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Aneurysm Related
World News
January 6, 2008
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE RESEARCHERS PARTICIPATE IN A LANDMARK MULTICENTER STUDY ON GENETICS OF VASCULAR DISEASES
Genetic variant called a SNP (pronouced “snip” and referring to a single nucleotide polymorphism) on chromosome 9p21 previously associated with an increased risk of heart attack is also associated with up to 70% increase in risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and intracranial aneurysm (IA).
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August 16, 2006
THE ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM:
Genetics, Pathophysiology, and Molecular Biology
eBriefing from the New York Academy of Sciences
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June 23, 2006
UK GILL HEART RESEARCHERS STUDY ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS
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April 3-5, 2006
THE ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM:
Genetics, Pathophysiology, and Molecular Biology
Tenth Anniversary Symposium
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February 15, 2006
NEW MEDICAL BENEFIT FOR AORTIC ANEURYSM SCREENING WILL BOOST PATIENT VOLUMES FOR SURGICAL REPAIR
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September 1, 2005
DICK CHENEY'S ANEURYSM HIGHLIGHTS OVERLOOKED
HEALTH RISKS FROM BLOOD VESSEL PROBLEMS, U-M EXPERT SAYS
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July 13, 2005
WHY DO ANEURYSMS FORM?
NEW STUDIES SUGGEST LEADING ROLE FOR WHITE BLOOD CELLS
Two new studies point to neutrophils, the immune system’s ‘first responders’
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May 4, 2005
U-M HEALTH SYSTEM STATEMENT:
DONALD CANHAM/ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM
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March 15, 2005
AAA SCREENING LANDMARK EVENT:
Aetna considers one-time ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm
medically necessary for men 65 years of age and older.
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February 01, 2005
AAA SCREENING RECOMMENDATION:
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Research builds case for aneurysm screening
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Sat, 27 Nov 2004 8:15 PM PST
The Federal Government will be urged to implement a program to routinely test men for abdominal aortic aneurysm. The move follows publication of research findings by a medical team based at the University of Western Australia in the British Medical Journal .
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Time bombs called aneurysms
Sun Star Sun, 28 Nov 2004 8:46 AM PST
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Martial arts movie star Bruce Lee is thought to have died from it. The world was caught by surprise when Hollywood actor John Ritter also succumbed to the fatal disease.
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October, 2004
WASHINGTON CEO MAGAZINE
AVOIDING A SILENT KILLER
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October 12, 2004
WHEN GENDER MATTERS:
ESTROGEN PROTECTS MALE RATS FROM AORTIC ANEURYSMS
Study suggests host environment is the
critical factor in aneurysm formation
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March 23, 2004
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL:
Support Gathers
To Force Coverage
Of Aneurysm Test
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March 1, 2004
A TICKING TIME BOMB: ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM
Proactive screenings are the best way to diffuse this silent killer
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October 16, 2003
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT:
Death risk from tricky aortic aneurysm repair far lower
if vascular surgeon does the job, study shows
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September 23, 2003
STUDY: AORTA PROBLEMS POSE EXTRA RISK TO UNINSURED
Deadly delays in diagnosis and repair
mean many don’t get help till aortas burst
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November 14, 2002
HEALTH ON THE NET
Aneurysm Screening Saves Lives
Ultrasound detects potential time bomb in men over 65
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Jamuary 15, 2002
TORN AORTAS STILL KILL,
BUT NEW STUDY MAY HELP GET THEM STITCHED IN TIME
Women, elderly and those with sudden pain
more likely to die following aortic dissection
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March 19, 2001
RIPPED AORTAS KILL OFTEN, NEW RESULTS SHOW,
BUT KNOWLEDGE MAY AID SURVIVAL
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