Posts by: Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.

March 10, 2015March 10, 2015

Scientists Study Role Of Hydrogen Sulfide In Regulation Of Blood Pressure

Dr. Lacy Alexander, kinesiology professor at Penn State, and colleagues are developing several studies to assess the role of hydrogen sulfide in the prevention and reduction of hypertension. Hydrogen sulfide is widely considered ... Read more

March 10, 2015March 10, 2015

Frequent Sauna Habits Protect Men From Cardiac Death

A recent study carried out by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland found that frequent sauna use can reduce the chances of cardiac death. The study was a 20-year follow-up assessment that reported men who take a ... Read more

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015

Drug With Anti-Stroke Potential Has Minimal Side Effects

Researchers have found neuroprotective compounds that have the capacity to limit brain damage in cases of ischemia caused by stroke or other brain injuries that carry only minimal side effects. The study was led by ... Read more

March 2, 2015March 2, 2015

UIC Identifies Patients At Higher Risk Of A Second Stroke

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) led a clinical trial that identified patients at high risk of having a second stroke. During the 6-year, multi-center trial, researchers found that the ... Read more

February 23, 2015February 23, 2015

Addressing The Uninjured Side Of The Brain Helps Stroke Recovery

To increase and maximize stroke recovery, scientists may want to focus on ways to support the uninjured side of the brain. According to Dr. Adviye Ergul from the Medical College of Georgia at ... Read more

February 23, 2015February 23, 2015

New Molecule Addresses Cardiotoxicity Problems Of Breast Cancer Drugs

A researcher from the University of Torino, Italy, Dr. Alessandra Ghigo authored a study showing that new solutions to address the problem of cardiotoxicity of cancer drugs are now within reach. “Cardiotoxicity of ... Read more

February 10, 2015August 20, 2015

NCMA Cardiology Launches “Be Heart Smart” Campaign

Northern California Medical Associates (NCMA) Cardiology is launching the “Be Heart Smart” campaign in honor of February’s American Heart month. The campaign intends to contribute to health awareness, focusing particularly on ... Read more

February 9, 2015February 9, 2015

Innovative Technology Provides Direct Imaging of the Heart After Surgery

Allegheny Health Network offers cutting edge technology that enables caregivers to access real time images of intensive care unit (ICU) patients’ hearts as they recover from surgery. Imacor’s hemodynamic transesophageal ... Read more

February 6, 2015February 6, 2015

AliveCor Receives CE Mark For Atrial Fibrillation Algorithm

AliveCor, Inc. recently announced that it received Conformite Europeenne (CE) Mark clearance for the company’s algorithm for an automated analysis process to detect atrial fibrillation (AF), the most frequent heart rhythm problem ... Read more