Anger :: Intense anger is associated with potentially fatal arrhythmias
Acute episodes of anger may cause potentially fatal heart rhythm disturbances, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2006.
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Heart Disease :: Children with heart disease risk factors should get preventive treatment
Children with risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol levels already show signs of fatty build-up in their arteries that could lead to heart attack in adulthood, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2006.
Health :: Cardiocerebral Resuscitation better than CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
New data show that in cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, interrupting chest compressions for anything — including mouth-to-mouth ventilations — appears to be detrimental. Cardiocerebral Resuscitation, a new, chest-compression-only approach developed at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center, improved survival rates by 300 percent and enhances bystanders’ willingness to perform CPR.
Atherosclerosis :: Two drugs may stabilize plaques in atherosclerosis
Two drugs that a Wake Forest University School of Medicine research team has been investigating for lupus for several years may stabilize atherosclerotic plaque in the walls of arteries and help avert heart attacks and strokes.
Pharmacy :: Bayer Outlines New Global R&D Structures
Bayer HealthCare announced today a structural realignment of its global pharmaceutical research and development organization. The company also outlined its future U.S. pharma site plan, and said that New Jersey will be home to its U.S. headquarters for pharmaceuticals. These moves follow Bayer?s acquisition of Schering AG, Germany in June 2006 and are part of the company?s plan to integrate its pharmaceutical operations with those of Schering AG and Berlex Inc. (the U.S. subsidiary of Schering AG).
Heart Disease :: Systolic Blood Pressure Predicts Mortality in Heart Failure Patients
Systolic blood pressure, a readily available vital sign taken at hospital admission, has been found to be a key factor in predicting mortality risk and revealing important disease characteristics for heart failure patients, according to a team of academic researchers.
Diagnosis :: Try Google’s medical diagnosis for rare diseases – BMJ
A new Australian study recommends doctors use Google to help diagnose difficult cases, despite indications it’s only 60 per cent accurate. Specialists at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane studied how effective the world’s largest and most popular search engine is for helping diagnose rare diseases.
Low Carb Diet :: Low carb diets and risk of heart disease – new research
Low-carbohydrate diets have been advocated for weight loss and to prevent obesity, but the long-term safety of these diets has not been determined. A study was conducted by Dr. Hu at the Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston.
Psychology :: Shopping with your heart makes sense, says Queen’s business prof
Going with your “gut feeling” when making a major purchase isn’t a bad thing after all, says Queen’s University School of Business researcher Laurence Ashworth. In fact — contrary to popular belief — listening to your heart when shopping can make you happier in the long run.
Heart :: Seven-point system gauges seriousness of heart failure in elderly – Washington University
A simple points system may soon help guide treatment of elderly heart failure patients. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that by counting how many of seven easy-to-obtain health factors a patient has, physicians can estimate the patient’s risk of dying.