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Lycopene For Healthier Blood Vessels
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 13, 2009
...as found out that increased levels of lycopene in the blood resulted in decreased stiffness of the arteries thereby may play an important role in the early stage of atherosclerosis - the hardening...
Pirate kings live it up
in Sox First, on November 23, 2008
...fix the problems in Somalia, piracy will continue to thrive along one of the world's main trade arteries in the Gulf of Aden. And that will play continue to play havoc with economies. ...
Chocolates May Prevent Preeclampsia
in Next Nine Months, on July 23, 2008
...tes blood vessels, and has been used to treat chest pain, high blood pressure, and hardening of the arteries, Dr. Elizabeth W. Triche of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut and colleagues write....
Lycopene: Equally Effective as Statins for Arterial Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 8, 2008
...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 present in red- and pink-co...
Flanovols-Rich Cocoa For Diabetes Blood Vessel Function
in Daily Diabetic, on May 27, 2008
...f specially formulated cocoa a day for a month resulted to normal function of severely impaired arteries in diabetes patients.
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The flavonols in cocoa is suspected to be the r...
'Mini Heart Attacks': Condition Heart to Survive a Major One?
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 9, 2008
Apparently, brief periods of blocked blood flow can help condition the heart to survive a future heart attack .
Such were the findings of a five-year lab study by University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers:
In a five-year laboratory study, UC surgeon -scientist Karyn Butler, MD, foun...
WHB #114 - Some Like It Hot!
in Do you like to cook?, on January 5, 2008
...o boil and simmer gently for 1 - 1½ hours.
Add a big spoon of tomato purée if you think it needs thickening.
Bottle in sterilized jars.
Once opened, will keep in the fridge for up to a year.
* The...
Eat More Fruits and Veggies, Drink Red Wine to Counter Bad Effects of High-Fat Food
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 3, 2008
...work on something that will allow people to eat all the fatty fodd they want without having blogged arteries? It like condoning your child's bad attitude, the world needs discipline.
Why can'...
Diabetes Patients: Plan Your Meal, Follow It
in Daily Diabetic, on November 27, 2007
...therosclerosis - a build-up of plaque, a fatty-like substance that narrows the inner walls of heart arteries.
Foods to prevent heart disease are those rich in fiber, especially soluble fiber, found...
New FDA-Approved Label of ED Drugs Contains Risk of Hearing Loss
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 24, 2007
...rterial hypertension (PAH) - a serious medical condition in which continuous high blood pressure in arteries of the lungs weakens the heart muscle (often leading to right heart failure and death).
Er...
Pycnogenol® Boosts Nitric Oxide (NO) Production, Boosts Muscle Performance
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 18, 2007
...ycnogenol®, more NO is provided in response to neurotransmitters allowing for better expansion of arteries to carry more blood. This process serves to meet the enhanced oxygen demand of the performing...
Pretty Face from Pot?
in Well Woman Blog, on August 22, 2007
...ell as on areas of the elbow and the back of knees. Prolonged episodes can lead to facial wrinkles, thickening of the skin and facial pigmentation. The problem begins in youth and can continue through...
Diesel Exhaust + Cholesterol = Clogged Arteries
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 30, 2007
... study that links diesel exhaust to atherosclerosis - a condition characterized by hardening of the arteries that significantly increases one's risk for heart attack and stroke.
According to prin...
A Robot INSIDE Your Body
in Philoneist, on July 30, 2007
... This robot will go inside your body. Why you ask? It is going to be designed to creep through your arteries and veins and discover cancer. In fact, they are hoping to develop it enough so that it wil...
Tune Hotels
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 15, 2007
...ich starts from RM 9.99 (U$2.90), it is also located smack in the middle of Kuala Lumpur's main arteries. Rooms are also equipped with 5-star beds from King Koil, power showers & air-condition...
Gut Health May Suffer With Low-Carb Diet
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 21, 2007
...t its popularity when experts and critics have linked its prolonged use to a higher risk of clogged arteries and heart attack. We should also remember that low-carb diets like Atkins was originally in...
Letairis™ (ambrisentan), FDA-Approved for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 17, 2007
... is a rare, life-threatening condition characterized by continuous high blood pressure within the arteries of the lungs.
[ In pulmonary arterial hypertension, the small arteries in the lungs become ...
REST Protein May Halt Cardiac Hypertrophy
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 6, 2007
... known as REST. Cardiac hypertrophy is a relatively common condition characterized by an abnormal thickening of the heart muscle.
Dr Ooi's study is the first to identify the mechanism behind sp...
Balloon Sinuplasty: A Minimally Invasive Treatment of Acute Sinusitis
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 22, 2007
...uot;It's similar to angioplasty, the procedure heart surgeons use to clear out clogged coronary arteries. When the sinus balloon is inflated, it gently restructures and widens the walls of the pas...
New Study Links Psoriasis to Diabetes and Atherosclerosis
in Daily Diabetic, on April 19, 2007
...oriasis - is being associated by a new research to diabetes and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
The researchers found a higher occurrence of diabetes and atherosclerosis in psoriasis p...
Diabetes Drug Pioglitazone is Good for the Arteries
in Daily Diabetic, on April 1, 2007
...r study of 462 patients with type-2 diabetes found that patients in pioglitazone has less thick arteries than those on a different diabetic drug like glimepiride .
After 72 week, the thicknes...
Viagra® (sildenafil) May Help Improve Exercise Capacity of Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 16, 2007
...sure lung function.
Since pulmonary fibrosis patients have pulmonary hypertension - constricting arteries and lessens blood flow to the lungs - resulting in diminished lung capacity and breathing dif...
Treatment of Periodontitis Treats the Heart
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 7, 2007
...y the first clinical trial (associating treatment of gum disease to improved functions of the heart arteries) reported in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine .
While previous stu...
Trans fats and Infertility
in Well Woman Blog, on February 20, 2007
... raise the level of LDL (that's the bad cholesterol) in the blood, and this can lead to clogged arteries and heart attacks. Now women have yet another reason to avoid trans fats. It can increase t...
Rheos™ Baroreflex Hypertension Therapy™ System, Implantable Device that Gives Significant Reduction In Blood Pressure
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 21, 2006
...y™ System works by electrically activating the baroreflex system based in the carotid arteries in the neck, which then sends signals to the brain, "telling" it to take action to lower blood...
Vegetable-Rich Low-Carb Diet, Reduces Risk of Heart Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 12, 2006
... I've always been sceptical of) has been known to put its followers at a higher risk of clogged arteries and heart attack in the long-term. Therefore this low-carb- high protein and fat diet has l...
Simple Blood Test May Help Guard Against Illnesses Caused By Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on September 28, 2006
...k for total cardiovascular disease and a 28 percent risk for peripheral vascular disease -- clogged arteries in the legs, for instance. ...
Bausch & Lomb Acquires Rights To Recombinant Plasmin from Talecris Biotherapeutics for Ophthalmic Use
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 31, 2006
...ations, whereas Talecris will retain rights for non-eye uses like treating blood clots in veins and arteries.
B&L is enrolling patients in early-stage clinical trials to evaluate Plasmin's th...
Argatroban Enhances Effects of Stroke Medications in De-Clogging Arteries
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 18, 2006
...lready used in the treatment of stroke patients, may help restore the flow of blood through blocked arteries.
The most common type of stroke (ischemic stroke) generally occurs when a blood clot lodge...
Brush your teeth for a healthy you
in Busy with Style, on August 15, 2006
...ions of four periodontal-disease-causing bacteria in their mouths also tend to have thicker carotid arteries-a strong predictor of stroke and heart attack.
reports Larry Wolff for the UMN news . La...
BNP Hormone Detects Pulmonary Hypertension in Sickle Cell Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 21, 2006
...cell patients.
In [pulmonary hypertension], there is constant high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries that supply the lungs. This pressure leads to narrowed arteries, causing the heart to work ...
TopSpin Medical's Intravascular MRI (IVMRI) Catheter Technology, USFDA Approved for Clinical Trials
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 14, 2006
...IVMRI ) catheter which is intended for the characterization of lipid-rich lesions in the coronary arteries.
The IVMRI catheter technology enables MRI to be performed in the clinic for the first t...
Over-the-Counter Gel Against Erectile Dysfunction
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 5, 2006
... other erectile dysfunction drugs, the gel works in treating impotency by causing dilation of the arteries and increased blood flow.
A total of 1500 men have been recruited to participate in three ...
New MRI Technique, Noninvasive Alternative in Pinpointing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 5, 2006
...od vessel below the heart up toward the heart itself, and then releasing contrast material into the arteries so they are visible on x-rays.
These days, coronary artery disease is the number one kille...
Supplementation of Zinc May Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 30, 2006
...d that supplementation of a high cholesterol diet with zinc reduced the formation of lesions in the arteries of rabbits, but the effects were not linked to changes in cholesterol levels.
The study w...
Bioprinting to create synthetic organs
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 29, 2006
...or instance, they lay down successive rings containing muscle and endothelial cells, which line our arteries and veins. "We can print any desired structure, in principle," Forgacs told the m...
The Sonoma Diet
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 27, 2006
Rooted from the two most agriculturally abundant and vital regions of the world (the fertile coast of the Mediterranean Sea and California's lush Sonoma Valley), Dr. Connie Peraglie Guttersen, R.D., Ph.D brought us a uniquely flavorful weight loss plan that brings together the art and...
Discover the joys of cake mascara
in Are you a beauty?, on June 27, 2006
...ns, girls often buy every new wand-and-tube that hits the market. If it has words like lengthening, thickening or xxx written on it, the mascara will sell like mad. Yes, we girls are obsessed with our...
To Accurately Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism, Chest CT Angiogram Should Be Extended to the Legs
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 19, 2006
...rule out pulmonary embolism by taking pictures of the leg veins in addition to pictures of the lung arteries."
Read more at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute ....
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...
Low Carb Diet May Improve Cholesterol Levels
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 14, 2006
...hen critics and experts said that following this regimen puts followers at a higher risk of clogged arteries and heart attack in the long-term.
However, a new clinical trial in the U.S. repor...
ISIS 301012 Shows Favorable Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results Against Atherosclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 2, 2006
...therosclerosis is a condition characterized by formation of plaques in the inner lining of the arteries, subsequently partially or completely blocking the blood flow.
"In Phase 2 studies, w...
i2 summit 2006 discusses technologies to diagnose coronary ailments in a heartbeat
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 15, 2006
...ed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory to help physicians diagnose heart disease and open arteries in the heart to restore blood flow. When predicting patient survival following PCI, clinicians ...
plavix and aspirin, may be risky
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 13, 2006
...e but it unexpectedly doubled the risk of death, , heart attack or stroke for those with no clogged arteries but with worrisome conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Read the news...
less invasive procedure in repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), reduced risk of death
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 9, 2006
...vascular surgeon makes a small incision in the groin to thread a catheter through the patient's arteries. When the catheter reached the location of the AAA, a device called a stent-graft is placed...
serotonin linked to atherosclerosis
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 7, 2006
...e study implies that a less active brain serotonin system is associated with early hardening of the arteries.
Researchers believe that these findings, which are the first to establish a link between ...
Suspended Animation Technique Successful
in Philoneist, on January 20, 2006
...ctioning again once their blood was returned. The research team simulated gunshot wounds by cutting arteries to cause massive blood loss. If they receive approval to test this procedure in humans, it ...
Gene Therapy and RNAi To Treat Sickle Cell Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 3, 2006
...rder characterized by sickle-shaped red blood cells (instead of disc-shaped) that result to clogged arteries, low blood counts, and subsequently, anemia . Although more common in people of Afric...
Cephalon Acquires Rights To Psoriasis Drug Candidate
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 12, 2005
...asis and for potential use in the prevention and treatment of restenosis (re-narrowing of coronary arteries).
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects an estimated 4.5 million adults in the US alo...
Gum and heart disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 29, 2005
...jor chronic infections -- are at increased risk later in life for atherosclerosis [hardening of the arteries] and coronary heart disease," said American Heart Association spokesman Dr. Richard St...
Blood Vessels Grown From Skin
in Philoneist, on November 16, 2005
...earch, it is an appealing method for a US survey and is auspiciously regarded as a future source of arteries and veins for diabetics and other patients. Read the article ....
Outpatient angioplasty
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 14, 2005
...having your teeth cleaned, but a growing number of people are going to hospitals to get their heart arteries unclogged and going home the same day.
New research presented Sunday at an american hear...
Dr. John Furber, Legendary Pharmaceuticals, Crosslinking Proteins and Aging
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 27, 2005
...teins in our body hook together in harmful ways called crosslinking. This leads to hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, heart failure and strokes. Crosslinking is also involved in urinary ...
A blog for your arteries
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 15, 2005
CNET reports of a patch that can used to wirelessly transmit continuous blood pressure readings to a physician's office :
San Diego-based Triage Wireless has created, and hopes to bring to the market in the near future, a patch applied to the skin that continuously monitors a person's...
Delivery of triplets followed by open-heart surgery
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 30, 2005
...9;s aorta, which Dr. Seifert said could have either burst or blocked blood flow through other major arteries. Untreated, half of all people with aortic dissections die within the first 48 hours of the...
Stem cells to build blood vessels
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 5, 2005
...njury . But now, researchers are using high concentrations of these cells to actually build new arteries in adult patients.
"What we do is actually take them out and find the right amount of...
More vitamins are not better
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 2, 2005
....
Burgess, who asks every patient about their vitamin and mineral intake, says too much can damage arteries, cause high blood pressure or cause painful kidney stones. "As with many things, altho...
New approaches to hypertension in the pipeline
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 23, 2005
...systems. Much like a pacemaker regulates heart rhythm, this device stimulates nerves in the carotid arteries to tell the brain to reduce blood pressure. Bisognano is part of the team that is testing t...
Try to stay calm if you have heart disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 22, 2005
...tagonistic or hostile personality:
In a study of more than 1,300 men and women with diseased heart arteries, researchers found that younger patients with an antagonistic personality had a higher risk...
Dick Cheney's physical: An analysis
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 17, 2005
... some medications.
Cheney's vascular exam also "identified small, dilated segments of the arteries behind both knees." That seems to be quite a comprehensive physical. Let's talk ab...
Diabetes Medication May Slow Thickening Of Arteries
in Daily Diabetic, on October 29, 2006
Another diabetes-related study has sprung up. You can read all the details here.
Individuals with diabetes, who cannot produce sufficient amounts of insulin or respond to the insulin needed to turn glucose into energy, have a higher risk for myocardial infarction (heart attack), accord...