Vascular Solutions Selected for Russell 3000 Index Jun 19, 2009
Vascular Solutions, Inc. is an innovative medical device company that focuses on developing unique clinical solutions for coronary and peripheral vascular procedures. The company's product line consists of five major categories: hemostat (blood clotting) products, extraction (clot removal) catheters, vein products, specialty catheters and access products. (Primezone Releases)
The Healing Power Of Prayer? Jun 19, 2009
Now, the largest study to date, covering 1,800 people who underwent coronary. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Cardiac Rehabilitation Saves Lives Jun 17, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 17, 2009) Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death worldwide and a major driver of medical and economic costs, especially among older adults ... The study showed that "patients with different clinical backgrounds heart attacks, coronary bypass operations, and even congestive heart failure all had lower mortality when using cardiac rehab," Dr. Suaya asserted ... "More coronary patients should use cardiac rehab. Perhaps one way to achieve this would be to... (Science Daily)
Diabetes with Coronary Disease — A Moving Target amid Evolving Therapies? Jun 16, 2009
NEJM -- Diabetes with Coronary Disease -- A Moving Target amid Evolving Therapies ... Diabetes with Coronary Disease A Moving Target amid Evolving Therapies ... The adverse microvascular and macrovascular consequences of diabetes are well recognized, as is the accompanying accelerated rate of atherosclerosis that predisposes patients to coronary artery disease and to higher rates of myocardial infarction and death. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Business briefs Jun 6, 2009
The expanded capabilities of Florida Hospital Flagler's new Catheterization Lab will include Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, a type of treatment for patients experiencing inadequate blood flow to the heart or a heart attack. Watson notches sharp sales increase. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Man killed while lying in road finally ide... Jun 5, 2009
"They could find out that he suffered a coronary," Wilson said. Johnson lived on Fuller Street off West Broad Street, about three miles from where he was killed. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Endless Original Music: Computer Program Creates Music Based On Emotions Jun 3, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 2, 2009) A group of researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) has developed Inmamusys, a software program that can create music in response to emotions that arise in the listener. By using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, the program enables original, copyright-free and emotion-inspiring music to be played continuously. (Science Daily)
Lard Is Good for You. We're Not Joking. Jun 3, 2009
But shortening really vanquished lard in the 1950s when researchers first connected animal fat in the diet to coronary heart disease. By the '90s, Americans had been indoctrinated to mainline olive oil, but shortening was still the go-to solid fat over lard or even butter in far too many cookbooks. (Slate)
Seniors Stay Healthier When They Live with Spouse Jun 2, 2009
Seventy-five percent reported having at least one chronic health condition such as angina, asthma, coronary heart disease, diabetes, emphysema, high blood pressure, or had a previous heart attack or stroke. Overall, 52 percent lived only with their spouse, 38 percent lived alone, 5 percent lived with adult offspring and another 5 percent lived with their spouse and adult offspring. (MEDLINEplus)
Baptist-Memphis to build $7 million conference center Jun 1, 2009
A large portion of the funding was provided by the Garrett family in honor of pioneering cardiovascular surgeon Edward Garrett, who performed the world s first successful coronary bypass graft 45 years ago. Garrett died in 1996. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Much is given by hospitals, more is asked May 31, 2009
The patient, Dennis Grady, 61, had a steady job and private medical insurance when he underwent a triple coronary bypass operation last year. Since then, his pay has been slashed, and his insurance has lapsed. (Boston Globe)
H.P. chest pain center earns accreditation May 30, 2009
Effectively treating patients with low risk for acute coronary syndrome and no assignable cause for their symptoms. Continually seeking to improve processes and procedures. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Roddy Jones on ziti, The Run, and espanol. May 29, 2009
If so, he/she may have coronary failure. Tokyo jacket. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Police release name of CB man who died at Sunset Bay May 29, 2009
Investigators say they aren t sure whether Buxton fell or suffered a coronary event at about that time, the press release said. Personnel with the Charleston Rural Fire Protection District and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a report that Buxton was unconscious. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The Age of Good Health? Healthy Lifestyles on Decline in U.S. May 27, 2009
"Regular physical activity and a prudent diet can reduce the risk of premature death and disability from a variety of conditions including coronary heart disease, and are strongly related to the incidence of obesity. In the US, medical costs due to physical inactivity and its consequences are estimated at $76 billion in 2000 dollars. Research indicates that individuals are capable of adopting healthy habits in middle age, and making an impact on cardiovascular risk.". Since people with diagnosed... (PR Newswire)
Statins Can Help Prevent Second Stroke May 27, 2009
It found a 16 percent reduction in second strokes, as well as a 35 percent reduction in major coronary events among participants given 80 milligrams a day of a single statin, Lipitor. In the new Greek study, Giannopolous' team found that about 8 percent of those on statins had a second stroke, compared to 16 percent of participants not taking the medications. (MEDLINEplus)
Miami ranks 31st on fittest cities list May 27, 2009
Lower percent with angina or coronary heart disease. Lower death rate for diabetes. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Proteomics: Finding The Key Ingredients Of Disease May 27, 2009
(June 28, 2007) Scientists provided the first large-scale identification of the proteins involved in coronary heart disease. The information will help to better understand the progression of the disease, improve. (Science Daily)
Efficacy Of CT Scans For Chest Pain Diagnosis Validated May 24, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 23, 2009) The first long-term study following a large number of chest pain patients who are screened with coronary computerized tomographic angiography (CTA) confirms that the test is a safe, effective way to rule out serious cardiovascular disease in patients who come to hospital emergency rooms with chest pain, according to new research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine which will be presented May 15, 2009 at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine's... (Science Daily)
AJC: Libya is Responsible for Death of Human Rights Activist May 23, 2009
While in custody, he was denied access to medical care for serious illnesses, including diabetes and coronary heart disease. AJC raised al-Jahmi's case at the highest governmental levels on several occasions during his imprisonment in Libya, urging both his release and the provision of urgently needed medical care. (PR Newswire)
War Against Trans Fats in Canadian ... May 23, 2009
Trans fats have been implicated in coronary heart disease in Canadians ... The Truth About Trans Fats and Coronary Heart Disease in Canadians. (Suite101.com)
When Chest Pain Requires Quick Action in ER May 22, 2009
WEDNESDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Only one-third of the people who come to a hospital with the intense chest pain that doctors call acute coronary syndrome should be assessed for artery-opening procedures within a few hours, a new Canadian study finds ... Acute coronary syndrome may mean "anything from a threatened heart attack all the way to a full-blown heart attack," Mehta said ... The study included 3,031 people with acute coronary syndrome. (MEDLINEplus)
Early Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibition in Acute Coronary Syndromes May 21, 2009
NEJM -- Early versus Delayed, Provisional Eptifibatide in Acute Coronary Syndromes ... Early versus Delayed, Provisional Eptifibatide in Acute Coronary Syndromes ... Background Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors are indicated in patients with acute coronary syndromes who are undergoing an invasive procedure. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Optimal Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes May 21, 2009
In the United States, more than a million people are hospitalized annually with unstable angina or myocardial infarction without ST-segment elevation, so-called acute coronary syndromes ... These treatments include intensive medical therapy and coronary angiography followed by revascularization, if indicated. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Early versus Delayed Invasive Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndromes May 21, 2009
Background Earlier trials have shown that a routine invasive strategy improves outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndromes without ST-segment elevation ... Methods We randomly assigned 3031 patients with acute coronary syndromes to undergo either routine early intervention (coronary angiography ... 24 hours after randomization) or delayed intervention (coronary angiography. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Better Cardiorespiratory Fitness Related To Lower Risk Of Death, Cardiovascular Disease May 21, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 20, 2009) Persons with higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness have a lower risk of all-cause death and coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease compared to persons with lower levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, according to an analysis of previous studies ... Physical fitness is typically expressed as cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and is assessed by exercise tolerance testing; however, it is rare for clinicians to consider CRF when evaluating future risk of... (Science Daily)
First Use in Coronary Patients of a Combined Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Ultrasound Imaging Catheter May 20, 2009
and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- InfraReDx, Inc. announced today the first use in patients of a novel coronary catheter that uses both light and sound to image coronary plaques. Working on a team led by Dr. Patrick Serruys, Dr. Martin van der Ent performed the procedures on May 11, 2009 in patients undergoing coronary angiography at the Thoraxcenter ... James E. Muller, M.D., cardiologist, co-founder and CEO of InfraReDx stated that, "The InfraReDx team is proud to have... (PR Newswire)
The dangers of deep vein thrombosis May 20, 2009
"There can be quite a few other things to give you leg discomfort, redness, or swollen ankle. If a patient complains of chest pain, an EKG gets done first -- even a 25-year-old woman coming to the emergency room is mostly suspected of a coronary event.". The West Penn event starts with a 9 a.m. continental breakfast; Ms. Bloom will speak at 10 a.m., and after that, Dr. Kennedy will lead further discussion of DVT. Attendees also will be afforded demonstrations of venous Doppler technology, which... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Angiotech's corporate partner, Boston Scientific, announces launch of third-generation TAXUS(R) Element(TM) Stent May 20, 2009
VANCOUVER, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: , TSX: ANP) today announced that its corporate partner, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: ) has launched the platinum chromium TAXUS(R) Element(TM) Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System in select markets worldwide. The TAXUS Element Stent features a new platinum chromium alloy engineered specifically for coronary stent applications and represents the Company's third-generation drug-eluting stent (DES)... (PR Newswire)
SYNTAX substudy shows positive outcomes for left main patients treated with TAXUS(R) Express(2)(R) Stent System May 20, 2009
VANCOUVER, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: , TSX: ANP) today announced that its corporate partner, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: ) has reported positive outcomes from a substudy of patients with left main coronary disease who were treated with the TAXUS(R) Express(2)(R) Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System. SYNTAX-LE MANS is a substudy of the landmark SYNTAX trial, the first randomized, controlled clinical trial to compare percutaneous coronary... (PR Newswire)
Boston Scientific Launches Third-Generation Platinum Chromium Drug-Eluting Stent May 19, 2009
May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: ) today announced the launch of the platinum chromium TAXUS(R) Element(TM) Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System in select markets worldwide. The TAXUS Element Stent features a new platinum chromium alloy engineered specifically for coronary stent applications and represents the Company's third-generation drug-eluting stent (DES) technology ... All three versions of the Element Stent are built on the advanced platinum... (PR Newswire)
Would you like pizza with your salt? May 19, 2009
There is a strong link between salt, high blood pressure and coronary vascular disease, including heart failure, kidney failure and stroke. Children who eat a high-sodium diet are at risk of developing obesity, asthma and high blood pressure. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New Tool Can Help Predict Risk Of Alzheimer's In Elderly May 19, 2009
Other factors predicting dementia risk were more surprising: People who are underweight, do not drink alcohol, have had coronary bypass surgery, or are slow at performing physical tasks such as buttoning a shirt are more likely to develop dementia than people who do not have these risk factors. To develop the index, researchers in the Cardiovascular Health Study examined 3,375 people with an average age of 76 and no evidence of dementia and followed them for six years. (Science Daily)
Essentialis Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 2b Trial of DCCR for Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia and is Granted Extensive Patent Coverage in the US May 18, 2009
Hypertriglyceridemia, a disease where patients have high blood levels of triglycerides, is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease even after LDL-cholesterol targets have been achieved. Very high triglycerides are associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatitis. (PR Newswire)
Abbott Announces EuroPCR 2009 Activities May 18, 2009
These include the presentation of new data from the SPIRIT V post-approval, single-arm study of the company's market-leading XIENCE V(R) Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System, as well as new details of Abbott's next-generation drug eluting stent in development, the XIENCE PRIME(TM) Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System ... D., divisional vice president, Bioabsorbable Vascular Solutions Program, Abbott Vascular, will present "The Future of Coronary Stenting: Bioabsorbable Stent Technology"... (PR Newswire)
Eating Fish, Nuts And Olive Oil May Be Associated With Reduced Risk Of Age-related Blindness May 16, 2009
Trans-unsaturated fatty acids have been shown to increase the risk of coronary heart disease through their effects on cholesterol levels and possibly through inflammation. In contrast, omega-three fatty acids are believed to protect against damage to the retina, thereby reducing risk for AMD. Although the primary fats found in olive oil (oleic acid and monounsaturated fatty acids) were not associated with AMD risk, olive oil contains other components that may have a protective effect, such as... (Science Daily)
Danville Regional Medical Center lab earns recognition May 15, 2009
In fact, within the next few months, the laboratory will begin a new test recently cleared by the Food and Drug Administration that will increase the ability of doctors to predict coronary heart disease. The pathology department provides services such as cancer screening on routine pap smears or detecting tumors in surgical specimens. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Neovasc Announces Positive Preliminary Clinical Results for its Reducer Product in Refractory Angina Patients May 14, 2009
This data suggests that the Reducer may offer a viable long-term treatment option for refractory angina patients who have failed other therapies. We look forward to sharing the full results from this study in a peer-reviewed scientific forum in the coming months. (Canada Newswire)
It's Never Too Late to Quit Smoking May 14, 2009
Research has shown that quitting, even after age 65, reduces risk for coronary heart disease, emphysema, lung cancer, osteoporosis, hearing loss, cataracts, impotence, poor circulation and Alzheimer's disease. It also helps you breathe easier, smell and taste food better, not to mention saves you quite a bit of money. (Human Events Online)
FDA: Cheerios Claims Could Make It A Drug May 13, 2009
The FDA points out in the letter that it has approved the claim that soluble fiber from whole grain oats, which Cherrios is made from, is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease ... The rules state that the claim cannot attribute any degree of risk reduction for heart disease, and the FDA considers LDL cholesterol (so called "bad" cholesterol) levels to be a "surrogate endpoint" for coronary heart disease. (Multichannel News)
Racial Disparity Seen in Angioplasty Outcomes May 12, 2009
That's the finding of a study that included 1,410 patients, average age 57, who had a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure at Cook County Hospital in Chicago and were followed for an average of 1 ... Another key factor may be that black patients wait longer before seeking treatment, which means they're more likely to have advanced coronary disease when they undergo PCI.. (MEDLINEplus)
Massive decline in rates of coronary death in Iceland are largely attributed to risk factor reductions in the population May 9, 2009
In the 25 years between 1981 and 2006 mortality rates from coronary heart disease (CHD) in Iceland decreased by a remarkable 80% in men and women aged between 25 and 74 years ... In addition, approximately one quarter of the decrease in CHD deaths in Iceland was attributable to treatment in individuals - 7% to secondary prevention (ie, medical treatment or surgery following a heart attack or other CHD event), 6% to treatments for heart failure, 5% to initial treatments of acute coronary... (EurekAlert!)
Plavix, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky Combination May 8, 2009
WEDNESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Anyone who takes the clot-preventing drug Plavix after receiving a stent in a coronary artery-opening procedure should avoid popular heartburn medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), if possible, a group of heart experts now say ... One study showed that this combination is associated with a 70 percent increased risk of heart attack, a 48 percent increased risk of stroke and a 35 percent increased risk for the need for repeat coronary procedures,... (MEDLINEplus)
Protein Effects Of Hormone Replacement Therapy Uncovered May 7, 2009
8, 2007) Secondary analyses of findings from the Women's Health Initiative suggest that women who begin hormone therapy within 10 years of menopause may have less risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) due to. . (Science Daily)
Isotechnika announces a strategic collaboration and financing with Paladin Labs May 7, 2009
Voclosporin has also entered First-in-Man trials as the drug utilized in the CINATRA(TM) Drug Coated Coronary Stent system developed by the Company's partner, Atrium Medical Corporation. Isotechnika Inc. is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ISA". (Canada Newswire)
Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Drug-Eluting versus Bare-Metal Stents in Sweden May 7, 2009
Background The long-term safety and efficacy of drug-eluting coronary stents have been questioned. Methods We evaluated 47,967 patients in Sweden who received a coronary stent and were entered into the Swedish Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Registry between 2003 and 2006 and for whom complete follow-up data were available for 1 to 5 years (mean, 2 ... In the primary analysis, we compared patients who received one drug-eluting coronary stent (10,294 patients) with those who received one... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Fractional Flow Reserve for Guiding PCI May 7, 2009
gov] ), which compared an angiography-only strategy with routine measurement of fractional flow reserve (FFR) in addition to angiography in patients with multivessel disease who were undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The authors report a lower 1-year rate of adverse events with angiography guided by FFR measurement. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents versus Bare-Metal Stents in Acute Myocardial Infarction May 7, 2009
Background There is no consensus regarding the safety and efficacy of drug-eluting stents, as compared with bare-metal stents, in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction who are undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods We randomly assigned, in a 3:1 ratio, 3006 patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction to receive paclitaxel-eluting stents (2257 patients) or otherwise identical bare-metal stents (749 patients). (New England Journal of Medicine)
'Lab On A Tube' Monitoring Device Developed May 6, 2009
3, 2009) Physicians can dramatically reduce the radiation dose delivered to patients undergoing coronary CT angiography in a "triple rule-out" protocol by simply using tube current modulation, according to a. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency May 5, 2009
FRIDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- Giving patients a cholesterol-busting statin drug during a coronary emergency can save lives and reduce the incidence of longer-term problems, Czech researchers say. The one-year risk of death or major heart problems was more than halved for people suffering life-threatening episodes of acute coronary syndrome who received the drugs, compared to those who didn't, cardiologists at the Na Homolce Hospital in Prague reported at an American Heart Association meeting... (MEDLINEplus)
Wine makes men live longer May 4, 2009
"Drinking wine was strongly associated with a lower risk of dying from coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and death from all causes," said the study. The drink of choice. (iAfrica.com)
DRIVING WHILE TYPING/Zen and the art of cutting grass May 3, 2009
The film ends when one of his daughters tries to get his attention by coming up behind him and yelling at the top of her lungs, and he has a massive coronary. She does this despite having been specifically told numerous times to simply go where he can see her and wave her arms if she needs to talk to him, and not to scare the Christ out of him every time. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Gene mutation linked to stroke, coronary arteries identified May 3, 2009
WASHINGTON: Scientists from the University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston have discovered a single gene defect that can cause stroke and deadly diseases of the aorta and coronary arteries. The research team led by Dianna Milewicz, professor and director of the Division of Medical Genetics at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston has found that mutations in n smooth muscle alpha-actin (ACTA2) cause early onset coronary artery disease, stroke and moyamoya disease, along with... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Women live longer, not better, largely because of obesity and arthritis May 3, 2009
Men were more likely to have emphysema, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, diabetes and hearing problems. Researchers say that the next step is to determine whether older women who have been disabled by obesity or arthritis regain function if they undergo treatment to help them achieve a healthy weight or to control their arthritis pain. (EurekAlert!)
Gene linked to stroke identified May 3, 2009
Gene mutation linked to stroke, coronary arteries identified - Science - Health & Science - The Times of India ... Gene mutation linked to stroke, coronary arteries identified ... WASHINGTON: Scientists from the University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston have discovered a single gene defect that can cause stroke and deadly diseases of the aorta and coronary arteries. (India Times, India)
Burger poll, bilingualism and the Black Sea May 2, 2009
Incidentally, fear for the coronary health of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, if he wins his playoff bet with Chicago mayor Richard Daley. Among other delights, he will get a case of jumbo hot dogs, a case of Chewy Atomic Fireballs, two dozen cupcakes and three cases of beer. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Half A Glass Of Wine A Day May Boost Life Expectancy By Five Years May 1, 2009
Drinking wine was strongly associated with a lower risk of dying from coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and death from all causes. These results held true, irrespective of socioeconomic status, dietary and other lifestyle habits, factors long thought to influence the association between wine drinking and better health. (Science Daily)
Majority Of Ordering Physicians Lack Knowledge Of Radiation Exposure Risks From CT Apr 30, 2009
(May 3, 2006) A new radiation protection technique can significantly reduce physician radiation exposure during coronary angiography, according to a researcher at the University of Maryland Medical Center in. . (Science Daily)
Summary for Patients Apr 28, 2009
Men and women who participated in the government-sponsored National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and had hypertension, diabetes, or coronary heart disease ... For each person, the authors determined if hypertension, diabetes, or coronary heart disease was well controlled by using standard definitions of adequate disease control ... Control of hypertension, diabetes, or coronary heart disease greatly improved from 1999 to 2005. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Coronary Bypass Surgery with or without Surgical Ventricular Reconstruction Apr 28, 2009
Background Surgical ventricular reconstruction is a specific procedure designed to reduce left ventricular volume in patients with heart failure caused by coronary artery disease. We conducted a trial to address the question of whether surgical ventricular reconstruction added to coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) would decrease the rate of death or hospitalization for cardiac causes, as compared with CABG alone ... Methods Between September 2002 and January 2006, a total of 1000 patients... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Increased Mortality Associated With Frequent Night-time Urination -- Nocturia Apr 28, 2009
Researchers adjusted the models to control for age, sex, BMI, diabetes, hypertension, history of coronary heart disease, nephropathy, alcohol consumption, and use of tranquilizers, hypnotics or diuretics. "Nighttime urination is not necessarily just a matter of getting older. Patients should talk to their doctor about what may be causing this," said Anthony Y. Smith, MD, an AUA spokesman. (Science Daily)
Kirk: U.S. Health Care Reformers Can Learn from Canada, Britain Apr 28, 2009
Similar statistics tell the tale of lower quality care for coronary heart disease (94 percent of Americans treated vs. 88 percent of Canadians) and emphysema (73 percent of Americans treated vs. 53 percent of Canadians). The most dramatic differences come in the field of cancer where Britain s most-respected medical journal, the Lancet, published the results of a very broad review of European and American survival rates. (Roll Call)
Novel Once Daily Anti-Epileptic Zebinix(R) Approved in the European Union Apr 28, 2009
Eisai concentrates its R&D activities in three key areas - Integrative Neuroscience: Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain, epilepsy, depression, etc - Integrative Oncology: Anticancer therapies; tumour regression, tumour suppression, antibodies, etc and Supportive cancer therapies; pain relief, nausea, etc - Vascular/Immunological Reaction: Acute coronary syndrome, atherothrombotic disease, sepsis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, etc. With operations in the... (PR Newswire)
Treadmill training helps people with blocked leg arteries Apr 28, 2009
Most people with PAD have lower blood pressure in the ankle than in the arm, a sign that leg arteries are partially blocked by the same kind of fatty deposits that cause obstructions in coronary arteries. Many people with PAD have no leg pain. (Boston Globe)
'Night urination raises mortality risk' Apr 28, 2009
They then adjusted the models to control for age, sex, BMI, diabetes, hypertension, history of coronary heart disease, nephropathy, alcohol consumption, and use of tranquilisers, hypnotics or diuretics. The study showed that there was a significantly increased mortality rate in elderly patients living in a Japanese assisted-living facility who suffered from nocturia relative to other residents. (India Times, India)
