Healthy Blood Vessels May Prevent Fat Growth Sep 24, 2008
D., co-principal investigator of the study and director of the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine (ICVBM) ... Their research looks at ways to treat vascular disease, including the use of adipose stem cells to grow new vessels as a treatment for peripheral artery disease ... D., lead author of the journal article and a research associate at the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine. (Science Daily)
Secret Ingredients Behind Germinated Rice Sep 24, 2008
(July 30, 2008) Researchers have found that a compound that helps rice seed grow, springs back into action when brown rice is placed in water overnight before cooking, significantly reducing the nerve and vascular. (July 30, 2008) A new farming method first developed to conserve precious irrigation water may have the added benefit of producing rice containing much less arsenic than rice grown using traditional rice-farming. (Science Daily)
Miraculins Announces Deal With Leading CLIA Laboratory Sep 24, 2008
He also provides consultant services for preclinical and clinical trials involving drugs and/or biomaterials, in cancer, articular/skeletal and vascular applications. To date, Dr. Pritzker has been author/co-author of 224 scientific papers and 15 book chapters. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Duke team finds compounds that prevent nerve damage Sep 24, 2008
The scientists plan to test whether the TGM2 inhibitors they identified would prevent the fibrous tissue process that causes chronic renal, vascular and lung disease. . (EurekAlert!)
Audio Relaxation Program May Help Lower Blood Pressure In Elderly Sep 23, 2008
This project was conducted jointly by the College of Nursing, Seattle University; and the Center for Cardiovascular Wellness, Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute. The study was funded by John L. Locke Jr. Charitable Trust in Perpetuity. (Science Daily)
Protein Identified That Plays Role In Blood Flow Sep 23, 2008
Now, using atomic force microscopy - a microscope with very high resolution - and isolating blood vessels outside the body, University of Missouri researchers have identified a protein that plays an important role in the control of tissue blood flow and vascular resistance. This new knowledge brings researchers one step closer to understanding vascular diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and other vascular problems ... This study provides new insights that clarify the role of... (Science Daily)
Newmans radiology program receives full accreditation Sep 23, 2008
Newman says the program can lead to a variety of career paths, including computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and vascular imaging. The accreditation is the result of a self-study by Newman that was submitted to the accreditation committee more than a year ago. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
It takes just one village to save a species Sep 23, 2008
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO SAVE A SPECIES By helping a Chinese village out of poverty, Dr. Pan Wenshi, China's premier panda biologist, was able to protect the endangered white-headed langurs. " Part of what makes Pan's achievements so remarkable is the success he is having compared with the fate of primates elsewhere. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's most recent Red List, nearly half of the world's 634 primate species and subspecies are in danger of extinction. "If... (International Herald Tribune)
Cool invention helps tired players bounce back Sep 23, 2008
They turned to exercise as a way to build up a person's internal heat load and then worked to figure out how to "pull it out through vascular structures," Grahn said. Their first "aha" moment in cooling came after they talked their assistant Vinh Cao into doing his regular workouts in the lab instead of at the gym. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Oral health a good indicator of general health Sep 23, 2008
No, this does not necessarily mean better vascular function overall, but the experts say that these findings merit further study. As does a possible link between gum infections and preterm labor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Latest stunt could make Blaine blind Sep 21, 2008
He is the chief of vascular surgery and is advising Blaine on the stunt ... He is the chief of vascular surgery and is advising Blaine on the stunt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Magician To Hang Upside Down In Central Park For 60 Hours Sep 21, 2008
Napolitano should know -- the chief of vascular surgery is advising Blaine on the stunt. Napolitano said hanging upside down for an extended time increases pressure in the veins in your head, especially in your eyes. (WNBC.com, NY)
Today world Alzheimers day Sep 21, 2008
Vascular dementia, another common type of dementia, is caused by reduced blood flow to parts of the brain. combined with the right services and support, can make life better for the millions of peoples living with Alzheimers. (Kerala Online)
Biogen Idec says Tysabri may prompt improvement Sep 20, 2008
receives Amex noncompliance note PLC Systems Inc., a Franklin medical technology firm focused on the cardiac and vascular markets, said it has received a delisting notice from the American Stock Exchange. The company said the notice was dated Sept. 17. (Boston Globe)
Northern State coach Meyer has leg amputated Sep 20, 2008
He has had multiple vascular surgeries to no avail. Don Meyer took the brunt of the impact from being sideswiped by a truck on the left side of his car. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Magician risks serious health problems with new stunt Sep 19, 2008
Speaking at a press conference in New York on Thursday, Massimo Napolitano, chief of vascular surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, tells WENN, "All the organs pretty much are effected by this. Most importantly the blood rushes to the head. There is danger of brain hemorrhage. There is danger of the blood rushing to the eyes and blinding David.". But Richard Ruden, a doctor who has worked on many of Blaine's stunts, insists the star is the only human who could survive... (WOKR13 Rochester)
'Baby' Fat Cells May Be Key To Treating Obesity Sep 19, 2008
20, 2004) Individuals with the metabolic syndrome are at risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, vascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Although risk factors for this syndrome are known to include obesity. (Science Daily)
Avastin may increase risk of neural bleeding and stroke in patients with glioblastoma multiforme, physicians say Sep 19, 2008
The drug acts by targeting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and is thought to act by blocking the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis). The drug is approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer and metastatic breast cancer. (FT.com -- Markets)
LeMaitre Vascular Appoints John J. O'Connor to Its Board of Directors Sep 19, 2008
Source: LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. ... Sept. 19, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) today announced that John J. O'Connor has been appointed to its Board of Directors ... LeMaitre Vascular expects that the appointment of Mr. O'Connor to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee will cause it to regain compliance with the Marketplace Rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market, which require that a majority of the Company's Board of Directors be independent and that the Company's... (Primezone Releases)
Migraine Linked To Blood Clots In Veins Sep 18, 2008
"The thinking has been that because people with migraine are more likely to have strokes and other cardiovascular problems, that they would also have more severe and early atherosclerosis," said study author Stefan Kiechl, MD, of Innsbruck Medical University in Austria ... (May 2, 2007) Migraines during pregnancy are strongly linked to vascular diseases, such as stroke and heart disease, according to new. (Science Daily)
Statin Use Suboptimal Among Elderly Heart Patients Sep 18, 2008
Many practice guidelines advocate the use of statins in people with atherosclerosis, but several studies have shown under utilization of statins in this population, the study team notes in the Journal of Vascular Surgery this month ... 5 percent had a history of stroke or other "cerebrovascular disease," and 7 ... 2 percent in cerebrovascular disease patients; and from 6. (MEDLINEplus)
3-D MRI Helps Detect Patients at High Risk for Stroke Sep 18, 2008
New studies point to the composition of complicated plaques as a leading cause of vascular issues and death. Previous, they believed that this narrowing, called stenosis, was responsible for most heart attacks or strokes. (MEDLINEplus)
Platelets, Petechiae, and Preservation of the Vascular Wall Sep 18, 2008
The development of an activated platelet plug at the site of trauma seals the vascular lesion and brings about hemostasis ... The most important of these is the maintenance of vascular integrity by the. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Courier names 28 Best Places to Work finalists Sep 18, 2008
The companies are: ADP; Baker Concrete Construction Inc.; Best Upon Request Inc.; Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic Surgeons Inc.; Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati Airport Marriott; Colliers Turley Martin Tucker; Construction Software Technologies Inc./iSqFt; CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Directions Research Inc.. Dunnhumby USA; Hobsons Inc.; Kendle International Inc.; McGohan Brabender; Microsoft Corp.; Modern Office Methods; Paycor Inc.; Phillips Edison & Co.;... (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Intuition and math: A powerful correlation Sep 17, 2008
Published: September 16, 2008. You are shopping in a busy supermarket and you're ready to pay up and go home. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Reardon Awarded ECAC Award of Valor Sep 17, 2008
While dealing with complications including nerve damage, vascular damage, and scar tissue buildup, Reardon has had five separate surgeries on the leg. Though he failed to see progress in his rehabilitation until the summer of 2007, he took batting practice that fall at the urging of two teammates, and despite two years of rust, found he could still hit. (Brownbears.com)
U.S. drug regulators defend safety of chemical Sep 17, 2008
A total of 79 reported that they had had heart attacks, chest pain or other types of cardiovascular disease and 136 reported that they had diabetes ... An example of the images generated by CTA. Narrated by Dr. Harvey Hecht of The Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular I.. (International Herald Tribune)
Healthy tailgating fare will score with fans Sep 17, 2008
That's one of the messages delivered to participants in a "Healthy Tailgating" class, presented recently by the University of Tennessee Heart Lung Vascular Institute in Knoxville, Tenn. It was served with a dose of reality. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Free vascular disease, stroke screening planned Sep 17, 2008
A free screening for peripheral vascular disease and stroke will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center in La Crosse ... Peripheral vascular disease is a potentially life-threatening yet treatable condition in which the arteries of the legs gradually harden and fill with plaque. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
How Do I Know It's Time for Cholesterol Meds? Sep 16, 2008
INTERMEDIATE RISK: If you have two or more risk factors, such as a history of stroke or peripheral vascular disease, then your LDL level should be 130 or lower. Stein said you if fall into the intermediate risk category, you can try diet and exercise before medicines only if your LDL is no higher than 145. (Fox News)
Metricath(R) intravascular measurement device demonstrates speed and accuracy at leading medical conference Sep 16, 2008
" The conference brings together a wide range of physicians including interventional cardiologists, cardiac and vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and cath lab technologists. The presentations highlighted the expanding use of Metricath to peripheral vascular applications. Dr. Allie added, "Cardiologists have been treating coronary arteries with high precision for years and it's time we do the same in the peripheral vasculature. " The potential utility of Metricath in improving the... (Canada Newswire)
Capital Region to host 2008 Women's Health Conference (5) Sep 16, 2008
Concluding the event will be Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, William P. Sweezer, M.D. Sweezer will help women at the event understand cardiovascular health specifically related to the female gender. The cost of the conference is 5. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Avastin slows progression of lung cancer Sep 16, 2008
Avastin works by directly inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor, a key mediator of the growth of new blood vessels. The lack of blood vessels prevents oxygen from reaching the tumor cells and they die. (Scientific American)
Hospitals assessing superbug threat Sep 16, 2008
The hospital also tests patients going in for full hip and knee replacements and for vascular surgeries, as well as those showing symptoms of infection. For the first time, however, MRSA data will be collected by all hospitals during the same time period, with each institution also asked to include the proportion of patients placed in isolation because of MRSA infections. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Bisbee hospital a virtual medical facility Sep 16, 2008
(Ed Honda-Herald/Review) It s estimated that fewer than 2 percent of all stroke patients in Arizona s remote areas are getting the treatment they need within the three-hour recommended window, said Dr. Bart Demaerschalk, director of the Cerebrovascular Diseases Center and consultant for the Department of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic Phoenix campus ... Through the STARR system, local physicians call a Mayo Clinic stroke hotline and are given immediate access to one of the clinic s four vascular... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Get Rid of Spider and Varicose Veins Without Surgery Sep 16, 2008
Bioflavonoid-rich and derived from sweet orange, DiosVein is made primarily from the supplement diosmin, which has over three decades of efficacious use as an anti-inflammatory and vascular protecting agent. It is clinically proven to tone and repair vessel walls, resulting in stronger veins, healthier legs and sound circulation. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Stem Cells Ease Stroke-Like Brain Damage in Mice Sep 16, 2008
"These hMSCs are really blood cells and they have effects on vascular formation and angiogenesis [new blood vessel growth] and they also produce a fair number of growth factors and signaling factors that seem to ameliorate the disease process," Schwartz explained. Ideally, the results would one day be translated into stroke and other therapies for humans, an area which is sadly lacking in options. (Health-Finder)
3-D MRI technique helps radiologists detect high-risk carotid disease Sep 16, 2008
But new studies have identified the composition of complicated plaques as being a major cause of vascular events and deaths. These complicated plaques are characterized by surface ulcerations, blood clots and bleeding into the vessel wall. (EurekAlert!)
The Endpoint of Heart Disease Sep 15, 2008
These compounds remove excess water and salt to limit the pressure in the compromised vascular system, such as furosemide (lasix), and anti-hypertensive drugs, in particular (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors. Digitalis and dobutamine are also used as they strengthen the heart muscle and function over weeks and months. (Suite101.com)
Risks found for youths in new antipsychotics Sep 15, 2008
An example of the images generated by CTA. Narrated by Dr. Harvey Hecht of The Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular I.. Two versions of the same scene used in a scientific study of sarcasm. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
David Vautrin Joins Vascular Technologies Inc. annd Ultroid® Technologies Inc. as CEO of Ultroid® Care Centers and CMO of Ultroid Technologi Sep 15, 2008
David Vautrin Joins Vascular Technologies Inc. annd Ultroid Technologies Inc. as CEO of Ultroid Care Centers and CMO of Ultroid Technologi - Yahoo ... David Vautrin Joins Vascular Technologies Inc. annd Ultroid Technologies Inc. as CEO of Ultroid Care Centers and CMO of Ultroid Technologi ... David Vautrin Joins Vascular Technologies Inc. annd Ultroid Technologies Inc. as CEO of Ultroid Care Centers and CMO of Ultroid Technologies Inc.. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
IT 'Clicks' Healthcare Sep 15, 2008
It also limited manual records entry and helped to reduce movement of staff from one department to another," explains Dr Manivannan. E-learning 3-D training is an alternative to actual training which is done in a virtual environment, with no possibility of causing harm to a patient during the training period. With the advent of laparoscopic and robotic surgery, this offers a great potential of training future surgeons. Advanced virtual training is also available today for simpler procedures like... (Express Healthcare Management)
How To Differentiate Benign From Malignant Bile Duct Strictures? Sep 13, 2008
Furthermore, vascular involvement was identified on contrast enhanced CT as vascular stenosis or occlusion of the portal vein and/or the hepatic artery ... Due to the relatively low incidence of vascular involvement (31% in this series), the absence of this finding is not conclusive. (Science Daily)
A man for all seasons Sep 13, 2008
He was suffering from severe peripheral vascular disease, which made him virtually immobile and in constant pain. There was also evidence of possible lung cancer, and it was during his consultation with the oncologist that the pulmonary embolus struck. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
CryoLife Expands Distribution of Hemostase MPH(R) to France through Laboratoire Gamida Sep 12, 2008
Unique hemostatic powder is available in ready-to-use applicator ATLANTA, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE: ), a biomaterials, medical device and tissue processing company, announced today that it has begun distribution in France, through Laboratoire Gamida, of Hemostase MPH for use in general, cardiac and vascular surgery ... "We will showcase Hemostase MPH at the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons meeting in Lisbon, Portugal later this week." About CryoLife,... (PR Newswire)
Zednick back on ice after gruesome injury Sep 12, 2008
Those were some pretty sober looking guys on the bench after that happened, said vascular surgeon Richard Curl, who assisted in the operation and witnessed the accident. It was tough, I guess, for everybody to deal with it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Light-activated Treatments Could Solve MRSA Problems After Surgery Sep 12, 2008
This makes it ideal and possibly the only option - for treating infections with multiple drug resistant bacteria, including MRSA." Infected wounds are a major problem for thousands of hospital patients every year, and up to 9% of hospital acquired infections occur during surgery, contributing to 77% of deaths from surgical operations. These infections increase the length of time patients must remain in hospital by an average of 10 days, increasing the cost to the NHS by up to two and a half... (Science Daily)
Retired Tupelo minister lives to run again Sep 12, 2008
Get trainedOn Sept. 20, anyone with a desire to learn will have the opportunity to get trained in CPR and AED at the Weston Reed Cardiovascular Conference at the BancorpSouth Center ... In addition, this year's conference will feature free heart-health screenings, including blood pressure, lipid profile including triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL and LDL, six-lead EKG, ankle brachial index to evaluate for peripheral vascular disease and parasternal echocardiogram. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Medical Alert: AtheroGenics needs to re-work finances Sep 12, 2008
Patients at the Duluth hospital who require vascular stent placement, or vascular imaging of the extremities, are currently transported to Gwinnett Medical s Lawrenceville hospital. Cancer gene Survey. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
AZX100 Pre-Clinical Results Show Reduction of Fibrosis and Scarring; Human Clinical Safety Trials Continuing Sep 12, 2008
Chrysalin, the Company's novel synthetic 23-amino acid peptide, has been proven in multiple pre-clinical and clinical models to stimulate cellular events leading to angiogenesis, revascularization, and repair of dermal and musculoskeletal tissues. It is currently being evaluated in disorders that involve vascular endothelial dysfunction, such as acute myocardial infarction and chronic myocardial ischemia. (Primezone Releases)
Proteon Therapeutics drug gets FDA fast-track status Sep 11, 2008
PRT-201 is being investigated for its ability to improve vascular access in patients currently on or being prepared for hemodialysis, said the company, which noted the FDA's fast-track designation is intended to facilitate development and expedite review for drugs that treat serious diseases and fill unmet medical needs. (Chris Reidy). (Boston Globe)
Antiangiogenic Drugs Impede Chemotherapy-stimulated Tumor Recovery Sep 11, 2008
Kerbel, Shaked, and colleagues had previously shown that treatment with a type of cytotoxic-like agent known as a vascular disrupting agent (VDA) induces rapid mobilization of cells called circulating endothelial progenitors (CEPs) from the bone marrow compartment that helps the tumor to regrow blood vessels and thereby recover from treatment. The researchers built on this earlier observation by analyzing whether different, conventional chemotherapeutic drugs had variable abilities to impact CEP... (Science Daily)
'His life was the theatre' Sep 11, 2008
Since his departure from the festival two years ago, he had been in physical decline stricken, first, with prostate cancer, and then other ailments, including severe peripheral vascular disease. He had been seriously ill for months, and was admitted to hospital for tests as recently as last month. (Globe and Mail)
New Vascular Access Medical Devices Launched by Navilyst Medical Sep 11, 2008
Navilyst Medical, the manufacturer and global marketer of vascular access and fluid management medical devices, has launched new products just four weeks after the company's introduction of its new corporate brand following the previously announced divestiture from Boston Scientific ... The two new devices and enhanced PICC Convenience Kitting offerings expand Navilyst Medical's popular vascular access device product lines and can contribute to a hospital's infection prevention program ...... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Blood Pressure Treatment Can Be Used against Stroke Sep 11, 2008
Dr. Irene Katzan, a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic, called the new findings "very intriguing," but she added, "I don't think the data are enough to warrant a change in practice.". At the Cleveland Clinic, the practice is to try to bring down elevated blood pressure, but not usually as aggressively as done in the Texas study, she said. (MEDLINEplus)
Gap junction protein vital to successful pregnancy, researchers find Sep 11, 2008
One of the factors secreted by the endometrial cells, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), is essential to angiogenesis. In the absence of Cx43, Laws found, the cells failed to differentiate or to produce enough VEGF to spur blood vessel growth. (EurekAlert!)
Pupils to get more space Sep 10, 2008
The Jessye Norman School of the Arts is getting a new home. Downtown property owner Peter Knox IV has donated a two-story, 18,000-square-foot building on Greene Street to the school, which offers free instruction in dance, drama, music and art to middle school pupils who might be economically challenged. (The Augusta Chronicle)
GreenJackets go up 2-0 in series Sep 10, 2008
Jackets go up 2-0 in series 091008 - The Augusta Chronicle. For five very tense innings, the outcome of Game 2 of the South Atlantic League Championship Series appeared to be in serious doubt for the Augusta GreenJackets. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Rightsizing' criteria OK'd by committee Sep 10, 2008
Rightsizing' criteria OK'd by committee 091008 - The Augusta Chronicle. A committee of the Richmond County Board of Education on Tuesday night tentatively adopted the criteria that will guide its "rightsizing" process, including which schools, if any, to close. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Offensive line to feature 3 freshmen Sep 10, 2008
COLUMBIA --- Clemson likely will start three freshmen along the offensive line against North Carolina State, the first time that's happened since the U.S. government drafted upperclassmen to serve in World War II.. It happened in 1943, when all of Clemson's juniors and seniors were drafted. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Balk lifts Atlanta to one-run victory Sep 10, 2008
ATLANTA --- Taylor Buchholz balked in the winning run, allowing pinch hitter Kelly Johnson to score from third, and giving the Atlanta Braves a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies in 10 innings Tuesday night. Buchholz, pitching from the stretch, had already moved his feet to begin his windup when he paused, apparently wanting to restart the pitch. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Break down barriers and help Cubans Sep 10, 2008
The poor people of Cuba are currently experiencing great hardship above what they experience on a day-to-day basis, because of the recent hurricanes. We, as a nation, should be able to send a little more than $100,000 in aid to the suffering people of this country. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Father of infant in drug sale arrested Sep 10, 2008
Police have arrested the father of the 7-month-old child who allegedly was nearly traded for drugs at an all-night crack party this weekend. Michael Shane Jenkins, 38, was picked up by investigators at the Augusta Lodge on Gordon Highway on Tuesday, two days after he and the child's mother, 27-year-old Amanda Johnson, allegedly tried to sell their baby to a drug dealer, according to Richmond County sheriff's Investigator Kendall Brown. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Karin: Mini BBQ Meat Loaves Sep 10, 2008
Turn ground beef into little barbecue loaves 091008 - The Augusta Chronicle. This is Week 2 of my month of budget-friendly family meals and the featured ingredient this time is ground beef. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Leader seeks turnaround Sep 10, 2008
Monty Jones, the new general manager of Augusta's civic center complex, is so new on the job, most of the mementos that eventually will decorate his office are still in boxes. Among them are photographs and trophies of the Little League team he coached that won the Super Bowl in Raleigh, N.C., five years ago. (The Augusta Chronicle)
