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Progenitor Cells Identified From Human Fetal Hearts

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:18:49 EDT

Human cardiovascular progenitor cells isolated from human fetal hearts can give rise to striated- and smooth-muscle cells as well as endothelial cells, researchers report.
Heartwire

FDA Approves Dronedarone for Atrial Fibrillation

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:18:49 EDT

Dronedarone is envisioned as a safer alternative to amiodarone, a widely used antiarrhythmic agent in patients with AF.
Heartwire

ARMYDA-RECAPTURE Published: Statin Reload Before PCI

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:18:49 EDT

The rate of major adverse cardiac events was significantly lower among patients "reloaded" with atorvastatin 80 mg 12 hours prior to PCI and 40 mg just before the procedure than in those who did not receive the additional statin boost.
Heartwire

New Meta-Analysis: Statins of Benefit in Primary Prevention

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:18:49 EDT

A new meta-analysis including some of the more contemporary statin trials has found that the agents significantly improve survival and reduce coronary and cardiovascular end points in primary-prevention populations, a benefit that extends to all subgroups.
Heartwire

Barriers to Optimal Termination of Resuscitation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Identified

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:18:48 EDT

Insurance-reimbursement rules, state laws, and the public's false perceptions of survival after cardiac arrest may impede emergency medical workers from using best resuscitation attempts, a study finds.
Heartwire

Prolong Your Life. Run Hard, Run Fast -- If You Can.

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:04:51 EDT

Henry Black, MD reports from a study in Hypertension that exercsie capacity is the strongest predictor of all-cause mortality.
Medscape Cardiology

Flu Shot May be Less Effective After Transplant

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:51:10 EDT

Kidney transplant patients have a weaker response to influenza immunization than healthy individuals, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
The National Kidney Foundation

SNM 2009: Lemon Juice Reduces Radiation Exposure to Parotid

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:49:17 EDT

Thyroid cancer patients are able to maintain salivary gland function with the addition of lemon juice to therapy.
Medscape Medical News

On the RECORD: Rosiglitazone Safer Than Previously Thought

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:36:17 EDT

: In this video blog, Dr. Anne Peters discusses findings of the RECORD trial, which compared the cardiovascular risks for rosiglitazone with a combination of metformin and sulfonylureas.
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology

Stimulant Use Linked to Sudden Death in Pediatric Patients

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:24:43 EDT

In his latest video blog, Dr. Robert Findling comments on a new study that reveals a significant association between the use of stimulants and sudden unexplained death in children and adolescents.
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health

Ferumoxytol Approved to Treat Iron Deficiency Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:03:54 EDT

Ferumoxytol injection may be more effective than oral iron for anemic patients in all stages of chronic kidney disease.
Medscape Medical News

ISSTDR 2009: Internet-Based Testing Improves Screening for Chlamydia Among Men

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:55:32 EDT

Internet-based chlamydia testing at home widens access to young people, and new DNA hybridization technology provides results at point of care.
Medscape Medical News

Bone Mineral Density Monitoring May Not Be Needed Up to 3 Years After Starting Bisphosphonates

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:30:04 EDT

A study suggests that monitoring bone mineral density in postmenopausal women in the first 3 years after starting treatment with a potent bisphosphonate is unnecessary and may be misleading.
Medscape Medical News

Proton-Pump Inhibitor Withdrawal May Cause Rebound Acid Hypersecretion

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:24:41 EDT

A study shows that proton pump inhibitor therapy for 8 weeks induced acid-related symptoms in healthy volunteers after withdrawal, suggesting that rebound acid hypersecretion has clinical implications.
Medscape Medical News

New Direction at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS): An Expert Interview With President Renato Saltz, MD

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:19:09 EDT

New President, Dr. Renato Saltz, discusses the current and future goals of the ASAPS.
Medscape Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine

Cancer Patients Undertreated for VTE, Despite Guideline Recommendations

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:19:01 EDT

Many oncology patients do not receive appropriate VTE prophylaxis as recommended by practice guidelines, despite the high rates of associated morbidity and mortality.
Medscape Medical News

Ultrasound Adds No Value to Cervical Cerclage Decision-Making

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:12:00 EDT

Cervical ultrasound to determine the need for cervical cerclage does not improve outcomes over those obtained with history-indicated placement, according to a report in the June American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Reuters Health Information

Wet Ear Wax, Osmidrosis May Be Linked With Breast Cancer Risk

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:12:00 EDT

A single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the breast cancer gene ABCC11 is closely associated with wet-type earwax and axillary osmidrosis, Japanese scientists report in the June issue of The FASEB Journal, a publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
Reuters Health Information

WHO Says Tamiflu-Resistant H1N1 "an Isolated Case"

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:12:00 EDT

The first H1N1 infection found to be resistant to the antiviral Tamiflu represents an "isolated case" with "no public health implication" at this time, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.
Reuters Health Information

Pilot Study First to Offer Online Testing for Lung Cancer Gene Variant

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:43:42 EDT

All participants at higher risk for lung cancer interpreted the results correctly compared with 55% of those in the lower-risk group.
Medscape Medical News