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Establishment of the Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Takatoshi Kasai , MD, PhD (kasai-t{at}mx6.nisiq.net), Mitsue Kato , PSGT, Ryo Naito , MD, Ken-ichi Maeno , MD, Satoshi Kasagi , MD, PhD, Fusae Kawana , BSc, Sugao Ishiwata , MD, PhD and Koji Narui , MD Clinical Physiology (Dr.Ishiwata, Ms...
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Vascular Solutions, Inc.recently launched its new Muskie line of 0.014 guidewires. Muskie guidewires offer a range of distal tip stiffness that allow physicians to select an appropriate guidewire for crossing highly stenosed...
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Treating a foot ulcer: One step in diabetic care
Ajai Rooprai assess the foot of a diabetic patient.Photo Credit: Kevin Holm By Karin Archer Myles One step for foot treatment, one giant step for overall diabetic care. That's how the team at the Diabetic Foot Wound Healing Clinic at...
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Understanding the cell damage associated with disorders like Alzheimer's disease
associated diseases like Alzheimer's do so much damage, but new findings by researchers at RIKEN suggest that part of the answer may lie in the structural rearrangements observed in plaque-forming proteins Although there is a 'preferred'...
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A balance of nutrients essential to physical and mental health
Ask a group of dietitians to identify the nutrients people need most, and chances are you'll get a different answer from everyone in the group.It's not that any one nutrient is more important than another, says Wendy Reingold, a...
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Association between arterial stiffness and cerebrovascular resistance in the elderly
1Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, RBJ Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Correspondence: Professor RL Hughson, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, RBJ Schlegel...
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Milnacipran: A serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for the management of fibromyalgia syndrome
Milnacipran is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) that was recently approved by FDA for the management of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).In clinical trials, milnacipran has demonstrated efficacy in reducing FMS symptoms...
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Federal Probe Finds Problems With Chelation Study
The study is testing chelation - infusions of a drug that in this case has been removed from the market for safety concerns.A different type of chelation is used to treat lead poisoning. Findings from the investigation were revealed...
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Augmentation Index Relates to Progression of Aortic Disease in Adults With Marfan Syndrome
1Centre of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany 2Department of Cardiology, Medical Clinic and Policlinic, University of Wurzburg, Wurzburg, Germany 3Department of Diagnostic and...
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Medical News: Texas Department Of State Health Services Urges Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Precautions
email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article Current Article Ratings: Patient / Public: 5 (1 votes) Health Professional: 5 (1 votes) Article Opinions: The Texas Department of State Health Services is reminding...
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Texas Department Of State Health Services Urges Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Precautions
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reminding swimmers and skiers to take precautions to avoid infection from Naegleria fowleri, an ameba assumed to be present in all rivers, lakes, ponds, tanks and streams.The ameba can...
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PCT to offer private CVD tests alongside vascular checks
UniMedic, a private provider of cardiovascular screening, says it will pilot use of its tests for arterial stiffness in NHS Ealing, and is hopeful of striking deals with another five to 10 trusts across the country.Delegates at the...
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Options Edge: AMR Corp., Geron Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and Amazon.com, Inc
Today's column includes fundraising plans from AMR Corporation (AMR), a high-profile partnership for Geron Corporation (GERN), great expectations from Ford Motor Company (F), and a bullish commentary on Amazon.com, Inc.(AMZN). Each day,...
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Viral Meningitis Warning As Heatwave Predicted, UK
With temperatures predicted to soar this week, the UK's longest established meningitis charity - the Meningitis Trust - is urging people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease, as cases are known to peak during hot summers.
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NIMS Announces FDA Grants Approval to Expand Exer-Rest Indications to Include Reduction of Morning Stiffness
- (NewsRx.com) -- Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems, Inc.[NIMS] (OTCBB:NIMU) announced that the FDA has cleared NIMS to market the Exer-Rest, a Class I (exempt) medical device, with the expanded indication to reduce morning stiffness....
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Endothelial function normal, arterial stiffness increased in COPD
MedWire News: People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exhibit increased arterial stiffness but normal endothelial function, suggesting that abnormalities of the vascular extracellular matrix may be an independent...
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HIV Patients May Have Stiffer Arteries
FRIDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- HIV patients receiving highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) are more likely to have a level of arterial stiffness similar to that in healthy patients with , a new study finds.Arterial ...
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Post-renal transplant surgical complications with newer immunosuppressive drugs: mycophenolate mofetil vs. m-T
surgical complications sponsor Home-General Topics in Pediatric Email: Password: Remember me Most Viewed Abstracts 1.Top Ten Searches Your Article Summary (Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website)...
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The airline issue is selling debt in order to fund the purchase of new Boeing jets
Today's column includes fundraising plans from AMR Corporation (AMR), a high-profile partnership for Geron Corporation (GERN), great expectations from Ford Motor Company (F), and a bullish commentary on Amazon.com, Inc.(AMZN). Each day,...
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Options Edge: AMR Corp., Geron Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and Amazon.com, Inc
Today's column includes fundraising plans from AMR Corporation (AMR), a high-profile partnership for Geron Corporation (GERN), great expectations from Ford Motor Company (F), and a bullish commentary on Amazon.com, Inc.(AMZN). Each day,...
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Straighten up and fly right: Moths benefit more from flexible wings than rigid
Most scientists who create models trying to understand the mechanics and aerodynamics of insect flight have assumed that insect wings are relatively rigid as they flap.New research using high-speed digital imaging shows that, at least for...
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St Leonards mental health nurse wins award
A mental health worker has beat off stiff competition after being given an award for his work with ethnic minority groups.Dennis Singson, from St Leonards, a community mental health nurse with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust...
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12:00am Pulp mill resists axe
Article from: The Australian THE proponents of a controversial pulp mill in South Australia's southeast are refusing to abandon the $1.5 billion project, despite losing a 35-year woodchip contract after the collapse of Timbercorp.Protavia...
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Pulp mill resists axe
Article from: The Australian THE proponents of a controversial pulp mill in South Australia's southeast are refusing to abandon the $1.5 billion project, despite losing a 35-year woodchip contract after the collapse of Timbercorp.Protavia...
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Single father wants to raise ALS awareness
CHARLES CITY David Carroll learned two years ago that he has Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a rare terminal illness.No comments posted. David Carroll, 51, Charles City, a single father of nine who was diagnosed with ALS two years...
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