heart disease

China’s Pharma Scandal And The Ethics Of The Global Drug Market

Scientists, clinicians and regulators are worried that tainted and counterfeit medicines are potentially being manufactured in China.

Biodegradable Vascular Stents That Dissolve And Disappear

Researchers from the United States and China have developed biodegradable magnesium alloy stents for the treatment of hardening arteries.

Community-Based Rehab Helped Asian Heart Disease Patients

A new study highlights the effectiveness of community-based cardiovascular prevention among Asian patients.

People Who Walk Or Cycle To Work Less Likely To Be Obese, Study

People who walk or cycle to work are less likely to be overweight or obese, according to a study on 4,000 participants in India.

Indians With Arthritis At Greater Risk Of Heart Disease, Study

Indian patients with rheumatoid arthritis face a greater risk of developing heart disease than their European and US counterparts, says a new study.

Study Questions Link Between Drinking Coffee & Weight Loss

A new Australian study shows that a compound in coffee called chlorogenic acid does not prevent weight gain in obese laboratory mice.

Transcatheter Heart Valve (TAVI) Safe In Asian Patients: Study

A new study shows a high rate of procedural success and low rate of major adverse cardiovascular events with TAVI in Asian populations.

Zensun Announces Ph II Results For Neucardin™ Heart Failure Drug

Zensun Sci & Tech, Ltd. announced Thursday positive results of four completed Phase II clinical trials for its anti-heart failure drug, Neucardin™.

Researchers Carry Out Large-Scale Study Of Salt Consumption In India

Researchers are carrying out a large-scale study of the salt intake of Indian adults towards the development of a national salt reduction strategy.