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Heart attack model developed with human stem cells
A myocardial infarction model has been developed which will contribute to the development of preventive/therapeutic medicine.
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New compound keeps cells alive and functioning in a healthy state
A world-first compound that can keep cells alive and functioning in a healthy state could be revolutionary for medical emergencies.
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Potential treatment for heart attacks discovered by researchers
Researchers have uncovered a treatment that may be used to treat heart attacks or to prevent heart failure, using the circadian clock.
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New target for regulating mitochondria during stress identified
A new target has been identified for the treatment of heart failure, heart attack, stroke and neurodegeneration.
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Tissue-damaging protein channel identified
Researchers have discovered an acid-activated protein which could stop damage to tissues as a result of stroke and other health issues.
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New research advances the possibility of regenerating tissue after a heart attack
This research advances the possibility of reviving the heart's regenerative capacities using microRNAs.
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Reversible antiplatelet therapy fights cancer metastasis and clotting
A novel antiplatelet therapy could help to prevent heart attacks and stroke through preventing the formation of blood clots...
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New blood test to screen for secondary heart attack
A blood test that quickly and easily detects whether a person is at risk of a secondary heart attack is being developed by scientists at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute...
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New drugs targeting gut microbes may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
The new class of drugs are mechanism-based inhibitors which potentially interrupt the gut microbial pathway that produces TMAO...
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Injected VEGF-C could prevent heart failure
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C (VEGF-C) could aid the repair and recovery of hearts after a heart attack, by enabling immune cells to clear dead and dying cells...
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3D map of CVD genetic interactions could aid future treatments
A 3D map of genetic interactions in CVD could aid researchers investigating future treatments for heat attacks, heart failure and heart rhythm disorders.
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Early stimulation improves performance of bioengineered human heart cells
Researchers are now able to use induced pluripotent stem cells to form a model of human adult-like cardiac muscle...
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Heart-muscle patches improve heart attack recovery
Large, human cardiac-muscle patches created in the lab have been tested, for the first time, on large animals the patches significantly improved recovery from heart attack injury...