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Cancer Treatment Could Target Inflammation in CVD
May 5, 2013 Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy with radiolabeled somatostatin analogs, an established treatment for cancer patients, could offer a novel therapeutic approach to decrease levels of inflammation ... > full story -
Increases in Heart Disease Risk Factors May Decrease Brain Function
May 2, 2013 Increases in heart disease risk factors may decrease brain function. The association between the two was noted in young and middle-age adults as well as the elderly. Smoking and diabetes were ... > full story -
Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Death With Progressive Coronary Artery Calcium Buildup
May 2, 2013 Patients with increasing buildups of coronary artery calcium face a six-fold increase in risk of heart attack or death from heart ... > full story -
Five 'Sudden Symptoms' of Stroke: Recognizing These Could Save a Life – Even a Young Life
May 2, 2013 Quickly recognizing the signs of stroke and seeking immediate medical care from stroke specialists can minimize the effects of the disease or even save a life. Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of ... > full story -
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Zinc: The Goldilocks Metal for Bioabsorbable Stents?
April 30, 2013 Stents can be lifesavers, propping open blood vessels to allow for healthy blood flow. But the longer a stent is in the body, the greater the risk of side effects such as inflammation and clotting. ... > full story -
Molecular Role of Gene Linked to Blood Vessel Formation Uncovered
April 29, 2013 Researchers have discovered that disrupting a gene that acts as a regulatory switch to turn on other genes can keep blood vessels from forming and developing ... > full story -
Metabolic Disorders Predict the Hardening of the Arterial Walls Already in Childhood
April 25, 2013 Metabolic disorders, such as excess abdominal fat, raised blood pressure, higher levels of insulin, glucose and triglycerides and lower levels of the beneficial HDL cholesterol can be found in ... > full story -
Gut Bacteria Byproduct Predicts Heart Attack and Stroke
April 24, 2013 A microbial byproduct of intestinal bacteria contributes to heart disease and serves as an accurate screening tool for predicting future risks of heart attack, stroke and death in persons not ... > full story -
Teen Years May Be Critical in Later Stroke Risk
April 24, 2013 The teenage years may be a key period of vulnerability related to living in the "stroke belt" when it comes to future stroke risk, according to a new ... > full story -
Air Pollution and Hardening of Arteries
April 23, 2013 Long term exposure to air pollution may be linked to heart attacks and strokes by speeding up atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries", according to a new ... > full story
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