Blood Pressure Control Inequality Linked To Deaths Among African Americans Nov 12, 2008
Funding for the research was provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and through a grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Exercise May Not Help Heart Patients Nov 12, 2008
Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. Study Released At American Heart Association Conference. (Click2Houston, TX)
Breakthrough at the Brigham Nov 11, 2008
The director of the NIH's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Dr. Elizabeth G. Nabel, was cautious in her reaction to the Ridker results, pointing to the need for "large-scale, event-based randomized clinical trials" like Ridker's before a new approach to detect and treat a condition is adopted. Her own agency should now take the lead in such trials and should include in them less-costly generic statins. (Boston Globe)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
For more details about the , the one that was halted in February, check out by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, which funded that research. And here's the for the other study, which goes by the acronym ADVANCE.. (USA Today -- Money)
Study: Test can detect heart attack risk Nov 11, 2008
Rob Stein, Washington Post. Monday, November 10, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cholesterol drugs may cut heart disease risk Nov 11, 2008
Study: Cholesterol drugs could help those with healthy levels - CNN.com. Study: Cholesterol drugs could help those with healthy levels. (CNN -- Health)
Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought Nov 11, 2008
In a statement, Dr. Elizabeth G. Nabel, director of the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), acknowledged this study and two others concerning CRP.. "New results from three studies being presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in New Orleans and published in scientific journals today provide the strongest evidence to date that a simple blood test for high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a useful marker for cardiovascular disease," she... (MEDLINEplus)
Statins cut risk of stroke, heart attack in study Nov 10, 2008
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute will take the findings under "strong consideration" as it revises guidelines on preventing and treating heart disease next year, said Dr. Elizabeth Nabel, the agency's director. That could translate into widespread use of the Brigham test among men over 50 and women over 60 - and more prescriptions for drugs. (Boston Globe)
Study: Wider cholesterol drug usemay save healthy people Nov 10, 2008
Study: Wider cholesterol drug use may save lives - Heart health- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Health)
Statins may benefit healthy people too Nov 10, 2008
News/Opinion Arts/Entertainment Living. The drugs can cut heart and stroke risks in people with normal cholesterol levels, researchers say. (Los Angeles Times)
Study finds wider benefits from cholesterol-lowering drugs Nov 10, 2008
Published: November 9, 2008. A large new study suggests that millions more people could benefit from taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, even if they have low cholesterol, because the drugs can significantly lower their risk of heart attacks, strokes and death. (International Herald Tribune)
Statins seem to halve risk of heart attacks Nov 10, 2008
by Thomas H. Maugh II - Nov. 10, 2008 12:00 AM Los Angeles Times. In results from an eagerly anticipated study that could dramatically change the treatment of cardiovascular disease, researchers have found that statin drugs - now given to millions of people with high cholesterol - can halve the risk of heart attacks and stroke in seemingly healthy patients as well. (AZCentral -- News)
Cholesterol-Fighting Drugs Show Wider Benefit Nov 10, 2008
Related News from NYT Health. By PAM BELLUCK The New York Times Published: Nov 10, 2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A New Age Of Statins? Nov 10, 2008
A New Age Of Statins. Cholesterol DrugsA New Age Of Statins. (Forbes -- Business)
Quintet of proteins forms new, early-warning blood test before heart attack strikes Nov 10, 2008
"People experiencing chest pain too often come to the emergency room, with subsequent electrocardiogram, also called EKG, readings not showing any evidence that a heart attack has occurred, but still leaving open the question of whether or not a heart attack is imminent and about to happen or has already happened," adds Van Eyk, director of the Johns Hopkins NHLBI Proteomics Group and the Proteomics Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where the protein analysis took place ... The... (EurekAlert!)
Wider cholesterol drug use save lives Nov 10, 2008
NEW ORLEANS: People with low cholesterol and no big risk for heart disease had dramatically lower rates of heart attacks, death and stroke if they took the cholesterol pill Crestor, a large study found. The results, reported on Sunday at an American Heart Association conference, were hailed as a watershed event in heart disease prevention. (India Times, India)
Phila. organization wins $7.6M NIH grant Nov 5, 2008
National Disease Research Interchange wins NIH grant - Philadelphia Business Journal. for free extra services. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Friend or foe? How the body's clot-busting system speeds up atherosclerosis Oct 31, 2008
In addition to grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, Dichek also received support from the John L. Locke, Jr. Charitable Trust for this research. . (EurekAlert!)
Grapes may help lower blood pressure: study Oct 29, 2008
REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Grapes helped lower blood pressure and improve heart function in lab rats fed an otherwise salty diet, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. (Scientific American)
Healing Process Found To Backfire In Lung Patients Oct 29, 2008
Institute for Molecular Science of Medicine, Aichi Medical University, Aichi, Japan; National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver; and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, Md. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Grapes may aid a bunch of heart risk factors, animal study finds Oct 29, 2008
Public release date: 29-Oct-2008. Research shows that grape intake lowered blood pressure and signs of heart muscle damage, and improved heart function in lab rats. (EurekAlert!)
Grapes Lower Blood Pressure Caused by Salt Oct 29, 2008
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Hydrogen Sulfide May Regulate Blood Pressure Oct 26, 2008
By Anna Boyd 13:47, October 25th 2008. Hydrogen sulfide, the same gas used in many stink bombs, may also control blood pressure, US and Canadian researchers reported in the Oct. 24 issue of the journal Science. (eFluxMedia)
Lowering Blood Pressure without Medications Oct 23, 2008
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Smoking Results in Lower Quality of Life As Well Oct 15, 2008
By Anna Boyd 14:31, October 14th 2008. Smoking not only shortens life but it also lowers quality of life, according to a Finnish study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. (eFluxMedia)
More Americans Have High Blood Pressure Oct 15, 2008
"The percentage of the population with high blood pressure is going the wrong way -- it's increasing," Dr. Jeffrey Cutler of the NIH's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute said in a telephone interview. Some of the leading factors behind high blood pressure include being obese or overweight, not getting regular physical activity, smoking and too much salt in the diet. (Newsmax)
Monitor sodium intake for heart-healthy meals Oct 14, 2008
htm for a free download of Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes, or order a hard copy for $4 through the Web site or from the NHLBI Information Center at P.O. Box 30105, Bethesda, MD 20824-0105. Black Skillet Beef with Greens and Red Potatoes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Effects Of Disclosing Financial Interests On Participation In Medical Research Oct 7, 2008
The study was funded by a grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Other researchers involved in the study include Joelle Friedman, Chantelle Hardy, Alice Fortune-Greely, Janice Lawlor, Jennifer Allsbrook, Li Lin and Kevin Schulman, of Duke, and Mark Hall, from Wake Forest University. (Science Daily)
Federal funds spur UB research Oct 7, 2008
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Anti-cancer drug prevents, reverses cardiovascular damage in mouse model of premature aging disorder Oct 7, 2008
Public release date: 6-Oct-2008. Contact: Geoff Spencer. (EurekAlert!)
Media coverage of drug studies lacking, study says Oct 6, 2008
Led by Dr. Caroline S. Fox of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, an international team of scientists studied genetic variations among more than 7,000 Framingham Heart Study participants who agreed to give their genetic and clinical data to an online database called the SHARe program, short for SNP Health Association Resource. (SNP stands for single nucleotide polymorphism, which is a kind of genetic variation. (Boston Globe)
Feds probe chelation-heart disease study Oct 3, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Enrollment halted amid questions about deaths, other risks. (MSNBC -- Health)
New Genes Linked To Gout Oct 3, 2008
The genes were identified using data from two large genome-wide association studies genetic variations of nearly 7,700 participants from NHLBI's Framingham Heart Study SHARe (SNP Health Association Resource) and more than 4,100 participants in NWO's Rotterdam Study. Researchers then replicated their finding using data from nearly 14,900 participants in NHLBI's Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC) ... Caroline S. Fox, M.D MPH, NHLBI project officer and one of the senior authors of the... (Science Daily)
Three Genes Raise Gout Risk Oct 3, 2008
"We identified two novel loci [genes] for uric acid that were also associated with gout," said lead researcher Dr. Caroline Fox, from the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. These genes, "can potentially be used as novel drug targets" against the disease, she said. (MEDLINEplus)
Can Implantable Devices for Heart Failure Help Assess Risk of Future Adverse Events for Heart Failure Patients? Sep 24, 2008
e., excess fluid) effect the progression of heart failure," said Dr. Barry Greenberg, HFSA President, and Professor of Medicine, and Director, Advanced Heart Failure Treatment Program, University of California, San Diego. "Diagnostic measures that would lead to early detection of changes in various parameters could ultimately allow us to intervene at an early time and thus prevent cardiac events from occurring. " This trial enrolled 1,000 patients and followed them for a period of 12 months in... (Canada Newswire)
Stroke Incidence May Be Higher And Deadlier In American Indians Sep 24, 2008
24, 2008) American Indians have a higher incidence of stroke compared to white and black Americans and their first strokes may be more deadly, according to a study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. The findings, from the largest longitudinal, population-based study of cardiovascular disease and risk factors in American Indians showed that the stroke incidence rate was 679 per 100,000 person years for American Indians. (Science Daily)
Palliative Care in Heart Failure Patients: The Time and Place Sep 23, 2008
" Palliative care differs from hospice care in that it is not only for the terminally ill, but also part of routine care for patients. Goodlin focused on defining palliative care as a way to re-frame the concept of hope for those with heart failure, in communicating with patients regarding their personal hopes for care, and setting goals and a plan that incorporates both the best possible hopes for the patient, while also helping patients and families plan for the future as the disease... (Canada Newswire)
Naturoceuticals: Are They Good or Bad for Patients with Heart Failure? Sep 23, 2008
TORONTO, Sept. 23 /CNW/ -- Today Patricia Uber, Pharm. " at the 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA). This presentation focused on the benefits and adverse effects associated with the use of naturoceuticals, which are considered herbal or nutritional supplements. Uber also briefly discussed the possible effects of using over-the-counter medications (i.e., nonprescription). The scientific meeting, which began Monday at the Metro Toronto Convention Center... (Canada Newswire)
Could Particulate Matter Air Pollution be a Factor in Worsening Heart Failure? Sep 22, 2008
The association between these emphasizes the need to further study the mechanisms through which pollution causes and/or worsens heart disease and also means of prevention and addresses the need for investigation to determine the correlation and possible solutions associated with the relationship between small particle air pollution and cardiovascular diseases," said Dr. Barry Greenberg, HFSA President, and Professor of Medicine, and Director, Advanced Heart Failure Treatment Program, University... (Canada Newswire)
New Hope for the Sad Heart: SADHART Clinical Trial Presents Evidence of How Treatment Can Improve Depression and Morbidity in Heart Failure Sep 22, 2008
" Dr. O'Connor explained that the trial was designed to test the hypothesis that heart failure patients treated with Sertraline plus psycho-supportive therapy will have an improvement in symptoms of depression and a lower rate of mortality and cardiovascular events as compared to psycho-supportive therapy alone. This larger trial was in response to a similar trial which had showed promising results that Sertraline not only proved to be safe and effective, but tended to reduce morbidity and... (Canada Newswire)
Can Sudden Death in Young Athletes Be Prevented? Sep 22, 2008
" Athletes and Sudden Death Syndrome (ASDS) is an often fatal syndrome occurring in young athletes. Dr. Link presented findings which showed that by following some very simple steps, lives could be saved. One step would be using safety baseballs and chest protectors for young baseball players. He outlined factors commonly associated with ASDS and the frequent underlying link to heart failure. Dr. Link discussed other athletic activities found to trigger ASDS, as well as other possible underlying... (Canada Newswire)
2008 Lifetime Achievement Award in Heart Failure Presented During HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting Sep 22, 2008
TORONTO, Sept. 22 /CNW/ -- The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) announced today that Michael Bristow, M.D., Ph. Bristow has made many significant contributions to the field of heart failure and we are honored to present him with this award. (Canada Newswire)
Louis J. Ignarro, Ph.D., Delivered the 2nd Annual 'Distinguished Lecture in Basic Science' at Heart Failure Society of America 12th Annual Meeting Sep 21, 2008
D., Delivered the 2nd Annual 'Distinguished Lecture in Basic Science' at Heart Failure Society of America 12th Annual Meeting (Canada Newswire)
UT Southwestern cardiologists find physical exams just as good for assessing heart failure Sep 17, 2008
Public release date: 16-Sep-2008. Contact: Katherine Morales. (EurekAlert!)
Blood Pressure Drug Combo Reduces Heart Deaths Sep 17, 2008
The Joint National Committee, under the direction of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, publishes clinical practice guidelines for hypertension new guidelines are expected in 2009. Thiazide diuretics successfully reduce blood pressure for many patients, but they are also known to deplete potassium, said Oates, a professor of Medicine and hypertension specialist. (Newsmax)
Newly found gene variants account for kidney diseases among African-Americans Sep 15, 2008
Public release date: 14-Sep-2008. Contact: Arthur Stone. (EurekAlert!)
From Wine to New Drugs: A Novel Way to Reduce Damage from Heart Attacks Sep 12, 2008
September 11, 2008 in. Scientists may have hit upon a way to diminish heart attack toll as well as stave off effects of Alzheimer's and other ills. (Scientific American)
Defibrillators Save Lives, Don't Diminish Quality Of Life, Researchers Find Sep 8, 2008
The study was funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Colleagues from the Duke Clinical Research Institute who contributed to the study include Kevin Anstrom, Jie Sun, Nancy Clapp-Channing, Linda Davidson-Ray and Kerry Lee. (Science Daily)
'Healthy' individuals may be at risk for heart disease Sep 8, 2008
Healthy' individuals may be at risk for heart disease. Public release date: 8-Sep-2008. (EurekAlert!)
At risk for peripheral arterial disease? Simple quiz provides key so you can circulate better Sep 4, 2008
At risk for peripheral arterial disease. Simple quiz provides key so you can circulate better. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Hydrating Kidney Patients With Sodium Bicarb Has Little Effect Sep 3, 2008
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has more about. Copyright. (Health-Finder)
Medication To Lower Blood Pressure Reduces Outcome Of Cardiovascular Death, Heart Attack Or Stroke, Study Suggests Sep 2, 2008
6, 2001) High-normal blood pressure significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, according to a new study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). . (Science Daily)
HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008
Medicine chest - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Grapefruit juice can reduce drug absorption, too. (USA Today -- Money)
Variations Of Rare Lung Disease Examined Aug 29, 2008
28, 2008) Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is a rare but serious lung disease that may cause severe respiratory symptoms in patients. The often-fatal disease has no cure. (Science Daily)
BCM, Texas Childrens awarded $2 million study grant Aug 23, 2008
BCM, Texas Childrens awarded $2 million study grant - Houston Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Ultrasound Used To Predict Heart Attack Risk Aug 20, 2008
7, 1999) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)-supported scientists report that ultrasonography, a non-invasive test, predicts the risk of heart attack and stroke in older persons with no. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Sleepless nights can hike teens blood pressure Aug 19, 2008
Sleepless nights can hike teens blood pressure - Heart health- msnbc. Join the Nike+ Human Race 10K.. (MSNBC -- Health)
Heart Disease Risk Soars with Obesity, Diabetes Aug 19, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who are both obese and have diabetes are highly likely to develop heart disease during their lifetime, a new study shows. (MEDLINEplus)
Poor sleep equals high BP for teens Aug 19, 2008
WASHINGTON: Poor sleep habits can do more than annoy parents and make teenagers drowsy in school -- they can lead to high blood pressure, US researchers said. Teens who slept fewer than 6 1/2 hours a night had more than twice the risk of high blood pressure and those with troubled sleep had more than triple the risk, the team at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio found. (India Times, India)
Blood Pressure Response To Daily Stress Provides Clues For Better Hypertension Treatment Aug 16, 2008
15, 2008) How the body regulates blood pressure in response to daily stress is the focus of a study geared toward helping people whose pressure is out of control. Research shows that two-thirds of patients high blood pressure is not controlled despite the best efforts of their doctors. (Science Daily)
Single MicroRNA That Controls Blood Vessel Development Identified Aug 14, 2008
13, 2008) Scientists from the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (GICD) and UCSF have identified a key regulatory factor that controls development of the human vascular system, the extensive network of arteries, veins, and capillaries that allow blood to reach all tissues and organs. The research, published in the latest issue of Developmental Cell, may offer clues to potential therapeutic targets for a wide variety of diseases, such as heart disease or cancer, that are impacted by or... (Science Daily)
Kaiser, Stanford get $3.89M heart research grant to start cardio center Aug 12, 2008
Kaiser, Stanford get $3. 89M heart research grant to start cardio center - San Francisco Business Times. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
HEALTH BLOG: Are fruit drinks or soda worse for diabetics? Aug 11, 2008
For more details about the , the one that was halted in February, check out by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, which funded that research. And here's the for the other study, which goes by the acronym ADVANCE.. (USA Today -- Life)
Treating High Cholesterol Aug 7, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Wednesday, August 06, 2008. (Fox News)
Eating Fish May Prevent Memory Loss And Stroke In Old Age Aug 6, 2008
5, 2008) Eating tuna and other types of fish may help lower the risk of cognitive decline and stroke in healthy older adults, according to a new study. For the study, 3,660 people age 65 and older underwent brain scans to detect silent brain infarcts, or small lesions in the brain that can cause loss of thinking skills, stroke or dementia. (Science Daily)
