Viagra Relatives May Shrink Abnormally Large Hearts Sep 26, 2009
Recent efforts to reverse hypertrophy include a clinical trial, sponsored by Viagra manufacturer Pfizer, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), looking at whether Viagra (sildenafil) can treat moderate heart failure and reduce hypertrophy. Along with increasing blood flow in arteries, Viagra interferes with phosphodiesterases (PDEs), enzymes that break down the messenger molecule called cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), which would otherwise "put the brakes on" heart... (Science Daily)
New Assessment Quantifies Risks And Benefits Of Warfarin Treatment For Atrial Fibrillation Sep 21, 2009
21, 2009) Warfarin therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation the most common type of significant heart rhythm disorder appears to be most beneficial for the oldest patients, those who have had a prior stroke and for patients with multiple risk factors for stroke, according to a new study by Kaiser Permanente and Massachusetts General Hospital researchers. This comparative effectiveness research study among the first and largest to quantify warfarin's net clinical benefit, how much a... (Science Daily)
Link Between Protein And Lung Disease Found Sep 17, 2009
16, 2009) In a development that could lead to a novel approach to the treatment of a devastating lung disease, biochemists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston report they are the first to link the osteopontin (OPN) protein to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Findings appear online and will be in the January 2010 print issue of The FASEB Journal, the journal of The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. (Science Daily)
Joan Endyke: Save on health costs with the help of a dietitian Sep 16, 2009
Licensed Dietician Joan Endyke. Tue Sep 15, 2009, 06:45 PM EDT. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Concern about cumulative radiation of imaging tests has some doctors urging alternatives Sep 14, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
MRI Simulation Of Blood Flow Helps Plan Child's Delicate Heart Surgery Sep 13, 2009
12, 2009) Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, collaborating with pediatric cardiologists and surgeons at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, have developed a tool for virtual surgery that allows heart surgeons to view the predicted effects of different surgical approaches. By manipulating three-dimensional cardiac magnetic resonance images of a patient's specific anatomy, physicians can compare how alternative approaches affect blood flow and expected outcomes, and can... (Science Daily)
Top 10 nutrition stories of last two decades Sep 9, 2009
The 10 most important nutrition stories of the last two decades - CNN.com. The 10 most important nutrition stories of the last two decades. (CNN)
More Than Meets the Scale Sep 3, 2009
Because no single number of weight or fat alone can tell the entire picture, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute includes waist circumference as a second measurement of obesity and weight-related health risks ... National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Aim for a Healthy Weight. (Suite101.com)
Faster, Cheaper Way To Find Disease Genes In Human Genome Passes Initial Test Sep 1, 2009
The research was supported by grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the National Human Genome Research Institute, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, all part of the National Institutes of Health; the Washington Research Foundation, and the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research in Singapore. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
2 in 3 had recent test with radiation, study says Aug 29, 2009
Some doctors worry that CT scans may be over-prescribed. Do health care reform headlines leave you saying huh. (MSNBC -- Health)
Younger Americans Over-Exposed to Radiation Risk Aug 29, 2009
Dr. Michael Lauer of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, one of the National Institutes of Health, said imaging equipment makers are working on new products to reduce radiation risks. But he said the biggest problem is that there is often no evidence that many of the scans save lives. (Newsmax)
How Safe Or Unsafe Are Medical Imaging Procedures? Aug 29, 2009
In an accompanying Perspective article, "Elements of Danger The Case of Medical Imaging," Michael S. Lauer, M.D., director of the Divisions of Prevention and Population Sciences and of Cardiovascular Diseases at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), calls for more research to demonstrate whether the use of cardiovascular imaging tests, such as myocardial perfusion imaging and CT scans, improves patient outcomes. He notes that "no large-scale, randomized trials have shown that... (Science Daily)
Medical Scans a Significant Source of Radiation Aug 28, 2009
"We're actually working in a knowledge vacuum," said Lauer, who is director of the Divisions of Prevention and Population Sciences and of Cardiovascular Diseases at the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. "What we know is that the radiation exposure that people are getting now might entail a risk but we don't know the benefit.". (MEDLINEplus)
Heart Study attracts world visitors Aug 27, 2009
Daily News Print Edition. BY MARCELLE HANEMANNThe Daily News Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:55 AM CDT. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Radiation Risks Aug 27, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. LOS ANGELES, California(AP) -- As many as two-thirds of adults underwent a medical test in the last few years that exposed them to radiation and in some cases, a potentially higher risk of cancer, a study in five areas of the U.S. suggests. (W-USA News, DC)
Two-thirds get medical tests with radiation Aug 27, 2009
Study finds many underwent exams that expose them to cancer risk. Click on a topic to learn more. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study finds radiation risk in some medical tests Aug 27, 2009
by Alicia Chang - Aug. 27, 2009 12:00 AM Associated Press. LOS ANGELES - As many as two-thirds of adults underwent a medical test in the past few years that exposed them to radiation and in some cases, a potentially higher risk of cancer, says a study in five areas of the U.S., including Arizona. (AZCentral -- News)
Immune System's Role In Bone Loss Uncovered; Finding Could Lead To New Therapies For Osteoporosis Aug 26, 2009
26, 2009) Got high cholesterol. You might want to consider a bone density test. (Science Daily)
UCLA scientists uncover immune system's role in bone loss Aug 25, 2009
Public release date: 24-Aug-2009. Contact: Elaine Schmidt. (EurekAlert!)
Sleep apnea can raise death risk 46 percent Aug 19, 2009
The researchers, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, said people with milder sleep-breathing disorders were not more likely to die early. The NHLBI estimates 12 million adult Americans have sleep apnea, but most are not diagnosed or treated. (MSNBC -- Health)
Severe sleep apnea tied to increased risk of death Aug 18, 2009
Contact: NHLBI Communications Office ... WHAT: Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of death from any cause in middle-aged adults, especially men, according to new results from a landmark study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) ... The NHLBI Study Shows Association Between Sleep Apnea and Hypertension. (EurekAlert!)
NIH-funded researchers sequence exomes of 12 people Aug 17, 2009
Contact: NHLBI Communications Office ... was funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which are all part of the NIH. It was carried out as part of The Exome Project, a program jointly managed by the NHLBI and the NHGRI that was established to develop, validate, and begin to apply a cost-effective, high-throughput approach... (EurekAlert!)
Optimism Appears To Lower Women's Risk Of Death, Heart Disease Aug 12, 2009
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Center for Research Resources funded the study. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Protein Unfolding Is Key For Understanding Blood Clot Mechanics Aug 8, 2009
7, 2009) Fibrin, the chief ingredient of blood clots, is a remarkably versatile polymer. On one hand, it forms a network of fibers -- a blood clot -- that stems the loss of blood at an injury site while remaining pliable and flexible. (Science Daily)
Social Stress Linked To Harmful Fat Deposits, Heart Disease Aug 6, 2009
5, 2009) A new study done by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that social stress could be an important precursor to heart disease by causing the body to deposit more fat in the abdominal cavity, speeding the harmful buildup of plaque in blood vessels, a stepping stone to the number one cause of death in the world. The findings could be an important consideration in the way the United States and other Western countries try to stem the rapid rise of obesity, said... (Science Daily)
Unproven Remedies: Chelation-heart disease study probed by government Aug 5, 2009
By MARILYNN MARCHIONEAP Medical Writer. Tuesday, August 4, 2009 2:45 PM CDT. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Studies find low vitamin D levels, risk of diseases in children Aug 4, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Vitamin D deficiency may increase heart risk factors in kids Aug 4, 2009
He is now an epidemiologist in the division of cardiovascular sciences of the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. "Nobody questions that vitamin D deficiency causes rickets," said Dr. Michal L. Melamed, an assistant professor of medicine and epidemiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, who led the other study. (Xinhuanet, China)
Millions of U.S. kids lack Vitamin D Aug 4, 2009
Studies: Millions of U.S. kids lacking Vitamin D. Low levels may be putting a generation at risk for heart disease, diabetes. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study Of Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment In Sickle Cell Patients Stopped Early Due To Safety Concerns Jul 31, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 30, 2009) The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health has stopped a clinical trial testing a drug treatment for pulmonary hypertension in adults with sickle cell disease nearly one year early due to safety concerns ... (July 19, 2006) A team of scientists with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health has found that a hormone detected in a simple blood test can identify patients with... (Science Daily)
NHLBI stops study of pulmonary hypertension treatment in sickle cell patients Jul 29, 2009
Contact: NHLBI Communications Office ... The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health has stopped a clinical trial testing a drug treatment for pulmonary hypertension in adults with sickle cell disease nearly one year early due to safety concerns ... "The increase in sickle cell medical problems is concern enough for us to stop this clinical trial to protect the safety of our participants," said NHLBI Director Elizabeth G. Nabel, M.D. "We will... (EurekAlert!)
U.S. stops Viagra trial as sickle cell treatment Jul 29, 2009
The trial was looking at the safety and effectiveness of sildenafil, sold by Pfizer Inc. under the brand names Revatio and Viagra, for pulmonary hypertension in patients with sickle cell disease, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) said. Shares of Pfizer were down 3. (MSNBC -- Health)
High calcium level in arteries may signal serious heart attack risk Jul 28, 2009
Public release date: 28-Jul-2009. Contact: Linda Brooks. (EurekAlert!)
Biomed study looks to spur enrollment Jul 24, 2009
Kannapolis research study looking to spur enrollment - Charlotte Business Journal. for free extra services. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Some blood pressure drugs may help protect against dementia, study shows Jul 23, 2009
Public release date: 23-Jul-2009. Contact: Jessica Guenzel. (EurekAlert!)
Atrial Septal Defects Jul 23, 2009
A Hole Between the Upper Chambers of the Heart is a Common Defect. The human heart has two upper and two lower chambers. (Suite101.com)
* [HEALTH] How they learned to stop dieting and embrace the fat X and exercise Jul 21, 2009
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Keep your mind and body in top condition Jul 17, 2009
Regular exercise helps bones, muscles, lungs -- even the brain. Eating right keeps heart, eyes and brain healthy. (CNN -- Health)
Active Commuters Have Fewer Heart Disease Risk Factors Jul 16, 2009
The CARDIA study is supported by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute grants. Analysis is supported by National Cancer Institute and National Institute of Child Health and Human Development grants. (Science Daily)
New strategies to improve treatment and ultimately prevent heart failure in children Jul 8, 2009
Public release date: 7-Jul-2009. Contact: Cindy Fox Aisen. (EurekAlert!)
Component Of Vegetable Protein May Be Linked To Lower Blood Pressure Jul 8, 2009
The pattern is recommended by the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the key sponsor of the INTERMAP study. "The DASH eating pattern resembles the Mediterranean eating style for the 21st century, including reduced salt intake," Stamler noted. (Science Daily)
Atrial fibrillation linked to increased hospitalization in heart failure patients Jul 7, 2009
Public release date: 6-Jul-2009. Contact: Bob Shepard. (EurekAlert!)
WFU med school wins $6.6M grant renewal Jul 3, 2009
WFU med school wins $6. 6M grant renewal - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Heart attack survivors not told of study dangers Jul 3, 2009
Federal investigation concludes not enough information given on risks. updated 6:52 p.m. ET July 2, 2009. (MSNBC -- Health)
Enzyme Doesn't Act Alone In Atrial Fibrillation Jul 1, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 1, 2009) An overactive enzyme is behind a leaky calcium channel that plays a role in the development of atrial fibrillation, which is the most common cardiac arrhythmia that is responsible for a third of all strokes. However, it doesn't act alone, say researchers at Baylor College of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Government probes chelation-heart disease study Jul 1, 2009
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Big US study will test vitamin D, fish oil Jun 25, 2009
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE. Tuesday, June 23, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Common ECG Finding, Formerly Considered Insignificant, May Indicate Serious Cardiac Problems Jun 25, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 24, 2009) A common electrocardiogram (ECG) finding that has largely been considered insignificant may actually signal an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (a chronic heart rhythm disturbance), the future need for a permanent pacemaker and an increased risk for premature death. In their report in the June 24 Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Boston University School of Medicine describe results of the... (Science Daily)
Fish oil, vitamin D to be scrutinized in big study Jun 23, 2009
Study will see if either supplement lowers risk of cancer, heart disease. Diet and fitness videos. (MSNBC -- Health)
U.S. study to target blacks in vitamin D, fish oil test Jun 23, 2009
A drop of fish oil, which is widely recommended for heart health. VITAMIN D BLOOD LEVELS. (USA Today -- News)
Do Fish Oil and Vitamin D Benefit Your Health? (1:46 p.m.) Jun 23, 2009
Do Fish Oil and Vitamin D Benefit Your Health. (1:46 p.m.) - CBS 6 - WTVR, Richmond Va. (WTVR.com, VA)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome Jun 20, 2009
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute suggests how you can help prevent metabolic syndrome. Maintain a healthy body-mass index (BMI) of less than 25. (MEDLINEplus)
Income, education, important factors in heart disease risk Jun 17, 2009
Public release date: 16-Jun-2009. Doctors who ignore the socioeconomic status of patients when evaluating their risk for heart disease are missing a crucial element that might result in inadequate treatment, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study published in the June 2009 American Heart Journal. (EurekAlert!)
Health research agencies form global alliance to curb humanity's most fatal diseases Jun 16, 2009
The U.S. National Institutes of Health, specifically its National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), and the Fogarty International Center ... " Background In their 2007 paper in Nature, the 19 authors of the "Grand Challenges," led by Dr. Daar, said chronic non-communicable diseases Cause the greatest share of death and disability worldwide; Account for over 60% of deaths worldwide, four-fifths of those fatalities being citizens of low and middle income countries; Cause twice as many... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Four Risk Factors Raise Probability Of Developing Precursor Of Heart Failure Jun 16, 2009
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute funded both studies. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease Jun 16, 2009
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh; Bernard R. Chaitman, M.D., Saint Louis University, St. Louis; Saul M. Genuth, M.D., Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; Suzanne H. Goldberg, R.N., M.S.N., National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD; Mark A. Hlatky, M.D., Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA; Teresa L.Z. Jones, M.D., National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD; Mark E. Molitch, M.D., Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University,... (New England Journal of Medicine)
NHLBI funds global centers on chronic diseases and collaborates with UnitedHealth Group Jun 16, 2009
Contact: NHLBI Office of Communications ... NHLBI Funds Research and Training Centers Aimed at Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases in Developing Countries and Collaborates with UnitedHealth Group's Chronic Disease Initiative ... A worldwide network of research and training centers will build institutional and community capacity to prevent and control chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular, lung diseases, and diabetes, announced the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI),... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Researchers test nanoparticle to treat cardiovascular disease in mice Jun 5, 2009
Public release date: 4-Jun-2009. Contact: Gail Gallessich. (EurekAlert!)
Scientists Identify Lethal New Virus Jun 2, 2009
Along with Fauci's institute, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Google also helped fund the research. Additional Resources. (KIRO TV, WA)
Multisorb tapped for research project May 27, 2009
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Pediatrician creates easier way to identify kids' high BP May 26, 2009
The current standard chart used by healthcare providers to evaluate pediatric blood pressure is from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and includes hundreds of normal and abnormal blood pressure values. In order to differentiate between normal and abnormal readings, providers need to, not only remember the variety of blood pressure ranges, but also know the child's height percentile which can be difficult to verify, especially in non-primary care settings. (EurekAlert!)
Genetic Factors May Predict Depression In Heart Disease Patients May 24, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 23, 2009) Individuals with heart disease are twice as likely to suffer from depression as the general population, an association the medical community has largely been unable to explain. Now, a new study by researchers at The Miriam Hospital, in conjunction with The Montr;al Heart Institute, University of Montr;al and McGill University, reveals there may be genetic variations that contribute to depression in heart disease patients. (Science Daily)
More than a bad night's sleep May 21, 2009
Funding was provided by grants from the National Institutes of Health: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. . (EurekAlert!)
Health Tip: Risk factors for high cholesterol? May 20, 2009
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers this list of factors that raise your risk of having high blood cholesterol. Eating foods that are high in cholesterol and saturated fats. (KLAS-TV)
HRT-breast cancer risk stays same, regardless of family history May 20, 2009
Public release date: 19-May-2009. The risk of developing breast cancer due to taking hormone replacement therapy appears to be the same for women with a family history of the disease and without a family history, a University of Rochester Medical Center study concluded. (EurekAlert!)
