News-Medical: Published on March 7, 2012 at 4:28 AM. Physicians at the Methodist Neurological Institute are studying the use of human stem cells as a possible treatment for acute ischemic stroke, a leading cause of death and disability. Each year, stroke affects more than 15 million people around the world. Patients whose ischemic strokes occur within one to two days of […]
Toxic gas protects brain function in animal model Eurekalert: Dr. Kathrin Bilgeri- March 5, 2012. LMU researchers developed a new strategy for the treatment of stroke, which could help to improve blood flow to ischemic brain. Strokes are due to a localized reduction in the blood supply to the brain, mainly due to the blockage of a […]
NIH.gov: Maggie McGuire, NIH Clinical Center – Friday, March 2, 2012. Christine Grady, Ph.D., was recently named chief of the Department of Bioethics of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center. Grady has served as deputy director of the department since 1996 and served as acting chief since September 2011. Her research focuses on clinical research […]
Guide explains issues related to comparator sourcing, outlines strategies for saving time and money in regards to comparator management. PRweb: Tampa, Florida USA (PRWEB) March 01, 2012. ISPE announced today that it has issued important industry guidance to advise clinical trials on comparator management activities. The ISPE Good Practice Guide: Comparator Management is the pharmaceutical industry’s first-ever […]
Pennlive: By Body and Mind staff – Published: Tuesday, March 06, 2012, 12:06 AM. Timing is everything in the brain. When a head injury, disease or behavioral disorder disrupts that carefully synchronized cranial clock, everything from breathing and body movements to intellect and emotion can be undermined. But a relatively new therapy known asInteractive Metronome has restored the internal timepiece […]
Cardiology News Digital Network: By: MARK S. LESNEY, March 05, 2012. Because anticoagulation is a balancing act between the prevention of clots and the risk of major bleeds, tremendous efforts have been made to find the safest, most effective drugs possible. The foundations of anticoagulant therapy – warfarin (taken orally) and heparin (taken intravenously) – are […]
News.medill.northwestern.edu: BY RIAN ERVINAND THOMAS OWEN – MARCH 01, 2012. Stroke patients can now rev up recovery as a guest at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with the March Hare as their therapist. Playing 3-D games in a fantasy virtual reality environment such as Alice in Wonderland is a new avenue for rehabilitation and it sure beats monotonous sessions of […]
Hrsonline: March 2012. The consensus document, an update to the 2007 version, was developed in collaboration with the European Heart Rhythm Association and the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society. Contained in the document is an extensive list of definitions for use in clinical trials, recommendations for optimal patient care and management, as well as clinical trial design […]
Results of a Propensity-Matched Analysis Matthew R. Reynolds, MD, MSc, Candace L. Gunnarsson, EdD, Tina D. Hunter, PhD,Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD, Jamie L. March, MBA, Mingdong Zhang, MD, MPH, PhD and Steven C. Hao, MD – February 28, 2012. Abstract Background Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) face significant risks of stroke and heart failure. The objective of this study was to determine […]
Stopafib: March 7, 2012. The webinar helps atrial fibrillation patients and caregivers work effectively with their healthcare team Watch the Team AFib Atrial Fibrillation Webinar, AFib CARE: Creating A Role for Effective Teams Summary: View the Team AFib webinar, “AFib CARE: Creating a Role for Effective Teams,” hosted by StopAfib.org and featuring healthcare providers and […]
