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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 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 3, 2015March 3, 2015

Magnetic Nanoparticles Prevent Blood Clot-Caused Heart Attacks, Strokes

A research team led by Paolo Decuzzy at Houston Methodist Research Institute successfully used magnetic nanoparticles to destroy blood clots. The study entitled “TPA Immobilization on Iron Oxide Nanocubes and ... 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

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 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 26, 2015March 2, 2015

Protein Found to be Crucial for Proper Functioning of the Heart

A team led by researchers from the University of Vermont’s Cardiovascular Research Institute recently reported findings on a muscle protein and its central role in proper heart functioning. The study ... 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 25, 2015

Studies Show iRhythm ZIO Service Reduces Cost Of Arrhythmia Detection Compared To Standard Methods

Lincolnshire, Illinois-based iRhythm Technologies, Inc.’s ZIO service combines wearable biosensor devices with mobile and cloud-based technology designed to improve how heart arrhythmias are diagnosed and managed. A study published in ... Read more