New device boosts heart failure survival in study; could be permanent pump for frail elderlyNovember 17th, 2009 Study: New device improves heart failure survivalORLANDO, Fla. — Doctors say that a new type of heart pump greatly improves survival of people with severe heart failure.
Schizophrenics, psychotics more likely to die of heart diseaseNovember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - People with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders are more likely to die of heart disease than normal people, says a new study. Moreover, smoking and physical inactivity - behaviours that individuals potentially can change - significantly contribute to this increased risk of death, says research leader Amy Kilbourne, associate director of the Ann Arbor National Serious Mental Illness Treatment Research (AANSMITR).
Elevated biomarkers compromise quality of life in heart attack patients post-dischargeNovember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - There is an increased level of cardiac biomarkers in the blood of heart attack patients for several months after leaving the hospital, which often leads to more shortness of breath and chest pain, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study. A biomarker is a protein measured in the blood whose concentration can indicate the presence or severity of disease.
FDA panel rejects Zimmer spine repair device on questions of safety and effectivenessNovember 4th, 2009 FDA panel rejects Zimmer spine implantGAITHERSBURG, Md. — Federal health advisers on Wednesday rejected an implant from Zimmer Holdings saying it's unclear how effective or safe the device would be for treating a painful spinal condition.
FDA panel questions long-term safety and effectiveness of Zimmer spine repair deviceNovember 4th, 2009 FDA panel has questions about Zimmer spine implantGAITHERSBURG, Md. — Federal health officials say there are lingering questions about whether an implant from Zimmer Holdings Inc.
Health regulators probe influence of financial payments on Zimmer spinal implant studyNovember 2nd, 2009 FDA questions role of payments in Zimmer studyWASHINGTON — Federal health officials say an implant from Zimmer Holdings Inc. appears to be effective in treating spinal problems, but questions remain about whether company payments to doctors influenced the device's trial data.
FDA sends warning to P&G over 'illegal marketing' of Vicks products containing vitamin COctober 30th, 2009 FDA warns P&G over Vicks products with vitamin CSILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S.
Stryker sales climb after company announces higher revenue, resolved FDA issueOctober 21st, 2009 Stryker shares climb on higher implant salesWASHINGTON — Shares of orthopedics maker Stryker climbed higher Wednesday a day after the company reported higher-than-expected sales and the resolution of regulatory issues. The Kalamazoo, Mich.-based company reported a drop in earnings Tuesday to $229 million, or 57 cents per share, on restructuring charges.
Implanted cardiac defibrillator credited with saving the life of 61-year-old man shot in chestOctober 7th, 2009 Defibrillator saves man who was shot in the chestMINNEAPOLIS — A defibrillator was credited with stopping a bullet in the chest of a gunshot victim. Doctors in Florida said the 61-year-old unidentified man had an Medtronic implantable cardiac defibrillator to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
Strokes are preceded by 'warnings' in 1 out of every 8 casesSeptember 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study suggests that strokes are preceded by a mild "warning stroke", scientifically called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), in one out of every eight cases. "These results illustrate the need for better risk assessment tools for preventing strokes before they occur.
Biofeedback is the best stress-buster for studentsSeptember 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Iowa State University has opened a Biofeedback Center for students to help them deal with stress. Directed by Student Counseling Service staff psychologist Todd Pietruszka, the center is free and open to all ISU students.
Retinal implant could help restore part of visionSeptember 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a retinal implant for people who have lost their vision. The retinal prosthesis may help restore some vision by electrically stimulating nerve cells that normally carry visual input from the retina to the brain.
FDA cites Bayer for unapproved quality control measures at German drug factorySeptember 15th, 2009 FDA warns Bayer over German manufacturing plantWASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators have warned drugmaker Bayer over quality control issues at a plant that makes the key ingredient in Yaz and other popular birth control drugs.
UAE humanitarian hospital treats over 2,000 in SudanSeptember 12th, 2009 ABU DHABI - United Arab Emirates' humanitarian hospital which was set up in Sudan late June has so far provided free treatment to over 2,000 patients in the African nation, WAM news agency reported Saturday. The Emirates World Humanitarian Mobile Hospital, the first of its kind in the world, has been in operation for the past 40 days in the African country which is facing severe economic and health crisis.
BioClinica buys CardioNow unit from Agfa HealthCare for undisclosed amountSeptember 1st, 2009 BioClinica buys CardioNow unit from AgfaNEWTOWN, Pa. — Clinical trials provider BioClinica Inc.
