Cardiovascular Device Liability Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 16th, 2005
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Cytori Therapeutics - Adipose-derived adult stem and regenerative cells hold therapeutic promise
Glasgow Royal Infirmary - Atherogenesis contributes to CHD risk in ankylosing spondylitis
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Trocar-associated injuries and fatalities examined
Unifesp, Sao Paulo - S. zooepidemicus from unpasteurized dairy causes glomerulonephritis epidemic
Wellesley College - Activation of KATP channels may enhance low-oxygen tolerance
Aachen University of Technology - Study evaluated accuracy of Emory Cardiac Tool Box
Abbott - U.S. FDA grants approval for device to treat patients at risk of stroke
Actelion Ltd - Long-term safety profile of bosentan drug in treating PAH confirmed in study
Agilent Technologies Inc. - Microarray platform for analyzing gene regulation launched
Aichi Medical University, Nagakute - Long-term results support usefulness of ECG for health check-ups
Allegheny Singer Research Institute, Pittsburgh - Diagnosis of bacterial biofilms found in joint arthroplasty infections
American College of Chest Physicians - Cardiology group has published a guide for pharmacologic control of heart rhythm
American Heart Association - Homing in on blood pressure genes may lead to targeted therapy
American Heart Association - Lead exposure plus high blood pressure may impair mental ability
American Heart Association - Supportive spouse may reduce effect of job strain on blood pressure
Amgen - Phase III trial initiated to evaluate anemia treatment in heart failure patients
Applied Biosystems - Biosystems company presents data on biomarkers for heart disease, thyroid cancer
Assuta Medical Center, Petah Tiqwa - Study compared revascularization with DES results with off-pump CABG results
Athens Euroclinic - Data advance knowledge in myocardial infarction research
Barrx Medical, Inc. - Virginia Piper Cancer Institute offers treatment for Barrett esophagus
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Research in atherosclerosis provides new insights
Bellaria Hospital, Bologna - Failure of LVEF to increase during DSE identifies risk for late cardiac events
Berlex Biosciences - Review describes function of serine proteases and their roles in CV diseases
Bioheart, Inc. - Two U.S. patents allowed regarding delivery systems
Biophan Technologies, Inc. - Videos detail Myo-Vad ventricular assist device
Biosensors International Group, Ltd. - U.S. patent granted covering drug-eluting stent technology
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - Electrodes of EASI ECGs may be easier to apply than conventional ECGs
Cardiovascular Center Bad Neustadt - Femoral cannulation optimal for chronic ascending aortic aneurysm repair
Cardiovascular Research Foundation, New York - Baseline LV function is a strong predictor of survival after angioplasty
CeMines - Strategic alliance to use the CellCorrect LAb test in detection of lung cancer
Center for the Advancement of Health - Heart disease patients face greater risk of PTSD
Center for the Advancement of Health - High blood pressure has stronger effect on mental function in African-Americans
Center for the Advancement of Health - Panic disorder appears to increase risk of coronary heart disease
Charles University, Prague - Study presents iron chelation as tool for preventing myocardial damage
Chemokine Therapeutics Corp. - Biotech company discovers another application for its chemokine analog
Chonnam National University - Furosemide release from ethylene-vinyl acetate matrix characterized
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Atrial fibrillation complicated lung cancer resection
CNRS Strasbourg - Study assessed importance of autoantibodies against 5-HT4 receptor
Columbia University, New York - Report describes findings after crush-stenting of bifurcation lesions
Cornell University, Ithaca - Cranberries were evaluated for potential roles in dietary prevention of CVD
CV Therapeutics, Inc. - Data showing cardiovascular benefits of treatment with perindopril published
CV Therapeutics, Inc. - Molecular cardiology company reports option grants
Cytokinetics, Incorporated - Cytokinetics presents data on CK-1827452
Daxor Corp. - Guidelines cite the use of plasma volume determination
Digirad Corp. - Medical imaging products company names president
Edward Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. - Board approves new stock repurchase program and $15M donation
Eli Lilly & Company - Exenatide diabetes study shows improvements in blood sugar, weight reduction
Eli Lilly & Company - Placebo and high-dose tadalafil produced equivalent effects on QT intervals
Emory University, Atlanta - Belatacept may reduce rate of chronic allograft nephropathy
Emory University, Atlanta - Study examined survival after heart retransplantation in children
EP MedSystems - EP-4 Computerized Cardiac Stimulator cleared by Health Canada
Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - Model may represent infarcts encountered in clinical practice
Erasmus University, Rotterdam - Inflammatory processes may aid development of white matter lesions
Erasmus University, Rotterdam - PCI with multiple stenting and CABG surgery provided similar level of protection
European Society of Cardiology - Healthy weight, healthy shape are key in preventing heart disease
Forbes Medi-Tech - Study demonstrates cholesterol-lowering effects of FM-VP4/Statin Zocor combo
FoxHollow Technologies - Plaque excision device company and Merck enter drug development agreement
GE Healthcare - Centricity PACS Enterprise installed at Ohio Community Hospital
Genentech - Fourth phase III study shows Herceptin plus chemo improved disease-free survival
Genzyme Corp. - Trial of Myozyme begins in patients with late-onset Pompe disease
Glasgow Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Unit - Study examined observer variability in MRIs of LV long-axis orientation
Glasgow Royal Infirmary - Renin-angiotensin system polymorphisms are not linked to HCV-related fibrosis
Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara - High CRP level in patients undergoing PCI may lead to poor myocardial perfusion
Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara - Prior statin use may improve coronary blood flow after PCI in patients with MI
Hanyang University, Seoul - Research in proteomics provides new insights
Health Behavior News Service - Job stress may be related to early atherosclerosis in men
Hirosaki University - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of atherosclerosis
Hokkaido University - 18F-FDG PET detects obscure cardiac involvement
Hokkaido University, Sapporo - Studies advance knowledge in transplant medicine research
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto - Repair is feasible in patients with small RV and septal defect
Hospital Institute of Cremona - Review describes the beneficial effect of beta-blockers in noncardiac surgery
Huazhong Univ. of Science & Technology, Wuhan - New data illuminates research in angiology
Hyogo Kenritsu Amagasaki Hospital - Erythropoietin is a potent activator of proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc. - Cardiovascular diagnostics firm reports 10% increase in revenue
Indiana University School of Medicine - Review examines evidence for gender differences in renal I/R injury
Information Technology - Agfa's new cardiology portfolio brings IT solutions to the European market
INGEBI, Buenos Aires - Erb-b4 has key role in maintaining normal postnatal cardiac structure
Innsbruck University - History of neurologic events is of special predictive importance after CABG
Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya - Mechanism of coronary artery ectasia may increase prevalence of varicocele
Inonu University, Malatya - iNOS inhibitor reduces side effects of NO in I/R injury
INSERM E221, Grenoble - Results provide new information about action of adenosine in the heart
INSERM U446, Paris - h5-HT4 receptor isoforms are used to explore receptor signaling
IRCCS, Pavia - Nitroglycerin activates brainstem areas implicated in nociception
Japan Anti-TB Association, Tokyo - Study identified diseases that correlate with suspended particle concentration
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Emphasis on improved care and faster access to services shortens hospital stays
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Scientists uncover "tags" that force proteins to cell surface
Johns Hopkins University Hospital - HIF-1 alpha polymorphisms may affect development of coronary artery collaterals
JW Goethe University, Frankfurt - Findings advance knowledge in myocardial infarction research
Karolinska University Hospital - Impaired fasting glucose linked to increased mortality after CABG
Karolinska University Hospital - Off-pump CABG has less impact on hemostasis than on-pump surgery
King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh - Peribulbar analgesics cause increases in BP and mild bradycardia
King's College London - Study demonstrated feasibility of quantifying arterial compliance using MR
Kochi Medical School - Pericardial effusion remains a common complication of acute MI
Kochi Medical School - Recent findings in cardiology described
Kyoto University - sLOX-1 may be a useful marker for early diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome
Kyushu University, Fukuoka - NF-kappaB may have important role in cardiac hypertrophy and remodeling
Laval Hospital - Neutron-activated microspheres accurately measure myocardial blood flow
Laval University, Sainte-Foy - Study compared monotherapies and combination therapies for hypertension
Legal Issues - Dispute concluded with Centre Insurance
Leicester Royal Infirmary - Important changes occur in dynamic CA during mental activation tasks
Leiden University - Blockade of IL-12 by protein vaccination attenuates atherosclerosis
Leiden University - Dexamethasone reduces gut permeability in pediatric cardiac surgery
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins - Job stress linked to increased inflammation
Liverpool John Moores University - Aldosterone can damage all types of striated muscle
Maastricht University - Short behavioral intervention can reduce cognitive aspects of Type A behavior
Maastricht University Hospital - Production of CRP may represent a universal response to vascular injury
Mars - Cocoa flavanols heart-healthy snacks introduced
Martin Luther University, Halle - Expression of CREB depends on the cell type and the age of the animal
Mayo Clinic - Catheter tip, tissue temperatures are discrepant in cooled-tip ablation
Mayo Clinic - Conjugated oral BNP activates cGMP and significantly reduces MAP
Mayo Clinic - POTS patients have exaggerated MSNA responses to baroreflex challenges
McGill University, Montreal - Study examined concomitant aspirin and ibuprofen use
McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing - Free podcasts from AccessMedicine.com announced
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals - Study shows analgesic use does not increase risk of hypertension
MedicalCV - Concomitant ablation procedures completed with new system
Mental Health - Depression management program integrates pharmacy, experts, data
Metabolex, Inc. - Study findings comparing metaglidasen to rosiglitazone released
Microbia - Phase I MD-0727 trial initiated for hypercholesterolemia
Molecular Cardio & Neuromusc Inst, Highland Park - Nuclear-mitochondrial cross-talk in cardiomyocyte T3 signaling analyzed
Monsanto Company - Zeeland to process low linolenic soybeans for food oil with reduced trans fats
Mortara Instrument - New repository for annotated electrocardiographic released
New York Medical College - Endothelial microparticles influence angiogenic dysfunction
New York University - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of genetics & genomics
Novogen Limited - Investigational drug trans NV-04 phase Ib clinical trial testing complete
Nutratech - Studies show Advantra Z increases resting metabolic rate
Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Center, New Orleans - Lung transplant patients with minimal CAD fared worse than revascularized group
Ohio State University - Acetylcholine may initiate two competing responses in mouse arteries
Ohio State University - Molecular defect found that may cause heart failure
Oregon Health Sciences University - Cell signaling discovery yields clues to heart disease
Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki - Fibrillatory wave amplitude is related to duration of AF
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine - Doctors survey hospital food and reveal current trends
Quantimetrix Corporation - Laboratory products company adds three new analytes
Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Gothenburg - BNP and ANP were higher in children with CHD with LV overload
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre - Pheochromocytoma management strategies described
Royal Brompton Hospital, London - Poor exercise capacity identifies ACHD patients at risk
Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton - Study examined cardiotoxicity of treatment with capecitabine and oxaliplatin
Ruhr University of Bochum - Catheter-based septal ablation has good mid-term outcome
S. Orsola FBF Hospital, Brescia - Study found poor knowledge of the side effects of ACE-I
Sahlgrens University Hospital, Gothenburg - Endothelial fibrinolytic system studied, impairment by cyclic strain defined
Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel - Chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing prevents CVC colonization
Second Military Medical College, Shanghai - Study compared hemodynamic phenotypes in genetic hypertensive rats
Second University of Naples - Study assessed extracellular matrix protein expression patterns
Spectrum Health - Michigan healthcare organizations announce partnership in cardiac surgery
St. Antoine University, Paris - Tobacco and hypercholesterolemia most frequent ACS risk factors during HAART
St. George Hospital, London - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of angiology
St. Jude Medical - Enrollment completed in Microvolt T-Wave Alternans study
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - Results of cardiac ablation system multicenter clinical trial published
Stanford University - New data illuminates research in pulmonary hypertension
Stanford University - Presynaptic terminals examined, subphysiological temperature effects revealed
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