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Mother's Vitamin D Status Affects Baby's Dental Health
in Next Nine Months, on August 26, 2008
...ntake: Research shows that low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification , leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay.
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Chain Restaurants in NYC, Required to Post Calorie Infos on Menus
in Daily Diabetic, on July 21, 2008
...me or price of food items.
The move follows the city's 2003 ban on public smoking and a ban on artery-clogging trans fats that began on July 1.
The rule affects such restaurants as McDonald'...
Lycopene: Equally Effective as Statins for Arterial Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 8, 2008
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According to a recent rabbit study - published in the journal Nutrition - supplementation of lycopene may be as effective as statins (cholesterol lowering drugs) in reducing the formation of plaques in the arteries that cause atherosclerosis.
Lycopene is an antioxidant that is...
Maternal Vitamin D Status Affects Baby's Dental Health
in Next Nine Months, on July 6, 2008
...r baby's dental health: low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification (leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay).
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Where to Find the World's Best Street Food
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 14, 2007
...ace with lots of local customers is usually a good bet). Then forget about it an dig in.
Any main artery, Penang Road, Macalistar Road, Lorong Selamat, is a good place to start your street food adve...
Link between Birth Control Pills and Heart Disease?
in Well Woman Blog, on November 7, 2007
...6 that showed that past oral contraceptive use not only didn't increase the chances of coronary artery disease, but actually protected women from such heart ills.
Lead author of the WISE study D...
Zusammenhang Feinstaub und Herzinfarkt bzw. Schlaganfall?
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on August 31, 2007
...Recall", so konnte ich nachlesen , steht für Risk Factors, Evaluation of Coronary Calcification, and Lifestyle (Risikofaktoren, Erhebung koronarer Verkalkung und Lebensstil).
Die Forschungsarb...
Another New Word for Websters
in Bizinformer, on August 31, 2007
...ething as distasteful as an Outlook clogging item like "spam" seems harsh. True, bacon is artery clogging, but oh so tasty.
So have we invented all the possible words? We have to take exist...
Diesel Exhaust + Cholesterol = Clogged Arteries
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 30, 2007
...rnal Genome Biology - are the first to explain how fine particles in air pollution conspire with artery-clogging fats to switch on the genes that cause blood vessel inflammation and lead to cardiova...
Chocolate - Yes or No
in Well Woman Blog, on July 7, 2007
...t significant, as it could reduce a person's risk for stroke by 8 percent and risk for coronary artery disease by 5 percent.
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Inherited Strokes
in Well Woman Blog, on May 11, 2007
...known as TIA or transient ischemic attack, occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel or artery in the brain, and can last for just a few minutes or 24 hours and disappear without leaving a...
Using Amiodarone in Patients with Shellfish Allergies
in Allergies, on May 10, 2007
...sian male with a shellfish allergy who developed atrial fibrillation and hypotension after coronary artery bypass and duodenal ulcer surgery. Oral amiodarone was administered to the patient without in...
Cholesterol-Flushing 'Smart Fibre' Lowers Risk of Heart Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 20, 2007
...- a fibre-rich extract of a legume plant grown in India- have been found to be able to flush artery-clogging cholesterol from the body and lower the risk of heart disease.
Such were the findin...
First 60 minutes of Ischemic Stroke is Crucial, IV Clot-Busting Drug is Best Intervention
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 20, 2007
...Ischemic strokes are the most common type of stroke, caused by a clot that blocks blood flow in an artery to the brain.
While new options like intra-arterial administration of clot-busting drugs an...
Figuring Out Blood Pressure
in Well Woman Blog, on April 6, 2007
... been well documented that high blood pressure contributes to heart disease. This includes coronary artery disease and the resulting angina and heart attacks. Additionally, changes in heart muscle due...
Diabetes Drug Pioglitazone is Good for the Arteries
in Daily Diabetic, on April 1, 2007
...he drug produces on type-2 diabetes patients may be the reason why it reduced the thickness of the artery walls. The direct mechanism by which this happens is yet unknown.
Moreover, whether the redu...
CardioMEMS, Inc. Conducted First Patient Implant of Wireless Pressure Sensor for Hypertension Monitoring
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 27, 2007
...ed by CardioMEMS to be positioned just below the surface of the skin above the patient's radial artery using a minimally invasive procedure.
After the surgical procedure, both sensor and electron...
Diabetes and Depression: Deadly Combination for Heart Patients
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 13, 2007
...cal Center psychologists after analysis of more than 900 patients with established coronary artery disease.
According to Duke researcher Anastasia Georgiades, Ph.D.:
"We found a trend...
Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 9, 2007
...enerative cells as a therapy for chronic myocardial ischemia , a severe form of end-stage coronary artery disease.
For the PRECISE study, stem and regenerative cells are obtained at the bedside from...
Surgery is Best Option for High Blood Pressure in Kids
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 3, 2007
...on lives.
In children with high blood pressure, medications can help. However, in those with renal artery obstructions (causing a rare but especially dangerous form of hypertension), surgery is the b...
Nanoparticles Could Be Linked to Formation of Kidney Stones
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 19, 2006
... The formation of kidney stones is associated with pathologic calcification, a process in which organs and blood vessels become clogged with calcium deposits that can damage major organs like...
Hightech textiles - Network
in The Techwear Weblog, on September 16, 2006
...ol important life functions
- "SMA Textilstents" who control blood flow trough articifial artery increments
The numbers are impressive too: in 1988 technical textiles stand for 8% of the te...
Argatroban Enhances Effects of Stroke Medications in De-Clogging Arteries
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 18, 2006
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The most common type of stroke (ischemic stroke) generally occurs when a blood clot lodges in an artery, blocking blood flow to the brain. Some patients with this condition are treated quickly with...
Restaurants Continue To Push Unhealthy Options
in Daily Diabetic, on July 27, 2006
...tise their healthier options such as salads, customers continue to prefer burgers, fries, and other artery-hardening, diabetes-contributing combinations.
The restaurants, hoping to appeal to consum...
Rapamycin May Protect Heart Against Tissue Damage
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 7, 2006
...e study.
Researchers also allude to the potential use of rapamycin to coat stents used to treat artery blockage.
For more details on how rapamycin works, refer to the VCU News ....
New MRI Technique, Noninvasive Alternative in Pinpointing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 5, 2006
... Coronary angiography is the current standard for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD), an invasive procedure that involves running a tube from a blood vessel below the heart up toward the he...
Supplementation of Zinc May Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 30, 2006
...ging whereby fatty substances such as cholesterol and calcium form plaque on the inner lining of an artery, causing them to harden. When enough plaque builds up, it can reduce blood flow through the a...
To Accurately Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism, Chest CT Angiogram Should Be Extended to the Legs
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 19, 2006
...ry embolism , a condition where there is a sudden and potentially deadly blockage in the lung artery, affects an estimated 600,000 Americans each year. Thus, pulmonary embolism is the fourth mos...
New Ways to Improve Treatment of Uterine Fibroids, Under Trial at U Penn
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 19, 2006
...he fibroids and the severity of symptoms. Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), also known as uterine artery embolization (UAE), is a minimally invasive alternative to a hysterectomy and is a proven way...
ACtivating Sonic Hedgehog Signals Triggers Growth of New Blood Vessels in the Heart
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 16, 2006
... In attempt to bypass damaged tissues and clogged arteries in patients with Coronary artery disease , scientists have tried to prompt the heart to develop new blood vessels by stimulating bloo...
Desensitization Procedure to Overcome Allergy to Clopidogrel
in Allergies, on May 15, 2006
...ten prescribed to patients who get coronary stents , a kind of metal tube inserted in the coronary artery to prevent it from collapsing. However, about 2 % of patients with stents are allergic to clo...
Hologic Discovery™ Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) System, Cleared by FDA as Predictor of CHD, Stroke, and Other Forms of CVD
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 9, 2006
...isease, stroke, and other forms of cardiovascular disease. The visualization of Abdominal Aortic Calcification (AAC) is an indication of heart disease and stroke.
"Abdominal aortic calcificat...
Rat Study Claims Resveratrol Protects Against Stroke
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 4, 2006
...a-induced neuron loss," said lead author Kwok Tung Lu.
Strokes happen when blood clots or an artery burst which interrupts the blood supply to the brain. This new study on rats stating the stro...
ISIS 301012 Shows Favorable Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results Against Atherosclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 2, 2006
...tions in LDL that also significantly reduces triglycerides , an additional risk factor for coronary artery disease."
ISIS 301012 is an antisense drug that inhibits the expression of a protein ...
Higher Education=A Healthy Heart?
in The Universities Weblog, on April 18, 2006
...ecent study is claiming. Apparently, increased education correlates with lower levels of coronary artery calcium, a substance that can lead to atherosclerosis and often, death.
Many studies have ...
Fighting A Losing Battle?
in Daily Diabetic, on April 13, 2006
...nald's or a KFC in the United States and you're more likely to get a super-sized helping of artery-clogging trans fats than you would be at their restaurants in some other countries.
McDonald...
i2 summit 2006 discusses technologies to diagnose coronary ailments in a heartbeat
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 15, 2006
...CT scanner (computed tomography) represents the next generation of CT scanners to assess coronary artery health and cardiac anatomy and function. The diagnostic tool is designed to non-invasive...
less invasive procedure in repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), reduced risk of death
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 9, 2006
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a ballooning of the aorta, the body's large central artery, resulting from a weakening or stretching of the vessel wall. If the aneurysm ruptures (burst...
serotonin linked to atherosclerosis
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 7, 2006
Serotonin or 5-HT (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a compound initially identified as a vasoconstrictor substance in the blood but was later identified as 5-HT having a broad range of physiological roles (regulator of mood, sleep, emesis, sexuality and appetite) but also involved in many disorders such...
xenon gas prevents post-operative brain damage in bypass patients
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 28, 2006
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Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting while on cardiopulmonary artery bypass have the risk of suffering from illnesses that damage nerve cells: strokes, brain and spinal cord injur...
Gum and heart disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 29, 2005
...inflammatory process that exacerbates and contributes to the build-up of cholesterol-rich plaque on artery walls.
"The presence of a chronic infection in the mouth is very similar to a chronic i...
Smoking
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 22, 2005
...o smoked between one and four cigarettes a day were almost three times as likely to die of coronary artery disease.
Among women, smoking one to four cigarettes daily increased the chance of dying fro...
Delivery of triplets followed by open-heart surgery
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 30, 2005
...e, who was complaining of chest pain, had a dissected aorta, a tear in the inner lining of the main artery leading from the heart.
"It's a disease that we have a great deal of respect for,&q...
Women and bypass surgery
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 30, 2005
...oing bypass surgery :
Women have a 22% greater risk of dying during or immediately after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures, an excess risk that can't be explained by body size diffe...
Statins and diastolic heart failure
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 23, 2005
...ates in the study might be due to the known beneficial effects of statins in patients with coronary artery disease. Whether diagnosed or not, coronary artery disease is quite common in the elderly ...
Truce: McDonald's can stay at the Cleveland Clinic
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 23, 2005
...sing over whether cheeseburgers and fries belong in a place where patients struggling with coronary artery disease are trying to avoid fast food . (Kropko, "McDonald's Plans to Stay at ...
Less Coronary Artery Calcification, More Body Fat and Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on June 27, 2007
... Coronary artery calcification is an early sign of heart disease, common in those with more body fat. Therefore, most often would mean a bad thing for diabetics since cardiovascular complications ... ... Coronary artery calcification is an early sign of heart disease, common in those with more body fat. Therefore, most often would mean a bad thing for diabetics since cardiovascular complications ...