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No, according to new guidelines issued in June by the American College of Chest Physicians, though if you already take aspirin for general cardiovascular health, you should continue to do so while you travel ... They start in deep leg veins, says Dr. Michael Jaff, medical director of the vascular center at Massachusetts General Hospital. (Boston Globe)
Presentation on Cytopia's JAK2 Inhibitor Program in Myeloproliferative Disorders Dec 8, 2008
The company's lead drug candidate is CYT997, a vascular disrupting agent (VDA) for the treatment of various cancers, which is currently being trialed in Phase I and Phase II clinical studies. Cytopia is continuing to build on its range of JAK inhibitors and kinase expertise, with CYT387, a novel oral JAK2 inhibitor focused on the treatment of myeloproliferative disorders, expected to enter Phase I clinical studies in early 2009. (PR Newswire)
Novel Therapeutic Approaches May Transform Treatment and Improve Patient Outcomes in Several Platelet Disorders Dec 8, 2008
Its mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic, and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology. In September, ASH launched Blood: The Vital Connection. (PR Newswire)
Observational Study Finds Changes in Medicare Reimbursement for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Associated With Increased Need for Blood Transfusion Dec 7, 2008
The post-NCD ESA dosing guideline that impacts ESA utilization for anemic cancer patients receiving chemotherapy is the requirement to discontinue ESA dosing for Hb levels exceeding 10 g/dL. Safety, including thrombovascular events, was not examined in this analysis. An increased relative risk of thrombovascular events has been observed in ESA-treated patients; physicians should use the lowest dose needed to avoid red blood cell transfusion ... PROCRIT is an ESA used for the treatment of anemia... (PR Newswire)
Research highlights new approaches to prevent blood clots Dec 7, 2008
Secondary endpoints included major adverse cardiovascular events, stroke, systemic embolism, acute myocardial infarction, hospitalizations due to cardiovascular conditions, or cardiovascular death ... Its mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic, and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology. (EurekAlert!)
British surgeon tells of how he carried out amputation via text ... Dec 6, 2008
I had been offering up my services as a vascular surgeon to aid agencies for 14 years working in places as diverse as Bosnia, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Chad, Darfur, Liberia, the Ivory Coast and southern Sudan. Congo was by far the most beautiful country I had been to, but it was obviously also very dangerous - heaven and hell rolled into one. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Crystallography Reveals The 3D Structure Of Mammalian Sperm Receptor Dec 6, 2008
Moreover, ZP-N domains are also found in many other extracellular proteins that are unrelated to fertilization, but play important roles in human diseases such as non-syndromic deafness, renal and vascular disorders, and cancer. In the Nature paper, an example is discussed that shows how the structure of ZP-N can be used to understand the molecular basis of some of these disorders. (Science Daily)
Health & Senior News - In Brief Dec 6, 2008
Health District to sponsor vascular screenings to reduce risk of stroke and heart disease Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield residents may participate in a vascular screening program in Room S-2 at the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., in Wethersfield, on Friday, December 12, 2008 ... The carotid vascular test scans the carotid arteries in the neck for plaque build-up, which can lead to strokes ... In addition to the vascular screenings, an osteoporosis screening is... (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Lung Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Cardiac Events Dec 6, 2008
In an accompanying editorial, Dr. David Zisman and Dr. Steven Kawut said further research is needed "to better understand the relationship between IPF and systemic vascular disease as well as the mechanisms shared by the two syndromes.". If studies confirm a causal relationship, "the presence of IPF itself could constitute a sufficiently potent risk factor for coronary artery disease such that more aggressive goals in risk factor modification would be warranted.". (U.S. News & World Report)
AngioDynamics seeks new CEO Dec 5, 2008
AngioDynamics' catheters and other medical devices allow for minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of cancer and peripheral vascular disease. The company on Wednesday said the immediate opportunity of the cancer treatment known as "irreversible electroporation," or IRE, is providing urgency for the management changes. (Albany Times Union)
Shortage Of General Surgeons By 2010, New Research Projects Dec 5, 2008
Many doctors today want to specialize in areas such as vascular, colon, or thoracic surgery. They ll train for one or two more years beyond general surgical residency so they have more professional expertise, and probably won t take the general surgery calls in emergency rooms, Williams said. (Science Daily)
Pierce, doctor to discuss Burress case with police Dec 5, 2008
Pierce, doctor from Plax case will meet police on Friday - USATODAY.com. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
Text-message surgery saves teen's life Dec 5, 2008
Nott, a vascular surgeon at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, who volunteers one month a year with humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders, had never performed such an operation. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Tech)
Lawyer: Pierce to testify for grand jury if asked Dec 5, 2008
"Although Pierce did take Burress to New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center as instructed by a Giants trainer, he did not try to cover it up by registering Burress under a false name, Bachner said."Other than bringing him to the hospital, he had no involvement in the administration process," Bachner said.Bachner said he could not comment on a report that Pierce took Burress' gun to his home and later gave it back to Burress' wife, Tiffany. Without identifying names, police... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Giants: Pierce called trainer after shooting Dec 5, 2008
While Barnes waited outside the room, an attending physician approached Barnes and said Burress had suffered no vascular injuries. She then returned to the treatment room. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Want more money? 15 jobs that pay... Dec 5, 2008
Vascular technologist Annual mean income: $69,036 Projected employment in 2016: 57,000 Increase between 2006 and 2016: 27 percent. 15. (CNN -- Law)
A little wine boosts omega-3 in the body: Researchers find a novel mechanism for a healthier heart Dec 5, 2008
"We consider these data to be a major finding - de Lorgeril concludes - opening a new window in the field of cardiovascular prevention. Beyond the alcohol issue, our results raise crucial questions regarding the effects of polyphenols on lipids (both in blood and cell membranes) and possibly of lipids on polyphenols" ... Funded by the European Union under Key Action 1: Food, Nutrition and Health QLK1-CT-2000-00100, IMMIDIET aims to acquire fundamental knowledge in the field of cardiovascular... (EurekAlert!)
Double threat: Deadly lung disease also linked to heart attacks Dec 5, 2008
Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are three times as likely to experience severe coronary eventsincluding heart attacksthan people without the disease, according to a recent study that analyzed the risk of cardiovascular disease in nearly 1,000 patients with IPF and more than 3,500 matched controls ... "Future investigations are required to better understand the relationship between IPF and systemic vascular disease as well as the mechanisms shared by the two syndromes," wrote... (EurekAlert!)
SMSes help surgeon save boy's life Dec 4, 2008
Vascular surgeon David Nott helped the 16-year-old while working 24-hour shifts with medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in Rutshuru ... I dont think that someone that wasnt a vascular surgeon would have been able to deal with the large blood vessels involved. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Radiation Sickness Dec 4, 2008 Sangamo BioSciences Provides Update on Company's 2008 Progress and 2009 Objectives Dec 4, 2008 ev3 Inc. Appoints John L. Miclot to Board of Directors Dec 4, 2008 Doc Amputates Boy's Arm Via Text Message Dec 4, 2008 Infotainment Dec 4, 2008 St. Jude heart device approved in Europe Dec 4, 2008 Futrell recognized by ECU Brody School of Medicine Dec 4, 2008 Amputation via text message Dec 4, 2008 AGA Medical Receives European CE Mark Approval for AMPLATZER(R) Cardiac Plug Dec 3, 2008 AMMC lights tree Dec 3, 2008 Neovasc Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results Dec 2, 2008 TargeGen Affiliates Scheduled for Oral Presentation of Interim Clinical Trial Data at 2008 ASH Meeting in San Francisco for TG101348, a Potent, Selective, Oral JAK2 Inhibitor in Myeloproliferative Disease Patients Dec 2, 2008 In a host of ailments, seeing a brain out of rhythm Dec 2, 2008 Portuguese Scientists Discover New Mechanism That Regulates Formation Of Blood Vessels Dec 1, 2008 National group honors local surgeon Dec 1, 2008 Vertigo: Causes and Management Nov 30, 2008 Anesthesia Type Won't Influence Neck Artery Surgery Outcomes Nov 29, 2008 First aid needed: Doctors Nov 28, 2008 Nontoxic Nanoparticle Can Deliver And Track Drugs, According To New Research Nov 27, 2008 Synthetic Sea Worm Glue May Mend Shattered Knee, Face Bones Nov 27, 2008 Two Antidepressants Taken During Pregnancy Linked To Heart Anomalies In Babies Nov 27, 2008 Young's honor embodies Texas' spirit Nov 27, 2008 Vitamin K linked to insulin resistance in older men Nov 27, 2008 How Depression Harms Your Heart Nov 27, 2008 Chemotherapy Plus Targeted Therapies Shows Improved Survival In Advance-stage Lung Cancer Patients Nov 26, 2008 New Clinical Study Will Help Doctors Assess Abnormal Bleeding Nov 25, 2008 A soldier, taking orders from its ethical judgment center Nov 25, 2008 What happens to the external carotid artery following carotid endarterectomy? Nov 25, 2008 New Approach To Screen Individuals For Early Alzheimer's Disease Nov 24, 2008 Safety In Numbers For Community Hospitals Performing Emergency Angioplasty Nov 24, 2008 Hildreth on Health: Back to our cancer challenges Nov 23, 2008 Kids of centenarians live longer, healthier lives Nov 22, 2008 Irina Slutskaya too busy to think about retirement Nov 22, 2008 Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks Nov 22, 2008 Visual Impairment: Promising Treatment For Anti-VEGF And Retinopathy Of Prematurity Described Nov 22, 2008 New Cause Of Fatal Brain Injury From Acute Viral Meningitis Nov 22, 2008 Arroyo's husband returns to Manila after illness Nov 22, 2008 Heart patients are often not treated in accordance with guidelines Nov 22, 2008 Doctor Shrinks Boy's Grapefruit-Size Hand Nov 22, 2008 Seno Medical agrees to license technology Nov 21, 2008 Avastin Raises Risk of Blood Clots in Veins Nov 21, 2008 Biomarkers Used To Predict Chronological And Physiological Age Nov 21, 2008 Aastrom Announces Treatment of First Patient in U.S. Phase II IMPACT-DCM Trial Nov 21, 2008 Smoking can damage babies' arteries Nov 20, 2008 St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital expanding Nov 20, 2008 Amgen, Takeda and Millennium Provide Update on Phase 3 Trial of Motesanib in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Nov 20, 2008 Larger Calves Tied to Lower Risk of Artery Build-Up Nov 20, 2008 Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins Nov 20, 2008 Genetics For Personalized Coronary Heart Disease Treatment Nov 20, 2008 Low-dose Aspirin Does Not Appear To Reduce Risk Of CV Events In Patients With Diabetes Nov 20, 2008 Ginkgo may be waste of money, memory Nov 20, 2008 Bioheart Announces CE Marking for TGI 1200(tm) Adult Stem Cell Isolation System Nov 20, 2008 Pulmonary Complications of Sickle Cell Disease Nov 20, 2008 Ginkgo Biloba for Prevention of Dementia Nov 19, 2008 Ginkgo biloba doesn't prevent dementia, study finds Nov 19, 2008 Technology Gives 3-D View Of Human Coronary Arteries Nov 19, 2008 How widely suitable are statin drugs? Nov 19, 2008 Kidney disease takes a growing toll Nov 19, 2008 Age, Race Are Among Factors That Influence Carotid-surgery Success Nov 18, 2008 Potential New Biomarker Of Age-related Macular Degeneration Found Nov 18, 2008 Your Health Check - VENOUS DISEASE: Part III Nov 18, 2008 Obese kids have prematurely aged neck arteries Nov 18, 2008 Low Risk For Heart Attack? Could An Ultrasound Hold The Answer? Nov 17, 2008 Physician shortage plagues rural areas Nov 17, 2008 Hypertension develops early, silently, in African-American men Nov 17, 2008
Latent period of four to five days is followed by intractable nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and vascular collapse. Bowel necrosis may occur, leading to sepsis. (Suite101.com)
ASH Honors Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and NHLBI Deputy Director Susan Shurin, MD, for Their Public Service, Leadership, and Commitment to Biomedical Research Dec 4, 2008
Its mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic, and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology. In September, ASH launched Blood:The Vital Connection (www. (PR Newswire)
Mr. Lanphier continued, "We are pursuing a broad development program for our lead ZFP Therapeutic(TM), SB-509, an activator of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) with three Phase 2 clinical trials ongoing for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy (DN) and one to evaluate its use in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We have also advanced our preclinical pipeline and expect to file Investigational New Drug (IND) application for the first of our ZFN-based therapeutic... (PR Newswire)
Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ev3 Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a global endovascular device company, today announced the appointment of John L. Miclot to its Board of Directors effective immediately ... "John's insight and experience will be of great value as we work towards building the premier endovascular company and preferred physician partner for identifying and treating peripheral vascular and neurovascular disease." ... Since its founding in 2000, ev3 has been dedicated to developing innovative,... (PR Newswire)
David Nott, 52, a vascular surgeon, was working for a Medicins Sans Frontieres hospital in the eastern town of Rutshuru, an area ravaged by bloody battles between Congolese and rebel troops. Among the hundreds of wounded soldiers and civilians brought into the hospital in October was a 16-year-old boy who had been caught in the midst of a gun fight between advancing combatants in a forest in the Nyanzale region. (Fox News)
Vascular surgeon David Nott helped the 16-year-old while working with Medecins Sans Frontieres in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The boys left arm had been ripped off by a.. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
A implantable cardioverter defibrillator is a surgically inserted electronic device that constantly monitors your heart rate and rhythm, according to the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. St. Jude says its AnalystST device allows physicians to better monitor heart disease progression. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
The four-story, 206,000-square-foot building at 115 Heart Blvd. on the ECU health sciences campus houses offices and research labs for cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons and scientists. It also houses outpatient treatment and educational facilities. (Washington Daily News, NC)
But the general and vascular surgeon had never carried out such an operation before and knew it was a huge risk. So he text messaged a London colleague who texted him back telling him how to do it. (iAfrica.com)
AGA Medical Corporation, based in Plymouth, Minnesota, is a leader in developing interventional devices for the minimally invasive treatment of cardiovascular defects and peripheral vascular disease. Founded in 1995 by Dr. Kurt Amplatz, a former professor and researcher at the University of Minnesota Department of Radiology, AGA Medical develops and commercializes devices for a range of structural heart repair and circulatory conditions. (PR Newswire)
The VeinViewer is a vascular imaging system that allows physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to clearly see accessible veins (or lack thereof) in real time. The device uses a combination of near-infrared light and patented technologies to image vascular structures and projects their location directly on the surface of the skin. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
RICHMOND, BC, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Neovasc Inc. (TSXV: NVC), a new specialty vascular device company, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Neovasc Chief Executive Officer Alexei Marko noted, "These third quarter results, which reflect the first period of Neovasc's operations as a fully consolidated company, include encouraging signs of progress while also reflecting significant one-time, non-recurring charges and expenses... (PR Newswire)
TargeGen, Inc. is a privately held vascular biology-focused biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, CA. TargeGen primarily develops small molecule kinase inhibitors that target vascular leakage (edema), vascular proliferation (angiogenesis) and inflammation. Edema, angiogenesis and inflammation are involved in the pathology of many major human diseases. (PR Newswire)
Dr. Rodolfo Llins, neuroscience chairman at New York University. (David Goldman for The New York Times). (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Caiado et al. Notch Pathway Modulation on Bone Marrow-Derived Vascular Precursor Cells Regulates Their Angiogenic and Wound Healing Potential. PLoS ONE, 2008; 3 (11): e3752 DOI. (Science Daily)
Anderson is a board certified general surgeon who specializes in vascular surgery. He also serves on the Wyoming Medical Center's Board of Directors. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Vascular insult: Strokes or other phenomena that reduce blood flow to specific areas of the brain can cause vertigo. Medications: A wide variety of medications and toxins can cause vertigo (e. (Suite101.com)
"In regard to major perioperative complications of stroke, heart attack, and death, there is no reason to prefer general over local anesthesia, of vice versa, as routine for carotid endarterectomy," wrote Dr. Michael Gough, of the vascular surgery department at Leeds General Infirmary, and colleagues. "Similarly, we showed no definite evidence that the type of anesthesia affects length of hospital stay or quality of life," the researchers added. (MEDLINEplus)
"More victims of road accidents are brought to the morgue at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital than to the hospital's care unit," said vascular surgeon Suhartono. "More people die on the way to the hospital.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Although the primary use envisioned for these particles is for targeted cancer therapy, Butler's group is interested in their ability to deliver various drugs that have been shown to inhibit cell growth associated with vascular disease ... Mark Kester, professor of pharmacology, and Jong Yun, associate professor of pharmacology, both at Penn State College of Medicine, have optimized ceramide for both cancer and vascular disease ... Their groups found that by using human vascular smooth muscle... (Science Daily)
14, 2004) Surgeons at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston are studying whether a liquid sealant, similar to common household "super glue," forms a tight seal around blood vessels used in vascular. . (Science Daily)
(May 2, 2007) Migraines during pregnancy are strongly linked to vascular diseases, such as stroke and heart disease, according to new. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Benoit helped raise relief funds for hurricane victims in the Dominican Republic, Blalock donated a $10,000 scholarship to the Arlington School District, Catalanotto is actively involved in the Vascular Birthmark Foundation, Josh Hamilton directs his Triple Play Ministries, Kameron Loe donated $14,500 to Jonathan's Place in Dallas and the Dallas Sales office donated $10,000 to renovate the house, David Murphy provided support for the SafeSwing Baseball Clinic and C.J. Wilson conducted... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
"The original purpose of the present study was to assess the effect of vitamin K1, or phylloquinone, supplementation on changes in bone mineral density and vascular calcification," Booth said. "For instance, there is a way to achieve a more direct measure of insulin secretion than HOMA-IR. Also, our study is limited to caucasian adults. We acknowledge our findings may not apply to the general population.". (EurekAlert!)
The relationship also feeds back on itself; previous studies show that exercise not only improves cardiovascular health, but also elevates mood and can ease depression ... "We have always looked at certain behaviors like physical activity and smoking in isolation with respect to their effect on heart disease," says Dr. Clyde Yancy, president-elect of the American Heart Association and medical director of the heart and vascular institute at Baylor College of Medicine. (Time.com)
Blocking more key cancer pathways such as the epidermal growth factor receptor and vascular endothelial growth factor may lead to improved cancer control. The abstract, S0563: SWOG Phase II Trial of Carboplatin (C), Paclitaxel (P), Cetuximab (CX) and Bevacizumab (B) Followed by Cetuximab and Bevacizumab in Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), will be presented in Oral Abstract Session II on Thursday, November 13 at 10:15 a.m.. (Science Daily)
Mauer, principal investigator on the study and instructor in clinical investigation in Coller s Allen and Frances Adler Laboratory of Blood and Vascular Biology, is currently recruiting 500 participants with no known bleeding-related disease and no recent use of medication with anti-coagulant or anti-platelet properties. Participants will answer an hour-long questionnaire detailing their history of everyday bleeding symptoms e.g., shaving nicks, nosebleeds and menstruation and uncommon ones... (Science Daily)
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)
Data was prospectively recorded for all patients who had carotid endarterectomy between 1997 and 2006 in our vascular surgical unit. These patients had follow-up with carotid duplex ultrasound to assess the patency of the internal and external carotid artery. (BioMed Central)
17, 2005) Mild cognitive impairment in older people is not a normal part of growing old but rather appears to be an indicator of Alzheimer's disease or cerebral vascular disease, according to a study. (July 20, 2004) For the first time, a drug appears to have a slowing effect -- though limited -- on the progression from mild cognitive impairment, a memory disorder considered a strong early predictor of. (Science Daily)
In this study, one of a number being conducted by the Cardiovascular Patient Outcomes Research Team (or C-PORT), all participants had primary angioplasty in response to a heart attack caused by a blocked artery ... The research is part of several C-PORT projects investigating the safety of performing angioplasty in hospitals without heart-surgery backup, all led by Aversano, an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and its Heart and Vascular Institute. (Science Daily)
Today, we can now see the interconnection between all of the cells of the body, not only in communication, but in individual cell requirements, such as mineral and electrolyte requirements and protein and fat nutrients above and beyond our vascular system circulation. Many of these other forms of communication are controlled by the pH of the body, glycemic food load, and the chloride of sodium chloride which is salt. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The results suggest that children of centenarians tend to retain a "cardiovascular advantage" over their peers as they age, note Emily R. Adams and colleagues at Boston University and Boston Medical Center ... "These findings reinforce the notion that there may be physiological reasons that longevity runs in families and that centenarian offspring are more likely to age in better cardiovascular health and with a lower mortality than their peers," the researchers wrote in the Journal of the... (MSNBC -- Health)
She was also later diagnosed with vasculitis, an inflammation of blood vessels that can cause major vascular organs to deteriorate. "I really like exhibitions and I really like to skate for people," she said. (Anchorage Daily News)
"Smoking in families is harmful for children, including their cardiovascular system, as was found in many other studies," said research leader Dr. Cuno S.P.M. Uiterwaal, an associate professor of clinical epidemiology at the University Medical Center in Utrecht ... Uiterwaal and his colleagues reported the finding in the December issue of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology that they used ultrasound to measure the thickness of the walls of carotid arteries, the major blood vessels... (MEDLINEplus)
A number of severe visual impairments, including detached retina, glaucoma, cataracts, nearsightedness, and eye misalignment can result from ROP. One abnormal retinal change in ROP is the growth of abnormal blood vessels, which are stimulated by vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF. Anti-VEGF medications have been developed to inhibit abnormal vessels and are effective treatments adult eye disorders such as "wet" age-related macular degeneration. Building on earlier studies that showed... (Science Daily)
Sure enough, the scientists could see blood vessels breaking down as meningitis developed and progressed, but the tagged killer T cells did not appear to be the direct cause of the vascular damage ... Co-authors of the paper, "Myelomonocytic cell recruitment causes fatal CNS vascular injury during acute viral meningitis," include Silvia S. Kang from Scripps Research, and Jiyun V. Kim and Michael L. Dustin, from the New York University School of Medicine ... Scripps Research is internationally... (Science Daily)
Jose Miguel "Mike'' Arroyo also was vomiting and had several bouts of diarrhea, she said. The president's plane landed at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan, where her husband was rushed to a hospital and examined by Japanese doctors. There was no significant finding linking the abdominal pain to his heart condition, leading doctors to conclude that he was probably suffering from acute infectious diarrhea from food he ate prior to the flight, Cervantes said. She said she and two other... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Many patients with cardiovascular disease are not given adequate drug therapy ... 2% suffered from one or more cardiovascular diseases and 10 ... The results showed that several vascular beds were affected simultaneously in almost one third of patients. (EurekAlert!)
So did all the other specialists -- including vascular surgeons, anesthesiologists and the hospital itself ... The family also found support from the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation ... On Tuesday, Rosen injected Rohit with polyvinyl foam to break apart the tumolike growth, and today, Dr. Milton Waner of the Vascular and Birthmarks Institute of New York will remove the embolized tissue that remains. (ABC News)
The opto-acoutic technology combines light and sound to examine the presence of increased blood supply and vascular structure that surround a tumor. VisualSonics will embed Seno Medical s opto-acoutic technology to create the next-generation of high-frequency ultrasound systems that can extend the molecular imaging capacity down to the sub-cellular level. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Avastin, known generically as bevacizumab, is a monoclonal antibody, a genetically engineered immune system molecule that targets vascular endothelial growth factor or VEGF. VEGF helps tumors grow a blood supply and Avastin is a so-called angiogenesis inhibitor that helps choke off that supply. KNOWN ARTERY RISK. (MEDLINEplus)
7, 2003) A team of researchers has undertaken a study to identify specific molecules whose genetic regulation is altered during aging and that contribute to age-dependent vascular. (Jan. (Science Daily)
The first patient surgery in the IMPACT-DCM trial took place at the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center (Methodist) in Houston, TX. The procedure was performed by Dr. Brian Bruckner, Cardiac Surgeon at Methodist and Principal Investigator of the trial at the clinical site; Dr. Michael Reardon, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Methodist and a Co-Investigator of the trial; and Dr. Matthias Loebe, Transplant Surgeon at Methodist and a Co-Investigator of the trial ... Ongoing development activities... (Primezone Releases)
The lining inside the arteries was 3 percent thicker in subjects whose mothers smoked in pregnancy, said researchers in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. Thicker artery linings are a first step toward atherosclerosis, the so-called hardening of the arteries in which fatty plaque builds up, restricts blood flow, and can break off to cause a heart attack or stroke. (Boston Globe)
St. Luke s specialists perform brain, heart, cancer and vascular surgery in Quakertown. Nawrocki said Quakertown has benefited over the past decade from the Lehigh Valley s sprawl south and the Philadelphia metropolitan sprawl north as people are willing to deal with longer commutes to find affordable housing. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Co-developed by Amgen, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, and Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company, motesanib is an investigational, highly selective, oral agent that is being evaluated for its ability to inhibit angiogenesis by targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptors 1, 2 and 3 (VEGFR1-3). It is also under investigation for its potential direct anti-tumor activity by targeting a family of proteins called tyrosine kinases, including platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR),... (PR Newswire)
There is growing evidence that body composition and fat distribution are of major importance in determining vascular risk, but these associations are poorly understood, Dr. Mahmoud Zureik of INSERM 700, Paris and colleagues note in the journal Stroke ... This was true regardless of age, gender, body weight and other vascular risk factors. (MEDLINEplus)
It does this by inhibiting the action of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a protein that promotes the growth of blood vessels ... Committee members said the drug's ability to slow tumor progression did not outweigh the damage done by side effects such as blood clots and cardiovascular problems. (MEDLINEplus)
"It significantly improved our risk prediction," said Christie Ballantyne, chief of atherosclerosis and vascular medicine and professor of medicine at BCM. "Since many people's risk categories changed, the optimal treatment for these individuals had to be reevaluated." ... Paul; and James Willerson of the Texas Heart Institute and adjunct professor of medicine at BCM; Ballantyne is also the director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular... (Science Daily)
19, 2008) Low-dose aspirin as primary prevention did not appear to significantly reduce the risk of a combined end point of coronary, cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. However, aspirin did significantly reduce the combination of fatal coronary and fatal cerebrovascular events ... "Diabetes mellitus is a powerful risk factor for cardiovascular events," the authors write. (Science Daily)
This type is referred to as vascular dementia ... But ginkgo biloba is not without risks: The 25 per cent of participants who had cardiovascular disease prior to enrolling in the study were more likely to develop dementia if they took ginkgo biloba ... The same factors that increase your risk for heart disease - high cholesterol, high blood pressure and poorly controlled diabetes - are also linked to a greater likelihood of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. (Globe and Mail)
Nov. 20, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bioheart, Inc. (NasdaqCM: - ), a company committed to delivering intelligent devices and biologics that help monitor, diagnose and treat heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases, today announced that CE mark has been applied to the TGI 1200 System in order to begin marketing the TGI 1200 System in all countries recognizing the CE mark ... Bioheart, Inc. (NasdaqCM: - ) is committed to delivering intelligent devices and biologics that help monitor, diagnose... (Primezone Releases)
From the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine and the Hemostasis and Vascular Biology Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, (M.T.G.); and Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland, Oakland, CA (E.V.). Address reprint requests to Dr. Gladwin at the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, NW 168 Montefiore Hospital, 354 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, or at gladwinmt@upmc. (New England Journal of Medicine)
4 76227 Karlsruhe Telefon: (0721) 40 05-498 Telefax: (0721) 40 05-500 [1] Ihl R, Tribanek M, Napryeyenko O. A 240-mg Once-Daily Formulation of Ginkgo biloba Extract EGb 761(R) is Effective in Both Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial. Alzheimer's & Dementia 2008;4(suppl 2):T165-T166. (PR Newswire)
There was also no difference in the rate of strokes, heart attacks and other cardiovascular events between the two treatment groups. The only solid distinction between the two groups was the rate of patients developing a condition known as vascular dementia but not Alzheimer's -- 0 ... Vascular dementia occurs when blood flow to the brain is restricted, often by a stroke. (Los Angeles Times)
In their report in the journal JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, the research team describes how optical frequency-domain imaging (OFDI) gives three-dimensional, microscopic views of significant segments of patients' coronary arteries, visualizing areas of inflammation and plaque deposits ... More detailed, cross-sectional images of narrowed vascular segments revealed features associated with the type of atherosclerotic plaques that are likely to rupture and cause a heart attack ... Combining OFDI... (Science Daily)
8 percent of the subjects who took a placebo had a major cardiovascular problem during the study period ... In other words, the absolute risk of a serious cardiovascular problem (as opposed to the relative risk) was reduced by less than one percentage point ... "This was definitely a pretty stunning result," said Dr. Steven Nissen, chairman of cardiovascular medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Rita Miller, 65, undergoes dialysis three times a week. (Christopher Capozziello for The New York Times). (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Carotid-artery surgery, one of the most common types of vascular surgeries performed in the U.S., involves opening the carotid artery in the neck and removing harmful plaque to restore blood flow to the brain. Although previous controlled trials have shown carotid surgery reduces the long-term risk of death or stroke in some patients, there is a chance the procedure could cause death or stroke. (Science Daily)
In an inflammatory response, the body's vascular and immune systems work in concert to remove disease-causing agents, damaged cells, or other irritants, and to initiate tissue healing. If immune system regulation goes awry, an overly strong inflammatory response--such as hay fever or atherosclerosis--can result. (Science Daily)
According to a recent article in a medical journal, over one million people are seen each year with the complaint of leg swelling and pain, and ten to twenty percent of them will have DVT. Venous ultrasound is the most common non-invasive vascular procedure that we do in our vascular lab. Unfortunately, although most patients make an uncomplicated recovery from DVT, there are significant numbers who suffer chronic venous insufficiency with long term complications of leg swelling, stasis... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The investigators found that the children's "vascular age" -- the age at which the level of thickening would be normal for their gender and race -- was about 30 years older than their actual age. "Vascular age was advanced the furthest in the children with obesity and high triglyceride levels, so the combination of obesity and high triglycerides should be a red flag to the doctor that a child is at high risk of heart disease," Raghuveer said. (Reuters India)
"The ultrasound added another dimension to the risk factor score and showed us that those with thick arteries in the higher end of low risk group actually are at intermediate risk for coronary heart disease," said Dr. Vijay Nambi, assistant professor of medicine - atherosclerosis and vascular medicine at BCM and lead author of the study ... " "Our goal is to target those in the most need," said Dr. Christie Ballantyne, chief of atherosclerosis and vascular medicine and professor of medicine at... (Science Daily)
Dr. Carlos Tan, M.D., F.A.C.S, is a vascular and general surgeon who has been working as a locum at St. Marys Hospital in Rhinelander. Tan fits in to the second group Anderson described. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
"Thus, brachial blood pressure may neglect important information on cardiovascular burden and response to therapy in African-American men.". The study, "Racial differences in central blood pressure and vascular function in young men" was carried out by Kevin S. Heffernan, Sae Young Jae, Kenneth R. Wilund, Jeffrey A. Woods and Bo Fernhall, at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign ... The vascular damage they looked for included stiffening and thickening of the blood vessels. (EurekAlert!)
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