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Our last poll of 2007! Have a happy and safe new year!
Which type of research are you most excited about for the upcoming new year?
Stem cells with their cardiac indications
New lipid lowering medicines that are on the horizon
New and Improved warnings on existing hypertensives
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Here is that very hard list that we all hate to make because it makes you look at yourself in that mirror and take check. Don’t laugh at my goals, they are tough and everyone is different and has things they need to work on.
My personal goals/resolutions…
1. Have more patience with my kids. I […]
Leader of the Conde Nast magazine empire, Steven T. Florio, has died of a heart attack at the very young age of 58. Mr. Florio passed away last Thursday at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia of complications from a previous heart attack.
He served as the chief executive of Conde Nast through 2004 with 16 magazines and […]
Test question… True or False? There is a no difference between diabetic and non diabetic hearts in how they burn energy. Hmm, I am going to bet that at least half of you got this answer correct. If you answered false, you are a big winner!
Diabetic hearts rely almost exclusively on fats for energy while […]
Hot dog!!! We are one step closer to artificial blood vessels. Not the big ol’ fat ones that are relatively “easy” to reproduce but the tiny, fragile, minuscule capillary types that are needed to supply blood within ones body.
Researchers out of MIT, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, were able to grow the very tiny vessels […]
A very merry, hearty, ho, ho Christmas to all! I wish much happiness, health and peace for you and your families!
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We have fairly exciting news to report surrounding the very lethal cardiac rhythm disturbance V-Fib (ventricular fibrillation). This very sudden and deadly “electric explosion” that occurs inside the hearts of both old and young alike has long eluded scientists and researchers.
The new research suggest that the tornado like activity of V-Fib and its electrical waves […]
Throw me a bone… Help me out… Just do the ding dang poll! I am curious to see what topic it is that you would like to see more of. With the New Year will come some change and I would love to know what information you want to read! Also, as always if you […]
A clinical trial has now found that a new drug none like any previous is safe and can lower that very bad cholesterol, LDL, by up to 40%. I would say that is good news considering high LDL is a huge risk factor in heart disease and stroke.
The drug mimics the action of thyroid hormone […]
I have a very exciting update to share with you! This is not groundbreaking research but I am so happy I just have to share. I wrote about the Nintendo Wii being used as therapy for recovering stroke and cardiac patients last week, and shared my strong want for one of these fabulous little game […]
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