Posts by: Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, a MSc in Health Psychology and a BSc in Clinical Psychology. Her work has been focused on vulnerability to psychopathology and early identification and intervention in psychosis.

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015

Lilly Extends ACCELERATE Phase 3 Trial for Cardiovascular Disease

The executive committee of the ACCELERATE study recommended Eli Lilly and Company Pharmaceutics extend their Phase 3 trial investigating the efficacy of evacetrapib for cardiovascular disease by 6 months. Eli Lilly accepted ... Read more

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015

Novel Molecule Can Boost Exercise Capacity And Prevent Diabetic Cardiomyopathy

In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine found that a molecule can boost exercise capacity and provide a significantly protective ... Read more

March 2, 2015March 2, 2015

Among Stroke Survivors, Depression a Predictor of Night-time Sleep Disturbances

According to a recent study presented during the Nursing Symposium at the 2015 American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference among stroke survivors, depression is a predictor of night-time sleep disturbances. ... Read more

February 26, 2015March 2, 2015

Researchers Present Data on Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease

Pediatric cardiology clinicians and researchers from all over the world gathered in February for the 18th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease, the 2015 Cardiology conference supported by the ... Read more

February 25, 2015February 25, 2015

Higher Levels of Stress Impair Acute Myocardial Infarction In Women

Researchers at Yale University recently determined that young and middle-aged individuals tend to experience higher levels of stress, which is associated with worse recovery rates after acute myocardial infarction. Results ... Read more

February 24, 2015February 24, 2015

Decline In Available Donor Hearts For Transplantation In US Focus of Study

A research team from Stanford University School of Medicine identified that US health centers have been increasingly rejecting hearts donated for transplantation, despite their increased need. The researchers also highlighted ... Read more

February 18, 2015February 18, 2015

Heart Failure Patients at Increased Risk of Re-hospitalization or Death After Discharge

According to a recent study titled ”Trajectories of risk after hospitalization for heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, or pneumonia: retrospective cohort study,” patients that are discharged after hospitalization for heart failure ... Read more

February 12, 2015February 12, 2015

Implementation of Pilot ACOs Does Not Limit Cardiovascular Spending

According to a recent study, implementation of pilot accountable care organizations (ACOs) does not limit spending on discretionary or non-discretionary cardiovascular treatment for patients. The study, entitled “Implementation of a ... Read more

February 12, 2015February 12, 2015

Doctors and Patients Interplay in Heart Disease Management

Despite clinical improvements in care for patients with heart disease, the condition remains a serious medical concern in the United States. However, patients are the “ principal actors” for prevention and ... Read more

February 5, 2015February 6, 2015

Elevated Waist Circumference Among Australia’s Aboriginal Population Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

A team of researchers from Australia examined a group of 920 Australian Aboriginals for a period of 20 years and found that the population has elevated waist circumference (WC) and consequently are ... Read more