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EPR’s news round-up 2019: the stories that defined the year
This article highlights the 10 most popular news stories published by European Pharmaceutical Review in 2019.
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Safe as houses: the market impact of safety syringes in hospital and home drug administration
As the demand for safety-syringes increases, the market for pre-filled safety-engineered devices will increase. This article outlines the main drivers behind this growth.
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FDA approves novel treatments for heart disease
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved new treatments for heart disease caused by ATTR-CM in adults.
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Combination antiplatelet therapy reduces risk of recurrent stroke
A combination therapy using the blood thinner cilostazol, along with either aspirin or clopidogrel, was shown to decrease the risk of stroke recurrence...
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Artificial intelligence used to detect early-stage heart disease
Mayo study uses artificial intelligence to create inexpensive, widely available early detector of heart disease...
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Raman used to detect post-traumatic stress disorder syndrome
Raman spectroscopy can help to detect post-traumatic stress disorder syndrome by revealing the levels of stress hormone in human hair.
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Procedure plus medication is better than standard treatment for heart disease patients
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), along with prescribed medication, is better than medication alone as initial treatment for people with the most common form of heart disease.
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Using AI to detect heart disease
Researchers apply machine learning to create a quick and easy method for measuring changes linked to cardiovascular disease...
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Nicotinamide riboside shows promise for reversing cardiovascular ageing
Nicotinamide riboside was shown to mimic caloric restriction, boosting arterial health...
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Calcium PET/CT testing in coronary arteries predicts heart attack risk
Researchers have found that incorporating imaging technologies more precisely can predict heart attack risk...
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3d simulation gives authentic representation of left-hand heart mechanisms
A team of scientists in Italy has developed a 3d model that uniquely presents an holistic demonstration of how the left-hand chambers of the heart interact with blood flow and its component parts. The ultimate aim is better prevention and treatment of cardiac conditions.
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NPL launches Metrology for Medical Physics Centre, MEMPHYS
MEMPHYS will work closely with the NHS, academia and industry to enable the rapid and widespread implementation of a host of new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
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GDM points toward heightened risk of heart disease
Women who have gestational diabetes mellitus during pregnancy have a higher than usual risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease in the future...
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Scientists develop powerful technique to study the secrets of nanodomains
A team of UK scientists have harnessed an innovative new method to gain a greater understanding of signalling stations within living cells, called nanodomains.
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Anabolic androgenic steroids associated with early coronary artery disease
Tomography coronary angiography used to assess the presence of atherosclerosis associated with anabolic androgenic steroid abuse...