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Health News and Information - News Medical | Cardiology - Feb 6, 2018 Edition

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 February 6, 2018 
 Cardiology 
 The latest cardiology news from News Medical 
 New organ-on-a-chip technology provides simple setting to study blood vessel formationNew organ-on-a-chip technology provides simple setting to study blood vessel formation
 
Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo, CNRS and INSERM, report a new organ-on-a-chip technology for the study of blood vessel formation and drugs targeting this event.
 
   Vigorous physical activity and fitness needed to cut heart disease risk in teenagersVigorous physical activity and fitness needed to cut heart disease risk in teenagers
 
Guidelines for teenagers should stress the importance of vigorous physical activity and fitness to cut the risk of heart disease, new research suggests. Current NHS guidelines say people aged 5 to 18 should do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day to improve their current and future health.
 
   Discovery of molecular nets may lead to new treatment approach for heart failureDiscovery of molecular nets may lead to new treatment approach for heart failure
 
Local researchers have discovered that a group of molecules, called chondroitin sulfate, normally found only in connective tissues such as the cartilage, accumulates and causes inflammation in the hearts of patients with heart failure.
 
 Rheumatic Heart Disease: Symptoms
 
Rheumatic Heart Disease: SymptomsWhile RHD remains asymptomatic for years in many cases, depending upon the severity of the valvular changes, it may eventually present with tiredness, feeling short of breath after exertion, and chest pain.
 
 
 Temporary sensory deprivation could aid recovery for stroke patients
 
Temporary sensory deprivation could aid recovery for stroke patientsTemporarily shutting off neuronal signals to a healthy part of the brain may aid stroke recovery, according to new research in mice.
 
 
 Experimental therapy may enhance recovery for stroke patients
 
Experimental therapy may enhance recovery for stroke patientsAn experimental therapy being tested by University of Alberta scientists that targets the spinal cord may one day be key to spurring on enhanced recovery for stroke victims.
 
 
 Debate sessions at Acute Cardiovascular Care 2018 to focus on treatment for heart attack patients
 
Debate sessions at Acute Cardiovascular Care 2018 to focus on treatment for heart attack patientsThe optimal treatment for heart attack patients will be debated at Acute Cardiovascular Care 2018. The annual congress of the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association, a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology, will be held 3 to 5 March at the MiCo Milano Congressi in Milan, Italy.
 
 
 CHLA participates in clinical trial using stem cells to treat rare congenital heart defect
 
CHLA participates in clinical trial using stem cells to treat rare congenital heart defectChildren's Hospital Los Angeles is announcing participation in the first-ever clinical trial using stem cells from umbilical cord blood to delay or even prevent heart failure in children born with a rare congenital heart defect that leaves them with half a heart.
 
 
 Australian researchers given a helping hand for stroke research
 
Australian researchers given a helping hand for stroke researchAustralian researchers have been given a helping hand to build projects with the potential to impact future treatment and care for stroke survivors.
 

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