
Genetic Variant Increases Risk of Common Type Stroke
A genetic variant that
increases the risk of a
common type of stroke has
been identified by
scientists. This is one of
the few genetic variants to
... > full story

Ferroelectric Switching Discovered for First Time in Soft Biological Tissue
The walls of the aorta, the
largest blood vessel
carrying blood from the
heart, exhibits a response
to electric fields known to
... > full story

Heart of Silk: Scientists Use Silk from the Tasar Silkworm as a Scaffold for Heart Tissue
Damaged human heart muscle
cannot be regenerated. Scar
tissue grows in place of the
damaged muscle cells.
Scientists are seeking to
... > full story

New Culprit in Atherosclerosis
Researchers have identified
a new culprit that leads to
atherosclerosis, the
accumulation of fat and
cholesterol that hardens
into plaque and narrows
arteries. The research
... > full story
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A Novel Method for Simultaneously Measuring Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness
February 10, 2012 Arterial stiffness due to is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease but is very difficult to measure. A new method for measuring arterial stiffness has been developed. This simple, ... > full story -
A Gentler Way of Doing Brain Surgery
February 9, 2012 Brain surgery is getting much easier for many patients. Neurosurgeons are using catheters rather than open surgery to repair aneurysms and other defects. Patients recover in a few days, with less ... > full story -
Presdisposition to Common Heart Disease 'Passed on from Father to Son'
February 8, 2012 A common heart disease which kills thousands each year may be passed genetically from father to son, according to a new ... > full story -
Heart Disease May Be a Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
February 8, 2012 In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions may ... > full story -
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Knee Replacement May Lower a Patient's Risk for Mortality and Heart Failure, Study Suggests
February 7, 2012 New research highlights the benefits of total knee ... > full story -
As Valentine's Day Approaches, Cardiologist Describes Broken Heart Syndrome
February 7, 2012 People who have been unlucky in love are said to suffer from a "broken heart." A broken heart is an actual medical condition. Broken heart syndrome occurs during highly stressful or emotional times, ... > full story -
Three 'Targeted' Cancer Drugs Raise Risk of Fatal Side Effects
February 6, 2012 Treatment with three "targeted" cancer drugs has been linked to a slightly elevated chance of fatal side effects, according to a new analysis. These risks remain low, but they should be factored in ... > full story -
Low Levels of Lipid Antibodies Increase Complications Following Heart Attack
February 6, 2012 Coronary patients with low levels of an immune system antibody called anti-PC, which neutralizes parts of the "bad" cholesterol, run a greater risk of suffering complications following an acute ... > full story -
Warfarin and Aspirin Are Similar in Heart Failure Treatment, Study Suggests
February 3, 2012 In the largest and longest head-to-head comparison of two anti-clotting medications, warfarin and aspirin were similar in preventing deaths and strokes in heart failure patients with normal heart ... > full story -
Clopidogrel With Aspirin Doesn't Prevent More Small Strokes, May Increase Risk of Bleeding and Death, Researchers Report
February 3, 2012 The anti-blood clot regimen that adds the drug clopidogrel (Plavix) to aspirin treatment is unlikely to prevent recurrent strokes and may increase the risk of bleeding and death in patients with ... > full story
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