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Researchers target specific molecule in brain to prevent relapses in cocaine addicts

People who have used cocaine run a great risk of becoming addicted, even after long drug-free periods. Now researchers at Linköping University and their colleagues can point to a specific molecule in the brain as a possible target for treatment to prevent relapses.

16 Sep 2010

BioResonator signs new orders for glaucoma diagnostic product distribution

BioResonator signs new orders with several new distributors. As of one month, the company has the official CE approval required to sell their products throughout the European Union.

16 Sep 2010

Advanced Life Sciences participates as exhibitor in 50th ICAAC

Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs in the therapeutic areas of infection, oncology and respiratory diseases, today participated in the 50th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy

16 Sep 2010

bluebird bio publishes LentiGlobin gene therapy clinical trial data results

bluebird bio an emerging leader in the development of innovative gene therapies for severe genetic disorders, today announced publication in the journal Nature of its promising Phase 1/2 data highlighting positive results of LentiGlobin gene therapy treatment in a young adult with severe beta-thalassemia, a blood disorder that is one of the most frequent inherited diseases.

16 Sep 2010

Same brain lesions associated with dementia responsible for mild memory loss in old age

New research suggests that old age may not play a role in why older people become forgetful. According to a study published in the September 15, 2010, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, the same brain lesions that are associated with dementia are responsible for mild memory loss in old age.

16 Sep 2010

Accunurse focuses on clinical informatics in long-term care sector

AccuNurse announces its leadership role with 'meaningful use' requirements by taking its product roadmap a significant step further toward helping long-term care providers prepare for an increasingly competitive market that will reward clinical outcomes.

16 Sep 2010

Orexo signs agreement with NewBridge for Abstral drug sale

Orexo AB announces today that an exclusive licensing and distribution agreement has been signed with NewBridge Pharmaceuticals for Abstral, Orexo´s product for the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain.

16 Sep 2010

GORE C3 Delivery System enables repositioning of stent graft during procedure for AAA

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the first clinical uses of the GORE C3 Delivery System to deploy the GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis as a minimally invasive treatment for patients suffering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

16 Sep 2010

Physically active adolescents with fibromyalgia report lower levels of pain, disability: Study

Adolescents with fibromyalgia who are physically active report lower levels of pain and disability, according to findings of a multicenter study published in The Journal of Pain, published by the American Pain Society, ampainsoc.org.

16 Sep 2010

European Commission approves SmPC update for VIRAMUNE in HIV treatment

Boehringer Ingelheim announced today that the European Commission has approved an update to the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for VIRAMUNE (nevirapine) in the treatment of patients with HIV.

16 Sep 2010

DestinationRx analysis shows increase in consumers choosing to enroll in health plans online

DestinationRx, a leading provider of Medicare plan and drug comparison tools, today announced the results of a DestinationRx analysis showing a significant increase in consumers choosing to enroll in health plans online, coupled with a parallel decrease in call center enrollments. An analysis of DestinationRx commercial enrollments shows a 12 percent shift from call center to online enrollment for 2008 to 2009 and an 11 percent shift from 2009 to 2010, for a 23 percent total increase in online enrollments over just two years.

16 Sep 2010

Despite recent health reform, dissatisfaction with health care system remains widespread: HCS

Findings from the 2010 Health Confidence Survey demonstrate that, despite the recent passage of health reform, dissatisfaction with the American health care system remains widespread. Furthermore, while confidence regarding various aspects of today's health care system is not high, it has neither fallen nor increased as a result of the passage of health reform.

16 Sep 2010

Cranberry juice prevents urinary tract infections: Study

Scientists reported new evidence on the effectiveness of that old folk remedy cranberry juice for urinary tract infections at the ACS' 240th National Meeting. "A number of controlled clinical trials these are carefully designed and conducted scientific studies done in humans have concluded that cranberry juice really is effective for preventing urinary tract infections," said Terri Anne Camesano, Ph.D., who led the study.

16 Sep 2010

New approach to evaluate risk of cardiovascular disease

A new approach to evaluating a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, high blood pressure, or heart failure is reported this month in the International Journal of Data Mining, Modelling and Management. The technique uses fuzzy logic to teach a neural network computer program to analyze patient data and spot correlations that can be translated into a risk factor for an individual.

16 Sep 2010

GSK, Genmab to refocus on ofatumumab development program in autoimmune indications

GlaxoSmithKline and Genmab A/S Following the 1st July announcement by GSK and Genmab of an amendment to the collaborative agreement for ofatumumab in which GSK assumed development responsibility for autoimmune indications, GSK and Genmab announced today plans to refocus the development program of ofatumumab in autoimmune indications.

16 Sep 2010

Lowfat or fat free milk daily can help maintain healthy weight

Now there's a new reason to grab a glass of milk when you're on diet, suggests a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In a 2-year weight loss study, milk drinkers had an advantage over those who skipped the milk. Israeli researchers found that adults who drank the most milk (nearly 2 glasses per day) and had the highest vitamin D levels at 6 months, lost more weight after 2 years than those who had little or no milk or milk products nearly 12 pounds weight loss, on average.

16 Sep 2010

Professor named recipient of 2010 Phoenix Award Glass Person of the Year

Dr. Delbert Day, Curators' Professor emeritus of materials science and engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named the 2010 Phoenix Award Glass Person of the Year, the glass industry's top honor. The Phoenix Award is given annually to a living person who has made outstanding contributions to the industry.

16 Sep 2010

Citibabes to provide educational, interactive programs for children at Equinox locations

Leading family lifestyle brand Citibabes will be providing enriched childcare and signature children's classes at select Equinox locations, enabling families to have a more convenient and fulfilling fitness experience. Equinox has always been committed to pioneering new and innovative programming. The addition of Citibabes is a natural outgrowth of this commitment.

16 Sep 2010

Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals presents preclinical data of TP-434 antibacterial drug

Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today presented encouraging preclinical data for its lead drug candidate, TP-434, which showed the potent antibacterial activity of TP-434 against a very broad spectrum of susceptible and multidrug-resistant pathogens.

16 Sep 2010

Researchers find clue behind ASD affecting males than females

New research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), both in Toronto, Canada provides further clues as to why Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects four times more males than females. The scientists discovered that males who carry specific alterations of DNA on the sole X-chromosome they carry are at high risk of developing ASD. The research is published in the September 15 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

16 Sep 2010

Medical News

Researchers target specific molecule in brain to prevent relapses in cocaine addicts

BioResonator signs new orders for glaucoma diagnostic product distribution

Advanced Life Sciences participates as exhibitor in 50th ICAAC

bluebird bio publishes LentiGlobin gene therapy clinical trial data results

Same brain lesions associated with dementia responsible for mild memory loss in old age

Accunurse focuses on clinical informatics in long-term care sector

Orexo signs agreement with NewBridge for Abstral drug sale

GORE C3 Delivery System enables repositioning of stent graft during procedure for AAA

Physically active adolescents with fibromyalgia report lower levels of pain, disability: Study

European Commission approves SmPC update for VIRAMUNE in HIV treatment

DestinationRx analysis shows increase in consumers choosing to enroll in health plans online

Despite recent health reform, dissatisfaction with health care system remains widespread: HCS

Cranberry juice prevents urinary tract infections: Study

New approach to evaluate risk of cardiovascular disease

GSK, Genmab to refocus on ofatumumab development program in autoimmune indications

Lowfat or fat free milk daily can help maintain healthy weight

Professor named recipient of 2010 Phoenix Award Glass Person of the Year

Citibabes to provide educational, interactive programs for children at Equinox locations

Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals presents preclinical data of TP-434 antibacterial drug

Researchers find clue behind ASD affecting males than females

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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