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Pathology is the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and whole bodies (autopsies). The term also encompasses the related scientific study of disease processes, called General pathology. Medical pathology is divided in two main branches, Anatomical pathology and Clinical pathology. Veterinary pathology is concerned with animal disease whereas Phytopathology is the study of plant diseases.

NW ENT adopts Restech Dx-pH Measurement System to detect acid reflux in upper airway

The Restech Corporation announced that Northwest ENT & Allergy Center, Atlanta, GA, has adopted the Restech Dx-pH Measurement System to detect acid reflux in the airway.

19 Sep 2013

Scientists develop experimental vaccine against human CMV infection

An experimental vaccine against human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, which endangers the developing fetus, organ transplant recipients, patients with HIV and others who have a weakened immune system, proved safe and more effective than previous vaccines developed to prevent infection by the ubiquitous virus.

19 Sep 2013

Creabilis treats first atopic dermatitis patients in CT327 Phase 2b study

Creabilis, a late clinical stage European dermatology company with a focus on pruritus (itch), today announces it has treated the first patients in its Phase 2b study of its lead product, CT327, in patients with atopic dermatitis.

18 Sep 2013

Diagnoplex SA sign agreement with Unilabs to commercialize Colox colorectal cancer assay

Diagnoplex SA, a developer of molecular diagnostics for colorectal cancer and Unilabs, a leading supplier of clinical laboratory and medical diagnostic imaging services in Europe, signed a collaboration agreement to commercialize Colox, a minimally invasive colorectal cancer assay within the Unilabs network. The test will be available initially in the Swiss and Swedish markets.

18 Sep 2013

New method to target, eliminate cancer-supporting macrophages in mouse tumors

When a person has cancer, some of the cells in his or her body have changed and are growing uncontrollably. Most cancer drugs try to treat the disease by killing those fast-growing cells, but another approach called immunotherapy tries to stimulate a person's own immune system to attack the cancer itself.

17 Sep 2013

AMP announces slate of award winners for excellent work in molecular pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) proudly announces its slate of award winners for 2013. Each recipient was carefully vetted and selected by a distinguished group of AMP leadership.

17 Sep 2013

Medical imaging self-referral leads to unnecessary imaging examinations

Patients having knee MRI examinations are significantly more likely to receive a negative finding if referred by physicians who have a financial interest in the imaging equipment being used, according to a study published online in the journal Radiology.

17 Sep 2013

Researchers identify potentially treatable subtype of pancreatic cancer

Australian researchers have identified a potentially treatable subtype of pancreatic cancer, which accounts for about 2% of new cases. This subtype expresses high levels of the HER2 gene. HER2-amplified breast and gastric cancers are currently treated with Herceptin.

17 Sep 2013

‘Risk circuits’ for schizophrenia refined

A study sheds further light on the brain circuits that may underlie risk for schizophrenia.

16 Sep 2013

Neostem Licenses UCSF Patents Covering Methods For "Tregs"

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16 Sep 2013

Columbia University launched three-year Doctor of Medicine program for PhD biological scientists

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S) has launched a three-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program for PhD-trained biological scientists. The accelerated curriculum prepares graduates for physician-scientist careers that combine their knowledge of fundamental biomedical science with an understanding of how diseases and their treatments affect humans.

13 Sep 2013

Data can help scientists, physicians match precision drugs to cancer's genetic traits

More than 5,000 genetic profiles of tumor DNA have been completed in a large research study by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Boston Children's Hospital designed to speed the development of personalized cancer care with precision treatments.

13 Sep 2013

Loyola colorectal surgeon receives 2013 Robert M. Beart, MD, Impact Paper of the Year Award

Dana Hayden, MD, colorectal surgeon at Loyola University Health System accepted the 2013 Robert M. Beart, MD, Impact Paper of the Year Award from the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons.

13 Sep 2013

Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Evotec Team Up To Take On ALS

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12 Sep 2013

Elevated miR-200 boosts survival of lung, ovarian, renal, triple-negative breast cancer patients

A family of microRNAs (miR-200) blocks cancer progression and metastasis by stifling a tumor's ability to weave new blood vessels to support itself, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center report today in Nature Communications.

12 Sep 2013

Avon Foundation for Women supports innovative research on aggressive breast cancer

The Avon Foundation for Women has awarded a $300,000 grant to Dolores Di Vizio, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Surgery and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and a member of the Cancer Biology and Urologic Oncology Research Programs at the Cedars-Sinai Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute to advance scientific research in aggressive breast cancer.

12 Sep 2013

Ventana gets CFDA approval for VENTANA ALK immunohistochemistry assay

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., a member of the Roche Group, today announced the approval of the VENTANA ALK immunohistochemistry assay by the Chinese Food and Drug Administration as a companion diagnostic to aid in the identification of patients for Pfizer's CFDA-approved oncology product XALKORI (crizotinib).

12 Sep 2013

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NW ENT adopts Restech Dx-pH Measurement System to detect acid reflux in upper airway

Scientists develop experimental vaccine against human CMV infection

Creabilis treats first atopic dermatitis patients in CT327 Phase 2b study

Diagnoplex SA sign agreement with Unilabs to commercialize Colox colorectal cancer assay

New method to target, eliminate cancer-supporting macrophages in mouse tumors

AMP announces slate of award winners for excellent work in molecular pathology

Medical imaging self-referral leads to unnecessary imaging examinations

Researchers identify potentially treatable subtype of pancreatic cancer

‘Risk circuits’ for schizophrenia refined

Neostem Licenses UCSF Patents Covering Methods For "Tregs"

Columbia University launched three-year Doctor of Medicine program for PhD biological scientists

Data can help scientists, physicians match precision drugs to cancer's genetic traits

Loyola colorectal surgeon receives 2013 Robert M. Beart, MD, Impact Paper of the Year Award

Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Evotec Team Up To Take On ALS

Elevated miR-200 boosts survival of lung, ovarian, renal, triple-negative breast cancer patients

Avon Foundation for Women supports innovative research on aggressive breast cancer

Ventana gets CFDA approval for VENTANA ALK immunohistochemistry assay

Professors receive 100,000 Euro from Hartwig Piepenbrock-DZNE for outstanding brain research

North Carolina professor receives 2013 New Scholar in Aging Award from Ellison Medical Foundation

Strides therapeutic approach helps autistic children reach breakthroughs in communication

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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