Hidden Origins of Pulmonary Hypertension Revealed by Network Modeling
Scientists have identified a related family of molecules believed to be a major root cause of pulmonary hypertension. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 25, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Genomic Technology Enters the Mainstream Practice of Medicine
New article offers insights and cautions for physicians in the use of clinical genome and exome sequencing (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 19, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
New Research Does Not Find a Direct Link between Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy and Heart Malformations in Infants
New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard School of Public Health, finds no substantial increase in the risk of heart malformations attributable to the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in pregnancy. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 18, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Massachusetts Healthcare Reform Does Not Have Early Impact on Racial, Ethnic, Gender and Socioeconomic Disparities in Cardiovascular Care
New research explores the effect of healthcare reform in Massachusetts on coronary intervention and mortality in adults by race/ethnicity, gender and the level of education in the neighborhood where the patient resides. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 17, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
CPAP Superior to Supplemental Oxygen for Blood Pressure Reduction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The HeartBEAT Study
Findings have clinical implications for the 18 million Americans who have obstructive sleep apnea in the United States (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 11, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
NIH, PCORI Announce Major Award to Prevent Falls Injuries in Older People
Large, multi-site, multi-intervention trial will test new patient-centered strategies (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 6, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Building a Better Blood Vessel
Scientists use 3D printing to successfully address the ongoing challenge of making artificial blood vessels (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - May 30, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Game Changer: Patients of Doctors Who Played Online Game Had Better Control of Blood Pressure
Primary care providers who engaged in an online game to solve clinical cases about hypertension management improved blood pressure control of their patients in a shorter amount of time compared to non-gamers. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - May 20, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Calcium Supplements Not Associated With Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Women
A new study did not find that calcium supplement intake increases risk of cardiovascular disease in women (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - May 9, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Scientists Make Connection Between Genetic Variation and Immune System in Risk for Neurodegenerative and Other Diseases
Researchers report findings demonstrating how genetic variations among healthy, young individuals can influence immune cell function (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - May 1, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Health Care Start-ups Compete for Clinical Partners
Brigham and Women’s Hospital hosts “shark tank” style competition to address challenges in patient experience and engagement (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - April 28, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Refining the Language for Chromosomes
Researchers propose classification system revolutionizing communication of chromosomal abnormalities for research and clinical settings (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - April 17, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
TOPCAT Study Shows Spironolactone Did Not Reduce Primary Outcome, but Did Reduce Hospitalizations for Heart Failure
Spironolactone did not significantly reduce primary endpoint (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - April 10, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Life Expectancy Gains Elude Overweight Teens
Rate of death before age 50 remains comparable to 1960s (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - March 28, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Impact of Endurance Exercise on the Heart varies by Sport
Study helps define normal versus abnormal heart structure for athletes (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - March 28, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
