Cardiovascular Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 19th, 2005
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Cardiovascular Disease - Dietary magnesium intake was not shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular Risk Factors - Weight-loss surgery's effect on major cardiovascular risk factors is assessed
Early Renal Disease - Systemic and vascular inflammation is linked to CVD risk factors and renal function
Heart Disease - Self-rated health is related to inflammation in women with coronary heart disease
Medical Devices - Pericardium-coated prosthetic annuloplasty ring lowers hemolysis risk
Anaphylaxis - Researchers warn that anaphylaxis requires prompt and appropriate treatment
Angiography - Breast radiation exposure during pulmonary CT scan exceeds dose for mammography
Angiology - Enrollment complete in international drug-eluting stent clinical trial
Angiology - Findings in angiology provide new insights
Angiology - Receptor gene polymorphism may contribute to acute myocardial infarction
Angiology - Research in angiology provides new insights
Angiology - Review discusses antiatherosclerotic treatments for PAD patients
Angiology - Review discusses venous thromboembolism risk and thromboprophylaxis in subjects with comorbidities
Apoptosis - Researchers describe findings in apoptosis studies
Arteriogenesis - Vector encoding sphingosine kinase boosts revascularization in rabbit ischemic limbs
Atherosclerosis - Cell function changes can contribute progression of atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis - Researchers' data advance atherosclerosis research
Atherosclerosis - Expression of scavenger receptor CD may accelerate atherosclerosis progress in diabetics
Atherosclerosis - HERP1 inhibits myocardin-induced vascular smooth muscle cell differentiation
Atherosclerosis - Insulin regulates p70S6k and 4E-BP1 in HUVEC/HVSMC cells and promotes atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis - MMP-9 microsatellite polymorphism is linked to carotid atherosclerotic plaques
Atherosclerosis - Research add new data to atherosclerosis body of knowledge
Cardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology described
Atrial Myxoma - Left atrial myxoma diagnosed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Awards - Biopharmaceutical company wins 2005 Prix Galien Award for excellence in research
Biomedical Engineering - Java software calculates mean breath-by-breath variability in gas exchange parameters
Business & Finance - Forbes Medi-Tech announces third-quarter 2005 financial results; revenues CDN$6.02M, up 12%
Business & Finance - Maker of gene-transfer therapy products reports third-quarter revenues of $21,000
Cancer Screening - Abdominal CT plus mammogram improves cancer detection in IVTE patients
Cardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology detailed
Cardiac Arrhythmias - Quantitative analysis allows for more specific classification of cardiac arrhythmias
Cardiology - BI-204 significantly impedes plaque formation, reduces existing plaque size
Cardiology - Cord blood stem cells and gene therapy combine to spur angiogenesis after myocardial infarction
Cardiology - Diabetes increases risk of in-hospital mortality in women with acute coronary syndrome
Cardiology - Findings in cardiology provide new insights
Cardiology - Low bone mineral density is a predictor of coronary artery disease in women
Cardiology - Recent findings in cardiology provide new insights
Cardiology - Maker of hand-carried ultrasound expands capabilities for pediatric cardiology
Cardiology - Mayo Clinic researchers redefine how the heart functions
Cardiology - Reports advance knowledge in cardiology research
Cardiology - Study shows addition of Integrelin to oral platelet therapy more effective at reducing inflammation
Cardiology - Study shows that volunteer-operated defibrillators may be life savers
Cardiology - Reports describe recent advances in cardiology research
Cardiology - Women's toughness about their heart disease may contribute to less-agressive care
Cardiomyopathy - Recent findings illuminate research in cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular Disease - 50,000 patients enrolled in Internet-based implantable cardiac device management system
Cardiovascular Disease - Periodonitis patient's plasma lipoprotein profile may be link with cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular Disease - Reports add new data to cardiovascular disease research
Cardiovascular Disease - Study of three diets published, role of plant proteins discussed
Cardiology - Researchers' data advance cardiology research
Cardiovascular Research - Aortic calcification raises incidence of cardiovascular events
Cardiovascular Research - Aspirin resistance associated with impaired coronary flow reserve in elective PCI patients
Cardiovascular Research - Cardiac arrhythmia common in older patients
Cardiovascular Research - Data demonstrate Lp-PLA2 is better predictor of cardiovascular disease in older women
Cardiovascular Research - Fat tissue surrounding the thoracic arteries may be beneficial for bypass surgery patients
Cardiovascular Research - QRS duration is linked to increased risk of death in patients with coronary artery disease
Cardiology - Studies add new findings to cardiology body of knowledge
Cardiovascular Research - Researchers describe findings in cardiovascular studies
Cardiovascular Research - Studies show blood pressure measured at heart more predictive of outcomes than traditional method
Cerebral Aneurysm - Presidio Microcoil product line launched for the treatment of large cerebral aneurysms
Cholesterol - Study finds individuals who switch statins are 18.9% less compliant and 44.2% less persistent
Clinical Trials - Trial of Celacade technology in advanced chronic heart failure reaches key objective
Clinical Trials - Type 2 diabetes trial shows fenofibrate can reduce cardiovascular disease
Heart Failure - Researchers' data advance heart failure research
Collaborations - Pharma company and Incyte collaborate to develop and manufacture oral CCR2 antagonists
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Study: Chromium picolinate may provide cardiovascular benefits in prediabetes
Coronary Artery Bypass - Data review reveals emergency bypass surgery on angioplasty patients has dropped 90%
Coronary Artery Bypass - Drug-eluting stents help keep heart bypass vein grafts open
Coronary Artery Bypass - Researchers' data advance coronary artery bypass research
Coronary Artery Disease - Esomeprazole magnesium shown to reduce non-cardiac chest pain and physician visits
Heart Failure - Researchers' work adds to heart failure body of knowledge
Coronary Artery Disease - Patient enrollment commences in clinical outcomes trial conducted for Vytorin
Coronary Artery Disease - Risks accompany attempts to jumpstart angiogenesis with G-CSF-induced stem cell mobilization
Coronary Bifurcations - Excellent results seen in study of coronary bifurcations treated with the CYPHER stent
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Thrombin profile based on blood composition may be predictive marker for thrombosis
Developmental Biology - Apolipoprotein E gene deficiency is linked to cochlear alterations
Diabetes Comorbidity - Review proposes to treat depression in diabetics with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Imaging - Findings describe new data in imaging research
Diabetes Complications - Diabetics treated for coronary intervention with SESs have higher risk than nondiabetics
Diabetes Complications - Lack of aspirin protection in diabetics may be related to aspects of platelet function
Diabetes Complications - Patients with diabetes have a higher risk of mortality after LVAD implantation
Diabetes Complications - Postoperative blood glucose levels were linked to surgical wound infections
Diabetes Complications - Urinary albumin levels indicate risk of ischemic cardiac mortality in type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Control - Primary care diabetic and GP clinics do not adequately treat hypertension and diabetes
Imaging - Recent findings in imaging provide new insights
Diabetes Control - Review provides insights into cardiometabolic prevention and management of DM
Diabetes Research - FFT analysis should be chosen over AR for study of heart rate variability in diabetics
Diabetes Therapy - Tocotrienols prevents and treats hyperlipidemia and atherogenesis in type 2 diabetics
Diagnostics - New findings in the area of diagnostics detailed
Diet & Nutrition - Diet-genotype interaction may be therapeutic in atherogenic dyslipidemia
Diet & Nutrition - Mouse model indicates fermented-brown rice may have potent cholesterol-lowering benefit
Imaging - Researchers' findings advance imaging research
Diet & Nutrition - Recent studies add new data to diet & nutrition research
Diet & Nutrition - Review shows that providing diet advice leads to a modest drop in cardiovascular risk factors
Diet & Nutrition - Vitamin E prevents development of atherosclerosis in diabetic BALB/c mouse model
Disease Associations - Postprandial lipid metabolism is a link between adiponectin and liver disease
Disease Associations - Reduced mitochondrial oxidative capacity impair myocardial energetics in obese mice
Drug Development - Pexelizumab does not meet primary endpoint in phase III trial
Drug Development - Positive results reported from long-term animal study of stent coating technology
Drug Safety - Heparin antibodies may pose a risk for heart surgery patients
Finance - Developer of peptide-based therapies announces third-quarter net loss of $1,618,521
Finance - Medical device company reports revenues of $2.765 billion
Finance - Medical device company reports sales of $15.5 million for first quarter
Finance - Medical devices company reports Q3 2005 net revenues of $12.1 million
Finance - PAD-focused biotechnology company reports Q1 2006 net loss of $3.6 million
Finance - Robotic technology company secures $30 million in series C financing led by Vanguard Ventures
Fitness & Wellness - Regular aerobic exercise improves endothelial t-PA release in overweight and obese
Fitness & Wellness - Weight loss is linked to lower blood pressure and improved insulin resistance in obese
Genetics & Genomics - Genetic mechanism identified that causes new arteries to grow when existing arteries are blocked
Genetics & Genomics - MTHFR 677TT and 677CT/1298AC genotypes may predispose to nephrosclerosis and CRF
Genetics & Genomics - Scientists identify gene for disease that impairs vitamin B12 management
HIV/AIDS Drug Interactions - Few data are available regarding PI interactions with other complex treatment regimens
HIV/AIDS HAART - Atazanavir-treated patients have better lipid profile than lopinovir/ritonavir-treated patients
HIV/AIDS-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension - Secreted HIV gp120 proteins induce lung endothelial cell injury
Heart Disease - Inflammatory markers based on plasma IL-6 and fibrinogen levels can predict IHD risk
Heart Disease - Trials are needed to examine effect of lipid-lowering therapy and CHD risk in women
Heart Failure - Natrecor-treated heart patients less likely to die from serum creatinine increases
Heart Failure - Reports describe recent advances in heart failure research
Heart Failure - Trial set to test a human implant of the HeartPOD
Hematology - Erythropoietin multiplies the proliferative and adhesive properties of endothelial progenitor cells
Hypertension - Glucose intolerance tests are important for proper care of hypertensive patients
Hypertension - Recent studies add new data to hypertension research
Imaging - Data advance knowledge in imaging research
Imaging - Imaging systems company gives $100,000 in founding support to cardiovascular CT society
Imaging - LightSpeed VCT to be used in clinical research of pediatric heart defects
Ischemia - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of ischemia
Lipid Research - U.S. FDA approves SNDA for new dosing regimen, label change of fenofibrate therapy
Market Analysis - Global revenues from hypertension drugs set to rise
Medical Devices - 501(k) application submitted to U.S. FDA for Primo blood pressure monitoring system
Medical Devices - Contrast delivery system released for cardiovascular angiographic procedures
Medical Devices - Hemaport needle-free arteriovenous vascular access device effective in initial clinical use
Medical Devices - Talent Thoracic stent graft system premarket approval module submitted to U.S. FDA
Medical Devices - Whole blood glucose biosensor operates acceptably due to low sensitivity to hematocrit
Medicare - Medicare proposes a new coverage policy for bariatric surgery procedures
Mergers & Acquisitions - Drug-delivery company purchases assets of Phytogen Life Sciences
Myocardial Infarction - Mesothelial cell transplants generate vessel growth in injured hearts
Neurogenesis - TNF-alpha antibody infusion impairs survival of stroke-generated neuroblasts
Neuropeptides - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of neuropeptides
Obesity Complications - Overweight and underweight patients are at higher risk for inflammation and atherosclerosis
Obesity Complications - Tinzaparin reduced vWF levels in obese subjects
Obesity Complications - Waist-to-hip ratio is more effective than BMI for determining myocardial infarction risk
Obesity Therapy - Overproducing leptin receptors in fat cells may play role in blocking weight gain
Obesity Therapy - Rimonabant hydrochloride reviewed as treatment for obese with cardiovascular risk factors
Osteoporosis - Cardiovascular event risk is proportional to osteoporosis severity at diagnosis
Personnel - Key positions added to management team at cardiology-focused company
Pharmaceutical Research - Study shows additional analysis of medical studies could prevent medical safety issues
Physiology - Findings describe new data in physiology research
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Revatio effective, well tolerated in treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Statins - Persistence with statin therapy is low among middle-aged free of CV disease
Statins - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of statins
Stem Cell Research - Adipose stem cells improve cardiac function and blood flow in preclinical heart attack study
Stem Cell Research - Endothelial progenitor cells respond to PAR-1 with concentration-dependent angiogenesis
Stem Cell Research - Fetal stem cells may accelerate tissue repair
Stem Cell Research - MSCs can be mobilized and differentiate into cardiomyocytes after myocardial infarction
Stem Cell Research - Retinoid X receptor agonist enhances differentiation of ESC-derived cardiomyocytes
Stem Cell Therapy - Iron particles and MRI used to track stem cell therapy for heart attack in animal model
Stroke - Adosterone is a promising target for stroke treatment, according to a new study
Stroke - Clinical trials are reviewed for stroke risk factors, complications, and treatments
Stroke - Gln192Arg polymorphism in paraoxonase 1 gene is linked to increased stroke risk
Stroke - Many adults with multiple risk factors do not recognize their stroke risk
Stroke - PDE4D gene can be significantly associated with small vessel infarction
Stroke - Relative cerebral blood flow measures are poor predictors of cerebral infarct size
Stroke - Tirofiban and urokinase with mechanical thrombolysis can resolve cerebral artery occlusion
Surgical Technology - Endovascular surgical repair feasible in geriatric patients
Surgical Technology - Endovascular treatment with nitinol vascular occlusion plug shows promise
Surgical Technology - Mitral valve rerepair feasible and effective
Surgical Technology - Protamine treatment doesn't increase granulocyte elastase levels
Surgical Technology - Recent studies add new data to surgical technology research
Surgical Technology - Spinal cord ischemia seen in >10% of patients after emergency endovascular treatment
Thrombosis - No significant changes were noted in inflammatory markers with transdermal HRT
Thrombosis - Researchers describe findings in thrombosis studies
Tobacco Use - COPD prevalence in China increases with number of cigarettes smoked
Transplant Medicine - Free fatty acids are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and atherosclerosis in RTRs
Transplant Medicine - Researchers' findings advance transplant medicine research
Transplantation Medicine - Actin cytoskeleton regulator depletion suppresses cardiac allograft rejection
Transplantation Medicine - Transplant patients with CHF and LVEF are at high risk for cerebrovascular accidents
Type 2 Diabetes - NCX 4016 shows insulin sensitivity improvement and systemic hemodynamics
Type 2 Diabetes - Simvastatin reduces prothrombinase activity and PAI-1 levels in diabetes mellitus patients
Type 2 Diabetes - Smoking was linked to higher risk of diabetes in patients with impaired functional capacity
Vascular Disease - Pioglitazone shown to reduce further heart attack risk by 28% in type 2 diabetics
Venous Disease - Women with venous problems are often employed in work that worsens venous disease
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