Cardiovascular Device Liability Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . September 12th, 2004
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Siyami Ersek Center, Istanbul - Abnormal CFV related to septal thickness rather than degree of obstruction
Cardiac, Science, Inc. - AEDs deployed in public areas doubles survival after cardiac arrest, study shows
Fukushima Medical College - A simple technique helps introduce intracoronary shunts for off-pump CABG
The Cleveland Clinic - $6.95 million NIH contract awarded for RVAD development
American Red Cross - Nucleic acid-amplification testing further safeguards nation's blood supply
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam - Natriuretic peptides are useful in diagnosing carcinoid heart disease
Archemix Corp. - Phase I trial initiated for thrombin inhibitor, ARC183
Ardent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Enhance Biotech to merge with biotech company
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company achieves $3M milestone under Merck collaboration
AstraZeneca - Crestor celebrates one-year anniversary of U.S. approval
Barts and London - Data still inconclusive using stem cells to repair the heart
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Combination drug therapy for dyslipidemia may be better than monotherapy
Biotel, Inc. - Device firm purchases Agility Centralized Research Services
Boston University - Adiponectin may treat vascular disorders related to obesity
Boston University - Mitochondrial genome mutations may be found in hypertensive individuals
Cardiac Science, Inc. - Defibrillator maker reports 20% increase in revenue
Cardima, Inc. - Cardiac device firm reports 18% increase in sales
CardioDynamics - Two U.S. patents issued covering utility of BioZ Systems, BioZtect sensors
CardioGenesis Corporation - Company gets guidance from FDA on percutaneous procedure
Cardiology - FDA approves extension of expiration date for stent system
Cardiology - Heart attacks without chest pain more often fatal
Cardiology - University of Kentucky cardiologist to lead national drug study
CardioMag - Heart-health scanner gets marketing, product quality certification
CardioTech International, Inc. - Cardiac device maker reports finances, business plan
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Stress tests may miss latent heart disease: additional screening helpful
Chest Pain - Tennessee hospital granted designation of Accredited Chest Pain Center
Cleveland Clinic - Stem cells have a role in myocardial regeneration
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Preconditioning of porcine aortic valves required to generate reliable data
Columbia University - Blood vessel "plug" performs well in large trial
Columbia University, New York - Better treatments are available for pulmonary arterial hypertension in children
CryoCor, Inc. - Medical technology achieves 94% efficiency in treating atrial fibrillation
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Safety review of endocarditis/bacteremia data for Cubicin completed
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum - Novel MR coil simultaneously tracks catheter tip and curvature
DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Drug company attributes increased net losses to increased R&D expenses
Duke University - Lipid-induced insulin secretion impairment reversed with malate analog
Emisphere Technologies, Inc. - Formulation of oral heparin selected after successful clinical study
Endologix, Inc. - Powerlink System developer names Robert J. Krist CFO
Endologix, Inc. - Stent maker discusses Q2, reports increased revenues
EP MedSystems, Inc. - Electrophysiology company's revenues increase 53% year-over-year
EPIX Medical, Inc. - Phase I clinical trial initiated for EP-2104R
Erasmus Medical Center - Elective sirolimus-eluting stents are effective
Erasmus Medical Center - Utility of multi-detector row CT angiography reviewed
Erasmus University - Sirolimus-eluting stents and brachytherapy are effective for in-stent restenosis
Erciyes University, Turkey - Wine-making waste: a natural weapon to beat bacteria
Finance - MedCath Corporation reports 27% increase in third quarter revenue
Fox Chase Cancer Center - Improved survival rates after re-irradiation, chemotherapy for recurring cancer
Free University of Brussels - Long-term angiotensin II type I receptor antagonism improves coronary vasomotion
Gachon Medical School - Stage of heart disease at start of HRT may thwart beneficial effect
Genaissance Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Matthew W. Kalnik, PhD, named senior vice president, business development
Genentech - Cancer drug Avastin use increases risk of stroke, heart attack
Genentech, Inc. - FDA approves of Avastin manufacturing at Vacaville, California, facility
Genetics - Study says genetic tests could make donated tissue safer
Gorgas Mem Institute Health Studies, Panama City - High seroprevalence of hantavirus infection on Azuero peninsula of Panama
Great Ormond St. Hospital for Sick Children, Londo - Nonsurgical pulmonary valve replacement avoids open surgery
Guidant Corporation - Heart failure lead products launch after receiving FDA approval
Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Clinical trials to determine optimal Aggrastat therapy for PCI patients
Heart Attack - Ohio hospital granted designation of Accredited Chest Pain Center
Hokkaido University - Effects of shear flow on LDL are different than on and acetylated LDL
Hormone Replacement Therapy - ERT does not affect ischemic preconditioning in isolated rat hearts
Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc. - Cardiovascular diagnostics company receives $663K from exercise of warrants
Invitrogen Corp. - Life science technology provider adds to board
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Antisense drug demonstrates significant durable reductions in cholesterol
Karlskoga Hospital - RV long-axis function is related to LV systolic function
KATO Cardiovascular Clinic, Osaka - Systemic nitric oxide metabolites may play a role in human coronary circulation
Kyushu University, Fukuoka - Remnant lipoprotein concentrations raise risk of restenosis after PCI
Linkoping University Hospital - Systolic atrioventricular plane displacement is a new accurate method
Lipid Sciences, Inc. - Biotechnology company reports financial results for second quarter 2004
Lund University, Malmo - Human cardiac fibroblasts respond to angiotensin I and II
MacroPore Biosurgery, Inc. - U.S. patent covers adipose-derived stem cells
Mayo Clinic - Embryonic stem cell therapy shows steady benefits in rebuilding infarcted heart
Mayo Clinic - Large-volume paracentesis can be performed safely as an outpatient procedure
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale - Surgery is usually inappropriate for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis
MedCath Corporation - Steve Puckett resigns as chairman of cardiovascular-focused company
Medical College of Georgia - Stem cell research targets muscle disorder
Medical Discoveries, Inc. - Pharmocokinetics report results announced for MDI-P
MedicalCV, Inc. - Surgery device manufacturer announces president's resignation
Medtronic - Automated external defibrillators now available online at samsclub.com
Medtronic, Inc. - FDA approves Intrinsic dual-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
Medtronic, Inc. - Surgical instrumentation designed for closed-chest bypass surgery introduced
Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston - Adenosine plays an important role in coronary syndromes and interventions
Mersin University - Endothelin-1 may be related to atherosclerosis in myocardial bridging
Metabolic Syndrome - New metabolic syndrome research to begin in South Dakota
Microtek Medical Holdings, Inc. - Infection control products manufacturer names executive VP, sales and marketing
National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka - Faster oscillometric manometry remains accurate
National Institute Environmental Studies - Nitrogen dioxide air pollution is atherogenic risk in obese subjects
National Lipid Association - Annual meeting focused on high cholesterol guidelines and therapeutics
National University of Ireland - Occupational stressors are associated with hypertension
Neoprobe Corporation - Oncology and cardiovascular products developer announces financial results
NeoStem - Former Amgen VP, Brad Maroni, MD, joins stem cell company
NewsAnalyzer - Agreement reached with FDA regarding phase IV trial design for lupus therapy
NitroMed, Inc - Pharma company reports successful results for the second quarter 2004
Nuvelo, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces second quarter 2004 financial results
Odense University Hospital - Smoking acutely affects LV function in patients with ischemic heart disease
Orebro University Hospital - Acquired hemophilia masked by warfarin therapy described
OrthoLogic Corp. - Drug development company focusing on orthopedics reports financial results
Outcomes - Deaths no higher in patients of new surgeons
OXIS International, Inc. - Drug development company reports second quarter financial results
Palatin Technologies - Biopharmaceutical company receives milestone payment from Mallinckrodt Imaging
Peptimmune, Inc. - Biotechnology company announces start of Phase I trial for obesity
PharmaCare - Pharmaceutical care management company rolls out generic sampling program
Politechnico di Bari - Characteristics are desribed for adhesion of microfabricated particles
Portola, Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharmaceutical company names executive vice president
Recom Managed Systems, Inc. - Duke University to evaluate 12-lead ambulatory heart monitoring system
ResMed Inc. - Healthcare company announces record revenue and income results
Royal College of Surgeons of England - Publishing surgeons' performance remains controversial
Royal Ottawa Hospital - Depression is common among patients with coronary artery disease
Royal Philips Electronics - HeartStart Toolkit for effective school-based defibrillation programs available
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast - Clinical trials support regimen of fibrinolytic and GPIIb/IIIa receptor blocker
S. Chiara University Hospital, Pisa - Cumulative dose of epirubicin can be related to cardiotoxicity
Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta hospital designated as robotic surgical system training center for southeast U.S.
Science Institute Public Health, Brussels - Molecular typing of A. flavus hospital outbreak show single contamination source
Siemens Corp. Research, Princeton - Real-time myocardial border tracking for echocardiography is effective
Siemens Medical Solutions - Klein Biomedical Consultants ranks ultrasound companies by revenues
Siemens Medical Solutions, - New study aimed at preventing heart disease in pediatric lupus patients
SonoSite, Inc. - Company names Boston Scientific its ultrasound hand-carried device distributor
Space Needle - Seattle takes steps atop Space Needle to fight heart disease
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - Medical device maker acquires Irvine Biomedical to expand electrophysiology line
St. Louis University - Overlapping stents can effectively treat extracranial carotid diseases
Stereotaxis, Inc. - Cardio-devices company prices its IPO common stock offering at $8 per share
Swiss Cardiovascular Institute - Trastuzumab-related cardiotoxicity characterized
Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. - Cardiac rhythm device maker appoints Richard W. Kramp president, COO
The Nebraska Medical Center - Medical Center enables patients' access to portable medical records
Thoratec, Corporation - Cardiovascular device company receives FDA approval to market IVAD in U.S.
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports second quarter 2004 results
Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Inflammatory cytokines play a major role in the resorption of herniated discs
Tottori University - Edaravone protects cardiac myocytes from hypoxia-reoxygenation injury in rabbits
Toyama Medical & Pharmaceutical University - Taurine benefits serum lipids in overweight or obese non-diabetic subjects
Transplant Medicine - Hospital taps new surgeon to reopen transplant unit
U.S. Canola Association - Association advocates for minimum healthy fat intake in U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Univ. of California, Los Angeles - PPAR agonists reduce risk of atherosclerosis in diabetic patients
Univ. of Texas School of Medicine, Houston - Intracardiac and transesophageal echocardiography can size interarterial defects
Univ. of Texas, Dallas - Rare mutations can significantly increase risk factor for heart disease
University College Dublin - Statins reduce cardiovascular risk for people with type 2 diabetes
University Hospital Regensburg - Tungsten coils can corrode after peripheral vascular embolization therapy
University Hospital, Maastricht - Intrapericardial drug delivery may be superior to intravenous route
University of Antwerp Hospital - Intracoronary adenosine infusion prevents myocardial reperfusion injury
University of Brighton - Water-soluble carbon monoxide-releasing molecules may modulate hypertension
University of California, San Francisco - Disordered coagulation may contribute to the pathogenesis of asthma
University of Cambridge - Abdominal obesity impairs respiratory function in men and women
University of Complutense Madrid - Black beans play role in etiology of several diseases in Guatemala
University of Edinburgh - Vitamin C cannot reverse smoking-related vascular dysfunction
University of Florence - Infarct size and severity correlate with left ventricular ejection fraction
University of Genoa - Methods to reduce cardiovascular morbidity in type 2 diabetes outlined
University of Genoa - Patients with renal dysfunction have a high cardiovascular mortality
University of Giessen - Statins prevent vascular effects of atherogenic lipids
University of Iowa - Atherosclerotic lesions alter fluid mechanics in arteries
University of Leeds - ACE2 is target for SARS virus therapies
University of Leeds - Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to hypertension
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