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Heart Disease Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . December 10th, 2006

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Cardiovascular Research - Tiny bits of RNA play a large role in causing enlargement of the heart

Cardiovascular Research - Two drugs may stabilize plaques in atherosclerosis

Congenital Heart Disease - New research on congenital heart disease from Medical College of Wisconsin, Division of Pediatric Surgery summarized

Heart Disease - New findings from College of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases in the area of heart disease described

Heart Disease - Report summarizes heart disease study findings from Cardiovascular Institute

Heart Disease - Reports outline heart disease study results from Center of Cardiovascular Research

Heart Disease - Research from Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases provide new insights into heart disease

Heart Disease - Research from Wayne State University, Department of Medicine in the area of heart disease described

Heart Disease - Research results from Veterans Affairs Medical Center update understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Researchers from Tongji University report details of new studies and findings in the area of heart disease

Heart Disease - Scientists at General Hospital target heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from College of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Population Health provide new data on heart disease

Heart Disease - Study findings from Tel-Aviv University, Department of Cardiology broaden understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Study findings from Tufts University, Molecular Cardiology Research Institute broaden understanding of heart disease

Vascular Disease - Researchers from NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Vascular Surgery provide details of new studies and findings in the area of vascular disease

Angina - NovaDel Pharma receives U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of NitroMist

Angiography - Novadaq announces CE Mark for OPTTX System

Atrial Fibrillation - Cleveland Clinic-led study shows self-administered blood thinners safe for AF patients

Business & Finance - CryoCor reports third quarter 2006 results and provides clinical update

Business Update - AGA, Ample, Aberdare partner to develop treatment for congestive heart failure

Business Update - Cholestech and Life Line Screening team up on consumer health screenings

Business Update - CompuMed unveils future direction at Rodman and Renshaw Conference

Business Update - Corautus Genetics announces redirection of focus and transition of officers

Business Update - EPIX announces Canadian approval of Vasovist

Business Update - Medical Ventures completes consolidation of subsidiary units Angiometrx and PM Devices

Business Update - St. Jude Medical gets U.S. FDA approval of new ICD software for Merlin patient care system

Business Update - Westside Medical Associates implement novel technology to help prevent sudden cardiac death

Cardiovascular Research - Adult pig stem cells show promise in repairing animals' heart attack damage

Cardiovascular Research - African Americans more likely to die from coronary artery disease than whites

Cardiovascular Research - Broken heart syndrome recurs in 1 of 10 patients

Cardiovascular Research - Cardiocerebral Resuscitation is better than CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Cardiovascular Research - Fast test for low blood flow in dogs detects early heart trouble

Cardiovascular Research - Late angioplasty after heart attack is no better than drug therapy

Cardiovascular Research - MRI detects early heart damage in patients with sarcoidosis

Cardiovascular Research - Specific strategic plans ensure timely emergency care for heart attack patients

Cardiovascular Research - Study outlines how strategy can save lives after a heart attack

Clinical Trials - Soy protein study has yielded new findings pertaining to cholesterol reduction

Collaborations - Clinical Data and Quintiles enter strategic alliance

Collaborations - Minneapolis Heart Institute collaborates on federally funded stem cell research project

Drug Development - Exelixis reports additional data from Phase I trial of XL999 in patients with advanced solid tumors

Drug Development - Low-profile optional vena cava filter receives conditional approval to begin clinical trial

Finance - Momenta Pharmaceuticals reports Q3 2006 $12 million loss, doubling year ago loss

Hypertension - Study demonstrates CardioDynamics' ICG cost-effectiveness in uncontrolled hypertension

Licensing Agreements - Memry Corporation signs licensing agreement to coating technology for Nitinol stents

Market Analysis - European cardiology imaging markets to benefit from introduction of comprehensive packages

Medical Devices - Boston Scientific gains U.S. FDA approval of NexStent carotid artery stenting system

Medical Devices - Efficacy and safety data builds for Cypher Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent

Medical Devices - Medtronic reports U.S. feasibility trial on atrial fibrillation surgical ablation techniques

Personnel - David Pettit named CEO of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Postoperative Ileus - U.S. FDA issues approvable letter for Entereg (alvimopan) for postoperative ileus

Sleep Research - Sleep apnea patients are at higher risk for deadly heart disease

Thrombophilia - Instrumentation Laboratory receives U.S. FDA clearance for homocysteine assay

Angiogenesis - Studies from Nanjing Medical University, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in the area of angiogenesis published

Heart Attack - New heart attack research from Mid America Heart Institute discussed

Heart Attack - Research data from Heart Center, Department of Cardiology update understanding of heart attack

Heart Attack - Researchers from Heart Center, Department of Internal Medicine describe findings in heart attack

Heart Attack - Scientists at National Yang-Ming University, Department of Surgery detail research in heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - New heart bypass surgery research from General Hospital, Department of Medicine discussed

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research from Ludwig-Maximilians University, Department of Surgery in the area of heart bypass surgery published

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research in the area of heart bypass surgery reported from Karolinska Institute, Department of Vascular Surgery

Heart Failure - New heart failure findings from University of Hull, Department of Cardiology published

Heart Failure - Reports summarize heart failure research from Erasmus University, Department of Cardiology

Heart Failure - Research from College of Medicine, Department of Medicine in the area of heart failure published

Heart Failure - Studies from University do Porto further understanding of heart failure

Heart Failure - Studies in the area of heart failure reported from University of Amsterdam

Heart Failure - Study data from Polish Academy of Sciences update understanding of heart failure

Proteomics - Investigators at Stavanger University, Cardiology Division release new data on proteomics

Ventricular Fibrillation - Study data from Sahlgrenska University provide new insights into ventricular fibrillation

Anesthesia - New findings in anesthesia described from Belgium, Canada and Italy

Anesthesia - Studies from Japan, France and Turkey add new findings to anesthesia body of knowledge

Angiology - Data from Netherlands and United States provide new insights into angiology

Angiology - Findings from the United States and Canada in angiology provide new insights

Angiology - Investigators in Turkey, Greece and Israel zero in on angiology

Angiology - New angiology findings from the United States and Germany described

Angiology - New angiology research from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada summarized

Angiology - Reports from France, Australia and the United States add new data to angiology research

Angiology - Reports from Stanford University, U.S., describe recent advances in angiology research

Angiology - Research from Finland, Japan and Germany provide new insights into angiology

Angiology - Research from University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, in angiology provides new insights

Angiology - Research in the area of angiology reported from Norway, the United States and Australia

Angiology - Researchers in Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States publish new angiology data

Angiology - Scientists in Italy, the United States and the United Kingdom zero in on angiology

Angiology - Studies from Sweden, the West Indies and Italy reveal new findings on angiology

Atherosclerosis - Research data from the United States update atherosclerosis knowledge

Atherosclerosis - Research findings from Sweden, the United States and Turkey update atherosclerosis knowledge

Atherosclerosis - Research from Sweden, Japan and the United States add new data to atherosclerosis body of knowledge

Atherosclerosis - Researchers from Switzerland, Italy and France provide details of new studies and findings in the area of atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Studies in the area of atherosclerosis reported from Australia, the United States and Netherlands

Breast Cancer - Studies from Denmark, Scotland and Germany advance breast cancer knowledge

Cardiology - Data from University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, advance knowledge in cardiology research

Cardiology - Findings from University of Rochester, U.S., in cardiology provide new insights

Cardiology - Investigators in Belgium, Japan and the United States publish new cardiology data

Cardiology - New cardiology data have been reported by researchers in Canada, Germany and the United States

Cardiology - New cardiology study findings from the United Kingdom, Spain and Canada were highlighted recently in medical journals

Cardiology - New cardiology study findings recently were reported by scientists in the United States

Cardiology - New data from Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City, U.S., illuminate research in cardiology

Cardiology - New findings from University of Leuven, Belgium, in the area of cardiology described

Cardiology - Reports summarize cardiology study findings from New Zealand, Finland and Netherlands

Cardiology - Research findings from University of California, U.S., update understanding of cardiology

Cardiology - Research from Mayo Clinic, U.S., advances cardiology knowledge

Cardiology - Research from the United States and Finland provides new cardiology data

Cardiology - Research reports from Dartmouth College, U.S., provide new insights into cardiology

Cardiology - Researchers from Duke University, U.S., provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Cardiology - Researchers from University of Tennessee, U.S., publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Cardiology - Researchers in the United States, People's Republic of China and Italy have published new cardiology data

Cardiology - Studies from the United Kingdom and United States yield new cardiology data

Cardiology - Studies from the United States and Japan describe new findings in cardiology research

Cardiology - Study findings from Japan, Germany and Australia update cardiology knowledge

Cardiology - Study results from Duke University, U.S., shed light on cardiology research

Cardiology - Study results from Japan and the United States broaden understanding of cardiology

Cardiology - Study results from the United Kingdom and United States in the area of cardiology discussed

Diabetes - New diabetes study results reported from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S.

Diabetes - Research from University of Pennsylvania, U.S., advances diabetes knowledge

Diabetes - Researchers from University of California, U.S., provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Diet & Nutrition - Investigators from University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, release new diet & nutrition data

Diet & Nutrition - Study findings about diet & nutrition are outlined in reports from India and the United States

Genetics - Reports summarize genetics study results from University of Washington, U.S.

Genetics - Studies from University of Maryland, U.S., provide new genetics data

Genetics - Study findings from Boston University, U.S., advance genetics knowledge

Heart Attack - Studies from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S., in the area of heart attack described

Heart Disease - Investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S., zero in on heart disease

Heart Disease - New heart disease research from the United States, United Kingdom and South Korea described

Heart Disease - New heart disease research from University College London, U.K., outlined

Heart Disease - Reports outline heart disease study findings from Belgium, Japan and Germany

Heart Disease - Studies from Aarhus University, Denmark, provide new heart disease data

Heart Disease - Study data from the Republic of China, Canada and United States update heart disease knowledge

Hematology - Research from Japan and the United States in the area of hematology discussed

Hypertension - Researchers from Canada, Japan and the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of hypertension

Imaging - Recent studies from the Netherlands and Germany add new data to imaging research

Imaging - Research from the United States in imaging provides new insights

Imaging - Research reports on imaging from Japan, Austria and Brazil provide new insights

Imaging - Researchers from the United States and the Netherlands describe findings in imaging studies

Imaging - Study results from the United States, Italy and Turkey update imaging research

Ischemia - Data from the United States, Japan and Spain advance knowledge in ischemia research

Ischemia - New findings from Japan, Hungary and the United States in the area of ischemia detailed

Ischemia - Reports on ischemia study findings from the United States, France and Italy provide new insights

Ischemia - Researchers from Japan and the United States detail new studies and findings in the area of ischemia

Proteins - New proteins research from University of California, U.S., outlined

Proteins - Reports summarize proteins research from Harvard University, U.S.

Statins - New data from Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom illuminate research in statins

Statins - Reports from the United States and Japan describe recent advances in statins research

Tobacco Use - New tobacco use findings from the United States, United Kingdom and Belgium detailed

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