StreetSmartMD helps physicians keep up to date with the latest in CT scan diagnostics, particularly in the early detection of cardiovascular disease. StreetSmartMD offers instantly applicable content and uses an innovative new method of knowledge transfer that improves patient care by reducing the time to gain expertise and practical information about everyday use of medical imaging. The site is free to members who register. More »
Amorcyte, Inc. (Amorcyte) announced today the completion of the phase I clinical trial of its lead product, AMR-001 - an autologous stem cell product for the treatment of damaged heart muscle following acute myocardial infarction (AMI). More »
gMed, an electronic medical records (EMR) software and support company, recently launched gCardio™, providing cardiology practices a solution that thinks like a cardiologist, and takes the focus off practice paperwork and puts it back on the practice of medicine. More »
At the 57th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), Dr. Jeffrey S. Borer is presenting the findings of a 28-year study that show that a non-invasively measured contractility descriptor previously used to predict clinical outcomes in patients with aortic regurgitation (AR -- leaking aortic valve) without surgery is also a superior measure for determining survival after AR is relieved by aortic valve replacement (AVR). More »
Dr. Valentin Fuster, presents Dr. Daniel Levy of Framingham Heart Study and Dr. Kamwe Akosah of University of Virginia the SHAPE Lifetime Achievement Award during the event; "Approaches to SHAPE the future of Primary Prevention: The New Framingham Risk Score and Beyond," held on March 29, 2008 at the Westin Hotel on Michigan Ave. in Chicago. The program will cover the evolution of Framingham Risk Scoring and proposed multimodality approaches for cardiovascular risk assessment, it will be moderated by Drs. Roger Blumenthal, Morteza Naghavi and P.K. Shah. More »
Four renowned cardiac physicians to address gathered cardiology communities on the historic-modern interplay and role of diversity in heart-failure diagnostic and treatment success in an effort to improve patient health and outcomes. More »
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation awards $5 million to support newly established endowed chair More »
A series of studies show that one of the active ingredients in Navitol contributes to promoting healthier blood circulation and heart health by improving blood vessel responsiveness and reducing systolic blood pressure. The superior blend of extracts in Navitol were carefully studied and selected to provide both specific and synergistic funcitons. More »
ISHIB convened the first summit meeting among key opinion leaders on better blood pressure control through behavioral modification for both patients and health care professionals. The meeting was managed by Inside Edge Consulting on behalf of ISHIB. More »
Americas Watchdog and its Corporate Whistle Blower Center have launched a national investigation that seeks information from possible victims of the heart medication called Trasylol or their family members. Americas Watchdog also would like to talk with nurses, or medical professionals who might have information about pharmaceutical companies paying physicians via a "consulting" arrangement for prescribing certain types of drugs. The news program 60 minutes has linked the heart medication called Trasylol with up to 22,000 US deaths and thousands of instances of kidney failure. More »
HeartMath has developed two advanced technologies to help people navigate through their daily aggravations and stressors – like a GPS for life. More »
Online network improves patient safety; reduces paperwork and medical liability. More »
Americas Watchdog and its Corporate Whistle Blower Center have initiated a national investigation focused on possible victims of the drug called Trasylol. The group would like to hear from possible victims of this drug. In the event the possible victim has died or has become injured, Americas Watchdog would like to hear from friends or family members. Americas Watchdog would also like to hear from medical professionals, who might posses specific information about Trasylol and its marketing and use. By some estimates the drug Trasylol might have been a contributing factor in the deaths of over 20,000 US Citizens, along with scores of medical complications according to the news program 60 Minutes. More »
Americas Watchdog is conducting a national investigation of the heart medication called Trasylol. Individuals who came into contact with this heart medication could be at severe risk or may have already been injured. The group is also seeking hospital employees or medical staff members who might have information about drug companies paying off physicians with consulting arrangements in order to insure usage of a specific drug. More »
Americas Watchdog and its Corporate Whistle Blower Center have initiated a national investigation focused on possible victims of the drug called Trasylol. The group would like to hear from possible victims of this drug. In the event the possible victim has died or has become injured, Americas Watchdog would like to hear from friends or family members. Americas Watchdog would also like to hear from medical professionals, who might posses specific information about Trasylol and its marketing and use. By some estimates the drug Trasylol might have been a contributing factor in the deaths of over 20,000 US Citizens, along with scores of medical complications. More »
Americas Watchdog is one of the premier consumer advocacy groups in the United States. Because of numerous horror story's in the national press, about the drug called Trasylol, Americas Watchdog has initiated a national investigation focused on this drug. The primary goal of this investigation is to obtain information from the potential victims and or their families. The second aspect of this investigation is to encourage members in the health care community to tell Americas Watchdog what they know about this drug and its use in surgical procedures More »
Johns Hopkins Health Alerts reports on the latest findings on the causes of rheumatoid arthritis, and how it can affect your heart, leading to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, and thus decreased life expectancy. More »
Aaron was diagnosed several years ago with familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is a genetic disorder that leads to increased growth in the thickness of the wall of the left ventricle of the heart. It is an extremely serious condition. Not long ago, one of Arron's teachers referred him to Kids Wish Network, an organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. The charity contacted his dad, Bart, who promptly began the application process. Before long, Bart received the good news: Arron had been approved for a wish. Arron knew just what he wanted to do: he wanted to go to New York City. More »
World cardiovascular disease diagnostics market is primarily driven by development of enhanced diagnostics systems and procedures. Market revenues are forecast to touch US$9.4 billion by 2010. More »
In the latest Johns Hopkins Heart Health Alert, Roger S. Blumenthal, M.D., Director of the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease at Johns Hopkins, outlines the new features of the AHA's 2007 recommendations for women. More »
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Team Reports Initial Findings More »
An Australian olive leaf juice has been proven to have an antioxidant capacity up to 28 times more powerful than some "super juices". The olive leaf based Mediterranean diet concentrate is made from 100% fresh olive tree leaves and is already selling US$1 million a month in Australia. More »
The medical community estimates that 75% - 95% of all doctors' visits are stress-related, and OSHA estimates that stress-related diseases, illnesses and accidents costs American industry some $300 billion annually, and Careerbuilder.com also estimated after a recent survey that at least 32 percent of workers called-in sick on more than one occasion last year. More »
Americas Watchdog is one of the premier consumer advocacy groups in the United States. Because of numerous horror story's in the national press, about the drug called Trasylol, Americas Watchdog has initiated a national investigation focused on this drug. The primary goal of this investigation is to obtain information from the potential victims and or their families. The second aspect of this investigation is to encourage members in the health care community to tell Americas Watchdog what they know about this drug and its use in surgical procedures. More »
Demonstrating the latest advancements in Telehealth Solutions More »
Ovalum Ltd. releases for marketing the TraVerse™ micro-catheter in the US. The TraVerse™ micro-catheter is a unique stainless steel helically laser cut support and exchange catheter used to aid guide wire manipulation in complex angiographic procedures. More »
Americas Watchdog and its Corporate Whistle Blower Center have initiated a national investigation focused on possible victims of the drug called Trasylol. The group would like to hear from possible victims of this drug. In the event the possible victim has died or has become injured, Americas Watchdog would like to hear from friends or family members. Americas Watchdog would also like to hear from medical professionals, who might posses specific information about Trasylol and its marketing and use. By some estimates the drug Trasylol might have been a contributing factor in the deaths of over 20,000 US Citizens, along with scores of medical complications More »
Practicing Medicine Without A License? The Story of the Linus Pauling Therapy for Heart Disease, copyright 2008 by Owen Fonorow with Sally Snyder Jewell will be available from the Foundation in March 2008. This book by the co-founder of the Vitamin C Foundation covers the greater than 50-year history of the vitamin C theory of heart disease as well as the 12-year history of a therapy for cardiovascular disease invented by the American scientist, Linus Pauling. The book publication coincides with the commemorative Linus Pauling stamp to be introduced on March 6, 2008 as part of the U. S. Postal Service's new American Scientists stamps. More »
Drug-eluting stents, a breakthrough technology in the interventional cardiology field, are designed to reduce restenosis and thereby the requirement for repeated revascularizations. Innovative products and higher reimbursement are expected to pep up growth and expand drug-eluting stents market to corner US$5.7 billion by 2015. On the negative side, adverse effects such as in-stent thrombosis by the use of drug-eluting stents represents the most inhibiting market factor. More »
Americas Watchdog & its Corporate Whistle Blower Center are initiating a national investigation involving possible victims of the drug Trasylol. The subject of numerous news casts and law suits; Trasylol has been linked to possible deaths and serious injuries that could involve thousands of US Citizens. The Americas Watchdog seeks to talk with possible victims or their families about Trasylol, and what might have happened to individuals who were given this pharmaceutical. The group also wants to hear from medical professionals about any information they may have about Trasylol. More »
Agreement gives ReachBio exclusive North American distribution rights to pure cardiomyocytes and other novel ES cell-derived products for drug discovery, toxicity testing, and R&D applications. More »
Affinity4 holds its own "Go Red Day" in support of the Go Red for Women movement sponsored by the American Heart Association. More »
Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine shares Northern Michigan entries from BestDoctors.com's national list for the first time in June 2008--In June, Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine will provide its readers with a list of Northern Michigan doctors featured on BestDoctors.com, making Traverse the region's first magazine to provide this information. Those listed are leading specialists in their field nationally, practicing in Northern Michigan. "The issue also will impart important medical information to the public," says Jeff Smith, editor and vice president editorial at Traverse. "We'll cover some important health care news while we help our readers understand the strengths of Northern Michigan's health care." More »
Haynes and Boone, LLP announced today that final judgment was entered in favor of its client Chase Medical, LLP, upholding the 2007 jury verdict that affirmed the validity of Chase Medical patents covering a method for surgically repairing human hearts after a severe heart attack. More »
Lawsuit claims that Sprint Fidelis® heart defibrillator resulted in unnecessary shocks, hospitalization of client. More »
The Society of Government Physicians (SoGo Physicians), on April 7, announced the formation of its new Web site, www.SoGoPhysicians.org. It is now accepting new members. More »
How and when to share clinical trial data for heart studies -- including when to suspend a study -- is vitally important to physician-scientists and regulators as an increasing number clinical trials evaluate new treatments. This issue is explored in the April 9 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in a commentary article authored by Dr. Jeffrey S. Borer of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Drs. David J. Gordon and Nancy L. Geller -- both of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). More »
HeartMath’s world-renowned seminar programs are now available as virtual experiences, giving people around the world the opportunity to learn directly from the outstanding expertise of HeartMath leaders. More »
.assisTek, the global leader in electronic tablet electronic patient reported outcomes (ePROs), is proud to announce the iPRO, a new platform for clinical trial patient questionnaires (eDiaries) featuring the Apple iPhone™. More »
The incidence and hospital admissions for a heart attack in the Medicare population have dramatically declined since 2000, more than offsetting rising costs for hospital care. As a result, total annual Medicare spending on related hospitalizations has declined annually since 2002, according to a study funded and conducted by Cardiac Data Solutions, Inc., The study further concluded that the Medicare program saved more than $1 billion in fiscal year 2006 due to the lower heart attack rate and fewer admissions. Cardiac Data Solutions will continue to monitor data related to the volume of cases and survival rates to determine if these findings represent a long-term trend and the impact on the cost of care, More »
In an era of increased ranking of hospitals based on their quality of care, a new study by Cardiac Data Solutions has found that hospitals that excel at providing exceptional cardiac care for a year or two rarely sustain that edge over a consistent time frame. Researchers will ask hospitals that rank in the highest and lowest quartiles to complete an online survey survey to determine those factors that have the most impact on the quality of care. Cardiac Data Solutions plans to publish the results in time for the American Heart Association's 2008 Scientific Sessions to be held in New Orleans in November. More »
Arizona based x-ray sales and service company, Standard X-Ray, launches a new website. The website showcases various types of x-ray equipment (film and digital x-ray) and related supplies as well as offers education about new medical imaging technologies. More »
Rand Loftness saved a whopping 95% of his medical bill for cardiac treatment by going to India. Thanks to WorldMed Assist, the global health care facilitator that made all the arrangements, Loftness can now get back to living life. More »
The results of a private journalistic inquiry conducted by Modern Health News .org concludes that valid preventative treatments are being turned down by federal authorities, and could be the major contributor to the poor state of US health care.The results of a private journalistic inquiry conducted by Modern Health News .org concludes that valid preventative treatments are being turned down by federal authorities, and could be the major contributor to the poor state of US health care. More »
An expanding elderly population and subsequent rise in cardiovascular diseases are principal factors driving the demand for remote cardiac monitoring devices such as ECG telemetry systems. By the year 2010, the market for ECG Telemetry Devices is projected to reach $909 million. More »
A recent study led by Johns Hopkins professor Dr. Lawrence Appel shows that making simple lifestyle adjustments CAN lower blood pressure and improve the effectiveness of blood pressure-lowering medication. More »
Withania Somnifera Extract Found to Reduce Fatigue, Irritability, Body Aches and Other Symptoms More Than 60 Percent More »
Driven by increasing number of interventional procedures due to continuous rise in the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, global market for Cardiovascular Catheters and Systems is projected to reach $3.4 billion by 2010. More »
Trillium Nutritionals, a maker of natural nutritional supplements for cardiovascular health, has released a new product called Cholestatrim™. More »
iCRco Inc., completed installation of their Digital CR unit at JEM Educational Services in Corona, California. More »
A bold new resource for women's heart health, The Barbra Streisand Women's Cardiovascular Research and Education Program at Cedars-Sinai, has been created with a philanthropic gift of $5 million. The gift brings to nearly $16 million the money raised from her recent concert tours she has directed to charitable distribution in the areas of education, the environment, women's health, and other key civic concerns. More »
Kalen Biomedical, LLC , provider of premium quality human lipoproteins, is pleased to offer custom preparations tailored to individual research needs. Kalen now offers customized preparations prepared using the same stringent manufacturing processes used to prepare their native and modified human lipoproteins. More »
Prepackaged Medical Kits and Trays market is projected to attain value of $14.4 billion by 2010. While the industry is inclined to experience prosperous growth in certain high-value segments, such as ophthalmic custom trays, urology kits, open-heart surgery trays, and orthopedic kits & trays, other lesser value segments are also witnessing a favorable growth. More »
Training Manikins market is projected to reach $110 million by 2010. A modest growth potential exists for manikin industry in well-developed countries, particularly the United States, as hospitals, emergency, and salvage systems in these countries are well equipped. Higher growth opportunities exist in relatively untapped markets of Eastern Europe and Asia-Pacific, where the hospital systems are relatively underdeveloped and unequipped. More »
The market for automated blood pressure measurement devices is set for robust growth, driven primarily by rising levels of health awareness among the general population. Increasing healthcare costs are also expected to contribute significantly to the growth of self-care devices such as automated blood pressure devices. By the year 2010, sales of Electronic Handheld Blood Pressure Devices are projected to reach $793 million. More »
Rapidly expanding elderly population and growing incidence of cardiovascular diseases has fuelled the demand for long-term cardiac monitoring equipment. Growth in the Holter monitoring market is technology-dependent, besides demographics also remain a perennial growth driver. The report forecasts the market for Holter Monitoring Systems to reach $143 million by 2010. More »
Worldwide cardiac pacemakers market is projected to reach $3.7 billion by 2010. A rapidly aging worldwide population, introduction of innovative products and rising demand for medical devices across developing nations are principal factors contributing to the demand for pacemakers. More »
MEDAVERA program of experts to review best-practice identification, testing, and treatment of patients suffering from hypertension, atherosclerosis, and heart failure in order to improve qualities of care and life More »
MxSecure, Inc., the nation's leading provider of medical transcription services to healthcare clinics, joins forces with Commonwealth Medical Management Services, a Practice Management, Billing and Collections Company. More »
Pulse oximetry exhibits healthy growth potential, as manufacturers turn to new sensor designs to minimize costs and expand customer base. Global market for Pulse Oximeters is projected to reach $438 million by 2010. More »
Featured at this year's conference will be Lifeclinic's imitative to encourage retail clients to utilize their blood pressure monitors and health testing stations for employee wellness. More »
An InventHelp client from Federal Way, Wash., has designed an operating-room storage device that would keep a mayo stand organized. More »
BioCardia, Inc., a regenerative medicine company, today announced the completion of a new round of financing, raising $7.4 million from existing and new investors. More »
Americas Watchdog has just launched a national investigation into seeing if HMO's, health insurance companies, or health cooperatives were over charged with the drug called Vioxx, when much cheaper alternatives were available. According to the group, "we are out to protect HMO's, health insurance companies or cooperatives from being gouged by big pharmaceutical companies. We think Vioxx will turn out to be a perfect example". HMO executives, health care insurance executives or individuals with specific information should contact Americas watchdog immediately at 866-714-6466. More »
Americas Watchdog & its US Drug Watchdog are the premier consumer advocacy groups in the United States focused on pharmaceutical issues. Because of numerous horror story's in the national press, about the drug called Trasylol, Americas Watchdog & its US Drug Watchdog have initiated a national investigation focused on this drug. The primary goal of this investigation is to obtain information from the potential victims, or their families. Families may not even know that the drug called Trasylol may have been a contributing factor to a death, during heart surgery or a hip replacement surgery. Kidney failure could have occurred as well. The second aspect of this investigation is to encourage members in the health care community to tell Americas Watchdog what they know about this drug, and its use in surgical procedures. Americas Watchdog's 24-7 phone number is 866-714-6466 More »
Bariatric surgeon Dr. Paul Cirangle is the first and only physician in San Francisco to perform an incisionless weight loss surgery procedure called StomaphyX™. This new outpatient procedure is for patients who have have previously undergone weight loss surgery and regained excess weight. More »
New online resource UnderstandMyDoc.com announces the launch of medical answer and health care communication services. The company seeks to provide laymen with accurate medical knowledge so that all patients can be partners in their own health care strategies. More »
Relentless endeavors towards the development of newer radiopharmaceuticals, sophistication of product technologies, industry focus towards creation of integrated products continue to drive sales in the Gamma/Scintillation Cameras and Accessories market in forthcoming years. By the year 2010, world market for Gamma/Scintillation Cameras and Accessories is projected to exceed $913 million. More »