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Despite its increasing popularity, little is known about the health effects of waterpipe smoking (WPS), particularly on the cardiovascular system. To investigate the role of WPS as a risk factor for v...
In patients with stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD), myocardial revascularization should be performed to either improve survival or improve symptoms and functional status among patients who are not...
Vascular factors in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.
According to the amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), the amyloid β (Aβ) peptide, as the primary neurotoxic species, plays a key role in the pathogenesis of the disease. However, many lin...
Mass spectrometry theory and application to adrenal diseases.
The diagnosis and management of adrenal diseases hinge upon accurate determination of hormone concentrations in blood and other body fluids. The advent of immunoassays for various steroid hormones has...
Serum levels of IgG and IgG4 in Hashimoto thyroiditis.
Although IgG4-related disease is characterized by extensive infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells and lymphocytes of various organs, the details of this systemic disease are still unclear. We scr...
The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) plays a central role in maintaining protein homeostasis, emphasized by a myriad of diseases that are associated with altered UPS function such as cancer, muscle-w...
Objective: To explore the influence of the Nintendo Wii on the daily physical activity of a patient with chronic heart failure at home. Methods: A 74-year-old Swedish patient with heart failure had ac...
The influence of early diagnosis of endometrioid endometrial cancer on disease stage and survival.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether the presence or duration of uterine bleeding is associated with disease stage, and survival of patients with endometrioid endometrial carcinoma (EEC). METHODS: The recor...
Management of active Crohn disease.
Treatment of Crohn disease is rapidly evolving, with the induction of novel biologic therapies and newer, often more intensive treatment approaches. Knowing how to treat individual patients in this qu...
"Triple R" tonsillar technique for the management of adult Chiari I malformation: surgical note.
BACKGROUND: Chiari type I malformation is a congenital disorder that is characterized by the caudal extension of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum into the cervical canal and by a redu...
News Articles
Drug reverses Alzheimer's disease deficits in mice, research confirms
An anti-cancer drug reverses memory deficits in an Alzheimer's disease mouse model, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health researchers confirm in the journal Science.
Cardiovascular Systems Presents New Late-Breaking Coronary Results at EuroPCR Conference
ORBIT II trial met primary endpoints treating patient population in which 99.3% of subjects had severely calcified lesions 30-day freedom from...
SAN DIEGO and SHANGHAI, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zensun Sci & Tech, Ltd., a biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai and San Diego, announced today positive results of four completed P...
Drug reverses Alzheimer's disease deficits in mice
An anti-cancer drug reverses memory deficits in an Alzheimer's disease mouse model, new research shows. The article reviewed previously published findings on the drug bexarotene, approved by the US Fo...
Edison Investment - Aastrom Biosciences - Q1 results and equity issue
Aastrom’s Q1 results show its consolidation onto affordable clinical studies and a determination to achieve a solid cash basis. The focus is on the Phase II ischaemic cardiomyopathy (IDC) orph...
Diet Doc remains unwavering in its effort to help all Americans reduce risks of weight related heart disease by offering improved medically supervised hCG diet plans that are capable of burning a poun...
Scientists Locate Biomarkers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers trying to find the key to a mysterious group of digestive ailments have located a number of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Their discovery could lead to earlier diagnoses...
SynCardia Total Artificial Heart Featured in $3 Million Exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre
115 Interactive Exhibits, Research Capsules and Live Laboratory Experiences Explore the Science of Health and Wellbeing in the 21st Century Tucson, Ariz. (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 SynCardia Systems, Inc....
Greenville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Announce CPR Re-Certification
Greenville, NC area oral surgery center has recently completed CPR training and re-certification for all staff members. Greenville, North Carolina (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Greenville Oral & Maxillofa...
Heart disease signs in newborns: an interview with Dr Michael Skilton, University of Sydney
Thickening of the walls of the main arteries is the best indicator of poor cardiovascular health in healthy young children.
Events
Welcome to AgriGenomics World Congress 2013.
14th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ALZHEIMER'S DRUG DISCOVERY
The annual Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) conference brings together academic and industry scientists intent on accelerating the development of innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s di...
Companies
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Multiple myeloma is an incurable blood cancer. The five-year relative survival rate for multiple myeloma is approximately 34 percent, one of the lowest of all cancers. In 2009, ap...
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and 120 countries around the world. Save th...
KineMed, Inc. ("KineMed" or the "Company") is a drug discovery and development company employing its proprietary translational medicine technology (AquaTag™ and KineMarkerâÂ...
Diabetes Care Club, a Simplex brand, has grown to become the third largest mail-order supplier of diabetic testing supplies for seniors. The company provides home delivery...
From its establishment in 1977, simply as a Distributor of diagnostic products, IDS has become a globally-recognised innovator and marketeer in the IVD industry.The Company is particularly well-known...
National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI)
Alvine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a private, clinical-stage, specialty biopharmaceutical company located in San Carlos, CA, focused on the development of biologics targeting autoimm...
Reverse Medical Corporation is a privately-held medical device company focused on expanding the endovascular management of acute stroke and neurovascular disease. The technology p...
Lombard Medical Technologies PLC
Lombard Medical Technologies PLC is a global medical technology company focussed on providing innovative endovascular products which broaden clinicians’ treatment options and opportunities for...
PatientsLikeMe is a patient network that improves lives and a real-time research platform that advances medicine. Through the network, patients connect with others who have the sa...
Clinical Trials
Randomized Trial of Imaging Versus Risk Factor-Based Therapy for Plaque Regression
Background: - Atherosclerosis (thickening of the artery walls caused by cholesterol and other deposits) commonly occurs in the heart vessels and carotid (neck) arteries of adults. This i...
The purpose of the research is to determine if patients have fewer Heart Failure (HF) events after receiving Aquapheresis (AQ) therapy compared to intravenous (IV) diuretics up to 90 days...
This trial is conducted globally. The aim of the trial is to investigate safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics (the exposure of the trial drug in the body) of NNC 0129-0000-1003 (N8-GP) in...
A Study of Prasugrel in Pediatric Participants With Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the study drug known as prasugrel for the reduction of Vaso-Occlusive Crisis events in pediatric participants with s...
Ventricular Arrhythmias in Uremic Cardiomyopathy
There is a certain gene called sarcoplasmic reticulum gene (SERCA2a), which is found in heart muscle. This gene is also found in blood vessels and skin tissue. When active this gene builds...
Data and Sample Collection Study to Elucidate the Mechanisms of Eosinophilic Disorders
The purpose of this study is to elucidate the mechanisms underlying eosinophil growth, survival, migration, and function and to investigate and further characterize the pathophysiology of,...
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Galantamine for the Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two fixed doses (16mg/day and 24mg/day) of galantamine (a drug for treating dementia) versus placebo for the treatment o...
A Study in Patients With Diabetic Kidney Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine if LY2382770 is safe and effective at protecting kidney function in patients with kidney disease due to diabetes.
Headache is a common symptom, and patients often seek medical attention at emergency departments due to headaches. The aim of the CoHead Study is to find out if it is possible by measurin...
Parkinson's Disease Registry of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center
The purpose of the Parkinson’s disease Registry is to develop a national and international database of persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Registry will be used to facilitate t...
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Myocytes, Cardiac
Striated muscle cells found in the heart. They are derived from cardiac myoblasts (MYOBLASTS, CARDIAC).
Casuistry
A method of ETHICAL ANALYSIS that emphasizes practical problem solving through examining individual cases that are considered to be representative; sometimes used to denote specious argument or rationalization. Differentiate from casuistics, which is the recording and study of cases and disease.
Incidental Findings
Unanticipated information discovered in the course of testing or medical care. Used in discussions of information that may have social or psychological consequences, such as when it is learned that a child's biological father is someone other than the putative father, or that a person tested for one disease or disorder has, or is at risk for, something else.
Adenine Nucleotide Translocator 1
A subtype of mitochondrial ADP, ATP translocase found primarily in heart muscle (MYOCARDIUM) and skeletal muscle (MUSCLE, SKELETAL).
Wasting Disease, Chronic
A transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (prion disease) of DEER and elk characterized by chronic weight loss leading to death. It is thought to spread by direct contact between animals or through environmental contamination with the prion protein (PRIONS).
