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Lightweight Cardiac-Assist System

A third-generation cardiac-assist system has been designed as a permanent alternative to a heart transplant for patients suffering from heart failure. More...
01 Aug 2006
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Triggering Tissue Regeneration in the Heart

A protein that can control cell function to repair damaged heart tissue could someday change the approach to treating heart disease, according to a new study. More...
27 Jul 2006
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Oral Antiseptic Lowers Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

A new study found that administering a topical antiseptic to critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation greatly decreased their daily risk of acquiring deadly nosocomial ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). More...
27 Jul 2006

Long Waits for Defibrillators Increase Mortality

Waiting the guideline-mandated three months or nine months required between diagnosis of nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy may not be in the best interest of some patients, according to a new study. More...
25 Jul 2006

New Discovery About Biologic Clocks

A new study offers insight on a mutation in the gene that regulates circadian rhythm, causing scientists to change their approach in designing new drugs to treat sleep disorders, depression, jet lag, and other biologic clock disorders. More...
25 Jul 2006

Disconcerting Cardiac Arrest Mortality in Athletes

A new study found that sudden cardiac arrest was fatal in eight of nine college athletes who had observed events More...
25 Jul 2006

Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Confirmed

Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25-30% and lung cancer by 20-30%, according to a comprehensive report issued by the U.S. Surgeon General. More...
20 Jul 2006
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