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Taller Height During Lifetime Associated with Reduced Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke, University of Bristol-Led Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A recent study led by the University of Bristol suggests that individuals who are taller during their lifetime may have a reduced risk of developing heart disease and stroke in later life. The research analyzed height and genetic … Read the full press release

Study: Minimising red meat and processed foods can reduce heart attack and stroke risks in patients with cardiovascular disease

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reveals that a high-quality diet that emphasises whole foods and minimises packaged and processed foods reduces the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke. The study, … Read the full press release

Ozone pollution causes substantial hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke

(IN BRIEF) The European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), has published a new study revealing that surpassing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) ozone limit is associated with significant increases in hospital admissions for heart … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Develop New Methods for Investigating Neuronal Patterns in Cognitive Mental Disorders

How can physicians help patients suffering from mental health disorders like chronic pain, depression and stroke? (IN BRIEF) An interdisciplinary team of researchers at TUM is developing new methods to investigate the neuronal patterns underlying cognitive mental disorders such as … Read the full press release

Philips advances commitment to faster treatment for stroke patients through expanded capabilities and new partnership with NICO.LAB

Expanded capabilities of Philips Image Guided Therapy System – Azurion – and new collaboration with NICO.LAB add to the latest advances in Philips’ commitment to reduce time to stroke treatment, a key factor in improving outcomes Partnership enhances Philips’ deep … Read the full press release

European Society of Cardiology to hold annual EuroCMR congress on 6 to 8 May online

(PRESS RELEASE) SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS CEDEX, France, 12-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — EuroCMR 2021 will highlight how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart helps physicians pinpoint diagnoses and tailor treatment. EuroCMR 2021 will take place on 6 to 8 May online. … Read the full press release

Wellcome offers funding for new digital interventions to improve human health

LONDON, 12-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Spotting brain injuries from babies’ brainwaves, and predicting the best way to tailor stroke care to individual patients are two examples of how digital technology is transforming health. The projects are funded through our Innovator Awards. In … Read the full press release

New European Society of Cardiology Clinical Practice Guidelines on syncope will be presented at EHRA 2018 in Barcelona

18 to 20 March in Barcelona, Spain Sophia Antipolis, France, 19-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — New European Society of Cardiology Clinical Practice Guidelines on syncope will be presented and published online for the first time during EHRA 2018, which will be held … Read the full press release

Innovate UK: Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund to provide £70 million to help speed up the development of new medicines

LONDON, 22-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Science Minister Sam Gyimah announces £70 million to create new manufacturing centres to help speed up the development of new medicines. Funding through Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) will support projects including new manufacturing centres to speed … Read the full press release

Medtronic’s Neurovascular business unit received U.S. FDA clearance of the Riptide(TM) Aspiration System

New System Expands Neurovascular Product Portfolio for the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke DUBLIN, 17-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced that the company’s Neurovascular business unit received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Riptide(TM) Aspiration System, … Read the full press release

Innovative therapy in Europe: Functional Neurology to improve life of patients with brain and central nervous system disorders

GENEVA, 08-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TESTmyBRAIN (Switzerland) has opened its first center of Functional Neurology in Europe. This non-invasive therapy (no medication, no surgery) coming from the United States helps patients suffering from migraines, concussions, strokes, AD/HD, Parkinson disease, Alzheimer, … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca on Brilinta SOCRATES trial in stroke: safety data is consistent with the known safety profile of Brilinta/Brilique

Missed primary efficacy endpoint; fewer events observed in the Brilinta arm but trend did not reach statistical significance Consistent safety profile LONDON, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca today announced the top-line results of the SOCRATES trial, assessing the efficacy of Brilinta/Brilique(ticagrelor) 90mg … Read the full press release

Swedish Karolinska Institutet researchers identified new stabilizing agent of atherosclerotic plaques

06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a new stabilizing agent of atherosclerotic plaques. These findings have been published in Science Translational Medicine, and show how the immune system can improve the condition in blood vessels … Read the full press release