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Study explains why patients with OSA are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease
Researchers have found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have higher levels of a type of dead cells (apoptotic cells) from the lining (endothelium) of their blood vessels circulating in their bloodstream than people who do not have OSA.   view more (2007-06-01)

Researchers identify protein associated with severe preeclampsia
Building on their earlier discovery which found that elevated levels of the sFlt1 placental protein leads to the onset of preeclampsia, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), in collaboration with a research team from The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, have identified a second protein which, in combination with sFlt1,... view more... (2006-06-05)

Pregnant smokers raise their child's risk of stroke, heart attack
Women who smoke during pregnancy can cause permanent vascular damage in their children — increasing their risk for stroke and heart attack.   view more (2007-03-05)

Carotid stenting the new anti-depressant?
Inserting a stent to open a narrowed carotid artery has been found to reduce symptoms of depression that may be associated with carotid stenosis, according to a study in the August issue of Radiology.   view more (2006-07-25)

Early signs that statins could help in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (pp 2011, 2015)
Results of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that the anti-inflammatory effect of statins (a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs) could be effective in relieving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.    The inflammatory nature of rheumatoid arthritis puts sufferers at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.... view more... (2004-06-16)

Your Heart Could Indicate Whether You Have Kidney Problems
Cardiovascular risk factors appear to indicate deteriorating renal function in all adults. Researchers discovered various indicators of heart or vascular disease can signal that kidney function is on the decline in the general population, as just published in the May issue of Kidney International.   view more (2005-05-12)

World Heart Day: Commission launches new research projects to combat cardiovascular disease
September 28 marked World Heart Day. The purpose was to raise awareness on risks and to promote opportunities for preventing heart disease. In the last four years, the European Commission has funded 24 projects in this field, with a contribution of EUR35.5 million. This will be a priority in the future as well, and the EU is about to launch two... view more... (2003-09-29)

1st successful treatment for chronic TBI
A research team led by Dr. Paul Harch, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans and Director of the LSU Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship Program, has published findings that show hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) improved spatial learning and memory in a model of chronic traumatic brain... view more... (2007-10-12)

Readily available treatment could help prevent heart disease in kidney patients
The estimated 19 million Americans living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face a high risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Recent studies have shown that a main source of this cardiovascular risk is CKD patients' high levels of blood phosphate.   view more (2008-04-18)

Researchers within sight of a breakthrough on blindness
The discovery by a Leeds University scientist of a new blindness gene could help to save the sight of thousands of sufferers of retinal disease which affects premature babies as well as people over 60.   view more (2004-11-03)

Moran Eye Center researchers find gene linked to severe diabetic eye and kidney diseases
Researchers at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah and collaborative institutions have identified a gene called erythropoietin (EPO) that contributes to increased risk of severe diabetic eye and kidney diseases, called retinopathy and nephropathy.   view more (2008-05-06)

Cholesterol lowering drugs may prevent degenerative eye disease (macular degeneration)
Statins, the drugs used to lower blood cholesterol, may help prevent the degenerative eye disease known as age related maculopathy or macular degeneration, finds research in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.   view more (2003-08-14)

One in five older British women has heart disease
One in five older British women has cardiovascular disease, including stroke or blocked arteries, which is higher than previously thought, finds research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. And the high prevalence of risk factors among them is not matched by levels of preventive treatment, shows the research. The findings are... view more... (2003-01-21)

Scripps research study links chronic methamphetamine abuse and cardiovascular disease
In recent years, the spread of methamphetamine abuse across the United States has been as rapid as it has been alarming. Until about six years ago, methamphetamine use was seen mostly in the western and rural United States.   view more (2007-06-26)

Free-radical busting antioxidants might not promote healthy hearts
Antioxidants, such as beta-carotene and Vitamin E, have been touted for their ability to protect against heart disease. This protective effect is attributed to their ability to prevent the oxidation of bad cholesterol by free radicals-a process thought to contribute to the build-up of disease-causing fatty deposits on artery walls.   view more (2006-04-10)

Natural compounds in cocoa tied to blood flow improvements for adults with type 2 diabetes
Scientists have found that consuming cocoa flavanols - naturally occurring compounds in cocoa - may offer a benefit to those affected by type-2 diabetes.   view more (2008-05-27)

Screening to help prevent stroke in kids increases, but limited access a problem
The number of children with a certain blood disorder undergoing an ultrasound to help prevent stroke is up significantly in the past 10 years since the publication of a major study showing its benefits.   view more (2009-04-14)

Circulating blood cells are important predictors of cancer spread in children
Endothelial progenitor cells may play a role in the start and progression of metastatic disease in children with cancer.   view more (2009-07-15)

Antarctic research shows night shift workers at risk from heart disease
Antarctic research shows night shift workers at risk from heart disease Night-shift workers may be at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) according to the latest research conducted in Antarctica. These findings could be of key importance to the UK economy, as a fifth of the country`s workforce are shift workers. A study by Mr... view more... (2001-12-19)

Epidemic of unneeded amputations
Non-traumatic amputations — those caused by arterial blockages related to diabetes, smoking, obesity and vascular system complications — are occurring at an alarming rate.   view more (2006-05-31)
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