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Advantage Life Screening Brings Portable Ultrasound Screenings to ... 29 Jan 2006
Recently added is a state-of-the-art Intima Media Thickness (IMT) screening which will detect atherosclerosis in its very early stages. ...
- PR Leap (press release),
Fish Oil Inhibits Atherosclerosis Jan 20, 2006
3-rich fish oil had anti-atherosclerotic effects in low density lipoprotein receptor-deficient (LDLR) mice, according to a study in Atherosclerosis (184, 1:78 ...
- Natural Products Industry Insider,
Diabetes complications rooted in faulty cell repair Jan 26, 2006
...he added. "In the vasculature it leads to atherosclerosis, and within the eye it leads to diabetic retinopathy," he said. "So the ...
- Innovations-Report,
Will Acquisitions Patch Merck's Pipeline? Jan 26, 2006
Last month, Merck announced that it would focus its business on nine core areas, including Alzheimer's, atherosclerosis, and cancer. ...
- Motley Fool
Earnings Preview: Schering-Plough Jan 27, 2006
7 cents-per-share estimate, said Vytorin could also feel pressure not only from generic cholesterol-reducing drugs but from Merck's atherosclerosis drugs in ...
- BusinessWeek
Calorie restriction may prevent primary aging in the heart Jan 27, 2006
...stringent and consistent caloric restriction increases the animals' maximum life span by about 30 percent and protects them against atherosclerosis and cancer ...
- Washington University Record,
Heart Disease Benefits in Hormone Replacement Therapy: Timing is ... Jan 25, 2006
Researchers say Estrogen will actually delay the development of atherosclerosis in younger women, who do not already have their blood vessels damaged. ...
- HeartZine,
Two Blair students named Intel finalists Jan 25, 2006
Adhesion Molecule CX3CL1 in Primary Coronary Artery Smooth Muscle Cells." According to Zhang, she "investigated one of the driving forces behind atherosclerosis ...
- Silver Chips Online,
How to Avoid a Broken Heart Jan 9, 2006
Of primary concern is atherosclerosis, a form of arteriosclerosis (“hardening of the arteries�) that manifests as advanced fatty deposits (also called ...
- Natural Products Industry Insider,
The Effect of Vacations, Retirement on Your Health Jan 27, 2006
Newswise — Long hours and high stress on the job pump out stress hormones, raise blood pressure, and increase the risk for atherosclerosis and other heart ...
- Newswise (press release)
New test for PAD? Jan 27, 2006
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition most often caused by atherosclerosis. It results in a narrowing of arteries by a buildup of plaque. ...
- myDNA.com,
Healthcare: Merck Raids GCI for Media Relations Chief Jan 27, 2006
Under the scheme, designed to boost profitability, greater focus will be given to the areas of Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular conditions ...
- International News Service,
ETMC OFFERING REDUCED SCREENING Jan 27, 2006
...screening. At-risk people include those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a history of smoking, obesity or atherosclerosis. ...
- Tyler Morning Telegraph,
Animal Research Suggests Perimenopause Is A Critical Time For ... Jan 26, 2006
He found that stress in the younger years can reduce estrogen levels and lead to the buildup of fatty deposits in the blood vessels (atherosclerosis) that can ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Even With More Free Time, Women Feel No Less Rushed, Study Finds Jan 26, 2006
Women Who Hold In Anger At Risk For Atherosclerosis (September 25, 1998) -- Women who are hostile, hold in their anger, and feel self-conscious in public show ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Fruits, veggies cut stroke risk Jan 27, 2006
Dr. David Spence, director of the Stroke Prevention and Atherosclerosis Research Centre at the University of Western Ontario’s Robarts Research Institute ...
- Fort Frances Times,
UNC researcher aims for breakthrough diabetes treatment Jan 16, 2006
...toiled in his University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill lab to develop a drug that could stop, if not reverse, the progression of atherosclerosis - a buildup ...
- MSNBC
Great Technology Yes, But Diet And Exercise First Jan 16, 2006
But angioplasty is also useful in patients who experience chest pain with exertion (or angina) because of artery narrowing caused by atherosclerosis. ...
- TheDay (subscription),
New Study Shows That Elevated Lp-PLA2 Signals Early Endothelial ... Jan 18, 2006
Endothelial dysfunction is considered a marker of early stage atherosclerosis and has been shown to significantly increase risk of cardiac and stroke events. ...
- Biotech Intelligence (press release),
California Identifies Secondhand Smoke as a Toxic Air Contaminant Jan 27, 2006
The data reviewed also suggests that the effects of secondhand may contribute to stroke, including atherosclerosis of the carotid and large arteries of the ...
- Environment News Service
Statins cut the risk of serious infection Jan 26, 2006
Hospital in Ontario, Canada, who headed the research team, says the use of statins in patients older than 65 years old with atherosclerosis (hardening of the ...
- News-Medical.net,
How healthy are Central Europeans? Jan 27, 2006
But we may modify the so-called risk factors that may cause to atherosclerosis to progress faster. So a degree of daily physical activity is important. ...
- Radio Polonia,
Over 12,000 Biological And Biomedical Scientists Will Gather For ... Jan 25, 2006
ASIP) program includes miniconferences on diseases mediated by redox (reduction of oxidation) and high-density lipoproteins, inflammation, and atherosclerosis. ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Scientists study scientific secrecy Jan 25, 2006
Atherosclerosis studied using mice (December 22, 2005) -- A 2-year study by New York researchers has linked exposure particulate air pollution and hardening of ...
- Science Daily (press release)
America’s Self-HealthCare® Advocates Welcome Their New Doctor ... Jan 27, 2006
...and advocate in minimizing the impact of diabetes and offer full measures of help and hope for those suffering from both arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis. ...
- PR Web (press release),
Millennium Achieves 2005 Financial Guidance Jan 26, 2006
...time. Millennium will continue to explore MLN1202 in phase IIa studies in multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis and scleroderma. * MLN2704 ...
- Biotech Intelligence (press release),
Study Suggests Statins Can Prevent Sepsis In People With ... Jan 26, 2006
Dr Redelmeier states: "The use of statins in patients with atherosclerosis was associated with a significantly reduced risk of sepsis, including severe sepsis ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Pharmacyclics Reports Second Quarter Financial Results Jan 26, 2006
...therapy. Pharmacyclics is a pharmaceutical company developing innovative products to treat cancer, atherosclerosis and other diseases. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Heart disease risks go untreated worldwide - study Jan 10, 2006
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Atherosclerosis, the arterial build-up of fat and other deposits that leads to heart disease, is undertreated around the world along with ...
- Reuters.uk,
Heart disease risks go untreated worldwide: study Jan 10, 2006
CHICAGO - Atherosclerosis, the arterial buildup of fat and other deposits that leads to heart disease, is undertreated around the world along with its ...
- Leading The Charge,
Merck eyeing big biotechs in attempt to lift revenues Jan 26, 2006
The nine priorities include Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, novel vaccines, obesity, oncology, pain, and sleep disorders ...
- NorthJersey.com,
Heart-disease predictors are deficient Jan 13, 2006
...in the arteries, the researchers found that one-third of women originally classified as very low risk actually had coronary atherosclerosis, a hardening and ...
- Spokane Journal of Business,
Organon and Shanghai Genomics Collaborate to Identify Steroid ... Jan 26, 2006
...drug discovery. In particular, the research will focus upon the areas of rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis and oncology. "We ...
- GenomicsProteomics.com (press release),
Antibiotics Do Not Prevent Recurrent Myocardial Infarcts in ... Jan 5, 2006
...of Helsinki and Uusimaa. The results of the research are published in the journal Atherosclerosis in January. According to the results ...
- DG News
Too little magnesium tied to artery troubles Jan 14, 2006
...years later. Coronary artery calcium is considered an indicator of the blocked-artery disease known as atherosclerosis. Information ...
- PakTribune.com,
Timing May Be Key to Hormone Therapy Jan 24, 2006
..."If a blood vessel already has advanced atherosclerosis, hormone therapy may be more likely to cause a clot," Manson speculated. ...
- Forbes
Anti-cholesterol drugs can cut infection risk - study Jan 24, 2006
..."The use of statins in patients older than 65 years old with atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) was associated with a 19 percent reduced risk of sepsis ...
- Reuters.uk,
Doctors are told to prescribe statins Jan 24, 2006
Statins help to prevent atherosclerosis, narrowing of the arteries, by slowing down production of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. ...
- Independent,
Heart disease 'wonder drug' to save extra 10,000 lives Jan 24, 2006
NICE says that statins — which can prevent atherosclerosis, the furring-up and narrowing of arteries — should be used to prevent a first life-threatening ...
- Times Online,
Drug that can prevent heart disease made available to millions ... Jan 24, 2006
Cholesterol is implicated in atherosclerosis - the build-up of hard, fibrous deposits in the arteries which constrict blood flow. ...
- Telegraph.co.uk,
Merck CEO Says He'd Consider Takeovers Jan 25, 2006
The priorities are Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, novel vaccines, obesity, oncology, pain and sleep disorders. ...
- MSN Money
Chinese people get a taste for 'healthy' chocolate Jan 24, 2006
Flavanols prevent the build up of cholesterol in arteries that, if not prevented, can lead to diseases like atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and cardiac ...
- Xinhua,
Impotence may provide a warning sign of coronary heart disease Jan 23, 2006
...small in comparison with the coronary arteries," the authors write, "they may be more prone to cause ED with even comparatively small amounts of atherosclerosis ...
- News-Medical.net,
Statins Prevent Sepsis Jan 24, 2006
Researchers for Sunnybrook & Women's Hospital in Ontario say, "The use of statins in patients with atherosclerosis was associated with a significantly reduced ...
- Ivanhoe,
Research Summary: Treating Aneurysms Jan 18, 2006
WHAT CAUSES THORACIC ANEURYSMS? Researchers believe atherosclerosis causes thoracic aneurysms to develop. Normal arteries are smooth and open on the inside. ...
- abc7news.com,
Ariel Sharon's stroke calls public attention to serious problem Jan 16, 2006
A blood clot may form in vessels damaged from atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) or it may migrate to the brain from the heart or from diseased ...
- Daily Review Online,
Reactive oxygen species shown essential for development of inner ... Jan 24, 2006
...critical molecules underlies their reputation for causing deleterious cellular effects and their association with aging, carcinogenesis, and atherosclerosis. ...
- Innovations-Report,
Tapping The Potential Of Adult Stem Cells Jan 16, 2006
...cells. The conclusion was that these cells are involved with arterial repair and may help prevent the development of atherosclerosis. ...
- Saturday Evening Post,
Treating gum disease may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease Jan 22, 2006
One explanation is that inflammation and infection have also been related to increased atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk. ...
- RxPG NEWS,
The Race to Omega-3s Jan 16, 2006
Polyphenol-rich juice from pomegranates may help prevent atherosclerosis. In an American and Italian study, mice bred to have the ...
- Saturday Evening Post,
Frequent Snacks Can Lower Cholesterol Jan 25, 2006
...fried or processed foods, meats, eggs and dairy products chief among them - add to the overall oxidant load and can speed cholesterol rise and atherosclerosis.
- Fashion Monitor Toronto,
Celera Genomics Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results Jan 25, 2006
University of Texas gave a lecture that described the results of his collaboration with Celera Diagnostics on a genetic analysis of the Atherosclerosis Risk in ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Local guidelines on abnormal cholesterol levels released Jan 20, 2006
In patients with no established hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis but with multiple (at least three) risk factors and total cholesterol level equal ...
- INQ7.net,
Nutrition experts recommend antioxidants for their ability to ... Jan 25, 2006
Science is now unravelling the link between chronic systemic inflammation and age-related diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, heart disease, obesity ...
- Newstarget.com,
Alessandro Della Corte, MD , Stefania Montagnani, MD , Maurizio ... Jan 23, 2006
...aorta in relation to age. Atherosclerosis 1996;127:155-165.[Medline]. Cattell MA, Anderson JC, Hasleton PS. Age-related changes in ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Three questions can save a life Jan 25, 2006
However, prevention is a much better approach, Colonel Thompson said. "Prevention of atherosclerosis, which causes most heart attacks and strokes, involves a ...
- Blackanthem.com,
Severe periodontal disease frequent among socioeconomically ... Jan 22, 2006
The study was based on a sample of individuals aged 45 to 64 years, who participated in the Dental Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, selected from ...
- RxPG NEWS,
Gut check finds plenty of bacteria Jan 22, 2006
...and that chronic infections could contribute to diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, chronic prostate ...
- The Age,
Business news for Jan. 23 Jan 23, 2006
...or "lipidologists" specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cholesterol disorders known as dyslipidemia, which may cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular ...
- Danville Advocate,
Single crossclamp improves 6-month cognitive outcome in high-risk ... Jan 23, 2006
...some patients would have intraoperative echocardiographic findings that would demand that the traditional approach (eg, severe aortic atherosclerosis) or the ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
A weapon against stroke Jan 22, 2006
..."The Wingspan Stent has the potential to greatly reduce strokes caused by intracranial atherosclerosis," said Dr. L. Nelson Hopkins, an expert in cranial ...
- Chicago Tribune,
Diabetic blacks have less coronary artery disease than diabetic ... Dec 31, 2005
Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center found that diabetic black men have dramatically lower amounts of atherosclerosis, or hardening of ...
- Xagena.it,
Statins May Help Prevent Sepsis in Patients With Cardiovascular ... Jan 25, 2006
..."This effect might be related to the coincidence of cardiovascular risk factors, acute manifestations of atherosclerosis, or an increased risk of severe sepsis ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Boston Scientific Announces Excellent Results in Study of Patients ... Jan 23, 2006
Renal SD stent in treating renal artery disease." Renal artery disease is the narrowing of the blood supply to the kidneys due to atherosclerosis, or the ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Organon and Shanghai Genomics to Collaborate on New Research ... Jan 24, 2006
...drug discovery. In particular, the research will focus upon the areas of rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis and oncology. “We ...
- PR Web (press release),
Tiny Ultrasound Dissolves Clots Faster, More Effectively Jan 23, 2006
PAO are a result of a build-up of fatty tissue, or plaque (atherosclerosis), and can cut off blood supply to the legs and feet, which can necessitate amputation ...
- Newswise (press release)
Boston Scientific Announces Excellent Results in Study of Patients ... Jan 23, 2006
Renal artery disease is the narrowing of the blood supply to the kidneys due to atherosclerosis, or the formation of plaque within the arteries. ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
3-week Diet/exercise Study Shows 50 Percent Reversal In Metabolic ... Jan 15, 2006
...further damage would likely be minimized and it's plausible that continuing to follow the program long-term may result in reversal of atherosclerosis.". ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Gum disease may block antibiotic benefits Jan 5, 2006
...infarcts, the researchers said. The results of the research are published in the journal Atherosclerosis. In patients under the ...
- United Press International
Gum disease may weaken heart meds Jan 7, 2006
According to the article, which is in the journal Atherosclerosis, 79 percent of patients without gum disease went a year without new heart problems. ...
- myDNA.com,
Heart to heart Jan 4, 2006
Iswarlal Jialal, a UC Davis professor and director of the Laboratory for Atherosclerosis and Metabolic Research, has studied how the C-reactive protein (CRP ...
- The California Aggie Online
Concentric remodeling and myocardial dysfunction Dec 30, 2005
...in a cross-sectional study of individuals with no previous history of heart disease who were participants in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). ...
- Nature.com (subscription),
Unlocking the Diabetes-Heart-Disease Connection Jan 9, 2006
...who are treating heart disease may not check a patient's blood sugar levels, while doctors who treat diabetes may not check for signs of atherosclerosis. ...
- New York Times,
Center for Cholesterol Management Launches as Southern ... Jan 10, 2006
Studies, such as the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) released at the American Heart Association annual meeting in November 2005, concluded that ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Danone's new Cardivia yogurt contains an ingredient that's all ... Jan 9, 2006
...addition to their anti-inflammatory properties and promotion of "good cholesterol," Omega-3s reduce the risk of arrhythmia and atherosclerosis and contribute ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release),
- By arrangement with the New York Times Jan 9, 2006
...assistants. None of the workers were diagnosed at the start of the study as having atherosclerosis, thickening of the arteries. ...
- The Asian Age,
The health benefits of aged garlic extract Jan 10, 2006
...in over 350 scientific studies to be safe and effective in providing health benefits; in humans, AGE has been found to help prevent atherosclerosis and protect ...
- The South African Journal of Natural Medicine (subscription),
New therapeutic targets for CV disease Jan 5, 2006
05/01/2006 - Research undertaken by Nastech has uncovered that endothelial tight junctions play a role in atherosclerosis, which may provide new therapeutic ...
- DrugResearcher.com,
The Need for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Jan 11, 2006
Dr. Reamy noted that "at an LDL under 100 mg/dL, atherosclerosis does not progress" and that, ideally, all adults should have LDL levels < 100 mg/dL. ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Calorie Restricters Seem Young at Heart Jan 13, 2006
Although there is evidence to show that rats and other small mammals maintained on Spartan diets can live about 30% longer, with less atherosclerosis and cancer ...
- CNN
Caloric Restriction Appears To Prevent Primary Aging In The Heart Jan 13, 2006
...stringent and consistent caloric restriction increases the animals' maximum lifespan by about 30 percent and protects them against atherosclerosis and cancer ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Low-Cal Diets: For the Young at Heart Jan 17, 2006
...on calorie-restricted diets. This diet also protected the animals against cancer and atherosclerosis. Fontana and his colleagues ...
- Forbes
Laughter May Be Good for the Heart, Study Finds Jan 18, 2006
..."The endothelium is the first line in the development of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, so, given the results of our study, it is conceivable ...
- PakTribune.com,
L-arginine Supplements Linked to Increased Risk of Death in MI ... Jan 3, 2006
...supplementation can lead to an increase in homocysteine production, which is turn can cause worsening of endothelial function and atherosclerosis, the authors ...
- MedPage Today,
Free blood pressure screenings today Jan 14, 2006
...and Dr. Mark Segal, an assistant professor, studying the basic mechanisms underlying the development of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, or hardening ...
- Gainesville Sun,
AtheroGenics to Present at 24th Annual JPMorgan Healthcare ... Jan 4, 2006
...and commercialization of novel drugs for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, including heart disease (atherosclerosis), rheumatoid arthritis and ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Heart Attack Victims Not Benefited By L-arginine, which May ... Jan 5, 2006
...arginine supplementation may cause an increase in homocysteine production which can lead to poor endothelial function and atherosclerosis; increased generation ...
- Newsinferno.com,
Atherothrombosis Patients and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Jan 11, 2006
To date, no single international database has characterized the atherosclerosis risk factor profile or treatment intensity of individuals with atherothrombosis ...
- DG News
Lipid Sciences, Inc. Files Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) ... Dec 29, 2005
The Company's HDL Therapy platform is aimed at developing potential treatments for the reversal of atherosclerosis, a disease of blood vessels, caused by the ...
- Market Wire (press release)
Pacific Biometrics Awarded Major Research Contract as part of ... Jan 6, 2006
...of a series of previously announced contracts related to an innovative approach for the prevention and treatment of dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and coronary ...
- dBusinessNews Seattle (press release),
Vasogen Announces Database Lock for Pivotal Phase III SIMPADICO ... Jan 4, 2006
Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral arterial disease is a serious condition of impaired blood flow to the lower extremities resulting from atherosclerosis. ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release),
Caloric restriction slows aging in the heart Jan 15, 2006
Biological Sciences found that caloric restriction significantly improves insulin sensitivity, but does not have an effect on lipid profile or atherosclerosis. ...
- Food Consumer,
Stent helps De Pere man stay in the swing Jan 14, 2006
...the Wingspan was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in August under a "humanitarian device exemption" for treatment of atherosclerosis — buildup of ...
- Green Bay Press Gazette,
Valentis Announces Favorable Interim Phase IIb Analysis, Efficacy ... Jan 10, 2006
This disease is a result of atherosclerosis in patients' legs. Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disorder of blood vessels that ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
City of Hope Announces $2.5 Million Endownment Jan 5, 2006
...the opportunity to partner with City of Hope by supporting research into such diseases and conditions as type 2 diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis and other ...
- Pasadena Independent,
Finding Fat Before Heart Attacks 23 Nov 2005
Atherosclerosis is the narrowing of the arteries caused by fatty plaque buildup, which can eventually break off and cause blood clots in the heart or brain ...
- Wired News
Obesity Bad for Brain, Study Finds 23 Nov 2005
...in the body. Another reason may be because fat leads to atherosclerosis, which can limit oxygen flow to the brain. Still another ...
- PakTribune.com,
Drug Compound Restores Youth To Aging Arterial Cells In Elderly ... 23 Nov 2005
..."There are many medications for routine hypertension, and coronary artery disease or atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attack and heart failure, but ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Pfizer Licenses CCR2 Antagonists 11/23/05 23 Nov 2005
The agreement also covers other potential indications, such as atherosclerosis, neuropathic pain, and inflammatory bowel disease, but excludes multiple ...
- Bioscience Technology,
Rapid Uptake of Drug-Eluting Stents Stimulating Growth in the ... 23 Nov 2005
It results from atherosclerosis, a condition that narrows the arteries due to the deposition and buildup of arterial plaque along the inner vessel walls. ...
- PR Web (press release),
Widow tackles cycle ride 'for Peter' 23 Nov 2005
...". The coroner's report found that Mr Robinson died of a progressive heart disease, a coronary artery atherosclerosis, which he might have had since birth. ...
- Stuff.co.nz,
Drug May Fight Lupus And Atherosclerosis Simultaneously Nov 21, 2005
People with lupus are prone to premature accelerated atherosclerosis. Now scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Chronic stress accelerates atherosclerosis following angioplasty ... Nov 20, 2005
The Georgetown researchers also demonstrated that this stress-induced atherosclerosis could be prevented by blocking a certain neuropeptide in blood vessels. ...
- Xagena.it,
Study Uncovers Potential Biomarker For Lupus Atherosclerosis Nov 16, 2005
...health plays a counterproductive role in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis, promoting atherosclerosis (hardening of the ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Drug May Fight Lupus and Atherosclerosis at Same Time Nov 16, 2005
Nov. 16, 2005 - People with lupus are prone to premature accelerated atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries). Now scientists at ...
- SeniorJournal.com,
Kos: Atherosclerosis Drug Shows Promise Nov 14, 2005
...said Monday that early research shows that one of its experimental drugs may slow the progression of atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty plague in the arteries ...
- Forbes
Inherent vascular repair key to atherosclerosis Nov 8, 2005
The progression of the artery-clogging disease atherosclerosis is linked to the inability of specialized bone marrow cells to continuously repair damage to the ...
- Innovations-Report,
Atherosclerosis is linked to inherent inability to repair vascular ... Nov 12, 2005
Researchers at the Duke University Medical Center have demonstrated that the progression of the artery-clogging disease atherosclerosis is linked to the ...
- Xagena.it,
Inherent vascular repair key to atherosclerosis Nov 10, 2005
Washington.– The progression of the artery-clogging disease atherosclerosis is linked to the inability of specialized bone marrow cells to continuously ...
- Dominican Today,
The evaluation of aortic atherosclerosis and distensibility in ... Nov 11, 2005
We read with great interest and congratulate Weisenberg and associates on their transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) study entitled "Atherosclerosis of the ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
The role of nitric oxide in early atherosclerosis. Nov 12, 2005
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that begins in early life. Atherosclerotic lesions are often detectable in conduit ...
- HeartZine,
Inherent vascular repair key to atherosclerosis Nov 7, 2005
DURHAM, NC – The progression of the artery-clogging disease atherosclerosis is linked to the inability of specialized bone marrow cells to continuously ...
- EurekAlert (press release),
Diabetic black men have much lower amounts of atherosclerosis, or ... Nov 5, 2005
...investigators at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center found that diabetic black men have dramatically lower amounts of atherosclerosis, or hardening ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Race Plays Role In Diabetic Development Of Atherosclerosis Nov 2, 2005
Carolina (AHN) - Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center found that diabetic black men have dramatically lower amounts of atherosclerosis, or hardening ...
- All Headline News
Kos Reports on New Research Presented at AHA: Raising Hdl-c or “ ... Nov 16, 2005
HDL-raising therapy Niaspan ® (niacin extended-release tablets) to statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) therapy reverses atherosclerosis.[1] Atherosclerosis ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Apo AI Milano gene transfer and antibody therapy cut ... Nov 20, 2005
...a variety of approaches to interrupt the complex processes leading to plaque formation and rupture, seeking new ways to treat and even prevent atherosclerosis. ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Combination Treatment Shown for First Time to Cause Regression of ... Nov 16, 2005
DALLAS, Texas, November 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --A new study has shown for the first time that reversal of atherosclerosis - a primary cause of stroke ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Kos Reports on New Research Presented at AHA: Raising HDL-C or '' ... Nov 15, 2005
HDL-raising therapy Niaspan(R) (niacin extended-release tablets) to statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) therapy reverses atherosclerosis.(1) Atherosclerosis ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Combination Treatment Shown for First Time to Cause Regression of ... Nov 16, 2005
DALLAS, TX -- November 16, 2005 -- A new study has shown for the first time that reversal of atherosclerosis - a primary cause of stroke and heart attacks ...
- DG News
AtheroGenics to Present at Lazard Capital Markets Annual Life ... Nov 21, 2005
...and commercialization of novel drugs for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, including heart disease (atherosclerosis), rheumatoid arthritis and ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Kos Reports on Promising Data Presented at AHA: New Compound ... Nov 14, 2005
The study evaluated the effects of Rev-D4F, D-4F, L-4F mimetic peptides and placebo (water as a control) on atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-knock-out mice ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Kereos' Collaborators Present on Targeted Therapies for ... Nov 17, 2005
MD, and Gregory Lanza, MD, Ph.D., "Magnetic Resonance Molecular Imaging Predicts the Effectiveness of Targeted Drug Delivery in Atherosclerosis" (Patrick M ...
- Drug Newswire (press release),
Chronic stress can induce rapid blocking of arteries after a ... Nov 16, 2005
Chronic stress accelerates atherosclerosis following angioplasty procedure, according to research performed in animal studies at Georgetown University Medical ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Kos Reports on Promising Data Presented at AHA: New Compound ... Nov 14, 2005
The study evaluated the effects of Rev-D4F, D-4F, L-4F mimeticpeptides and placebo (water as a control) on atherosclerosis inapolipoprotein E-knock-out mice, a ...
- Finanzen.net,
Combination Treatment Shown for First Time to Cause Regression of ... Nov 15, 2005
New Study of NIASPAN(R) (Prolonged-Release Nicotinic Acid) Plus Statin A new study has shown for the first time that reversal of atherosclerosis - a primary ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Green Tea: A Simmering Debate Nov 22, 2005
It reduces a process that clogs arteries — the oxidation of LDL, or "bad" cholesterol — and lowers rates of atherosclerosis in animals. ...
- Mail Tribune,
Protemix Receives 2005 Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Research ... Nov 22, 2005
These drug candidates each address unique aspects of disease mechanisms (atherosclerosis, hypertension, and obesity) responsible for type II diabetes-induced ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Contact: Dan Page ( dpage@mednet.ucla.edu ) Nov 22, 2005
Wisconsin, Madison. · Project 2, led by UCLA, will examine how particulate matter causes asthma and worsens atherosclerosis. Co ...
- UC Los Angeles,
New Data Examines Effects of Crestor Alone or in Combination with ... Nov 22, 2005
...require a combination therapy to successfully manage their condition," said Evan A. Stein, MD PhD, Director of the Metabolic & Atherosclerosis Research Center ...
- DG News
Nuts Over Nuts! Nov 22, 2005
...vessels. Eventually, this person is placed in serious risk or developing atherosclerosis, the hardening of the coronary arteries. ...
- The Commentator (subscription),
Alzheimer's caregivers prone to gingivitis Nov 22, 2005
...particularly intriguing," Schneiderman says, "because inflammation can have important consequences in terms of the progression of atherosclerosis and coronary ...
- myDNA.com,
Kos Reports on New Research Presented at AHA: Raising HDL-C or '' ... Nov 15, 2005
...therapy Niaspan(R) (niacin extended-release tablets) tostatin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) therapy reversesatherosclerosis.(1) Atherosclerosis, the main ...
- Finanzen.net,
Combination Treatment Shown for First Time to Cause Regression of ... Nov 15, 2005
A new study has shown for the first time that reversal of atherosclerosis - a primary cause of stroke and heart attacks - can be achieved with a combination of ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Arisaph Reports on Promising Results Presented at AHA: Novel Apo ... Nov 14, 2005
...reverse D-4F, Arisaph innovatively utilized retro-inversal chiral chemistry to produce an orally active drug candidate for the treatment of atherosclerosis. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Spouse Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients Show Higher Risk of ... Nov 22, 2005
...intriguing,� Schneiderman added, “because inflammation can have important consequences in terms of the progression of atherosclerosis and coronary heart ...
- Newswise (press release)
Arisaph Reports on Promising Results Presented at AHA: Novel Apo ... Nov 14, 2005
The results of the study show that reverse D-4F is a promising drug candidate for the treatment for atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, a disease that ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
The Great Cholesterol Myth Nov 18, 2005
Under the heading 'Why average is not normal', O'Keefe, the lead author, makes the claim that: 'Atherosclerosis is endemic in our population, in part because ...
- Spiked,
Ligand Announces Preliminary Revenue Estimates For Third Quarter ... Nov 18, 2005
II diabetes Phase II Lilly (naveglitazar) (4) - LY929 (5) Type II diabetes, Phase I Lilly metabolic diseases, dyslipidemia - LY674 Atherosclerosis/ Phase II ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Arteries' 'Repair Crews' Key to Heart Disease Nov 10, 2005
...cells to repair damage to the lining of arteries, and the failure of these cells to keep up with that deterioration may be key to atherosclerosis (hardening of ...
- ABC News
Why Diabetic Patients Need Aspirin Nov 13, 2005
They will die from atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries that affects many organs. Twenty-five years ago I coined a formula ...
- Canada Free Press,
(PRN) - Advance Your Business to the Next Level ... [+] Nov 15, 2005
Estate Markets ... [+. PRN) - Combination Treatment Shown for First Time to Cause Regression of Atherosclerosis ... [+. PRN) - Imation ...
- Bolsamania.com,
Discontinuation of Clinical Studies of CS-505 (Pactimibe; Sankyo ... Oct 26, 2005
Analysis of the secondary endpoints showed a lower effect of pactimibe on atherosclerosis than standard of care alone and no beneficial effect on the frequency ...
- Biotech Intelligence (press release),
Clinic study disproves 2nd drug this month Nov 16, 2005
Researchers had hoped the drug, pactimibe, would be the first new approach to treating atherosclerosis since statins were introduced in 1987, said Dr. Steven ...
- Cleveland Plain Dealer,
No medication compares to the power of the aspirin Nov 21, 2005
Aspirin appears to protect blood vessels from the effects of inflammation and infection, two factors thought to promote atherosclerosis, which leads to heart ...
- El Paso Times,
The Carolina Center presents "An Introduction to Integrative ... Nov 20, 2005
Conditions treated include Atherosclerosis & Disorders of Circulation, Chronic Digestive Disturbances, Chronic Infections & Immune Dysfunction, Degenerative ...
- Carolina Newswire (press release),
TACE puts a face on insulin resistance and its relation to disease Nov 21, 2005
These results show that TIMP3/TACE plays a role in the biological processes underlying diabetes and atherosclerosis suggesting that TACE inhibition could be a ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
DR. JOHNSON'S HEALTHY LIVING NEWSLETTER Nov 16, 2005
Dr. McCully first became interested in homocysteine back in the 1960s when he came across a few unusual cases involving children with atherosclerosis, a heart ...
- Free Market News Network,
Children's hospital to participate in study of single nucleotide ... Nov 20, 2005
The PARC research program is led by Principal Investigator Ronald Krauss, MD, senior scientist and director of atherosclerosis research, at CHORI. ...
- TMCnet
Study: Stress blocks coronary arteries Nov 14, 2005
But the scientists demonstrated stress-induced atherosclerosis could be prevented by blocking a certain neuropeptide in blood vessels -- a finding that might ...
- Webindia123,
Data Demonstrate Lp-PLA2 Is Better Predictor of Cardiovascular ... Nov 14, 2005
A growing body of evidence suggests that inflammation plays a key role in the development of atherosclerosis, from the creation of arterial plaque through ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
diaDexus Announces Presentations Highlighting Role of Lp-PLA2 in ... Nov 9, 2005
...phospholipase A2), and has been cleared by the FDA as an aid in risk assessment for a coronary event and ischemic stroke associated with atherosclerosis. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Merck/Schering-Plough Announces Update for the IMPROVE-IT Trial Nov 15, 2005
...total-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and apolipoprotein B (Apo B), the major protein constituent of LDL, promote human atherosclerosis. ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Vitamin strategy may curb risk of second stroke Nov 8, 2005
...with renal failure, who would not respond as well to vitamin therapy," Dr. David J. Spence of the Stroke Prevention and Atherosclerosis Research Center in ...
- Health Sentinel
Why some people do not respond as well as others to statin therapy Nov 20, 2005
...and in outcomes, such as heart attacks and strokes," said Ronald M. Krauss, MD, lead author of the study and director of atherosclerosis research at Children's ...
- News-Medical.net,
Estrogen and your heart: Does it help or hurt? Nov 14, 2005
...just prior to or at the beginning of menopause (50 to 59), lack of estrogen replacement may cause her to be twice as likely to develop atherosclerosis as a ...
- MSNBC
Data Presented at AHA Scientific Sessions Demonstrate Major Risk ... Nov 15, 2005
...lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2) is an enzyme that is implicated in the vascular inflammatory pathway that leads to plaque formation and atherosclerosis ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
BioInvent and Lund University present data on significant plaque ... Nov 14, 2005
Sweden: The results from animal tests on BioInvent International AB’s (SAX:BINV) drug candidate, BI-204, for the treatment of atherosclerosis were presented ...
- Biotech Intelligence (press release),
Diabetes linked with cardiac death Nov 18, 2005
The relationship between diabetes and sudden cardiac death may involve heart disease, atherosclerosis or a combination of processes, Jouven's team suggests. ...
- The Age (subscription),
Brief Exposure to Second Hand Smoke Can Cause Heart Disease Nov 18, 2005
...percentage of artery narrowing and for a marker of oxidative stress, which can damage cells in the body’s vessels and lead to atherosclerosis (hardening of ...
- FOX News
SonoSite Initiates Multi-Center Cardiovascular Research Study ... Nov 13, 2005
Dr. Stein is the Director of the University of Wisconsin Atherosclerosis Imaging Research Program and principal investigator of the study. ...
- TMCnet
TheraVitae Presents Positive Stem Cell Trial Results at American ... Nov 17, 2005
...towards heart problems", said Suphachai Chaithiraphan, MD, President of the Heart Association of Thailand and President of the Thai Atherosclerosis Society. ...
- Emediawire (press release),
AZD6140 Shows Promise in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Presented at AHA Nov 16, 2005
In a prior randomized trial, AZD6140 achieved greater and more consistent levels of platelet inhibition than clopidogrel in patients with stable atherosclerosis ...
- DG News
Drug restores youth to arteries Nov 16, 2005
..."There are many medications for routine hypertension and coronary artery disease, or atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attack and heart failure, but ...
- myDNA.com,
NHLBI Research Highlights at American Heart Association’s ... Nov 16, 2005
...until 4:45 pm Central Time (5:45 pm ET), Tuesday, November 15) The relationship between male sex hormones called androgens and atherosclerosis in women is ...
- National Institutes of Health (press release)
Postmenopausal women with higher levels of male sex hormones ... Nov 17, 2005
The relationship between male sex hormones called androgens and atherosclerosis in women is poorly understood. Some studies have ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Most End-Stage Heart Disease Patients Show Significant Improvement ... Nov 16, 2005
Prof. Suphachai Chaithiraphan, MD, president of the Heart Association of Thailand and President of the Thai Atherosclerosis Society. ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Novozymes Wins Technology of the Year Award Nov 17, 2005
...bad" cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain resulting in atherosclerosis. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Pfizer's Torcetrapib/Atorvastatin Significantly Raised 'Good' ... Nov 15, 2005
If this program is successful, this new approach could change the way physicians manage cholesterol and reduce further the risk of atherosclerosis in their ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Study Finds Diabetes to be a ‘Strong’ Risk Factor for Sudden ... Nov 19, 2005
This information indicates that the relationship between diabetes and sudden cardiac death may involve heart disease, atherosclerosis, or a combination of the ...
- Newsinferno.com,
Kids who eat out a lot have higher cardiovascular risk Nov 16, 2005
Smaller LDL particle size. Small, dense LDL particles are associated with atherosclerosis (a build-up of artery-clogging plaque). ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
First Data to Show Addition of a Bile Acid Sequestrant (WelChol ... Nov 15, 2005
1970s, before hs-CRP was routinely measured," said lead study investigator Harold E. Bays, MD, FACP, Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Anthera Pharmaceuticals Appoints David E. Thompson to Board of ... Nov 17, 2005
...diseases including: Acute Lung Injury, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Chest Syndrome, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Chronic Obstructive ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Surface Logix Reports Data on SLx-2101 for Erectile Dysfunction ... Nov 18, 2005
Endothelial dysfunction is believed to be the underlying cause for several major diseases including atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure, hypertension and ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Helping Macular Degeneration Nov 16, 2005
...procedure. The type of radiation used -- palladium 103 -- is the same used with prostate cancer and atherosclerosis treatment. Dr ...
- ABC30.com,
Herbs for obesity Nov 19, 2005
4. Shaila HP, Udupa, SL, Udupa, AL. Hypolipidemic activity of three indigenous drugs in experimentally induced atherosclerosis. Int. J. Cardiol. ...
- Malaysia Star,
Thanksgiving dinner can be healthful Nov 16, 2005
Pumpkin is high in fiber, full of beta-carotene, which good for the eyes, helps prevent some kinds of cancer and atherosclerosis, and also high in vitamins C ...
- Poughkeepsie Journal,
Ischemic heart disease: angina and heart attack Nov 18, 2005
...stenosis) because of the deposit of atheroma plaques, meaning cholesterol, calcium and other substances which build up on the arteries walls (atherosclerosis). ...
- Fortnightly Tenerife News,
Gene Therapy Holds Promise For Heart Patients Nov 18, 2005
..."Once these small blood vessels grow, they seem to be relatively immune to the process that normally clogs up arteries, atherosclerosis. ...
- Boston Channel.com,
Menopause Society Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer ... Nov 17, 2005
Postmenopausal oral estrogen therapy and blood pressure in normotensive and hypertensive subjects: the Estrogen in the Prevention of Atherosclerosis Trial Anne ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Daiichi Sankyo: ACAT inhibitor is back in the bag Oct 26, 2005
2005, 17:13 GMT - Daiichi Sankyo has halted clinical development of its heart drug candidate CS-505 following its poor performance in an atherosclerosis study. ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
The best diet for you Oct 26, 2005
...like saying there's one best type of music for everyone,� Michael Dansinger, MD, director of obesity research at the Atherosclerosis Research Laboratory at ...
- Consumer Reports (subscription)
Sepsis Risk Higher for Patients with COPD Nov 3, 2005
With data from 15,586 patients included in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC), as well as up to 11 years of follow-up data, researchers identified ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Biotechnology Can Transform Medicine, Health Care, Expert Says Oct 27, 2005
Because they now express human genes, “transgenic� animals can be studied as models for the development of diabetes, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer’s ...
- Washington File,
Reducing the Risk for Cardiovascular Complications in Diabetes Oct 26, 2005
...such as plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 levels and C-reactive protein, suggesting a beneficial effect on the development and progression of atherosclerosis. ...
- Medscape (subscription)
PREVU(x) study to examine skin sterol and risk of heart attack Nov 3, 2005
The study, Predictor of Advanced Subclinical Atherosclerosis (PASA), is expected to provide data to support broader regulatory clearance for PREVU(x) Point of ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Pfizer Aims for Good and Bad Nov 15, 2005
..."If this program is successful, this new approach could change the way physicians manage cholesterol and reduce further the risk of atherosclerosis in their ...
- TheStreet.com
Children taken out to eat on regular basis 'are at risk of heart ... Nov 14, 2005
...lipoprotein particle size. Small LDL particles are associated with atherosclerosis, build-up of artery-clogging plaque. Those who ...
- Telegraph.co.uk,
Eating Out Poses Health Risks for Kids Nov 14, 2005
...sensitivity, lower HDL -- or "good" -- cholesterol levels, and smaller LDL -- "bad" -- cholesterol particle size, which is associated with atherosclerosis. ...
- Forbes
Merck's Next Vioxx Trial May Test Heart Risk of Short-Term Use Nov 15, 2005
...``Mr. Irvin's known atherosclerosis, obesity and sedentary lifestyle caused his death -- much like they do each year for tens of thousands of American men in ...
- Bloomberg
Young Scientist Awarded For Her Work On Inflammation And ... 02 Oct 2005
The work of Potteaux is focused on regulatory T cells (T reg) and atherosclerosis. T cells play a key role in the inflammatory processes ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
What to expect as you get OLDER 02 Oct 2005
Hardened fatty deposits may form on the walls of your arteries (atherosclerosis), narrowing the passageway through the vessels. ...
- Afternoon Dispatch & Courier
Novartis, new products portfolio 02 Oct 2005
Other compounds in development include APP018 ( D-4F ), an oral Apo A-1 mimetic in trials for atherosclerosis disease, as well as compounds interacting with ...
- Scoopt.org
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, farnesyl transferase ... 02 Oct 2005
...a year old, but then begin developing symptoms normally associated with old age -- wrinkled skin, hair loss, brittle bones and atherosclerosis, which usually ...
- Xagena.it
Importance of blood sugar control from onset of diabetes 02 Oct 2005
...he says. Diabetes is like atherosclerosis and hypertension, which develop insidiously and continuously unless controlled. Later, they ...
- RxPG NEWS
Smoking may increase risk of diabetes Oct 1, 2005
...examined the relationship between smoking and diabetes among participants in a major national study, the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study ( IRAS ). ...
- Xagena.it
Liver CRP production linked to atherosclerosis Sep 28, 2005
New research shows that levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), produced by the liver and not at the lesion site, correlate with the degree of atherosclerosis. ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Job Stress May Be Related to Early Atherosclerosis in Men Sep 22, 2005
Young men with high work demands and a lack of control over their job situation show signs of early atherosclerosis on imaging tests, according to a new study. ...
- Health Behavior News Service
High-fiber diet may slow atherosclerosis Sep 1, 2005
Finland and the United States report evidence that diets high in cereal fiber and whole-grain products may slow the progression of atherosclerosis, plaque build ...
- Reuters.uk
Aortic Aneurysm Associated With Decreased Incidence Of ... Sep 13, 2005
...-- Oddly enough, having an aneurysm in the ascending aorta is significantly associated with decreased incidence of atherosclerosis, according to a study by ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Aortic aneurysm associated with decreased incidence of ... Sep 13, 2005
New Haven, Conn.-Oddly enough, having an aneurysm in the ascending aorta is significantly associated with decreased incidence of atherosclerosis, according to ...
- EurekAlert
High-fiber diet may slow atherosclerosis Sep 3, 2005
...from Finland and the United States report diets high in cereal fiber and whole-grain products may slow the progression of atherosclerosis and plaque build-up ...
- Turkish Daily News
Whole-grain products may slow atherosclerosis Sep 1, 2005
Cereal fiber and whole-grain products may slow the progression of atherosclerosis, plaque build-up in the arteries, in postmenopausal women, according to a ...
- Food Consumer
Increase Cereal Fibre To Combat Atherosclerosis Sep 6, 2005
New research findings elevate the role of fibres further by stating that cereal fibre and whole-grain products may slow atherosclerosis and plaque build-up in ...
- MedIndia
Dumaguing: Cardiac benefits of sports Oct 1, 2005
Atherosclerosis - the chronic disease process finally leading to coronary narrowing and heart attacks - begins as a vascular malfunction before plagues develops ...
- Sun Star
Vitamin Supplements Reduce Atherosclerosis Risk Aug 30, 2005
Supplementation of B vitamins can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis (plaque formed by cholesterol and lipids on the blood vessel walls), according to a new ...
- Food Consumer
Sunday 02nd October, 2005 Oct 1, 2005
..."Oxidant stress also has some benefits in terms of the cardiovascular system, by decreasing the liver production of the lipoproteins that cause atherosclerosis ...
- Online - International News Network
IS THAT CIGARETTE WORTH DIABETES? Sep 30, 2005
The latest findings to come from the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study showed that a quarter of smokers who did not have Type 2 diabetes when the study ...
- Kansas City Star
Smoking increases diabetes risk Sep 26, 2005
...risk factors. Their work was based on information collected through the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study (IRAS). This national ...
- DeHavilland
Eating habits for a healthy heart must start early, says AHA Sep 29, 2005
They draw attention to evidence that atherosclerosis begins at a young age, and that those who follow a poor diet and take too little exercise may already have ...
- NutraIngredients-usa.com
MU Researchers Identify Key Factor in Onset of Heart Disease Sep 30, 2005
United States. One symptom of heart disease is a thickening of artery walls, a condition known as atherosclerosis. New research ...
- Newswise (press release)
Smoking 'may increase risk of diabetes' Sep 26, 2005
...the relationship between smoking and diabetes among the participants in a major piece of research called the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study (IRAS). ...
- Scotsman
Smokers Are Twice as Likely to Develop Diabetes, Study Reports Sep 26, 2005
...tolerance, body-mass index and other potential risk factors in an analysis of 895 people who participated in an Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study in 1992 ...
- Bloomberg
Smoking May Raise Diabetes Risk Sep 27, 2005
...the relationship between smoking and diabetes among people taking part in a major national trial called the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study (IRAS). ...
- About Diabetes
Smoking Linked to Diabetes in New Study Sep 28, 2005
...of the nonsmokers. The study group was taking part in the national Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study. "These findings suggest ...
- JoinTogether.org
Another Cheney close call Sep 28, 2005
Cheney's heart problems. The disease underlying most heart attacks - atherosclerosis - usually is a body-wide problem. Deposits of ...
- Toledo Blade
Heart doc says Vioxx may have caused heart attack Sep 29, 2005
..."It did not look like he had generalized coronary atherosclerosis," said Sim, who added that Humeston's heart has suffered diminished pumping efficiency since ...
- Reuters AlertNet
Flavanols Key To Potential Chocolate Benefits Sep 29, 2005
...effect of a flavanol-rich drink translates into a long-term benefit, in terms of attenuating or preventing the development of atherosclerosis," Dr. Heusch said ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Chocolate May Help Smokers’ Blood Vessels Sep 30, 2005
Endothelial dysfunction can lead to atherosclerosis (the hardening of the arteries), which could eventually cause a heart attack or stroke. ...
- FOX News
Elevated GGT Enzyme May Predict Risk Of Death From Cardiovascular ... Sep 27, 2005
University in Austria. Several years ago, Italian researchers reported that elevated GGT could indicate early atherosclerosis. Ulmer and ...
- Science Daily (press release)
MyPyramid for Kids a waste of time, claims CSPI Sep 30, 2005
The new recommendations, the first released by the association since 1982, draw attention to evidence that atherosclerosis begins at a young age, and that ...
- Food Navigator -USA
Should We Be Hooked On Fish? Sep 29, 2005
...body, particularly in the toenails. Moreover, there's a possible link between mercury and atherosclerosis. But most research reveals ...
- Canada Free Press
High blood cholesterol Sep 30, 2005
...increases. Over time, plaques cause your arteries to narrow, which impedes blood flow and creates a condition called atherosclerosis. ...
- MayoClinic.com
Cancer Drug Might Fight Lethal Lung Hypertension Sep 28, 2005
...findings might open the door to a completely new therapeutic field of targeted treatment for chronic proliferative diseases such as atherosclerosis, COPD, lung ...
- HealthCentral.com
First report of cancer drug Gleevec as new target therapy for ... Sep 29, 2005
...of their studies may open a completely new therapeutic field of targeted treatment for chronic proliferative diseases such as atherosclerosis, COPD, lung ...
- EurekAlert
Viron Therapeutics Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Novel Anti ... Sep 27, 2005
..."VT-111 has shown a remarkable ability to reduce atherosclerosis and increase the stability of vulnerable plaques that can cause heart attacks. ...
- CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse)
This Week in Health Sep 30, 2005
The finding was based on data from the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study, which involved more than 1,600 black, white and Hispanic men and women at four ...
- Intelihealth.com
Blood Test Predicts Heart Disease Deaths Sep 29, 2005
Researchers cite two reasons GGT can predict the risk of cardiovascular death: High levels of GGT show the presence of atherosclerosis, and the enzyme is ...
- Ivanhoe
Study Finds Obesity Epidemic among Children Also Poses Long-Term ... Sep 26, 2005
This study could potentially shed light on the early process and signs of atherosclerosis, a disease which occurs when fatty substances, cholesterol, and other ...
- Newsinferno.com
Folic Acid and Vitamin B6 Do Not Prevent Heart Disease Sep 30, 2005
...to reducing heart disease risk, since homocysteine is an independent risk factor for stroke, myocardial infarction (heart attack), atherosclerosis, high blood ...
- HeartZine
Biomarkers for Early Heart Disease Found 9/20/05 Sep 20, 2005
Atherosclerosis, for example, only occurs in arteries. In the case of atherosclerosis, GarcÃa-Cardeña says, it has been shown ...
- Genomics & Proteomics (subscription)
Zinc-deficiency linked to CV disease, animal study Sep 9, 2005
...zinc may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease through inflammation and a decreased levels of compounds that protect against atherosclerosis, indicates a ...
- NutraIngredients-usa.com
Avoiding Dementia: Fitness and Your Brain Sep 24, 2005
...needed blood flow. Atherosclerosis can trigger strokes even when it's confined to the arteries around the heart. Clots can form ...
- Newsweek
The heart of the matter Sep 10, 2005
Cholesterol accumulation in the inner lining of arteries, is called atherosclerosis (athero – of the artery; sclerosis – hardening). ...
- Malaysia Star
Another Breather For People At Atherosclerotic Risk Sep 13, 2005
Atherosclerosis is a big problem and health hazard these days. ... Researchers used carotid-media thickness (IMT) as a marker of atherosclerosis changes. ...
- MedIndia
Merck signs unique drug development deal Sep 16, 2005
There are two main theories about why atherosclerosis develops: High levels of cholesterol in the blood injure the artery's lining, causing an inflammatory ...
- in-PharmaTechnologist
Gene Raises Young Women's Stroke Risk Sep 27, 2005
This association is also present for small blood vessel disease and for large artery atherosclerosis, according to the study, which was presented Monday at the ...
- Forbes
Liver Test Can Predict Heart Trouble Sep 27, 2005
The study was done as a follow-up to an Italian report linking elevated GGT levels to atherosclerosis, the "hardening of the arteries" that leads to heart ...
- Forbes
Drink pomegranate juice to fight prostate cancer Sep 27, 2005
...cancer growth. The new finding follows a recent report that the fruit may help protect the heart from atherosclerosis. Although ...
- myDNA.com
Study Links Smoking to Diabetes Risk Sep 26, 2005
The researchers examined the relationship between diabetes and smoking among 906 of the participants in the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Trial. ...
- MedPage Today
Smoking linked to risk for diabetes Sep 26, 2005
...insulin. Wake Forest officials created the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study in 1992 to analyze insulin resistance in the body. ...
- Winston-Salem Journal
Tripping Over Regulatory Hurdles Sep 28, 2005
...protein called CCR-2 and could be used to treat a host of diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Type II diabetes and atherosclerosis. ...
- Smartmoney.com (subscription)
Stroke Risk Gene Confirmed Sep 26, 2005
...women. Furthermore, this association is present for small blood vessel disease as well as for large artery atherosclerosis. The ...
- Newswise (press release)
Reverset Delay Of Phase III Sends Incyte Stock Reeling Sep 28, 2005
...and to start six-month studies early in 2006 for RA and multiple sclerosis. The drug also is being developed for atherosclerosis.
- BioWorld Online (subscription)
AAN Updates Guidelines on Carotid Endarterectomy Sep 26, 2005
Three class I studies are the Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study (ACAS), the Veterans Affairs Study, and the Asymptomatic Carotid Surgery Trial (ACST). ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Reel in the benefits Sep 26, 2005
High cholesterol and blood pressure are key risk factors for atherosclerosis, or clogged arteries, which is the major cause of heart disease. ...
- Munster Times
Improving stroke care Sep 28, 2005
Other methods include the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atherosclerosis and management of smoking cessation, weight, exercise, diabetes, and cholesterol ...
- Littleton Independent
Folic acid supplementation for 3 weeks decreases heart disease ... Sep 27, 2005
Homocysteine is increasingly being recognized as an independent risk factor for stroke, myocardial infarction (heart attack), atherosclerosis (narrowing or ...
- Health Sentinel
Vascular Genomics: From Basic Research To Clinical Application Sep 27, 2005
The ischemic events caused by atherosclerosis are dramatically devastating, as they generate tissue death and trigger subsequent heart and brain failure. ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
The Lucrative Elution Sep 21, 2005
Stents are the mesh tubes that prevent arterial collapse after balloon angioplasty, the principal treatment for atherosclerosis: A balloon is inserted into an ...
- Technology Review
Study confirms gene's link to stroke Sep 27, 2005
...led by Dr. John Cole of the University of Maryland Medical School confirmed that phosphodiesterase 4D, or PDE4D, is linked both to atherosclerosis and to ...
- United Press International
For a healthier heart, don’t go against the grain Sep 9, 2005
...participated in a research study and reported having eaten six or more servings of whole grains per week had slower progression of atherosclerosis, a condition ...
- Capital Press (subscription)
Artery disease seen with sleep-breathing disorder Sep 2, 2005
Drager and his team at the University of Sao Paolo measured indicators of early atherosclerosis in 30 patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea and in 12 ...
- Reuters.uk
Medicare prescription plan to be discussed Sep 26, 2005
...and legs. The most common cause is atherosclerosis, a hardening and narrowing of the arteries from plaque buildup. Diabetics are ...
- Arizona Republic
At your table: pomegranates Sep 23, 2005
A recent study of 19 people with carotid atherosclerosis stated: “Individuals drinking 50ml of pomegranate juice each day enjoyed an average 35 per cent ...
- Times Online
New procedure eases PVD pain Sep 19, 2005
...“My hip is feeling really good. It was very well worth it.�. The most common cause of PVD is atherosclerosis, often called hardening of the arteries. ...
- Gwinnett Daily Post
New Affymetrix Microarray Set Genotypes More Than 500,000 SNPs in ... Sep 28, 2005
...the early access Affymetrix GeneChip Human Mapping 500K Array Set," said Professor Monika Stoll from the Leibniz Institute for Atherosclerosis Research at the ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
THE SAGE GROUP Reports that the Acute Limb Ischemia (ALI) Market ... Sep 21, 2005
...attack.". Over three-quarters of ALI/PAO cases are caused by thrombosis as a consequence of generalized atherosclerosis. Thrombi ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Doctor advises of heart risks on World Heart Day Sep 21, 2005
The greatest risk is coronary atherosclerosis, which is stiffness of walls and narrowing of lumens or coronary arteries by deposition of cholesterol and ...
- Al-Bawaba
American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for September 2005 ... Sep 1, 2005
Medical scientists detected early atherosclerosis by uncovering vascular abnormalities in 42- to 44-year-old predominately male patients who had severe ...
- EurekAlert
Early Atherosclerois Demonstrated in Severe Obstructive Sleep ... Sep 1, 2005
Medical scientists detected early atherosclerosis by uncovering vascular abnormalities in 42- to 44-year-old predominately male patients who had severe ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Tocotrienol complex- the most effective form of vitamin E in ... Aug 31, 2005
During the past decade, the health benefits of vitamin E in prevention of atherosclerosis have been studied extensively. In a new ...
- Food Ingredients First
"Designer" rats help show how declining estrogen after menopause ... Sep 26, 2005
Scientists have long known that estrogen helps protect heart vessels from atherosclerosis, the buildup of fatty deposits that can cause heart attacks. ...
- News-Medical.net
More proof: Exercise improves heart health Sep 8, 2005
The beginning aspect of atherosclerosis is characterized by the inability of the arteries to dilate during the period of extra demand limiting blood supply ...
- myDNA.com
New Data Demonstrate Benefits of Diovan in Reducing Life ... Sep 6, 2005
...angiotensin receptor blocker or ARB) shown to reduce the chance of cardiovascular events that may be caused by clogged arteries (atherosclerosis) in people who ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
VisEn Medical Announces the Launch of an Industry-First FMT ... Sep 2, 2005
Abstract # 270, "In Vivo High-Resolution Near Infrared Imaging of Inflammatory Protease Activity in Experimental Atherosclerosis," by Mathias Nahrendorf and ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Being Overweight Hurts Kids' Arteries Sep 19, 2005
...whole concept of distensibility is potentially an important one because one of the difficulties in understanding the early process of atherosclerosis is how to ...
- Forbes
Analysis: Health basket should finance pre-detection program Sep 19, 2005
...expert Dr. Julio Wainstein said at the opening session of the Second Russell Berrie International Symposium on Diabetes and Atherosclerosis at Jerusalem's ...
- Jerusalem Post
Personal Health Sep 19, 2005
...concerned about breast cancer, French fries are cooked in the kind of hydrogenated oils that are high in nasty trans fats that cause atherosclerosis and heart ...
- Newsday
Novartis Presents Positive Phase III Data on Key Compounds and ... Sep 19, 2005
Other compounds in development include APP018 (D-4F), an oral Apo A-1 mimetic in trials for atherosclerosis disease, as well as compounds interacting with the ...
- PrimeZone (press release)
Pharmacyclics to Present at the UBS Global Life Sciences ... Sep 21, 2005
...month. Pharmacyclics is a pharmaceutical company developing innovative products to treat cancer, atherosclerosis and other diseases. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
FoxHollow inks deal with Merck Sep 14, 2005
Co. to study atherosclerosis. ... disease. The samples will be taken using FoxHollow's catheter device used to treat atherosclerosis. ...
- San Jose Business Journal
Arena Pharmaceuticals to Present at UBS Global Life Sciences ... Sep 22, 2005
As part of Arena's partnership with Merck & Co., Inc., an Arena product candidate for the treatment of atherosclerosis and related disorders is in a Phase 1 ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
Legs For Life free national screening program can save legs Sep 1, 2005
PAD is "hardening of the arteries" in the legs most often due to atherosclerosis that occurs when "plaque" builds up inside the arteries causing them to clog ...
- News-Medical.net
High Blood Sugar, Heart Disease Risk Factor - Diabetics and Non ... Sep 18, 2005
The researchers used data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC), a community-based cohort of almost 16,000 people from four states-North ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Updated safety information on CELEBREX* (celecoxib) Sep 21, 2005
CELEBREX is used in patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure (mild), atherosclerosis, poor circulation ...
- CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse)
Teodoro Bottiglieri and Ramon Diaz-Arrastia Sep 17, 2005
These consequences have been discussed in various reviews (8-11) and include the following: Hcy-induced atherosclerosis; neurotoxicity from the activation of N ...
- Am J Clin Nutr (subscription)
Pfizer Canada Releases Updated Safety Information on Celebrex Sep 21, 2005
Celebrex is used in patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure (mild), atherosclerosis, poor circulation ...
- Halifax Live
Progress on Alzheimer's Vaccine - Campus Vienna Biocenter Sep 17, 2005
...this location. AFFiRiS develops peptide-based vaccines for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and atherosclerosis. The company ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
THE SAGE GROUP Reports that Critical Limb Ischemia Afflicts An ... Sep 12, 2005
PAD is characterized by a reduction of blood flow to the lower limbs due to atherosclerosis, commonly called hardening of the arteries. ...
- Business Wire (press release)
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