Health News: [heart]

Safeguards against misuse of genetic data urged EurekAlert! Tue, 29 May 2012 13:55 PM PDT Rapid advances in genetic technologies have the potential to transform patient care, but necessitate innovative safeguards for patients. Policy recommendations from the American Heart Association suggest oversight of genetic tests to assure quality; no more patents for gene discoveries and anti-discrimination legislation should be expanded. Study Provides New Insights Into Structure of Heart Muscle Fibers Newswise Tue, 29 May 2012 13:37 PM PDT A study led by researchers from McGill University provides new insights into the structure of muscle tissue in the heart - a finding that promises to contribute to the study of heart diseases and to the engineering of artificial heart tissue. Cheshire man getting long-awaited heart transplant New Haven Register Tue, 29 May 2012 13:31 PM PDT Colby Salerno, the 24-year-old Cheshire man who spent a hospital-record 166 days in Hartford Hospital awaiting a transplant, is in surgery to receive a new heart, it was announced on his blog and Facebook page. Synthetic blood vessels could lead to breakthroughs in tissue engineering Cornell News Service Tue, 29 May 2012 13:25 PM PDT Human tissue, be it in the heart, brain or bones, can't function without a vascular system -- the intricate network of vessels that circulate life-sustaining blood and nutrients. New study sounds warning on hormone replacement therapy Los Angeles Times Tue, 29 May 2012 13:17 PM PDT An analysis by a federal task force finds that hormone replacement therapy's risks may outweigh the benefits for women who are past menopause and healthy but hoping to ward off dementia, bone fractures or heart disease. Women who are past menopause and healthy should not use hormone replacement therapy in hopes of warding off dementia, bone fractures or heart disease, says a new analysis by the ... REPORT: 24-Year-Old Receives Heart Transplant After Waiting Two Years Hartford Courant Tue, 29 May 2012 12:54 PM PDT p.copyright {display: none !important;} Colby Salerno, who has been waiting for a heart transplant at Hartford Hospital for 166 days, is receiving a heart. He has been on the transplant list since September 23, 2010, according to his blog Tales From The 10th Floor. New Heart for Transplant Blogger NBC Connecticut Tue, 29 May 2012 12:50 PM PDT On Tuesday, he received a new heart. Ahwatukee school honors man who died on campus The Arizona Republic Tue, 29 May 2012 12:50 PM PDT Patrick Quinn, known for his enthusiastic greetings, suffered a heart attack and died on Desert Vista High's track last week. Persons of the Day: Batson Hospital’s Congenital Heart Surgery Team Jackson Free Press Tue, 29 May 2012 12:21 PM PDT Treating children's heart defects can be a harrowing experience. The most serious conditions require long hospital stays and multiple surgeries. Roving with ROVER Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news Tue, 29 May 2012 11:58 AM PDT It's really heart-warming to see dogs enjoying a car ride. In fact, many dogs love to ride in cars _ their tongues hang out and the tails wag furiously when they see you jingling the car keys _ and it might be fun to take them along with you wherever you go.

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