Friday, February 17, 2012

Medical News

Medical News

Stem cell therapy after MI debated

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST

Conflicting evidence has arisen concerning the use of stem cells following myocardial infarction.

CMR imaging improves diagnosis in arrhythmia patients

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance-based imaging improves the diagnosis of patients who present with resuscitated sudden cardiac death or sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia, researchers say.

Microalbuminuria better predictor for retinopathy than eGFR in diabetes

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST

Microalbuminuria is a more useful biomarker than moderately decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate for predicting retinal outcome among Type 2 diabetes patients, report researchers.

Visceral adiposity important target for dyslipidemia management

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST

Results of a Canadian study suggest that in order to "normalize" apolipoprotein B levels after a healthy eating/physical activity program, viscerally obese and dyslipidemic men also need to normalize their visceral adiposity.

Particulate air pollution within legal limits may trigger stroke

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST

Exposure to airborne fine particulate matter at levels within current US guideline limits may trigger stroke in vulnerable people, research suggests.

VTE incidence low in foot and ankle surgery patients

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST

Patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery are at low risk for venous thromboembolism, say UK researchers who believe thromboprophylaxis is only necessary in patients at high risk for thrombotic events.
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