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Statins may treat blood vessel disorder that can lead to fatal strokes
In a finding that could save thousands of lives a year, University of Utah School of Medicine researchers have shown that a blood vessel disorder leading to unpredictable, sometimes fatal, hemorrhagic strokes, seizures, paralysis or other problems is treatable with the same statin drugs that millions of people take to control high cholesterol. view more (2009-01-27)
Vitamin C lowers levels of heart disease biomarker, finds study, adds to debate of health benefits
A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, adds to the evidence that vitamin C supplements can lower concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP), a central biomarker of inflammation that has been shown to be a powerful predictor of heart disease and diabetes. view more (2008-11-13)
ESC Congress 2004: New findings from ground-breaking PROVE IT-TIMI 22 clinical trial
Study Finds Antibiotics Do Not Prevent Heart Attacks view more (2004-08-30)
Higher occurrence of Parkinson's linked to low LDL cholesterol
People with low levels of LDL cholesterol are more likely to have Parkinson's disease than people with high LDL levels, according to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers. view more (2006-12-20)
Heart experts call for urgent action to implement new findings on cholesterol-lowering treatment
Research reported in (Saturday 6 July) Lancet is set to revolutionise the way cholesterol-lowering drugs are prescribed. It shows that using "statin" drugs to lower blood cholesterol levels protects a far wider range of people at risk of heart attacks and strokes than had previously been thought to benefit. These findings should lead to... view more... (2002-06-28)
A commonly prescribed drug reverses learning and attention deficits in a mouse model of the genetic disorder Neurofibromatosis type I
This week, researchers report evidence that a statin drug already shown to be safe for use in humans has proven effective at correcting cell-cell communication and curing learning disfunction in a mouse model of Neurofibromatosis type I, a human genetic disorder that causes learning disabilities in millions of people worldwide. view more (2005-11-08)
Pieces coming together in Parkinson's, cholesterol puzzle
In 2006, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers published a study that found people with low levels of LDL cholesterol are more likely to have Parkinson's disease than people with high LDL levels. view more (2008-04-07)
CV risk management should be mandatory in RA and other types of inflammatory rheumatic disease
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients should undergo compulsory cardiovascular (CV) risk management and existing CV risk calculators should be adapted to the increased CV risk in inflammatory rheumatic disease patients. view more (2008-06-16)
Kidney disease linked to lower medication use after heart attack
Patients with kidney disease-especially end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis-are less likely to receive recommended medications after a heart attack, reports a study in the September 2008 Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). view more (2008-07-10)
No reason to fear very low LDL
Very low LDL cholesterol levels appear to be safe for heart patients on statin therapies, according to a new study in the Oct. 18, 2005, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. view more (2005-10-12)
ESC Congress 2003: Amount of blood LDL reduction relates to change of coronary plaque composition.
IMPORTANT: This press release accompanies a poster or oral session given at the ESC Congress 2003. Written by the investigator himself/herself, this press release does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Society of Cardiology We successfully demonstrated the clinical effect of statin on structural changes of coronary... view more... (2003-08-31)
Will screening for cardiovascular problems be effective?
Last week the government in England closed its consultation on the effectiveness of vascular checks for high-risk individuals aged 40-74, to be rolled out in 2009-10, but will this strategy be worthwhile? Experts debate the issue on bmj.com today. view more (2008-08-29)
Study finds drug can cut chance of a heart attack by more than a third
Results from the ASCOT (Anglo Scandinavian Cardiac Outcome Trial) study have shown that patients receiving the cholesterol controlling drug, atorvastatin, are more than a third less likely to have heart attacks, and more than a quarter less likely to suffer from strokes. The results of the study, announced today at the American College of... view more... (2003-03-31)
Draining away brain's toxic protein to stop Alzheimer's
Scientists are trying a plumber's approach to rid the brain of the amyloid buildup that plagues Alzheimer's patients: Simply drain the toxic protein away. view more (2007-08-13)
New evidence suggests statins could prove useful in treating MS
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco and Stanford University Medical Center are reporting compelling new evidence that the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin could prove an effective therapy for preventing the progression of, and reversing the severity of, multiple sclerosis (MS). view more (2006-03-17)
Bad cholesterol inhibits the breakdown of peripheral fat
he so called bad cholesterol (LDL) inhibits the breakdown of fat in cells of peripheral deposits, according to a study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The discovery reveals a novel function of LDL as a regulator of fat turnover besides its well-established detrimental effects in promoting atherosclerosis. view more (2008-11-20)
Hemodialysis Causes Antioxidant Loss Leading to Long-Term Complications
An article published in Hemodialysis International discusses the role of oxidative stress (OS) in dialysis patients, an imbalance which can result in long-term health problems. Potential therapeutic options to restore balance in patients are also reviewed. view more (2005-04-07)
Lancet publishes proactive study: Diabetes treatment reduces risk of heart attacks & strokes
A study published in The Lancet today shows that Takeda's ACTOS® (pioglitazone HCl), an oral glucose lowering medication, significantly reduces the combined risk of non-fatal heart attacks, strokes and deaths by an additional 16% on top of standard medication, such as statins, fibrates, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, other glucose-lowering... view more... (2005-10-10)
BIOSCIENCE 2004 (GLASGOW, 18 - 22 JULY 2004) - Summary Of Press Releases
Press releases are embargoed until date and time shown above each of the following releases - please be aware that some are longer embargoed than 18th July! ----------------------------------------- 00.01gmt+1 SUNDAY 18 JULY NEW PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY The Biochemical Society announced today that Sir Philip Cohen FRS... view more... (2004-07-16)
Hopkins experts highlight strategies to raise levels of so-called good HDL cholesterol
Cardiology experts at Johns Hopkins have issued interim guidelines for physicians on how best to treat low levels of HDL cholesterol, the so-called good cholesterol, which helps keep arteries clear from the buildup of LDL cholesterol, the so-called bad cholesterol. view more (2005-09-22)
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