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One of the new drugs, already in the clinical trial stage, is classified as a 'National Class One New Drug' for cardiac vascular diseases. This drug is expected to deliver an effective and cheap alternative to the current costly drugs of the same category. (Primezone Releases)
Cholesterol dip linked to mental decline Mar 18, 2007
Kivipelto and colleagues believe that declining cholesterol after middle age may "reflect ongoing pathological processes in the brain." Nonetheless, they say the relationship between cholesterol and dementia is "controversial," and meanwhile, they point out, high cholesterol "carries risk even in old age, and results from clinical trials in vascular diseases support the benefit of lipid-lowering treatment in elderly patients.". SOURCE: Neurology, March 6, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
THELIN (sitaxentan sodium) Receives Australian Marketing Approval Mar 7, 2007
Our research and development programs are predominantly focused on the treatment and prevention of interrelated diseases of the vascular endothelium and exploit our expertise in the area of the intravascular inflammatory process, referred to as the inflammatory cascade, and vascular diseases. To learn more about Encysive Pharmaceuticals please visit our web site. (Primezone Releases)
Heart disease rate in the US on the rise Feb 17, 2007
Pearson TA, Blair SN, Daniels SR, et al. AHA guidelines for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke: 2002 update: consensus panel guide to comprehensive risk reduction for adult patients without coronary or other atherosclerotic vascular diseases. American Heart Association Science Advisory and Coordinating Committee. (Food Consumer)
Lung transplant for Australian teenage girl Feb 16, 2007
This site contains information for professionals and the general public about heart and vascular diseases, lung diseases, blood diseases. - To build public awareness of lung cancer, four national cancer organizations are uniting to launch a nationwide lung cancer awareness campaign. (SpiritIndia)
Life Line Screenings to be offered Feb 15, 2007
The non-invasive ultrasound tests help people identify their risk for stroke, vascular diseases or osteoporosis early enough for their physician to begin preventive procedures. The First Baptist Church is located at 13560 N. State Highway 5 in Sunrise Beach. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Poor people worse off following heart attack Feb 14, 2007
Patients in the lowest income quartile were more likely to be older, female and to have other illnesses such as diabetes and peripheral vascular diseases. Researchers first looked at who was more likely to have an angioplasty or coronary bypass surgery and then did a one-year follow-up after the emergency department visit to see whether the patient was still alive. (EurekAlert!)
NOTCHing Up Heart Development Feb 6, 2007
In an accompanying commentary, Leonard Anderson and Gary Gibbons from the Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, discuss the intriguing possibility that defects in the Notch signaling cascade might also be important in adult vascular diseases; something that Epstein and colleagues also suggest. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Journal of Clinical Investigation. (Science Daily)
ThromboGenics Strengthens its Management Team Feb 5, 2007
Professor Desire Collen, CEO and Chairman of ThromboGenics, said: "I am delighted that we have been able to attract such a group of highly experienced industry professionals to ThromboGenics. I am confident that our strengthened management team will enable us to create further value for our shareholders by advancing the clinical programmes of our most promising drug candidates in back of the eye and vascular disease, and supporting the company in delivering our key corporate objectives." About... (PR Newswire)
Ception takes in $63M in stock sale Jan 31, 2007
is focusing on developing new products to address unmet medical needs in inflammatory, infectious and vascular diseases. The company plans to use the proceeds from the private placement to advance its late-stage biologic anti-inflammatory programs and to further develop its small molecule anti-TNF program. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
AngioDynamics acquisition is given approval Jan 31, 2007
AngioDynamics develops and manufactures medical devices, including catheters and lasers used in the treatment of vascular diseases. It has been expanding its range of products to include those that destroy cancer cells while sparing surrounding tissue. (Albany Times Union)
Fries, GIs, beef bring diabetes to Okinawa Jan 30, 2007
The diet was rich in antioxidants, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids and proteins that helped protect against vascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack, and lowered the risk of cancer, according to a study by Yukio Yamori, director of the International Center for Research on Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases in Kyoto, Japan. Tofu and Fish. (News on Japan, Japan)
Surgeon performs new heart procedure Jan 29, 2007
Patients not eligible for the new surgery would include those with coronary artery disease or other vascular diseases and those who've had previous cardiac surgery. Patients who have the new procedure can be back to leading an active life in about three weeks rather than two to three months, he said. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Risk of stroke expected to decrease with new screening guidelines Jan 20, 2007
Screening recommendations are provided for high risk persons in the general population; patients undergoing open heart surgery including coronary artery bypass surgery; patients with peripheral vascular diseases, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and renal artery stenosis; patients after radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies; patients following carotid endarterectomy, or carotid artery stent placement; patients with retinal ischemic syndromes; patients with syncope, dizziness, vertigo or... (SpiritIndia)
Health Roundup: Parasites benefit MS patients Jan 19, 2007
The guidelines are best for high-risk patients, such as those undergoing open-heart surgery or those with peripheral vascular diseases. Researchers report in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry that previously married mothers have higher rates of mental illness than currently married mothers. (Monsters and Critics.com)
New Anti-angiogenesis Treatment: Combination Therapy Obliterates New Vessel Growth In Tumors And Retinopathy Jan 11, 2007
"Our study shows that combining anti-angiogenic agents that target multiple angiogenic pathways can significantly increase the effectiveness of such a therapeutic approach. Such combination angiostatic therapy provides a whole new range of treatment options for patients with neovascular diseases, where complete inhibition of new blood vessel growth is the desired result." ... In the elderly or diabetic patients, high levels of circulating angiostatics could precipitate stroke or heart attack due... (Science Daily)
ThromboGenics Initiates Phase IIb U.S. Clinical Trial of Microplasmin in Vitrectomy Jan 8, 2007
For further information please contact: ThromboGenics Prof Desire Collen, CEO Tel: +32-(0)-16-34-61-94 Citigate Dewe Rogerson David Dible / Valerie Auffray Tel: +44-(0)-207-638-95-71 About ThromboGenics ThromboGenics is a biotechnology company focused on discovery and development of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of a range of vascular diseases. The Company has several programs in Phase II clinical development including microplasmin, which is being evaluated as a treatment for... (PR Newswire)
2006 - Money in review Jan 1, 2007
The $101 million Mat-Su Regional Medical Center opened, doubling the number of Valley hospital beds to 74 and expanding such specialties as oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and lung and vascular diseases. An expansion of Bartlett Memorial Hospital in Juneau is under way. (Anchorage Daily News)
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