Cardiovascular Business Week

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Medtronic Starts First Human Study of Endurant(TM) Stent Graft System for Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

American Heart Association - News from the American Heart Association

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology - APIC Launches 'Targeting Zero' Initiative to Eradicate C. Difficile and Infections Deemed Preventable By CMS

Biotechnology Business - Abiomed Receives FDA Approval for the Combination iPulse(TM) Circulatory Support System

Biotechnology Business - Alexza Elects Dr. Hal V. Barron to Its Board of Directors

Biotechnology Business - SGX Pharmaceuticals Appoints Joseph L. Turner to Board of Directors

Blood Pressure - Susan Samueli Center Research Shows Acupuncture Can Lower Blood Pressure as Much as 40 Percent

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Avista Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Imaging for Approximately $525 Million

Cardiology - American College of Cardiology and Gullapalli and Associates Form Collaborative Relationship

Cardiology - Cardiac Science Announces HeartCentrix(R) ECG Informatics Connectivity With Greenway(R) Medical Technologies

Cardiology - Cardiac Science Announces HeartCentrix(R) ECG Informatics Connectivity With Henry Schein Medical Systems' MicroMD(R) EMR 5.0

Cardiology - DRAXIS Names GE Healthcare as Exclusive Distributor of DRAXIMAGE(R) Sestamibi in USA

Cardiology - Medical Study of Stinger S-200 Stun Gun Completed

Cardiology - SCAI Announces New Program to Support Interventional Cardiology Training Fellowships

Cardiology - Study Suggests Calcium Buildup in Arteries May Increase Heart Risks in Women

Cardiovascular Disease - BioImage Study Seeks to Identify Individuals at High Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke 2-3 Years before Occurrence

Chronic Heart Failure - Results of Vasogen's Phase III ACCLAIM Trial Accepted for Publication in the Lancet

Chronic Heart Failure - Vasogen and Grupo Ferrer Announce Initial Roll-out of Celacade - New Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure

CV Therapeutics, Inc. - FDA Approves New Mechanism of Action Labeling for Ranexa(R)

Diagnostic Imaging - GE Healthcare Announces Expansion of Nuclear Cardiology Portfolio for Medical Diagnostics Business

Dialysis - GE Healthcare Financial Services Closes $123.5 Million Deal with Ambulatory Services of America, Inc.

Endocrinology - Aetna Expands Availability of RelayHealth's Secure Online Messaging and Consultations Nationwide, Includes Specialists

Financing - Cardiac Dimensions(R) Inc. Announces Closing of $35.5 Million Round of Financing

GlaxoSmithKline - GlaxoSmithKline Completes Acquisition of Reliant Pharmaceuticals

Hanley Center - Baseball Bombshell Lesson: Illegal Steroid Use Dangerous to Young Athletes

Heart Attack - An international first at the CHUM - Promising treatment in regeneration of the myocardium through the use of stem cells

Heart Attack - Athersys and Angiotech announce authorization of Phase I intramyocardial stem cell U.S. clinical trial in acute myocardial infarction

Heart Disease - 500 Miles Bike-A-Thon to Help Fight South Asian Heart Disease

Heart Disease - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Turns To Kaiser Permanente's Electronic Medical Records for Heart Disease Prevention and Management Study

Heart Disease - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Funds Study Exploring Link between Heart Disease and Depression

Heart Disease - Campbell Soup Company and Singer Toni Braxton Team Up to Shine the Spotlight on Heart Health

Heart Disease - New heart disease study results reported from Celera Inc.

Heart Disease - Statement by American Heart Association Immediate-Past President Raymond Gibbons, M.D. on Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill

Heart Failure - Corthera Closes $23 Million Financing Round

Heart Failure - New Drug Application for Tolvaptan, Otsuka's Investigational Novel Oral Treatment for Worsening Heart Failure and Hyponatremia, Accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Heart Failure - Vasogen Provides an Update on ACCLAIM-II Preparations

J.D. Power and Associates - J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Hackensack University Medical Center Recognized for Providing Outstanding Inpatient and Cardiovascular Experiences

Kidney Disease Genetics - Research from The Jackson Laboratory has provided new information about kidney disease genetics

Life Sciences - Studies from Eli Lilly and Company describe new findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Kaiser Permanente further understanding of life sciences

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Announces Approval of the Sprint Quattro Defibrillation Lead in Japan

Pediatrics - Pediatrix Agrees to Sell Newborn Metabolic Screening Laboratory

Pharmacology - Medpace Opens Clinical Pharmacology Unit in Cincinnati, Ohio

Physiology - Studies from Abbott Laboratories provide new data on physiology

PLC Systems Inc. - PLC Systems Receives CE Mark Approval for RenalGuard(TM)

Premier - England's Largest Strategic Health Authority Selects Premier Healthcare Alliance, Plans to Implement Pay-for-Performance Project as a Model for Improving Patient Care

Prostate Cancer - BioLineRx Announces Presentation of Pre-Clinical Data Demonstrating that BL-2030 Reduces Tumor Growth and Prevents Metastasis in Model of Prostate Cancer

Respironics Inc. - Royal Philips Electronics to Acquire Respironics for USD $66.00 Per Share

Surgery - Neoprobe Announces Extension of Marketing Agreement with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Investigators at Eindhoven University of Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering release new data on abdominal aortic aneurysm

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Epidemiology - Research data from Temple University, Department of Surgery update understanding of abdominal aortic aneurysm epidemiology

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Therapy - Reports from Singapore General Hospital, Department of Surgery highlight recent research in abdominal aortic aneurysm therapy

Acromegaly - Research from Niigata University, Brain Institute in the area of acromegaly described

Acute Endotoxemia Therapy - Scientists at Rutgers University publish research in acute endotoxemia therapy

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia - Researchers at University of Pennsylvania, Department of Medicine release new data on acute myelogenous leukemia

Adverse Drug Reactions - Studies conducted at Brigham and Women's Hospital on adverse drug reactions recently published

Amyloidosis - Research findings from University College, Center for Amyloidosis and Acute Phase Proteins update understanding of amyloidosis

Anesthesia - New anesthesia findings from R.W. Albert and co-authors described

Anesthesia - Research conducted at Yokohama City University, Department of Anesthesiology has updated our knowledge about anesthesia

Aneurysm - Research on aneurysm described by Y. Asai and colleagues

Aneurysm Therapy - Researchers from Osaka City University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery publish findings in aneurysm therapy

Angiology - New angiology research from M. Taniguchi et al outlined

Angiology - New findings in angiology described from Baskent University, Medical Department

Angiology - Reports by S. Hadjimiltiades and co-researchers describe recent advances in angiology

Angiology - Research from University Medical Center in the area of angiology described

Angiology - Research on angiology reported by scientists at Wuhan University

Angiology - Researchers from University of Melbourne, Department of Pharmacology report recent findings in angiology

Angiology - Scientists at Emory University discuss research in angiology

Angiology - Studies from General Hospital in the area of angiology described

Angioplasty - Research by F. Petrovay and colleagues in angioplasty provides new insights

Angiotensins - Findings from University of Connecticut advance knowledge in angiotensins

Angiotensins - Research conducted at Heraklion University has updated our knowledge about angiotensins

Antiarrhythmics - New antiarrhythmics research reported from University of Milano

Antiarrhythmics - Research from Aarhus University yields new findings on antiarrhythmics

Anxiety Disorders - Data from V.K. Yeragani and colleagues advance knowledge in anxiety disorders

Anxiety Disorders - Study findings on anxiety disorders are outlined in reports from University of Connecticut

Aortic Aneurysms - Recent studies by M. Monaco and co-authors add new data to aortic aneurysms findings

Aortic Coarctation - Data on aortic coarctation published by Y.Y. Lam and colleagues

Aortic Stenosis Therapy - Studies from New York Medical College, Department of Medicine in the area of aortic stenosis therapy published

Apoptosis Animal Studies - New research on apoptosis animal studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, Heart Center summarized

Apoptosis Gene Therapy - Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine publish new data on apoptosis gene therapy

Arrhythmia - New findings from University of Michigan describe advances in arrhythmia

Arrhythmia - Research from J.S. Carvalho and co-researchers in the area of arrhythmia published

Arrhythmia - Research results from Georg-August University update understanding of arrhythmia

Arrhythmia - Studies from City Hospital in the area of arrhythmia published

Arrhythmia - Study findings from S. Knecht et al broaden understanding of arrhythmia

Arrhythmia Therapy - Research reports on arrhythmia therapy from Danderyd Hospital, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine provide new insights

Atherosclerosis - Mutant gene identified as villain in hardening of the arteries

Atherosclerosis - New atherosclerosis study findings have been reported by V. Mallika and colleagues

Atherosclerosis - Research from Hokkaido University, Medical Department yields new data on atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Researchers at University of London, Imperial College target atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University publish new data on atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Studies from Christian-Albrechts University, Institute for Clinical Molecular Biology provide new data on atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis Immunology - Research from Soochow University, Cardiovascular Research Institute provides new data about atherosclerosis immunology

Atherosclerosis Risk Factors - Data on atherosclerosis risk factors detailed by researchers at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Atherosclerosis Therapy - New atherosclerosis therapy findings from Friedrich-Alexander University, Department of Cardiology published

Atherosclerosis Therapy - Reports from University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine describe recent advances in atherosclerosis therapy

Atherosclerosis Therapy - Research on atherosclerosis therapy published by scientists at Sungkyunkwan University, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute

Atorvastatin - New atorvastatin study findings reported from P.J. Barter and co-authors

Atrial Fibrillation - New atrial fibrillation data have been reported by scientists at Royal Perth Hospital

Atrial Fibrillation - New research on atrial fibrillation from Taipei Veterans General Hospital summarized

Atrial Fibrillation - Research from University of Oklahoma yields new data on atrial fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation - Studies conducted at S.L. Chang et al on atrial fibrillation recently published

Atrial Flutter - Researchers from CardioVascular Center report on findings in atrial flutter

Atrial Septal Defects - New atrial septal defects findings from Shandong University published

Autograft - Data on autograft reported by S. Kabbani and co-researchers

Autopsy - Studies from University of Sao Paulo update current data on autopsy

Bacteremia - Study findings on bacteremia are outlined in reports from P. Martinezodriozola and colleagues

Bioengineering - Reports from University of Pittsburgh, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine highlight recent research in bioengineering

Blood Pressure - Findings from T.A. Astorino and co-authors provide new insights into blood pressure

Blood Pressure - Report summarizes blood pressure study findings from E.P.D. Neto and co-researchers

Blood Pressure - Reports from D. Mozaffarian and co-researchers add new data to research in blood pressure

Blood Pressure - University of Bari describes research in blood pressure

Bone Research - New findings in bone research described from University of Sydney

Bradycardia - Reports summarize bradycardia study results from University of Sao Paulo

Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Researchers at Cancer Center release new data on breast cancer epidemiology

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research from Oxford University reveals new findings on breast cancer therapy

Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Tel-Aviv University, Integrated Cancer Prevention Center target cancer therapy

Cancer Therapy - Studies from Zhejiang University, Cancer Institute describe new findings in cancer therapy

Candidiasis - Studies from G. Deberardis and co-researchers update current data on candidiasis

Carcinoma - Studies from M. Mun and co-authors have provided new information about carcinoma

Cardiology - New cardiology findings from Tohoku University, Medical Department published

Cardiology - New cardiology study findings have been published by scientists at National Institute of Radiological Science

Cardiology - New data from Erasmus University illuminate research in cardiology

Cardiology - New insights into deadly heart rhythm disorder

Cardiology - Recent findings from Imperial College highlight research in cardiology

Cardiology - Reports from Royal Adelaide Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia advance knowledge in cardiology

Cardiology - Reports summarize cardiology research from University of York, Department of Health Sciences

Cardiology - Research from Emory University in the area of cardiology described

Cardiology - Research from University of Chile in the area of cardiology published

Cardiology - Research from University of Illinois provides new data about cardiology

Cardiology - Research in the area of cardiology reported from Hiroshima University, Department of Sports Medicine

Cardiology - Research on cardiology discussed by scientists at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Cardiology - Research on cardiology published by scientists at Keio University

Cardiology - Research on cardiology reported by scientists at Harvard University

Cardiology - Researchers at Texas A&M University target cardiology

Cardiology - Researchers from University of Vermont provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Cardiology - Scientists at George Washington University publish new data on cardiology

Cardiology - Studies from G. Karthikeyan and co-researchers update current data on cardiology

Cardiology - Studies from Leiden University, Medical Department add new findings in the area of cardiology

Cardiology - Studies from Nihon University, Department of Cardiology reveal new findings on cardiology

Cardiology - Studies from St. Mary's Hospital have provided new data on cardiology

Cardiology - Studies from University of Manchester in the area of cardiology described

Cardiology - Study findings on cardiology are outlined in reports from S. Mantha and colleagues

Cardiomyopathy - Research on cardiomyopathy discussed by scientists at Sungkyunkwan University, Department of Internal Medicine

Cardiomyopathy - Study data from University Hospital provide new insights into cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy Therapy - Reports summarize cardiomyopathy therapy study results from P. Di Napoli and co-researchers

Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Studies from B. Ramlawi and co-researchers update current data on cardiopulmonary bypass

Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Study data from Fourth Military Medical University update knowledge of cardiopulmonary bypass

Cardiovascular Disease - Scientists at University of California publish new data on cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Scientists at University of Cambridge publish research in cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Study data from Mercer University provide new insights into cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Scientists at Maine Medical Center detail research in cardiovascular disease risk factors

Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - New findings from C.G. Wollmann and co-researchers in the area of cardiovascular electrophysiology described

Cardiovascular Medicine - Data on cardiovascular medicine published by R. Decaterina and colleagues

Cardiovascular Medicine - New cardiovascular medicine study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Wollongong

Cardiovascular Medicine - Researchers from University of South Dakota report on findings in cardiovascular medicine

Cardiovascular Risk - Research from INSERM yields new findings on cardiovascular risk

Carotid Artery - Westmead Hospital, Department of Respiratory Medicine describes research in carotid artery

Cerebrovascular Disease - Studies from Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital, Department of Cardiology update current data on cerebrovascular disease

CHARGE Syndrome - Research from P. Vuorela and co-authors provides new data about CHARGE syndrome

Chest Pain - Studies from P. Michael et al provide new data on chest pain

Chronic Disease - Investigators at University of Glasgow release new data on chronic disease

Chronic Heart Failure - Research from Shiga University in chronic heart failure provides new insights

Clinical Trial Research - Research from R. Schimpf and co-authors in the area of clinical trial research published

Clinical Trial Research - Research on clinical trial research reported by F.P. Figueiredo et al

Coagulation - Scientists at Maastricht University, Cardiovascular Research Institute release new data on coagulation

Congenital Heart Defects Epidemiology - Data on congenital heart defects epidemiology discussed by researchers at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Congenital Heart Disease - Study findings from J. Lemmer et al provide new insights into congenital heart disease

Coronary Stents - Study data from T. Kawamoto and colleagues update understanding of coronary stents

Critical Care Medicine - Data on critical care medicine described by researchers at Sahlgrenska University

Depression - New depression research from University of Groningen discussed

Depression - Research from J.J. Arbelaez and co-researchers provides new data on depression

Depression - Researchers at Heart Center target depression

Depression Epidemiology - New findings from University of Groningen, Department of Internal Medicine in the area of depression epidemiology described

Depression Quality of Care - Researchers from University of Wurzburg publish new studies and findings in the area of depression quality of care

Diabetes - Research from D. Baumgart and co-researchers in the area of diabetes published

Diabetes Animal Studies - Investigators at Ankara University, Department of Pharmacology zero in on diabetes animal studies

Diabetes Animal Studies - Researchers at Shandong University, Department of Geriatrics release new data on diabetes animal studies

Diabetes Epidemiology - Research results from University of Florence update understanding of diabetes epidemiology

Diabetic Nephropathy Genetics - Research from Medical School, Department of Medical Biology in the area of diabetic nephropathy genetics published

Dialysis - Studies from University of Alberta have provided new data on dialysis

Digestion - Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital release new data on digestion

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Research from Osaka Medical College, Department of Internal Medicine III yields new findings on dilated cardiomyopathy

Dilated Cardiomyopathy Therapy - Recent studies from Niigata University add new data to dilated cardiomyopathy therapy

DNA Research - Studies from Jilin University, Department of Organic Chemistry yield new data on DNA research

Down Syndrome - Scientists at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe research in Down syndrome in children

Down Syndrome Epidemiology - Scientists at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discuss research in Down syndrome epidemiology

Dyslipidemias Therapy - Research from McGill University, Department of Medicine in the area of dyslipidemias therapy published

Echocardiography - New data from Akita University, Department of Pediatrics illuminate research in echocardiography in children

Echocardiography - Studies from Presbyterian University further understanding of echocardiography

Endocrine Research - Research results from A. Marcantoni and co-authors update knowledge of endocrine research

Endotoxemia Therapy - Research from University of Virginia, Cardiovascular Research Center in endotoxemia therapy provides new insights

Enzyme Research - Reports outline enzyme research from Tulane University, University Health Science Center

Flu Vaccines - New flu vaccines study findings recently were published by J. Puigbarbera and co-researchers

Funnel Chest - Findings from T. Weber and co-authors broaden understanding of funnel chest

Gastric Cancer - Studies from T. Tahara and colleagues reveal new findings on gastric cancer

Gene Therapy - New gene therapy data have been reported by researchers at University of Iowa, CardioVascular Center

Gene Therapy - Researchers from Xuzhou Medical College, Medical College report details of new studies and findings in the area of gene therapy

Genetics & Genomics - Investigators at Royal Brisbane Hospital publish new data on genetics & genomics

Glucose Intolerance Animal Studies - Research reports from Medical College of Georgia provide new insights into glucose intolerance animal studies

Heart Attack - 'False-positive' activation of cardiac catheterization may occur in some with suspected heart attack

Heart Attack - Implanting embryonic cardiac cells prevents arrhythmias

Heart Attack - Investigators at University of Leeds zero in on heart attack

Heart Attack - New data from P. Zhang et al illuminate research in heart attack

Heart Attack - Recent findings in heart attack described by researchers from University of Florence

Heart Attack - Research conducted at H.R. Juster and co-authors has provided new information about heart attack

Heart Attack - Research conducted at Mustafa Kemal University, Medical Department has updated our knowledge about heart attack