Early Detection of Artery Weakening Can Be a Life-Saver
Demetrios Spanos was shocked when his doctor discovered a potentially life-threatening weakening affecting his body’s largest blood vessel, the aorta, during a routine// physical// examination. He had had no symptoms, and was relieved to find out that the weak spot, called an aortic aneurysm, had b...With a Broken Hip Comes Higher Risk for Dying
...ght men of that age. "I don't think that individuals are completely aware of the consequences of osteoporosis," Ioannidis said. "It causes not only weakening but also death." One of every six women over 50 will sustain a hip fracture, he said. All estimates in the study appear to apply to U.S. residen...Endologix Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock
...ny's flagship product is the Powerlink(R) System, which is an endovascular stent graft for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). AAA is a weakening of the wall of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, resulting in a balloon-like enlargement. Once AAA develops, it continues to enlarge and, if ...Covance Reports Second Quarter Revenue of $466M and EPS of $0.66
... with the pending acquisition of Merck's genomics laboratory is included in backlog, but is excluded from adjusted net orders. "To reflect the weakening of the US dollar and a slightly lower tax rate, we are upwardly adjusting our 2009 revenue growth target to the mid- to upper-single digits and our ea...IDEXX Laboratories Announces Second Quarter Results
... "We also benefited modestly, versus our last guidance in April, from the weakening of the U.S. dollar in relation to the currencies of our international marke...y $1.0 billion provided in April 2009, driven by currency benefits from the weakening of the U.S. Dollar relative to other major currencies since April. Organic ...Majority of Public Maintains Support for Addressing Health Care Reform Now
...worse off if health care reform passed (from 12% to 23%). Specific proposals to cover the uninsured, while still supported by majorities, also show a weakening in support. For example, overall support for an employer mandate fell from 69 percent to 64 percent since last month and those who "strongly" favored...Endologix Reports 42% Second Quarter 2009 Revenue Growth
...ny's flagship product is the Powerlink(R) System, which is an endovascular stent graft for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). AAA is a weakening of the wall of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, resulting in a balloon-like enlargement. Once AAA develops, it continues to enlarge and, if ...Stryker Operating Results for Quarter Ended June 30, 2009
...mpany's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: further weakening of economic conditions that could adversely affect the level of demand for the Company's products; pricing pressures generally, including cost-contain...New Option for Correcting Nearsightedness
...correction of myopia, but patients with high [severe] myopia or thin corneas face some restrictions in avoiding the risk of developing keratectasia [a weakening of the cornea]." Earlier reports found that implantable lenses made of a collagen copolymer were effective in correcting moderate to severe vision ...Endologix to Report Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results on July 22, 2009
...ny's flagship product is the Powerlink(R) System, which is an endovascular stent graft for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). AAA is a weakening of the wall of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, resulting in a balloon-like enlargement. Once AAA develops, it continues to enlarge and, if ...Video: Answer to Curing a Failing Heart May Exist in Body's Own 'Do-It-Yourself' Repair Kit
...hat are severely damaged, usually due to a heart attack. Unlike other tissues in the body, the human heart does not have the ability to repair itself, weakening the heart muscle's ability to function as it did before the heart attack. Without treatment, the heart may grow weaker, eventually resulting in an irr...Hatchery fish may hurt efforts to sustain wild salmon runs
...al of sustaining wild runs, along with problems caused by dams, loss or degradation of habitat, pollution, overfishing and other causes. Aside from weakening the wild gene pool, the release of captive-bred fish also raises the risk of introducing diseases and increasing competition for limited resources, th...A new mouse model provides insight into genetic neurological disorders
...Marie-Tooth (CMT) and hereditary motor neuropathy (HMN). In CMT and HMN, neurons that signal and maintain muscle cells become defective, which causes weakening and loss of muscle that is significant enough in some cases to lead to death. The symptoms become progressively worse over time and no effective treat...Scientists urge global action to preserve water supplies for billions worldwide
... Melting glaciers, weakening monsoon rains, less mountain snowpack and other effects of a warmer climate will lead to significant disruptions in the supply of water to highly popu...Preclinical work shows how one gene causes severe mental retardation
...Ben Philpot, Ph.D., a University of North Carolina professor in Cell and Molecular Physiology and co-senior author of the study. "By strengthening and weakening appropriate connections between brain cells, a process termed synaptic plasticity, we are able to constantly learn and adapt to an ever-changing envir...February 2009 Geology and GSA Today media highlights
...ent for extant thermophilic ("heat-loving") organisms on Mars. Mantle weakening and strain localization: Implications for the long-term strength of the con...inental mantle. Therefore, in response to the grain boundary slidinginduced weakening in mantle shear zones, the long-term deformation of such a ductile localizi...In India: A search for more effective tuberculosis drugs
...in India that stops tuberculosis in its tracks. In a test tube, the molecule hits four of the bacterium's crucial metabolic pathways at the same time, weakening and ultimately destroying the pathogen. The problem is that Gokhale's compound will not work in humans. Not willing to set aside seven years of work...Sedimentary records link Himalayan erosion rates and monsoon intensity through time
...iversity. The pattern in the core suggests a steady increase in East Asian monsoon intensity from 23 to 10 million years ago, followed by a steady weakening until about 4 million years ago. "After that, the intensity began to increase once more," said Hodges. "The implication is that either the develop...Dry spells spelled trouble in ancient China
...t may have been the last straw for some of them: a weakening of the summer Asian Monsoons. Such weakening accompanied the fall of three dynasties and now co...er, around 1960, a sign that the late 20th century weakening of the monsoon and drying in northwestern China wa...LIAI launches new division to look at novel approaches to heart disease and inflammation
... the immune system is also an important participant in plaque formation and weakening of the artery wall. As such, it offers a whole new therapeutic avenue for ...e artery wall, the macrophages take on a destructive role, exacerbating the weakening of the artery wall caused by plaque formation. "The macrophages switch on ...Biotech Drops on Weaker First Quarter Drug Sales, But Broader Markets Remain on a Roll
...imates. Celgene beat lowered first-quarter earnings expectations on weak sales of its cancer drugs but blamed its first-quarter financial shortfall on weakening demand for its cancer drugs, including Revlimid, due to the global recession. "It is not just biotech that is feeling the pain of the economic d...Neogen Reports Record Third Quarter
... short-term and long-term growth opportunities." "Neogen Europe's outstanding third-quarter sales performance was almost totally nullified by the weakening British currency," said Richard Current, Neogen's chief financial officer. "If you take out the effect of this conversion, and a similar but not as dr...Physicians in Europe Rate Novartis #1 on Service Delivery, While Merck Earns Top Honors in the US
...he average TRI*M(TM) score -- a measure of relationship strength -- fell from 78 to 75. Although 75 is still a good score, the downward trend shows a weakening of the traditional bond between doctors and their reps. Relationship scores also fell in Germany, though they still remain at healthy levels. Scores...Arizona Heart Institute First to Implant Powerlink XL in Phoenix, Arizona Since FDA Approval
...m aneurysm in a patient having an aortic neck diameter of 30 mm. AAA is a weakening in the wall of the abdominal aorta which results in a balloon-like enlargem...h. About AAA AAAs are often caused by atherosclerosis, or hardening and weakening of the arteries. Left untreated, AAAs can burst or rupture, leading to seve...Varian, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
...d to relocating the manufacturing activities described above, the continued weakening of the U.S. dollar, which was favorable to revenue but unfavorable to opera...rease in operating profit margins was primarily the result of the continued weakening of the U.S. dollar. Outlook "We remain pleased with the continuing cust...Genmab Announces 2008 First Quarter Results
...eflects a combination of positive yield from our portfolios of marketable securities and unrealized foreign exchange losses derived from the continued weakening of the USD against the DKK in the first quarter of 2008. A net loss of DKK 210 million (approx. USD 45 million) compared to a net loss of DKK 77 mil...Newsweek International Editions: Highlights And Exclusives, May 19, 2008
...d bolster farming. http://www.newsweek.com/id/136360 Rich But Hungry. London Reporter William Underhill reports that cost-conscious consumers in weakening economies are well aware of the doubling of the cost of wheat that makes their bread sometimes 30 percent more expensive. In the 15-nation euro zone, ...IDEXX Laboratories Announces First Quarter Results
...s demonstrated the robustness of our diversified, global business model. We continued to generate strong revenue growth across our portfolio despite a weakening economy in the U.S.," said Jonathan W. Ayers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our 17% revenue growth in the Companion Animal Group was driven b...