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Heart Disease Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . August 2nd, 2009

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Imperial College London - Flu mortality formula is potentially misleading, say scientists

JAMA and Archives Journals - Repair of heart defect discovered incidentally during surgery may not have clear benefit

Angiology - Findings from T. Podnar and co-authors broaden understanding of angiology

Angiology - New angiology research from Columbia University described

Atherosclerosis - Research from U. Olgac and co-authors in the area of atherosclerosis published

Atherosclerosis - Scientists at University of Foggia report research in atherosclerosis

Cardiology - Study results from B.K. Harvey et al provide new insights into neurotoxicology

Cardiovascular Disease - Scientists at Harvard University release new data on cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Risk - New findings from A. Bell and co-researchers in the area of cardiovascular risk described

Congestive Heart Failure - Findings from G. Miller and co-researchers advance knowledge in congestive heart failure

Cytometry - Investigators at University of Vermont zero in on cytometry

Heart Attack - New heart attack data have been reported by A.L. Hawkes and co-authors

Heart Defects - Young People With Heart Defects Not Checking In With Heart Doc

Heart Disease - Data on heart disease described by J.A. Kline et al

Heart Disease - Data on heart disease described by N. Koubaa et al

Heart Disease - New heart disease data have been reported by researchers at University of Massachusetts

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings have been published by J. Larioza and colleagues

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings have been reported by J.P. Casalta and colleagues

Heart Disease - New heart disease study results from J. Diez et al described

Heart Disease - New research on heart disease from University of Copenhagen summarized

Heart Disease - Research from K.K. Iversen and co-authors in the area of heart disease published

Heart Disease - Research on heart disease detailed by scientists at Charles University, Medical Department

Heart Disease - Researchers from Duke University report recent findings in heart disease

Heart Disease - Study data from S. Garcia and colleagues update understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Study results from A.S. Schaefer and colleagues broaden understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Study results from Columbia University broaden understanding of heart disease

Heart Failure - New findings reported from K.K. Gaddam and co-authors describe advances in heart failure

Hypertension - Reports from National Institutes of Health highlight recent research in hypertension

Ischemia - Research from General Hospital broadens understanding of ischemia

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from T. Hassanzadeh et al

Obesity - New obesity study findings have been reported by scientists at Chinese University of Hong Kong

Obesity and Diabetes - Studies from Medical University of Vienna yield new information about obesity and diabetes

Physiology - Findings from R. Reed and co-researchers advance knowledge in physiology

Physiology - Research reports on physiology from S. Droogmans and colleagues provide new insights

Physiology - Study findings on physiology are outlined in reports from University of Wisconsin

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Studies from M. Oktem and co-researchers yield new data on polycystic ovarian syndrome

Pre-Trials Research - New findings from L.E.L. Perkins and co-authors in the area of pre-trials research published

Stem Cell Research - Studies from Shinshu University, Medical Department reveal new findings on stem cell research

Sudden Cardiac Death - Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital target sudden cardiac death

Unstable Angina - New unstable angina study findings have been published by H.Y. Guo and colleagues

Von Willebrand Disease - Reports from St. Orsola-Malpighi University describe recent advances in von Willebrand disease

Adverse Drug Reactions - Studies from Copenhagen University provide new data on adverse drug reactions

Diabetes Prognosis - Researchers at Tokyo Women's Medical University, Department of Radiology release new data on diabetes prognosis

Heart Disease Genetics - Report summarizes heart disease genetics study findings from Uppsala University, Research Center

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Scientists at Peking Union Medical College target heart disease risk factors

Heart Disease Therapy - Scientists at University Hospital, Department of Cardiology target heart disease therapy

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from Children's Hospital Boston, Division of Hematology

Life Sciences - Research from University of Toronto, Children Research Institute provides new data about life sciences in children

Nuclear Medicine - Research from Academic Medical Center, Department of Nuclear Medicine provide new insights into nuclear medicine

Perfusion - Reports outline perfusion research from Tokyo Women's Medical University, Department of Radiology

Angina - Scientists at University of Exeter release new data on angina

Angiology - Research from F. He and co-researchers in the area of angiology described

Angiotensins - Findings from Aachen University in angiotensins reported

Angiotensins - Studies in the area of angiotensins reported from H. Kvakan and co-researchers

Anxiety Disorders - Study data from Akershus University update knowledge of anxiety disorders

Aortic Coarctation - Research from I. Bouzguenda and co-authors provides new data about aortic coarctation

Cardio-Facio-Cutaneous Syndrome - Reports summarize cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome research from M.L. Dentici and co-authors

Cardiology - Research on cardiology discussed by scientists at Sichuan University

Cardiomyopathy - Data on cardiomyopathy reported by A.L. Innasimuthu and co-researchers

Cardiovascular Disease - Reports outline cardiovascular disease research from Malmo University

Heart Attack - Data on heart attack detailed by researchers at Northwestern University

Heart Attack - Findings from University of Verona advance knowledge in heart attack

Heart Attack - New findings from University of California describe advances in heart attack

Heart Attack - New heart attack research reported from B. Cortese and co-authors

Heart Attack - Report summarizes heart attack study findings from Aachen University

Heart Attack - Reports from Zhejiang University add new data to research in heart attack

Heart Attack - Research by C.S. Kang and colleagues in heart attack provides new insights

Heart Attack - Research from C.L. Atzema and colleagues provide new insights into heart attack

Heart Attack - Scientists at National University target heart attack

Heart Attack - Studies from University of California in the area of heart attack published

Heart Bypass Surgery - Researchers' work from Harvard University focuses on heart bypass surgery

Heart Failure - Researchers from Pennsylvania State University report on findings in heart failure

Heart Failure - Researchers from State University of New York publish findings in heart failure

Heart Failure - Researchers' work from Chiba University, Medical Department focuses on heart failure

Heart Failure - Scientists at St. Vincent's University detail research in heart failure

Heart Failure - Study results from Harvard University update understanding of heart failure

Heart Failure - University of Cincinnati reports research in heart failure

Hypercholesterolemia - Recent findings in hypercholesterolemia described by R.K. Shankarappa and colleagues

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - New inflammatory bowel disease findings from Washington University described

Ischemia - New ischemia study findings have been reported from University of Pittsburgh, Medical Department

Ischemia - Reports on ischemia findings from University of Amsterdam provide new insights

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described by M.E. Frey and co-researchers

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from Accumetrics

Pulmonary Hypertension - Studies from I. Falcaopires and colleagues reveal new findings on pulmonary hypertension

Restenosis - New restenosis study results from J.J. Popma et al described

Tissue Engineering - Recent findings from W.N. Lu and co-authors highlight research in tissue engineering

Cancer - Researchers from Yale University report recent findings in cancer

Heart Attack - Research from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Department of Cardiology in the area of heart attack in women published

Heart Attack - Research results from Royal United Hospital update knowledge of heart attack

Heart Attack Prevention - New heart attack prevention findings from South Hospital, Department of Cardiology described

Heart Attack Therapy - Findings from Lund University, Department of Clinical Sciences broaden understanding of heart attack therapy

Heart Attack Therapy - Scientists at University of Tampere publish new data on heart attack therapy

Heart Surgery - Reports outline heart surgery study results from Yonsei University, College of Medicine

Hypertension - Scientists at University Hospital publish new data on hypertension

Life Sciences - Researchers at Medical School target life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Institute of Cardiology further understanding of life sciences

Perfusion - New perfusion findings from University Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology described

Vascular Disease Therapy - Reports outline vascular disease therapy study findings from University Medical Center

American Physiological Society - For women with PCOS, acupuncture and exercise may bring relief, reduce risks

Angiology - Kenneth Kensey, Inventor of the Angio-Seal(R), Dies at 58

Aurora Health Care - Aurora's Milwaukee Hospitals Recognized in US News and World Report

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. - Burg Simpson Files Yasmin/Yaz Lawsuits

Cardiology - Local Heart Doctors First in Nation to Announce Active Investigation of Red Wine (Resveratrol) Pills, Issue Consumer Precautions

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Novel gene found for dilated cardiomyopathy

Cook Medical - Cook Medical Announces FDA Clearance for Advance® 35LP PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter

Defibtech - Madrid-Barajas Airport AED Deployment Adds to Defibtech's Outstanding Transportation Track Record

Diabetes - Diabetes Advocates Call for National Strategy, Leadership to Reduce Diabetes and Advance Detection and Treatment

GenerationBIG - NEW BOOK Reveals How a Generation of Bold, Innovative and Generous BIG People Is Mastering Life and Giving Back in Extraordinary Ways – Despite the Economic Meltdown

Heart Attack - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Nursing Team Receives Awards for Implementing an Innovative Solution and Improving Patient Care Times

Heart Attack - FDA Approves Boston Scientific's TAXUS(R) Liberte(R) Long Stent

Heart Attack - Health Information Technology and Health Care Reform Must Be Well-Aligned to Improve Health and Lower Costs

Heart Disease - Eco-Atkins Diet May Reduce Heart Disease Risk Factors Study Supported by Solae and Canada Research Chair Funding

Heart Disease - Philips and Project Hope Announce Collaboration To Improve Chronic Disease Management In China

Heart Failure - Nile Therapeutics, Inc. Completes $3.4 Million Private Placement

Heart Surgery - Ochsner Medical Center, Only Louisiana Hospital Listed in 'America's Best' by U.S. News

Hypothermia - Philips Expands Emergency Healthcare Offering With Acquisition of InnerCool Therapies, a Leader in Body Temperature Management

Intel Corporation - Intel® Health Guide Adds New Connectivity Options, Customers

JAMA and Archives Journals - Active commuters have fewer heart disease risk factors

JAMA and Archives Journals - Study estimates radiation dose, cancer risk from coronary artery calcium screening

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Improving mouse heart function following heart attack

Lung Cancer - LCA Congratulates Nominee for Surgeon General

Medicare and Medicaid - New Survey Highlights Emotional, Financial Toll Multi-Generational Tobacco Use Takes on Parents Sandwiched In Between

Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck and Schering-Plough Resolve Previously Disclosed Investigation Under State Consumer Protection Statutes Related to VYTORIN® ezetimibe/simvastatin and ZETIA® ezetimibe

NMT Medical, Inc. - NMT Medical to Release Second-Quarter 2009 Financial Results on August 4

Obesity and Diabetes - New Risk Management System Reduces Bariatric Surgery Complication Rate by 65%, Hospital Readmissions by 80%: Knowing Risk Potential Helps Doctors and Patients Reduce Complications and Costs

Obesity and Diabetes - New Study Finds Social and Economic Factors Play Major Role in Determining Who Gets Bariatric Surgery: Medical Condition Similar, but Great Divides Between Race, Gender, Income and Insurance

Obesity and Diabetes - New Study Shows About 60 Percent Remain Diabetes-Free 5 to 16 Years After Gastric Bypass: Long-Term Resolution Most Likely in Non-Insulin Dependent and Those That Maintain Most Weight Loss

Obstetrics - New HHS HRSA Grant Will Fund Development of an Electronic Genetic and Family History Record for Doctors' Offices

Pediatrics - Caring for Elderly Parents Is Tougher During Hard Times

Pediatrics - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Opens First Pediatric Cardiac Functional Stress Echo Lab in U.S.

Pharmaceuticals - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals announces FDA approval of TAXUS(R) Libert (R) Long Stent

Sony Corporation of America - Celebrate Summer at the Newly Renovated Sony Wonder Technology Lab

Stanford Graduate School of Business - Sustainable Workplace Means Addressing Employee Well-being, Too, According to Stanford Business School Research

SUPERVALU INC. - Cub Foods® Makes Smart Eating Easy and Colorful

Surgery - Northwestern Memorial Among America's Best Hospitals in 11 Clinical Specialties According to U.S. News' 2009 Rankings

Surgery - U.S. News Media Group Announces 2009-10 America's Best Hospitals

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - "Half Man, Half Machine" Enjoys 17 Months of Quality Life Prior to Heart Transplant

Thrombosis - Daiichi Sankyo and Lilly Receive U.S. FDA Approval for Effient(TM)

Tufts University - Of yeast and men: Unraveling the molecular mechanisms of Friedreich's ataxia

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Secretary Sebelius Releases New Success Story Report: Community-Based Prevention Program in Nebraska Helps Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke

UnitedHealth Group - Project HOPE, UnitedHealth Group Launch Connected Care Teleheath Program to Expand Health Care Access in New Mexico

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Regular moderate alcohol intake has cognitive benefits in older adults

Women's Health - Resurrection Medical Center Among Top 5% of Hospitals Nationwide for Women's Health

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