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Low-oxygen exposure shortly after birth may increase learning and behavioral disorder risks

New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, shows that the development of white matter in the mouse brains is delayed when they are exposed to chronic low oxygen levels shortly after birth.

7 Jan 2016

Physician-researchers find link between 'dry eye' and chronic pain syndromes

Physician-researchers with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, part of UHealth--the University of Miami Health System, have found a link between "dry eye" and chronic pain syndromes -- a finding that suggests that a new paradigm is needed for diagnosis and treatment to improve patient outcomes.

7 Jan 2016

UF researchers reveal link between chronic stress and fat metabolism

In cell and mouse model experiments, University of Florida Health researchers have discovered that chronic stress stimulates production of betatrophin, a protein that then goes on to inhibit an enzyme involved in fat metabolism.

7 Jan 2016

DURECT reports successful completion of DUR-928 Phase 1 study for acute use indications

DURECT Corporation today announced the successful completion of a Phase 1 clinical trial with an injectable formulation of DUR-928 intended for acute use indications. DUR-928 is an endogenous, small-molecule, new chemical entity (NCE), which may have broad applicability in metabolic diseases such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and in acute organ injuries such as acute kidney injury (AKI).

6 Jan 2016

$Major bone fracture may increase risk of widespread chronic body pain in later life$

Major bone fracture may increase risk of widespread chronic body pain in later life

Breaking a major bone may increase risk of widespread chronic body pain in later life, a new study has found.

6 Jan 2016

New research looks at heavy users of mental health care

While a small number of people account for a disproportionately large portion of health services use, heavy users of mental health care have substantially different patterns of health care use than other heavy users of health care, according to new research by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.

6 Jan 2016

Diet or aerobic exercise improves ability to exercise for obese older patients with heart failure

Among obese older patients with a common type of heart failure, calorie restriction or aerobic exercise training improved their ability to exercise without experiencing shortness of breath, although neither intervention had a significant effect on a measure of quality of life, according to a study in the January 5 issue of JAMA.

6 Jan 2016

Qualcomm Life expands global connected therapy management collaboration with Novartis

Qualcomm Incorporated today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Life, Inc., and Novartis are expanding their global connected therapy management collaboration. Novartis will leverage Qualcomm Life's connectivity solutions to power its next-generation connected Breezhaler, the inhaler for its Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) portfolio.

6 Jan 2016

FDA permits Sound Pharmaceuticals to start SPI-1005 clinical trial for treatment of Meniere's Disease

Sound Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce that it began enrolling a clinical trial to test SPI-1005 in the treatment of Meniere's Disease (MD). MD or idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops is an inner ear disease that involves episodic vertigo, sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus.

5 Jan 2016

Ardelyx announces positive results from RDX022 clinical study for treatment of hyperkalemia

Ardelyx, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on gastrointestinal and cardio-renal diseases, today announced positive results of an open label clinical study evaluating the pharmacodynamic (PD) activity of RDX022 in healthy adult volunteers.

5 Jan 2016

Argon Medical Devices completes acquisition of three vascular products from Rex Medical

Argon Medical Devices, Inc. announced the completed acquisition of three vascular products from Rex Medical, LLC. The OptionELITE Retrievable Vena Cava Filter, CLEANER Rotational Thrombectomy System, and UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter are now wholly owned by Argon Medical Devices, Inc.

5 Jan 2016

Using stem cells to tackle CNS disorders: an interview with Dr Stefano Pluchino

My laboratory’s long standing interest is the study of the signaling capabilities of stem cells, both under homeostatic conditions

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Drug-microbe interactions may contribute to adverse effects, lessen effectiveness of NSAID

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) changed the composition and diversity of gut microbes, which in turn shaped how the drug is broken down and ultimately, cut its effectiveness, according to an animal study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

5 Jan 2016

Disease burden, health care costs higher in children with recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis

The burden of recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis in children may be higher than previously thought, with high costs related to repeated hospitalizations, report a pair of studies in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.

5 Jan 2016

FDA issues two final orders to strengthen requirements for transvaginal surgical mesh safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued two final orders to manufacturers and the public to strengthen the data requirements for surgical mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) transvaginally, or through the vagina.

5 Jan 2016

UNC-Chapel Hill study links social relationships with better health

The more social ties people have at an early age, the better their health is at the beginnings and ends of their lives, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

5 Jan 2016

Stevens, Penn Nursing receive RWJF grant to determine effectiveness of transitional care model

Stevens Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing were recently funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to use policy flight simulators - pioneered by Stevens--to simulate use of the Transitional Care Model, developed by Penn Nursing.

5 Jan 2016

Researchers to undertake long-term clinical trial of artificial pancreas system for type 1 diabetes patients

Researchers will soon undertake one of the largest-ever long-term clinical trials of a system designed to help regulate blood sugar levels of individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus. If the so-called artificial pancreas system performs in patients as hoped, it could lead to commercial trials and eventual regulatory approval in the United States and abroad.

5 Jan 2016

Enli Health Intelligence's CareManager recognized as highest rated solution by KLAS Research

Enli Health Intelligence, a market leader in population health management technology, announced today that CareManager, its enterprise-class care coordination platform, has been recognized as the highest rated solution by KLAS Research.

4 Jan 2016

Araim Pharmaceuticals forms new strategic collaboration with Vault Bioventures to market novel peptides

Araim Pharmaceuticals has formed a long-term strategic partnership with Vault Bioventures to facilitate the advancement to market of its novel peptide library which targets devastating injuries and chronic diseases underserved by current therapies.

4 Jan 2016

Chronic News and Research

Low-oxygen exposure shortly after birth may increase learning and behavioral disorder risks

Physician-researchers find link between 'dry eye' and chronic pain syndromes

UF researchers reveal link between chronic stress and fat metabolism

DURECT reports successful completion of DUR-928 Phase 1 study for acute use indications

Major bone fracture may increase risk of widespread chronic body pain in later life

New research looks at heavy users of mental health care

Diet or aerobic exercise improves ability to exercise for obese older patients with heart failure

Qualcomm Life expands global connected therapy management collaboration with Novartis

FDA permits Sound Pharmaceuticals to start SPI-1005 clinical trial for treatment of Meniere's Disease

Ardelyx announces positive results from RDX022 clinical study for treatment of hyperkalemia

Argon Medical Devices completes acquisition of three vascular products from Rex Medical

Using stem cells to tackle CNS disorders: an interview with Dr Stefano Pluchino

Drug-microbe interactions may contribute to adverse effects, lessen effectiveness of NSAID

Disease burden, health care costs higher in children with recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis

FDA issues two final orders to strengthen requirements for transvaginal surgical mesh safety

UNC-Chapel Hill study links social relationships with better health

Stevens, Penn Nursing receive RWJF grant to determine effectiveness of transitional care model

Researchers to undertake long-term clinical trial of artificial pancreas system for type 1 diabetes patients

Enli Health Intelligence's CareManager recognized as highest rated solution by KLAS Research

Araim Pharmaceuticals forms new strategic collaboration with Vault Bioventures to market novel peptides

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