Tag: Cardiology
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New Insights into the Regulation of Cellular Iron
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a novel pathway in the regulation of cellular iron, findings that were published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Using Stem Cells to Predict Toxicity of Chemotherapy Drugs
A Northwestern Medicine study has established a new safety index for a common group of chemotherapy drugs, by using a stem cell model to screen such therapies for cardiotoxicity.
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Lloyd-Jones Honored for Work in Preventive Cardiology
Donald Lloyd-Jones, MD, ScM, has been selected to receive the American Society for Preventive Cardiology’s 2017 Joseph Stokes, III, MD Award for his contributions to preventive cardiology.
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Comparing Implanted Devices for Advanced Heart Failure
A recent study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a newer left ventricular assist device performed at least as well as existing devices on the market for patients with advanced heart failure.
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Overexpression of Protein Improves Cardiac Efficiency
Northwestern Medicine scientists showed how the overexpression of the protein SNRK in cardiac tissue improves cardiac metabolism and is protective against ischemic conditions.
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Children Born With Heart Defects at Increased Risk for Epilepsy
Children with congenital heart disease have a higher risk of epilepsy through adulthood, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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Engineering Nanomaterials to Deliver Precise Treatments for Heart Disease
Northwestern Medicine scientists have demonstrated an enhanced approach to targeting a type of inflammatory cell involved in atherosclerosis.
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Fellow Quantifies Healthy Years Gained by Avoiding Heart Failure Risk Factors
The absence of obesity, diabetes and hypertension in middle age was associated with significantly fewer years lived with heart failure, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Investigating Coronary Artery Calcification in Low-Risk Women
Coronary artery calcium — a sign of atherosclerosis — was found in more than one-third of women previously considered to be low-risk for heart disease, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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McNally, Khan Honored by American Heart Association
Elizabeth McNally, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Genetic Medicine and Sadiya Khan MD, MSc, instructor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, were recently honored by the American Heart Association for their achievements in cardiovascular disease research.
