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New EULAR Guidelines for Managing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Dr. Kevin Deane discusses new recommendations from EULAR for the management of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 2:13:16 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 2 of 136
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High Stress Hormone Levels Linked To Increased Cardiovascular Mortality
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High levels of the stress hormone cortisol strongly predict cardiovascular death among both persons with and without pre-existing cardiovascular disease according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). In stressful situations, the body responds by producing the hormone cortisol... (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 1:00:00 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 3 of 136
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High stress levels and mortality
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High levels of the stress hormone cortisol strongly predict cardiovascular death among both persons with and without pre-existing cardiovascular disease as per a newly released study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM)........ (Source: Medicineworld.org: New Article Alert)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:36:39 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 4 of 136
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Consumer Reports Rates Heart Bypass Surgical Groups
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The New York Times: Consumer Reports will rate groups that perform heart bypass surgery. The group already rates many consumer items like cars and even household appliances. "In most parts of the country, data-based ratings of doctors are not available to patients. Only a few states, including New York, provide...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:00:00 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 5 of 136
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Pharmacists May Help Patients Prevent And Detect Heart Disease
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In honor of Cholesterol Education Month, The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) would like to highlight the increasing role of the pharmacist in communities nationwide. In many areas, pharmacists are able to offer cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, as well as other detection and prevention services to help a patient manage...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:00:00 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 6 of 136
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CHMP Meets To Discuss Avandia And Pandemrix, Europe
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The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) met on Wednesday 8 September to discuss the ongoing benefit-risk review of the rosiglitazone-containing medicines Avandia, Avandamet and Avaglim. The Committee discussed all of the available data on the risk of cardiovascular problems associated with rosiglitazone in order to prepare for...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:00:00 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 7 of 136
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TCT 2010 Late Breaking Trials To Have Impact On Practice Of Interventional Cardiology
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Clinical trials in a variety of areas within interventional cardiovascular medicine that will be presented at TCT 2010 will directly affect the way that people with cardiovascular disease are treated. Breakthroughs in science and medical research, presented exclusively at TCT, will lead to new treatments that are minimally invasive and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 8:00:00 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 8 of 136
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Chronic age-related diseases share risk factors: do they share pathophysiological mechanisms and why does that matter?
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Authors: Probst-Hensch NM The World Health Organization (WHO) assigns high priority to the prevention of non-communicable age-related diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases. They are now the leading causes of death, in both industrialised and developing countries, mostly due to increased life expectancy...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 7:36:04 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 9 of 136
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Solving The Problem Of Cell Death Aids Stem Cell Research
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Human pluripotent stem (hPS) cells can generate any given cell type in the adult human body, which is why they are of interest to stem cell scientists working on finding therapies for spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, burns, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and other ailments. Before hPS cell technologies can...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 7:00:00 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 10 of 136
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Progeria, The Rare Aging Disease, Linked To Aging In The General Population
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Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), is a rare, fatal genetic disease characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. All children with Progeria die of the same heart disease that affects millions of normal aging adults (atherosclerosis), but instead of occurring at 60 or 70 years...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 7:00:00 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 11 of 136
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Study Finds Higher Education Predicts Better Cardiovascular Health Outcomes In High-Income Countries, But Not In Low- And Middle-Income
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In one of the first international studies to compare the link between formal education and heart disease and stroke, the incidence of these diseases and certain risk factors decreased as educational levels increased in high-income countries, but not in low- and middle-income countries. Researchers - who reported their study in...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 7:00:00 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 12 of 136
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[Subclinical hypothyroidism and the risk for cardiovascular diseases. Are epidemiological studies giving the right answers?]
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Authors: Földes J, Winkler G There is ongoing debate whether subclinical hypothyroidism may exert deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system with the consequences of increased morbidity and mortality. To elucidate this problem many epidemiological studies have been performed, however, these studies have not given an unambiguous answer so far. Many...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 6:51:18 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 13 of 136
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Therapy helpful in addressing loneliness
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CHICAGO, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Cognitive-behavioral therapy was effective in addressing negative thoughts linked to loneliness -- a risk factor for heart disease - U.S. researchers say. Heart disease - Health - Risk factor - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 5:51:48 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 14 of 136
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Effects of Long-term Treatment With Antioxidants on Arterial Compliance, Humoral Factors and Inflammatory Markers in Patients With Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors
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Does supplementation with antioxidants help to reduce cardiovascular risk factors, and, if so, which ones are most effective? Nutrition and Metabolism (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 5:23:14 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 15 of 136
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Cardiovascular Disease in Cushing’s Syndrome: Heart versus Vasculature
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Neuroendocrinology 2010;92(suppl 1):50†54 (DOI:10.1159/000318566) (Source: Karger Publishers)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 5:11:32 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 16 of 136
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U.S. Smoking Rate Hasn't Changed, CDC Says
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After 40 years of continual declines, the smoking rate in the United States has stabilized for the last five years, with one in every five Americans still lighting up regularly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. Moreover, more than half of all children are exposed to toxic,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 5:05:01 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 17 of 136
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Brush Your Teeth and Prevent Heart Disease
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not brushing your teeth at night may lead to more than just a few cavities. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 5:00:00 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 18 of 136
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Sleep less than 6 hours ups diabetes risk
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WARWICK, England, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- People who sleep less than 6 hours a night aren't able to regulate glucose efficiently, increasing the risk of heart disease, British and U.S. researchers say. Heart disease - Diabetes mellitus - Health - Conditions and Diseases - United States (Source: Health News -...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 4:36:09 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 19 of 136
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A Delayed Case of Fatal Atrioesophageal Fistula Following Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
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The late onset case of a 61-year-old man with a fatal atrioesophageal fistula following radiofrequency ablation is discussed. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 4:08:23 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 20 of 136
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Simplified clinical tool affects treatment decisions for heart health
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(Springer) The widespread use of a simplified clinical tool to estimate future coronary risk could lead to the classification of millions of Americans into different risk groups than when using the original, "gold-standard" tool. Millions of patients may have been misclassified into higher-risk groups and therefore potentially over-treated, while others...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Thu, 9 Sep 2010 4:00:00 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 21 of 136
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Ambient Particulate Matter as a Risk Factor for Suicide [Articles]
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Conclusions: Conclusions: A transient increase in particulate matter was associated with increased suicide risk, especially for individuals with preexisting cardiovascular disease. (Source: Am J Psychiatry)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:38:44 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 22 of 136
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Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Cut RA Risk
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People who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs to reduce heart disease risk may also be cutting their risk for developing the painful inflammatory joint disease rheumatoid arthritis. (Source: WebMD Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:38:42 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 23 of 136
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Metabolic acidosis
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(Source: BMJ Online First)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:09:17 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 24 of 136
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Failure to implement NICE obesity guidance costs UK economy dear
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Half of PCTs “pick n mix†guidance and one in 10 ignore it altogether, which costs UK economy £millions Related items from OnMedicaPatients to be offered free choice of GPReferrals cost £15bn despite management centresCollaboration vital in health reformHospitals still failing on infection control says reportFewer people dying of heart...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 25 of 136
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Stress and Inflammation: A Biobehavioral Approach for Nursing Research
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Despite known advantages, the use of biobehavioral approaches in nursing research remains limited. The purposes of this article are to (1) present applications of stress and inflammation in various health conditions as examples of biobehavioral concepts and (2) stimulate similar applications of biobehavioral concepts in future nursing research. Under a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 7:55:51 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 26 of 136
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The Acute Effects of Acupuncture Upon Autonomic Balance in Healthy Subjects.
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Authors: Carpenter RJ, Dillard J, Zion AS, Gates GJ, Bartels MN, Downey JA, De Meersman RE Restoration of the sympathovagal (S/V) balance, involving a lowering of sympathetic and/or an augmentation of vagal modulation or a combination of both is associated with improvements in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. To determine whether...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 6:57:03 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 27 of 136
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Tanshinone IIA Increases mRNA Expression of Efflux Transporters in Cultured Human Intestinal Cell.
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Authors: Yin Y, Yang M, Wang Y, Liu X, Wu W, Guan S, Guo DA, Cui Y, Jiang B Tanshinone IIA (TSNIIA) is the major active component of Salvia miltorrhiza, which is used in treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases traditionally in China. However, the low bioavailability of TSNIIA limits...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 6:57:03 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 28 of 136
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Higher heart risk seen in younger African Americans
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - African Americans are known to have a higher rate of heart disease and stroke than whites, and a new study suggests that those excess risks emerge at a relatively young age. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 6:14:28 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 29 of 136
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Sofie unveils open-source translational image analysis software
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Sofie Biosciences, a molecular imaging company, has partnered with the image analysis software group, the OsiriX Foundation to allow researchers and clinicians to review preclinical and clinical image data on one comprehensive analysis platform across multiple modalities. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network ,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 3:53:01 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 30 of 136
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NEC revamps portable projector series
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NEC Display Solutions of America has released its new series of portable projectors, including the M260X replacing the NP410, M260W replacing the NP410W and M300X replacing the NP510. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 3:47:40 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 31 of 136
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Siemens grants awards in preclinical maging
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Siemens Healthcare has selected winners for the seventh annual preclinical image of the year awards for images from preclinical research at the World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC) in Kyoto, Japan. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 3:29:49 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 32 of 136
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Union calls for new health and safety tsar to reduce deaths in the workplace
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(Source: BMJ Online First)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 2:41:21 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 33 of 136
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FDA designates AngioSculpt balloon catheters recall as Class 1
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The FDA has issued a Class I recall of AngioSculpt’s EX Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) scoring balloon catheters, after it was found that the devices may fragment and become lodged in a patient’s coronary arteries, resulting in serious injuries and even death. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 2:28:56 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 34 of 136
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Cerner teams with 3 Canadian hospitals on automated lab system
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Cerner is working with the Ottawa Hospital and two other members of the Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) to implement an enhanced automated lab system that will connect the three laboratories to local hospitals. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 2:10:49 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 35 of 136
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AMDIS, Maestro Strategies align to assist CMIOs
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The Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) and Maestro Strategies have joined forces to create CMIO Advisors, which will seek to assist CMIOs in embracing their roles in various provider settings. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 2:03:11 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 36 of 136
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Emdeon to acquire Chamberlin Edmonds for $260M
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Emdeon, a Nashville, Tenn.-based developer of healthcare revenue and payment cycle management technologies, will acquire Chamberlin Edmonds & Associates for $260 million in cash. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 1:31:10 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 37 of 136
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Heart Imaging Technologies upgrades PACS offering
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Medical image management provider Heart Imaging Technologies has released an updated version of its cardiovascular PACS system offering, Webpax Version 7. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 1:23:29 pm
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Agfa lands nursing management agreement in Belgium
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Agfa HealthCare has signed an agreement with Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (Eastern Limburg Hospital Group) of Limburg, Belgium for the installation of its nursing management system, Orbis Care. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:48:15 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 39 of 136
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Addressing negative thoughts
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Changing how a person perceives and thinks about others was the most effective intervention for loneliness, a sweeping analysis of prior research has determined. The findings may help physicians and psychology experts develop better therapys for loneliness, a known risk factor for heart disease and other health problems........ (Source: Medicineworld.org:...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:36:39 pm
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Aastrom to Present at 12th Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASTM), a leading developer of expanded autologous cellular therapies for the treatment of severe cardiovascular diseases, today announced that Tim Mayleben, president and CEO, will present at the 12th Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference. The conference...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:30:00 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 41 of 136
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Abbott buys India generic drugmaker for $2.2B
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Abbott has completed its acquisition of Piramal's Healthcare Solutions business, seeking to fortify its market share in India pharmaceuticals and in the emerging markets. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:16:38 pm
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Bristol Surgeon Receives Almost 120,000 Pounds For Pioneering Research Project
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A trainee heart surgeon from the Bristol Heart Institute has received a grant of £117,166 from national heart charity, Heart Research UK, for a project to help prevent irreversible damage to the heart. Mr Simon Duggan, 32, has been awarded a Research Training Fellowship Grant for an innovative project that...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:00:00 pm
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 43 of 136
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Elekta opens new Asia Pacific office
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Radiation oncology device manufacturer Elekta has opened an office in South Korea, marking it seventh Asia Pacific office. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:46:50 am
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Merge integrates card, rad products at S.C. provider
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Merge Healthcare has signed an agreement with Florence, S.C.-based McLeod Health System for the integration of its cardiology offerings, Vericis and Hemodynamics, with the provider’s existing Merge radiology offerings, Enterprise Content Manager and RadSuite. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:02:52 am
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Explaining An Important Genetic Cardiovascular Risk Factor
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New findings reported in the September issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, appear to explain why people who carry specific and common versions of a single gene are more likely to have high cholesterol and to suffer a heart attack. Studies in mice show that the gene, known...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:00:00 am
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FDA extends HeartWare's bridge-to-transplant trial
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The FDA has approved an investigational device exemption supplement that allows HeartWare International to enroll a second allotment of 54 patients in its ADVANCE bridge-to-transplant clinical trial under a continued access protocol. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:53:53 am
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Columbus Regional Hospital joins Indiana HIE
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Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ind., has joined the Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE), linking to more than 65 hospitals, long-term care facilities and other healthcare providers to access information for patient care. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:48:50 am
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More obesity surgery in England would save money, economic analysis shows
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(Source: BMJ Online First)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:32:20 am
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Nigeria: Key Reason 'Found' for Gum And Heart Disease Link
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Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:26:58 am
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MaxMD adds security, storage to email service
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MaxMD, a provider of web services to healthcare organizations, has upgraded its basic email service with automatic HIPAA-compliant audit controls and increased secure storage to 3GB for email archiving. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:19:51 am
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St. Jude invests $60M in CardioMEMS
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St. Jude Medical will make a $60 million equity investment in CardioMEMS, a medical device company focused on wireless monitoring technology. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:16:10 am
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Maine critical-access hospital selects Sage EHR
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Mayo Regional Hospital, a critical-access hospital in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, has selected Sage North America Healthcare Division’s Sage Intergy EHR system. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:11:49 am
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EU greenlights Medtronic's aortic valve delivery system
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The European Union (EU) has granted Medtronic a CE mark for its CoreValve delivery system with AccuTrak Stability layer, which is used during transcatheter aortic valve implantation. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 9:30:50 am
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JAMIA: EMRs enable genetic study of peripheral artery disease
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EMR-based data, used across institutions in a structured way, offer great potential for diverse research studies, including those related to understanding the genetic bases of common diseases, according to new research published in this month's Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News) MedWorm Message: Register for...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 9:29:57 am
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Short Sleepers At Higher Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes And Heart Disease
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People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. A study by a team of researchers from Warwick Medical School and the State University of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 9:00:00 am
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Using Lower-Dose Heparin During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Does Not Appear To Reduce The Risk Of Major Bleeding
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Patients with acute coronary syndromes initially treated with the anticoagulant fondaparinux who underwent a coronary procedure (such as balloon angioplasty) and received a lower dose of the anticoagulant heparin during the procedure did not have a reduced rate of major bleeding and vascular access site complications, according to a study...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 9:00:00 am
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Study Identifies Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Atherothrombosis
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Clinical descriptors can assist clinicians in identifying patients with various stages of atherothrombosis (abnormal fatty deposits in an artery) who are at high-risk of future cardiovascular events, according to a study that will appear in the September 22 issue of JAMA. The study is being released early online to coincide...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 9:00:00 am
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AtheroMed EASEs into PAD catheter trial
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AtheroMed has begun enrolling patients into the EASE (Endovascular Atherectomy Safety and Effectiveness) trial that will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Phoenix Atherectomy catheter, a device used to treat peripheral arterial disease (PAD). (Source: Cardiovascular Business News) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 8:55:17 am
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Chemical for keeping human pluripotent stem cells alive identified
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Researchers have found that a chemically synthesized compound, blebbistatin, can help prevent cell death in human pluripotent stem cells. These cells are of interest to stem cell scientists working on finding therapies for spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, burns, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and other ailments. Another advantage of using...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 8:38:46 am
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Addressing negative thoughts most effective in fighting loneliness
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Changing how a person perceives and thinks about others was the most effective intervention for loneliness, a sweeping analysis of previous research has determined. The findings may help physicians and psychologists develop better treatments for loneliness, a known risk factor for heart disease and other health problems. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 8:38:46 am
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An important genetic cardiovascular risk factor explained
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New findings appear to explain why people who carry specific and common versions of a single gene are more likely to have high cholesterol and to suffer a heart attack. Studies in mice show that the gene, known as sortilin, controls the release of LDL (a.k.a. "bad") cholesterol from the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 8:38:45 am
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Clinical Insights in Type 2 Diabetes
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e-Newsletter: An e-Newsletter containing reviews of current literature and the latest information on the management of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (Source: Current CME-Certified Activities from Thomson Professional Postgraduate Services)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 8:09:08 am
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When adolescents with special health care needs become adults
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Children and adolescents with chronic illnesses are living longer, and the transition of adolescents to adult care has become an important issue for many subspecialties. Adolescents with congenital heart disease, cystic fibrosis, congenital renal diseases, and spina bifida are just a few examples of such diseases in which many internal...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 7:24:25 am
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KLAS adds five IT execs to advisory board
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KLAS has added five new members to its advisory board, which provides ongoing governance and strategic guidance to the Orem, Utah-based healthcare research company. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 7:23:44 am
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Live Surgical Master Class At Hammersmith Hospital Uses HD Medical Conferencing To Educate International Surgeons On Pioneering Heart Valve Surgery
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As featured on the BBC news, doctors from around the world gathered at Hammersmith Hospital recently to participate in a Live Surgical Master Class which exploits the latest High Definition (HD) Medical Conferencing equipment to allow doctors to communicate with the consultant as he operates. Mr Prakash P Punjabi, a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 7:00:00 am
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Cardiovascular Effects of Methylphenidate, Amphetamines and Atomoxetine in the Treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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(Source: Drug Safety)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 5:46:20 am
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Cell Therapy for Cardiac Regeneration after Myocardial Infarct: Which Cell is the Best?
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(Source: Cardiovascular and Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular and Hematological Agents))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 5:24:02 am
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Molecular and Vascular Targets in the Pathogenesis and Management of the Hypertension Associated with Preeclampsia
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(Source: Cardiovascular and Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular and Hematological Agents))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 5:24:02 am
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Bivalirudin in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
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(Source: Cardiovascular and Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular and Hematological Agents))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 5:24:02 am
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Update on MDS Therapy: From Famine to Feast
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(Source: Cardiovascular and Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular and Hematological Agents)) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 5:24:02 am
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Federal Register: Cardiovascular Devices; Reclassification of Certain Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Catheters
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The FDA is reclassifying the device type, standard PTCA catheters, from class III (premarket approval) into class II (special controls). Cutting/scoring PTCA catheters remain in class III and continue to require PMAs. (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 4:00:00 am
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Short Sleepers at Higher Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease
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People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. (Source: Disabled World) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 1:40:13 am
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DASH diet could slash estimated CHD risk
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The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension eating plan may reduce a person’s estimated risk for coronary heart disease in the next 10 years by 18% compared with a typical American eating pattern, research suggests. (Source: MedWire News - Lipidology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:00:00 am
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Diabetics have lower long-term CHD risk than nondiabetic AMI patients
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Patients with Type 2 diabetes have a significantly lower 10-year incidence of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular mortality than nondiabetic patients with a first acute myocardial infarction. (Source: MedWire News - Diabetes)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:00:00 am
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Carestream nabs Quantum Medical Imaging
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Carestream Health has acquired Quantum Medical Imaging, a privately held manufacturer of digital and conventional x-ray systems. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:00:00 am
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A multifactorial analysis of obesity as CVD risk factor: use of neural network based methods in a nutrigenetics context
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Conclusions: The ANN based methods revealed factors that interactively contribute to obesity trait and provided predictive models with a promising generalization ability. In general, results showed that ANNs and their hybrids can provide useful tools for the study of complex traits in the context of nutrigenetics. (Source: BMC Bioinformatics -...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Health 2.0 Developer Challenge: Project HealthDesign Challenge
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Deadline: September 15, 2010 Program Area: Pioneer Purpose: In its first round, from 2006 to 2008, Project HealthDesign supported nine teams to design and build prototype applications that could be run on top of personal health data. Now, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Pioneer Portfolio and California HealthCare Foundation seek...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Education Level Not Predictive of CV Risk in All Countries
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The protective effect of higher attained educational level on cardiovascular outcomes reported for high-income countries may not hold true for low- and middle-income countries, especially for women, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in Circulation. (Source: Modern Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Trial of multifactorial interventions to improve antihypertensive medication adherence and blood pressure control among patients at high cardiovascular risk (The COM99 study)
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Source: Circulation Area: News According to research published early online in Circulation, a multifactorial intervention to improve adherence to antihypertensive medication was effective in improving both adherence and blood pressure control, but does not appear to improve long-term cardiovascular events. Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a multifactorial intervention to improve...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:00:00 pm
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The effectiveness of interventions to change six health behaviours: a review of reviews
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Conclusions: Despite limitations of the review of reviews approach, it is encouraging that there are interventions that are effective in achieving behavioural change. Further emphasis in both primary studies and secondary analysis (e.g. systematic reviews) should be placed on assessing the differential effectiveness of interventions across different population subgroups to...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Sort1, encoded by the cardiovascular risk locus 1p13.3, is a regulator of hepatic lipoprotein export.
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Authors: Kjolby M, Andersen OM, Breiderhoff T, Fjorback AW, Pedersen KM, Madsen P, Jansen P, Heeren J, Willnow TE, Nykjaer A Recent genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have revealed strong association of hypercholesterolemia and myocardial infarction with SNPs on human chromosome 1p13.3. This locus covers three genes: SORT1, CELSR2, and PSRC1....
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Fatty acids, membrane viscosity, serotonin and ischemic heart disease
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Novel markers for Ischemic Heart Disease are under investigation by the scientific community at international level.This work focuses a specific platelet membrane fatty acid condition of viscosity which is linked to molecular aspects such as serotonin and G proteins, factors involved in vascular biology.A suggestive hypothesis is considered about the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Incentivising GPs cuts heart disease deaths and admissions
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QOF monies iron out inequalities in access to healthcare as well as health outcomes, study showsRelated items from OnMedicaLicensing process for top selling diabetes drug under fireAntihypertensive drugs vary in heart attack riskRisk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quicklyCare homes drug error rate raises concernsFake medicine warning hits cinemas (Source: OnMedica...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Animal-Based Low-Carbohydrate Diet Linked to Higher All-Cause Mortality Rates
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An animal-based low-carbohydrate diet was associated with higher all-cause mortality, but a vegetable-based low-carbohydrate diet was linked with lower all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:06:45 pm
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Higher Education Predicts Better Cardiovascular Health Outcomes in High-Income Countries
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Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Heart Diseases (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 9:27:24 pm
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JNMT: Retrograde filling of urinary bladder improves quality of FDG PET/CT
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Retrograde filling reduces urinary FDG activity and improves the quality of FDG PET/CT images for pelvic tumor interpretation and is recommended to assess bladder wall lesions and malignancies in other pelvic locations, according to a study published this month in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 9:21:17 pm
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Screening for Cardiovascular Risk
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Improved screening and selection of individuals for more effective prevention of cardiovascular disease is possible, but is it practical? British Journal of Cardiology (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 9:11:27 pm
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Markle: Downloadable health info is crucial for meaningful use
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A simpleway for patients to download their health information is a crucial part of improving healthcare quality and efficiency, and can enhance safety, promote patient engagement and protect privacy, according to Markle Connecting for Health, a public-private healthcare IT collaborative sponsored by the Markle Foundation. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 9:06:58 pm
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Short sleepers at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study finds
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People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 9:00:00 pm
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Bleeding Avoidance Strategies and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention--Reply [Letters]
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(Source: JAMA) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 7:50:43 pm
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Bleeding Avoidance Strategies and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention [Letters]
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(Source: JAMA)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 7:50:43 pm
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Reducing the Risk of CVD in Patients with Periodontitis
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The association between periodontitis and other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, could be related to systemic inflammation initiated by a local inflammatory challenge. Nature Reviews Cardiology (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 7:02:54 pm
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If You're Gonna Work Hard At Your Job, You'd Better Work Out Hard At The Gym Too
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Heart, published by the BMJ (British Medical Journal) has found that men that are clinically out of shape, and work longer than the conventional workday hours, more likely die of heart disease by 50% compared to males who work the same hours in a week but are in shape. We...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 7:00:00 pm
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It's Not Your Fault - Blame Biology!
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I turn on the TV and find a commercial informing me that I should Blame Biology rather than french fries for an outbreak of acne. It is true that biologic factors involved in acne include excess sebum production caused by increased hormones, outlet obstruction of sebaceous follicles and inflammation. Further,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 6:17:44 pm
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Orthostatic Hypotension in the Elderly -- How Concerned Should We Be?
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Henry Black, MD, reviews a study that finds that orthostatic hypotension may be more predictive of cardiovascular events than being a reverse nightime dipper. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 5:17:54 pm
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Can you survive your personality?
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You've undoubtedly heard the term "Type A" personality to refer to someone who is hard-driving, competitive, and impatient. What you might not realize is that the "A" in Type A doesn't really stand for anything in particular. Though, if you are a true "Type A," you might think it's good...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 4:58:22 pm
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Heart risk from working late?
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Conclusion These findings suggest that long working hours may have the greatest effect on mortality risk in men who are physically unfit. There are some points to note: It is possible that the results have been influenced by factors other than the hours men worked and their fitness levels. Although...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 4:41:00 pm
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Normal values for longitudinal function of the right ventricle in healthy women >70 years of age
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Conclusion In women >70 years of age without heart failure, structural heart disease, and neurohormonal activation, normal TAPSE values are ~24 mm. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 4:20:27 pm
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Effect of modest alcohol consumption over 1-2 weeks on the coronary microcirculation of normal subjects
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Conclusion It is concluded that modest alcohol consumption for up to 2 weeks does not increase myocardial blood flow reserve. It also does not alter whole-blood viscosity or any of its principal determinants. Therefore, the beneficial cardiovascular effects of modest alcohol consumption over 1–2 weeks cannot be attributed either to...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 4:20:27 pm
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Study: Some Low-Carb Diets Up Cancer, Death Risk
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Plans Based on Animal Protein Found Wanting; Veggie-Based Ones May Lower Heart Disease, Death Rates, the Research Shows (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 4:00:02 pm
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Report: Radiology may face supply gap in coming decade
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Demand for radiologists is expected to exceed supply by 8 to 16 percent over the next 10 years, according to a report by physician recruitment firm LocumTenens.com. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 3:57:29 pm
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VirtualScopics, ABX-CRO collaborate on nuke med trials
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VirtualScopics, a provider of quantitative imaging for clinical trials, has entered into a scientific collaboration, specific to molecular imaging, with ABX-CRO, a Dresden, Germany-based full-service contract research organization (CRO). (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 3:46:16 pm
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Study: Early use of heparin reduces risk of DVT by 43%
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Most cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients who undergo neurosurgical procedures occur within the first week post-procedure, indicating a direct correlation between length of surgery and development of lower extremity DVT. Researchers found that use of subcutaneous heparin at either 24 hours or 48 hours after procedure reduced...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 3:37:45 pm
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Bruker introduces desktop MRI system
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Bruker introduced a new desktop MRI scanner, to bring preclinical MRI within reach for a broader range of molecular imaging laboratories at the 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC) in Kyoto, Japan this week. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 3:03:42 pm
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Report: Cancer bears largest economic impact of all causes of death
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Cancer presents the greatest economic impact from premature death and disability compared with all other causes of death worldwide, and balancing the global health agenda to address cancer will save millions of lives and potentially billions of dollars, according to a joint report issued by the American Cancer Society and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 2:46:02 pm
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CC Grand Rounds: (1) Diabetes Risk in the Workplace: NHLBI's "Keep the Beat" Worksite Wellness Program (2) Heart Disease: Risk Factors and Race
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Presented by: Richard O. Cannon, III, MD, and Anne E. Sumner, MDCategory: Clinical Center Grand RoundsAired date: 09/01/2010 (Source: Videocast - All Events)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 2:19:00 pm
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Low Carb Plant Sourced Diet Better Than Animal Sourced One
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If you want to live longer, you are better off on a low carb diet which is vegetable based, rather than one whose proteins are sourced from animals, according to a study involving 129,716 men and women published this week in the medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The researchers...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 2:00:00 pm
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NEJM: CABG report cards show risks, but benefits may outweigh them
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This year, 221 U.S. cardiac surgery sites publicly reported the results and outcomes of CABG procedures performed, and only five reported ratings that were below average or rated one star on the three-star scale used. But, the system of accountability continues to fuel much debate and leaves policymakers questioning whether...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 1:27:16 pm
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GI Dynamics Announces New Data Showing Significant Weight Loss, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Improvements Following 12 Months of EndoBarrier Treatment
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Obese Patients Achieved Mean Weight Loss of 20%; Data Presented at IFSO 2010 World Congress LEXINGTON, Mass. & LOS ANGELES--(Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network)--GI Dynamics, a leader in non-surgical, endoscopic treatments for type 2 diabetes and obes... Devices, GastroenterologyGI Dynamics, EndoBarrier, Gastrointestinal Liner (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 1:02:23 pm
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Long hours
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Unfit men who work long hours are more likely to develop heart disease (Source: BHF National News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:00:00 pm
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N.Y. health org to deploy NextGen technologies
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NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, has entered into an agreement with Mount Kisco Medical Group to deploy NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Practice Management and the NextGen Patient Portal. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:54:31 am
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A-Life Medical promotes Connolly to CEO
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A-Life Medical, a computer-assisted coding company, has promoted Jaye Connolly to the additional post of CEO, effective immediately. Connolly had been serving as president since April, and will continue in that role as well. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:26:19 am
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More on advisory committee decision
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(Source: BMJ Online First)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:21:37 am
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Bridging theory and reality gap
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(Source: BMJ Online First)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:21:37 am
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Targeting depressive symptoms is unlikely to help
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(Source: BMJ Online First)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:21:37 am
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ASTRO restructures staff, names four new VPs
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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has restructured into four new divisions, and has promoted four individuals to serve as vice presidents. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:19:06 am
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Siemens, National Semiconductor to develop energy-efficient ultrasound
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Siemens Healthcare and National Semiconductor, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based power management technology provider, have formed a strategic alliance for the development of ultrasound imaging systems that will consume less power. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:16:47 am
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Siemens, National Semiconductor seek to develop energy-efficient ultrasound
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Siemens Healthcare and National Semiconductor, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based power management technology provider, have formed a strategic alliance for the development of ultrasound imaging systems that will consume less power. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:16:47 am
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Heart Disease (Cardiovascular) - news item 119 of 136
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The Role of ERK1/2 Signaling Pathway in Nef Protein Upregulation of the Expression of the Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1 in Endothelial Cells
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients have increased rates of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases because the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) decreased the morbidity and mortality of the disease. Endothelial dysfunction is possibly the most plausible link between HIV infection and related expression of cell adhesion molecules such as intercellular adhesion molecule...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:13:24 am
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Southampton Heart Experts Implant Europe's First 'Slinky' Stent
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Heart specialists at Southampton General Hospital are the first in Europe to implant an innovative 'slinky' coil to open a patient's blocked artery. Stents are used to create permanent blood flow in previously blocked arteries of coronary heart disease or heart attack patients during angioplasty, a procedure in which cardiologists...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:00:00 am
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Accumetrics secures $7M in first round financing
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Accumetrics has raised an additional $7 million in the first round of capital financing and has secured $24 million total in new capital. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:53:57 am
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$11.6M grant to help diagnose HF among MI survivors via blood test
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A five-year $11.6 million contract from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will focus on research pertaining to a blood test that may have the ability to diagnose MI survivors who suffer from heart failure (HF). (Source: Cardiovascular...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:26:01 am
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Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in renal transplant recipients and strategies to minimize risk
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Summary (Source: Transplant International)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 8:44:46 am
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The association between quality of primary care, deprivation and cardiovascular outcomes: a cross-sectional study using data from the UK Quality and Outcomes Framework
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Background The Quality and Outcomes Framework, a financial incentive scheme for general practitioners in the UK, seems to have improved the quality of primary care and reduced inequalities in primary care delivery. It remains unclear, however, whether higher-quality primary care improves health outcomes or reduces health inequalities. Methods We conducted...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 8:21:44 am
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Neighbourhood socioeconomic status and biological 'wear and tear' in a nationally representative sample of US adults
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Conclusions Living in a lower NSES in the USA is associated with significantly greater biological wear and tear as measured by the allostatic load, and this relationship is independent of individual SES characteristics. Our findings show that where one lives is independently associated with allostatic load, thereby suggesting that policies...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 8:21:43 am
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The quality and outcomes framework reduces disparities in health outcomes for cardiovascular disease
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(Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 8:21:43 am
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News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: September 7, 2010
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1. A Low-carb Diet Based on Animal Protein May Increase Death Risk Evidence shows that a low-carbohydrate diet produces weight loss and improves some cardiovascular risk factors. However, health effects of a low-carbohydrate diet may depend on the type of protein and fat consumed. Researchers followed 85,168 women and 44,548...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 8:00:00 am
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N.Y. cautions patients on pediatric CT imaging
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The N.Y. State Department of Health is issuing informational pamphlets and child medical imaging cards as part of a campaign to raise awareness about radiation safety issues associated with CT imaging of children. The materials are being provided to 16,000 pediatricians and physicians statewide, who will distribute them to patients...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 7:03:22 am
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ThromboGenics Presents Positive Pooled Results From The MIVI-TRUST Phase III Program
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ThromboGenics NV (Euronext Brussels: THR), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for eye disease, cardiovascular disease and cancer, announces that the pooled results from the successful microplasmin MIVI-TRUST Phase III program were presented today at the EURETINA (European Society of Retina Specialists) Congress in...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 7:00:00 am
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Using SYNTAX Scoring To Indicate The Outcomes From CABG And PCI Procedures In Multivessel Coronary Disease
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There have been several studies into the impact of completeness of revascularisation in recent years, yet few clear recommendations are available on the likely clinical outcomes. This topic is not formally addressed in either the European Society of Cardiology guidelines or those jointly issued by the American Heart Association and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 7:00:00 am
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'Brinavess'â„¢ (Vernakalant) For Infusion Approved In The European Union For Rapid Conversion Of Recent Onset Atrial Fibrillation
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MSD (known in the and as Merck) (NYSE:MRK) and Cardiome Pharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CRME/ TSX: COM) announced that the intravenous (IV) formulation of 'Brinavess'â„¢ (vernakalant) has been granted marketing approval in the European Union (EU), and for the conversion of recent onset atrial fibrillation (AF) to sinus rhythm in adults....
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 7:00:00 am
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Oral link to heart disease studied
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Scientists have discovered how plaque-causing bacteria in the mouth can trigger potentially fatal blood clots (Source: Nursing in Practice) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 6:52:43 am
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Unfit men working long hours face greater heart risk, study shows
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This study adds to these findings by demonstrating that men who are physically active as part of their everyday life do not increase their risk of coronary heart disease, irrespective of the number of hours they work."Heart attackHealthMedical researchDenis Campbellguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 6:00:57 am
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Usefulness of an Accelerated Transoesophageal Stress Echocardiography in the Preoperative Evaluation of High Risk Severely Obese Subjects Awaiting Bariatric Surgery
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How safe and effective is transesophageal echocardiography in the evaluation of obese patients prior to their bariatric surgery? Cardiovascular Ultrasound (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 5:23:15 am
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BCM Human Genome Sequencing Center joins NIH's Pharmacogenomics Research Network
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The Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center has received a five-year, $2.3 million grant to join the National Institutes of Health's Pharmacogenomics Research Network , a collaborative project that seeks to advance research on how genes affect people's responses to a wide variety of medicines. The National Institute of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 5:00:00 am
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Heart Disease Risk Varies by Education Level
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Risk for stroke and heart disease falls as education levels rise in high-income countries, but not in nations where earnings are considerably lower, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cardiovascular Tue, 7 Sep 2010 5:00:00 am
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