News
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows improving our understanding of disease processes. It helps to start and optimize therapy. - Parkinson's drugs could increase heart disease risk By : Health News
Some drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's appear to increase the risk of heart valve disease, says a new study. - Hair study could predict onset of heart disease By : Health News
Study of hair could help in predicting the onset of heart, diabetes and other diseases, hair specialists said here today. - A drink a day could cut heart attack risk! By : Health News
Moderate intake of alcohol could cut the risk of heart attacks in men suffering from high blood pressure or hypertension ......... - A drink a day is healthy for hypertensive men's hearts By : Health News
When it comes to keeping hypertension related cardiovascular diseases at bay, it seems that all men need to do is down a drink or two a day. - Diabetes, Heart Associations Align Fight Against Heart Disease By : Health News
In a joint statement released today, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and American Heart Association (AHA) summarize the evidence supporting lifestyle and medical interventions..... - Statins Reduce Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke In Those Without Heart Disease By : Health News
Among individuals without cardiovascular disease, taking statins regularly may reduce the risk of major heart and cerebrovascular events such as heart attack and stroke but not coronary heart disease or overall death, according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies, reported in the November 27 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. - Heart Attack-Related Depression Puts Patients At Risk For Further Cardiovascular Emergencies By : Health News
People who experience their first-ever bout of depression after having a heart attack are at greater risk for future heart problems than are patients who either don't become clinically depressed after the medical emergency or who were depressed even before the incident, new research shows. - Belly size an indicator of heart disease By : Health News
The size of a person's belly is a better indicator of heart disease than how obese he or she is, says a new study. - MRI Helps Identify Older Athletes At Risk For Heart Attack By : Health News
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study of healthy marathon runners over age 50 showed that cardiovascular disease occurs among seemingly healthy endurance athletes and may be difficult to distinguish from the effects of training the heart muscle. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) - CMS Stops Funding For Two Heart Transplant Centers, Cites Inadequacies By : Health News
CMS on Tuesday sent letters notifying two heart transplant centers that the agency will withhold Medicare funding from their programs for not meeting the minimum federal standard of performing 12 transplants per year, the Los Angeles Times reports (Weber/Ornstein, Los Angeles Times, 11/29). In June, the Times reported that an investigation found 20% of the 236 federally funded heart, liver and lung transplant programs do not meet minimum CMS standards for the number of procedures performed ... - Health Tip Sheet: The Methodist Hospital, Houston By : Health News
Botox may be popular for reducing wrinkles, but it's also doing wonders for stroke patients suffering from stiff, sore muscles, also known as muscle spasticity. Repeated Botox injections after a stroke may improve muscle tone and reduce pain in the hands, arms, and legs, making it easier for stroke patients to dress themselves and perform other daily activities. - Detecting 'Silent Killers': Preventive Screenings That Can Save Your Life By : Health News
On average someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds in the U.S. and dies from one every three minutes. Fortunately, there are preventive tests available to help reduce the danger of this 'silent killer.' - Take Heart: Study Validates Folic Acid Decreases Risk Of Heart Disease And Stroke, Reinforces Animi-3 Formula By : Health News
A new study in British Medical Journal reviews the scientific evidence published in previous studies that supports the use of folic acid as a way of reducing the risk of heart disease and strokes. Lead author and heart expert Dr. David Wald and colleagues clarify existing debate over the relationship between elevated homocysteine levels, a risk factor for heart disease, and folic acid supplementation: - Pfizer Ends Development Of Cholesterol Drug Torcetrapib After Deaths By : Health News
Pfizer on Saturday announced it has ended clinical trials and development of its experimental cholesterol drug torcetrapib after an independent monitoring board said participants in a large trial who took the medication had an increased risk of death, the Washington Post reports (Stein, Washington Post, 12/4). - Timely Treatment Of Heart Attacks: Results From The AMI-QUEBEC Study By : Health News
Huynh and coauthors report the findings of the AMI-QUEBEC Study, which looked at delays in providing reperfusion therapy, potentially life-saving treatment to restore blood flow to the heart muscle, to patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction... - Biophan Releases Positive Animal Study on MYO-VAD™ By : Health News
Biophan Technologies, Inc., a developer of next-generation biomedical technology, in conjunction with MYOTECH, LLC, recently presented results of animal studies............... - CoreValve's Announcement By : Health News
CoreValve announced today that it has successfully completed one-third of the enrollment related to a phase III international clinical trial using its patented ReValving System. - New Bifurcation Stent System Provides Breakthrough in Treatment of Ostial-Bifurcated Lesions By : Health News
Sideguard™ Bifurcation Stent System from Cappella, Inc. yields excellent angiographic results and good wall apposition in initial clinical implantations. - Heartburn drug could ease symptoms of heart failure By : Health News
Heartburn drug may help to slow progression of chronic heart failure, a new research. - India may lose over $230 bn from heart diseases By : Health News
Over two million people die of coronary diseases in India annually and the country stands to lose $236 billion in the next 10 years due to loss in productive working days and treatment costs, say experts. - Prevalence rate of heart attack very high in Kerala By : Health News
The prevalence rate of heart attack in Kerala was very high, renowned Cardiologist and President of Cardiological Society of India, Kerala Chapter, Dr Geevar Zachariya said today. - New biomarker for heart failure diagnosis, prognosis identified By : Health News
Scientists have identified a new biomarker which can help diagnose heart failure, and identify patients at risk of dying within two months. - Matters of the Heart Got You Down? Stop By AskKatwoman, on Enterto.com By : Health News
Internet Phenom Shannon Marie Codner Unveils New Advice Column… And Adds a Bit of Spice for Email Subscribers - Older women face increased heart attack risk By : Health News
Older women in their sixties could face the risk of heart disease more than men, says a new study. - Man spends 48 days between hearts By : Health News
A Miami man received a second heart transplant recently after spending 48 days without a heart. - ADHD Sufferer Reveals Secrets to Naturally Control And Profit From Symptoms By : Health News
Most people view attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a disease or a weakness that requires taking stimulant drugs to treat. One sufferer, Tellman Knudson, teaches a completely natural way to control ADHD symptoms and, not only, how to turn them into your greatest strengths, but how to profit from them. - C.H.E.F.® and University of Washington Partner to Address Heart Disease Among Native American Youth By : Health News
Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.®), developer of the most widely used prevention curricula in the United States, has partnered with the University of Washington to develop an innovative, new, school-based curriculum that will help reduce cardiovascular disease among Native American youth. - Hollywood and Addiction By : Hollywood News
Our Fallen Heroes. - Coffee can often trigger heart attack By : Health News
A cup of coffee may trigger a heart attack in some people within an hour of drinking it, reveals a new study. - A single cup of coffee can trigger heart attacks in light drinkers By : Health News
A nice cup of coffee might help you keep awake, but a new study has found that a single cuppa can also trigger a heart attack in some people within an hour of consumption. - Divorced women may face heart disease risk By : Health News
Many divorced women who lead stressful lives may face 60 percent more heart disease risk later in life than those who remain in a married relationship, a new study revealed. - Gout Increases Risk Of Heart Attack, According To University Of Pittsburgh Study By : Health News
People with gout are at increased risk of having a heart attack, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study published in the August edition of the journal Arthritis..... - Heart disease becoming biggest killer in rural India By : Health News
Cardiologists believe cardiovascular diseases are becoming one of the biggest killers in rural India and the country’s healthcare system is not ready to cope with it.
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