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Pulmonary Hypertension Successfully Treated with Stem Cells
Zannos Grekos, MD, a featured speaker at the at the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine and Regenerative Biotechnologies, announced one year follow-up results for a pulmonary hypertension patient treated with his own activated stem cells. "It goes against traditional theory that... - May 20, 2009 - Regenocyte Therapeutic
Gaymar Joins Forces with Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association to Improve Patient Survival Rates
Gaymar supports the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA) in broadening public access to defibrillation and other initiatives for improving the survival rates of patients suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. - April 30, 2009 - Gaymar Industries
FDA Approves Hypoxico Equipment for Use in Cardiac Study
FDA says Hypoxico generators can be used in heart study to determine the effects hypoxic air has on chronic heart failure patients. - February 21, 2009 - Hypoxico, Inc.
Inabata America Corporation Introduces New Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Made by Seiko Epson Corp. to Link In-Home Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation made easier with new strapless heart rate monitor from Intervent. - January 28, 2009 - Intervent Advanced Heart Rate Monitor
Advanced Atrial Fibrillation Treatment in Portland, Oregon; Providence Portland Medical Center
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation at Providence Portland Medical Center Offers Potential Cure for Patients Burdened with Atrial Fib Symptoms and Lifelong Medical Treatment for This Arrhythmia. - November 09, 2008 - Arrythmia Services; Providence Portland Medical Center
Sahajanand Medical Technologies’ Sirolimus Eluting Stent Shows Excellent Outcomes
Sirolimus Eluting Stent for leading Drug Eluting Stents developer & manufacturer Sahajanand Medical Technologies displayed positive results in MAXIMUS trial that included 100 patients from the Max Heart Institute in India. - October 20, 2008 - Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
NeoCardium Ltd – A New Service Facilitates Regenerative Cardiology Drug Development
A new super specialty regenerative cardiology service launched to support successful clinical development of novel treatments for heart conditions that can be benefited by promoting growth of new tissue to replace, supplement or revascularize the non-functional or under-functioning myocardium. - September 25, 2008 - MRI Limited
Serendipity Discovers the Holy Grail of Regenerative Cardiology
MetaReports.net releases a breakthrough research report that solves regenerative cardiology companies’ unyielding problem of translating positive pre-clinical data into successful human trials. - September 17, 2008 - MRI Limited
Nordic Walking Coming to Scandinavian Folk Festival (No Skis and No Snow Required)
Free Nordic Walking classes and lectures will be a part of the 7th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival in Jamestown, New York. - July 09, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Studies Show Hope for Reversing Trend in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Number of People with Diabetes Increases to 24 Million according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Studies show hope for reversing trend in people with T2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome using carbohydrate restricted diet. - July 03, 2008 - Nutrition & Metabolism Society
Sahajanand Medical Technologies Wins Golden Jubilee Award 06-07 for Their Outstanding Performance in Export Small Scale Chemical & Pharmaceuticals
For their outstanding performance, Sahajanand Medical Technologies has been awarded with Golden Jubilee Award 06-07 in the field of Export of Medical devices Small Scale Chemical & Pharmaceuticals. The Golden Jubilee Memorial Trust Awards are presented every year by The South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI) recognizing the excellence in the meritorious performance in various aspects of business. Awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting of SGCCI on 8th June 08. - June 28, 2008 - Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools Announces AED Partnership
NewHouse Medical and TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) have entered into a partnership to make available affordable AED (automated external defibrillator) units for member schools. - June 11, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
Nordic Walking Poles from www.SkiWalking.com Make ABC News
When Nordic Walking was covered in an ABC News article and caught on film by New York's CW11 the featured Nordic Walking Poles were the lightweight and durable one-piece VIP Nordic Ski Walking Poles from The American Nordic Walking System and www.skiwalking.com. - May 21, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
New Research Validates Correlation Between Post-Operative Infection Rates and In-Hospital Mortality Rates for CABG Patients
New research has validated a positive and significant correlation between risk-adjusted post-operative infection rates and higher in-hospital mortality rates for patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG.) Lowering the post-operative infection rate for CABG patients clearly saves lives. It also has an increasing impact on the financial health of US hospitals. - May 21, 2008 - Cardiac Data Solutions, Inc.
Modular Devices Inc. Introduces New Modular Lab with Bi-Plane X-Ray Imaging System
Mobile Cath Lab Company’s new product will allow it to better serve the growth of Electrophysiology and Pediatric Cardiology Programs. - May 21, 2008 - Modular Devices Inc.
(Sahajanand Medical Technologies) PAINT Trial Results Support Safety and Efficacy of the Infinnium and Supralimus Stents
Sahajanand Medical Technologies received positive results of nine month PAINT trials for Drug eluting stents, Infinnium and Supralimus. The results unveiled during plenary session of EuroPCR 2008-Barcelona. - May 16, 2008 - Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
NHBSA Receives AED Donation from NewHouse Medical
NHBSA (Natrona Heights Baseball and Softball Association) received a donation of one complete AED (automated external defibrillator) package from NewHouse Medical on Saturday. This device makes the sports complex located on California Avenue in Natrona Heights a "HeartSafe" environment and helps protect players, coaches and fans from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. - May 08, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
Nebraska Physician Appointed to Position at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Dr. Scott P. Liggett, M.D. recently accepted an appointment to join the internationally renowned medical practice and staff at Mayo Clinic at Rochester. “I am truly honored and flattered to be invited to practice medicine at such a credible institution,” says Liggett. “To work... - May 01, 2008 - Dr. Scott P. Liggett, M.D.
Meet Olympic Skate Champion, Peggy Fleming at The Ridgefield Playhouse, as She Discusses the Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Peggy Fleming will discuss health issues as part of the Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Series for Women and Girls and the Danbury Hospital Living Well Series at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Ms. Fleming is an Olympic athlete, having won the Gold medal in Grenoble, France (the only one for the US that year), so fitness and health are part of her daily lifestyle. - February 08, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Nordic Ski Walking Clinics Coming to Cadillac’s Mercy Hospital in Honor of Healthy Heart Month & Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
February is Healthy Heart Month. February 10th–16th is Cardiac Rehabilitation Week. And walking is good for your heart. Doctors and Physical Therapist here in the USA have recently discovered that Nordic Ski Walking Poles radically improve balance and stability – a huge aid during... - February 08, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Growing Mobile Cath Lab Market Leads to Expansion at Modular Devices Inc.
Move to larger production facility will allow company to keep up with the growing demand for Mobile and Modular Cardiac/Vascular & EP Lab rentals. - January 26, 2008 - Modular Devices Inc.
DYONYX Selected by Kardia Health Systems to Provide IT Infrastructure and Managed Services
Kardia’s Advanced, Web-based Echocardiography Information Management System requires highly scalable and reliable IT infrastructure - November 15, 2007 - DYONYX, LP
Emerging Asia Releases White Paper on Barriers and Inhibitors to Growth of Chinese Medical Device Market
While international companies from all industries are eager to enter the Chinese market due to its phenomenal growth, the near-term prospects for each industry are not equally promising. Emerging Asia believes that there are a number of barriers and growth inhibitors within the high-end medical device industry in China, which should be taken into account before unrealistic expectations about the near-term business opportunity in China lead to disappointment. - September 17, 2007 - Emerging Asia
Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine Editor-in-Chief Receives Prestigious Cardiology Award
Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, was one of two outstanding clinical scientists recently awarded the Gold Medal of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Fuster was chosen for both his outstanding work in the... - September 01, 2007 - Nature Publishing Group
Hypertension Training Company, a Disease Management Company, Announces the Launch of the "Hypertension Management Success Tracks" Program of Cost Effective HTN Management
Hypertension Training Company, a disease management company, specialized in training of Health Care Providers in cost effective management of Hypertension, announces the official launch of the program "Hypertension Success Tracks". "Hypertension Success Tracks" is designed to... - August 17, 2007 - Hypertension Training Company
February is Women's Heart Health Month
If you ask a group of women what is the most serious threat to their health, most will respond “breast cancer.” And they would be wrong. Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States, taking more lives than all the cancers combined. The statistics are... - January 25, 2007 - Dr. Kathy Magliato
Putting the Zest in Your Heart
Solgar Vitamin & Herb is proud to announce the launch of Sytrinol, a new breakthrough product aimed at supporting the maintenance of cardiovascular health. Sytrinol is a proprietary patented formula that contains polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) from citrus fruits and and a range of alpha,... - January 12, 2007 - Solgar Vitamin & Herb
Employees Save Customer Suffering a Cardiac Arrest Using a Heart Defibrillator
Automotive dealership had placed safe and easy-to-use defibrillators throughout their facilities and had several staff members receive their CPR training certifications. - January 03, 2007 - Lifeguard Medical Solutions
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Urges Gov. Romney to Sign AED Bill
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association called on Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to sign into law a bill requiring automatic external defibrillators in all health clubs. The Association's board chair, Richard Brown, was saved by an AED at a health club and believes more lives can be saved if AEDs are more widely available. - December 30, 2006 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association