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Microbubbles Improve Myocardial Remodelling After Infarction
February 21, 2013 Scientists have successfully tested a method in mice allowing the morphological and functional sequelae of a myocardial infarction to be reduced. Tiny gas bubbles are made to oscillate within the ... > full story -
Omega-3 Lipid Emulsions Markedly Protect Brain After Stroke in Mouse Study
February 20, 2013 Triglyceride lipid emulsions rich in an omega-3 fatty acid injected within a few hours of an ischemic stroke can decrease the amount of damaged brain tissue by 50 percent or more in mice, reports a ... > full storyMore: -
Antioxidants in Your Diet May Not Reduce Risk of Stroke or Dementia, Study Suggests
February 20, 2013 Contrary to other research, a new study found that the total level of antioxidants in people’s diets is not related to their risk of developing stroke or dementia. Antioxidants such as ... > full story -
Smoking Cessation in Old Age: Less Heart Attacks and Strokes Within Five Years
February 20, 2013 Smokers increase their risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) and stroke with every cigarette they smoke. Conversely, those who quit smoking even at an advanced age will have a considerable ... > full story -
Possible Link Between Diabetes and Increased Risk of Heart Attack Death
February 17, 2013 Having diabetes doubles a person's risk of dying after a heart attack, but the reason for the increased risk is not clear. A new study suggests the link may lie in the over-activation of an important ... > full story -
Hospitalization: Strong Link Between Income Inequality and Readmission Risk, but Not Mortality
February 14, 2013 Income inequality is associated with an increased risk of readmission to hospital, but not mortality, finds a large US study of older ... > full story -
Customized Device Tailored to Patient’s Individual Anatomy Now Used to Repair Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Without Surgery
February 14, 2013 An abdominal aortic aneurysm -- a bulge in the large artery that carries blood away from the heart -- can be immediately life-threatening if it grows large enough to rupture. The chance of survival ... > full story -
New Therapeutic Target for Coronary Heart Disease
February 14, 2013 Scientists investigating how certain genes affect an individual's risk of developing coronary heart disease have identified a new therapeutic target, according to new ... > full story -
Taste Preferences Impact Health, New Study Finds
February 13, 2013 Individuals who have a high preference for sweets and a high aversion to bitter flavors may be at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed ... > full story -
Risk of Cardiovascular Death Doubled in Women With High Calcium Intake: High Risk Only in Those Taking Supplements as Well
February 12, 2013 High intakes of calcium (corresponding to diet and supplements) in women are associated with a higher risk of death from all causes, but cardiovascular disease in particular, compared with women with ... > full story
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