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Pisgah Labs receives Notice of Allowance for new patent relating to thyroid hormone drugs

Today, Pisgah Labs, Inc. received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark office for an important new technology patent addressing global stability problems of thyroid hormone drugs.

17 Aug 2010

HealthGrades honors Eastern Long Island Hospital with Outstanding Patient Experience Award

Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) is among the top 15 percent in the nation for patient experience based on an analysis of patient surveys from 3,775 hospitals across the country by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. By placing in the top 15 percent, ELIH received the 2010/2011 HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award(TM).

17 Aug 2010

Rodobo International reports 86.5% increase in third quarter 2010 revenue

Rodobo International, Inc., one of the leading independent dairy companies in China, reported financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2010.

17 Aug 2010

Palatin reports positive results from bremelanotide Phase 1 trial for sexual dysfunction

Palatin Technologies, Inc. today announced positive results of a Phase 1 clinical trial of subcutaneously administered bremelanotide, its melanocortin agonist drug candidate for treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED) and female sexual dysfunction (FSD). The results demonstrate that with subcutaneous administration consistent therapeutic blood plasma levels can be obtained without sustained clinically significant blood pressure effects and support the continued development of bremelanotide.

17 Aug 2010

Elite Pharmaceuticals reports decrease in manufacturing revenue for fiscal first quarter

Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing oral sustained and controlled release product formulations, announced results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2010.

17 Aug 2010

Xenon Pharmaceuticals commences phase 2 clinical trial of XEN402 therapy for PHN

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today that it has initiated a phase 2 clinical trial evaluating its novel topical XEN402 therapy for the treatment of PHN.

17 Aug 2010

First Edition: August 17, 2010

Today's headlines include news about new federal funding to help states regulate rising health insurance premiums and more information about the costs of cancer.

17 Aug 2010

MIT implements Aircuity's OptiNet ventilation measurement system to analyze indoor environment quality

Aircuity, the smart airside efficiency company, today announced that it has been engaged by MIT to develop a ventilation optimization program that will significantly improve overall energy efficiency and optimize building ventilation across its Hayden Library facility. Leveraging Aircuity's OptiNet system, MIT will be able to cost effectively reduce energy use in support of its Institute-wide initiative to significantly reduce electricity across all of its facilities.

17 Aug 2010

Cancer Institute of New Jersey expands 'Quality and Outcomes in Cancer Care Research Program'

Looking to gain further understanding about the impact of cancer on patients and families, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) is expanding its Quality and Outcomes in Cancer Care (QOCC) Research Program by welcoming nationally-recognized population science researcher Sharon Manne, PhD. Dr. Manne, who is the recipient of major grant awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for her work in behavioral science, was most recently at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. CINJ is a Center of Excellence of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

17 Aug 2010

Terminology, framing efforts have no effect on public opinion concerning debate on same-sex marriage

A study by Indiana University researchers found that terminology and efforts to frame an issue -- often effective in influencing public opinion -- have no effect on public opinion concerning the ongoing debate in the U.S. over legalizing same-sex marriage.

17 Aug 2010

Best practices for assessing toxicity during drug discovery process

Ingenuity® Systems, the leading provider of information solutions for life science researchers, today announced the release of the white paper, "Best Practices for Assessing Toxicity throughout the Drug Discovery Process: Toxicogenomics." The white paper is based on input from industry experts and shows how multidisciplinary toxicology teams in drug discovery can leverage toxicogenomics and IPA® for improved predictive toxicology and mechanistic toxicity analysis.

17 Aug 2010

Economically dependent males likely to cheat female partners: Research

The more economically dependent a man is on his female partner, the more likely he is to cheat on her, according to research to be presented at the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association."But for women, economic dependency seems to have the opposite effect: the more dependent they are on their male partners, the less likely they are to engage in infidelity," said Christin Munsch, a sociology Ph.D. candidate at Cornell University, and author of the study, "The Effect of Relative Income Disparity on Infidelity for Men and Women."

17 Aug 2010

TRI awarded RSC contract to support domestic, international clinical research programs

Technical Resources International, Inc. is pleased to announce that TRI has been awarded the Regulatory Support Center contract by the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

17 Aug 2010

Tecan, Miltenyi Biotec partner to develop magnetic bead technology based automated solutions for cell biology

Tecan is working with Miltenyi Biotec, a leading provider of cell biology solutions, to develop a range of automated solutions for cell biology, based on the powerful MACS(R) Magnetic bead technology. This new agreement will allow customers to benefit from the advanced capabilities of Tecan's Freedom EVO(R) liquid handling platforms when performing a wide range of separation, cultivation and analysis processes for cells and biomolecules.

From Tecan 17 Aug 2010

Adults who have Internet access at home prone to romantic relationships: Research

Adults who have Internet access at home are much more likely to be in romantic relationships than adults without Internet access, according to research to be presented at the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.

17 Aug 2010

Discovery can lead to new class of drugs for chronic pain treatment

Researchers have made a discovery that could lead to a brand new class of drugs to treat chronic pain caused by inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and back pain without numbing the whole body.

17 Aug 2010

European Cancer Cluster Meeting 2010 to be held September 15-17 in Oslo, Norway

Europe's most promising oncology biotechs and other key stakeholders will gather in Oslo, Norway, September 15-17 for the 2nd European Cancer Cluster Meeting (ECCP 2010). Co-hosted by the Oslo Cancer Cluster and the Cancer-Bio-Santé Cluster from Toulouse, the two-day meeting is a unique partnering opportunity for oncology biotech companies, business development and licensing executives from the pharmaceutical industry and investors, as well as innovative researchers and clinicians.

17 Aug 2010

Researchers develop cooperation models that will function in concrete crisis situations

During the course of 2010 the world has been hit by a large number of major natural disasters. "Research on logistics can help to alleviate the suffering in the wake of such disasters," says Norwegian researcher Marianne Jahre.

17 Aug 2010

Rice receives Defense Threat Reduction Agency grant to develop genomic test for cultivated pathogens

Researchers at Rice University have won federal support to develop a genomic test that can quickly determine whether a disease outbreak is caused by a natural pathogen or one that was grown in a lab by terrorists.

17 Aug 2010

Humans adapt to visual search to adjust different levels of stimulus uncertainty: Study

The most beautiful thing about humans, says Indiana University researcher S. Lee Hong, is that they are both ever-changing and sometimes prone to error. Yet humans are still extremely flexible and adaptable, managing the transition from one context to another almost seamlessly. His new study demonstrates how this adaptability boils down to a zero-sum game.

17 Aug 2010

Medical News

Pisgah Labs receives Notice of Allowance for new patent relating to thyroid hormone drugs

HealthGrades honors Eastern Long Island Hospital with Outstanding Patient Experience Award

Rodobo International reports 86.5% increase in third quarter 2010 revenue

Palatin reports positive results from bremelanotide Phase 1 trial for sexual dysfunction

Elite Pharmaceuticals reports decrease in manufacturing revenue for fiscal first quarter

Xenon Pharmaceuticals commences phase 2 clinical trial of XEN402 therapy for PHN

First Edition: August 17, 2010

MIT implements Aircuity's OptiNet ventilation measurement system to analyze indoor environment quality

Cancer Institute of New Jersey expands 'Quality and Outcomes in Cancer Care Research Program'

Terminology, framing efforts have no effect on public opinion concerning debate on same-sex marriage

Best practices for assessing toxicity during drug discovery process

Economically dependent males likely to cheat female partners: Research

TRI awarded RSC contract to support domestic, international clinical research programs

Tecan, Miltenyi Biotec partner to develop magnetic bead technology based automated solutions for cell biology

Adults who have Internet access at home prone to romantic relationships: Research

Discovery can lead to new class of drugs for chronic pain treatment

European Cancer Cluster Meeting 2010 to be held September 15-17 in Oslo, Norway

Researchers develop cooperation models that will function in concrete crisis situations

Rice receives Defense Threat Reduction Agency grant to develop genomic test for cultivated pathogens

Humans adapt to visual search to adjust different levels of stimulus uncertainty: Study

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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