heart disease
Daily Aspirin May Cut Risks Of Recurrent Blood Clots
Low-dose aspirin may prevent potentially deadly blood clots in the leg or the lungs in patients who have had a previous blood clot.
Lotriga 2g Receives NDA Approval In Japan For Hyperlipidemia
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has approved a New Drug Application of Lotriga granular capsule 2g for the treatment of hyperlipidemia in Japan.
2011 Japan Earthquake Linked To Spike In Cardiovascular Events
Researchers from Tohoku University have shown a sharp increase in the incidence of cardiovascular conditions soon after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.
French Fries Diet Linked To Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk In Southeast Asia
The rapid growth of fast food companies in Southeast Asia is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in this population, say researchers.
75 Percent Of Chinese At Risk For Heart Disease Or Diabetes, Study
More than three-quarters of Chinese adults have at least one risk factor for type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease, reveals new data in a long-term international study.
Doctors Pioneer ‘Lotus Valve’ Heart Surgery
Doctors have successfully inserted a fully repositionable replacement heart valve without the need for open-heart surgery.
Australian Researchers To Study Chronic Disease In Rural India
A new $1 million Australian government grant will fund a landmark study of the relationship between income and high blood pressure in rural India this year.
A Dark Chocolate A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
In fantastic news for all chocolate lovers around the world, researchers say that a daily dose of dark chocolate may lower the risk of stroke and heart attack over a ten-year period.
‘Rogue’ Mitochondrial DNA May Play Critical Role In Heart Failure
DNA from the heart's own cells may play a role in heart failure by mistakenly activating the body's immune system, researchers have found.
