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Also in Global Health News: Family planning in Philippines; drug pricing in Africa

A government survey in the Philippines "found 73 percent of married women would use birth control if it were available, 22 percentage points higher than the 51 percent that did use such methods," Agence France-Presse reports.

17 Jan 2010

Results from Bionovo's phase 1B clinical trial of Bezielle published

Bionovo, Inc. announced today the publication of their results from its phase 1B clinical trial of Bezielle (BZL101) for metastatic breast cancer. The results of the study are available online in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment and demonstrate that Bezielle continues to be safe and well tolerated with clinical evidence of anticancer activity in a heavily pretreated population of women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.

17 Jan 2010

Aid begins flowing into Haiti, up to 3m may be affected

"Aid started flowing into Haiti Wednesday in the wake of the earthquake that slammed the impoverished nation late Tuesday afternoon," CNN reports. "One of two [U.S] military cargo planes carrying a 30-man assessment team arrived at Port-au-Prince airport Wednesday evening to assess Haiti's needs."

17 Jan 2010

CT-guided biopsy: An alternative method for patients with pancreatic masses

It is reasonable to obtain a histological diagnosis before treating patients who have pancreatic masses and are unsuitable or unwilling to undergo surgery. As the pancreas is a deep seated organ surrounded by other vital structures, it is a challenge for the physician to obtain an adequate specimen for histological examination.

17 Jan 2010

Studies show treatment success for chronic hepatitis C may be predicted by rapid virological response

The likelihood of treatment success of 48 wk peg-interferon (PEG-IFN) plus ribavirin (RBV) therapy for chronic hepatitis C may be predicted by viral kinetics on therapy. In particular, recent studies have shown that sustained virological response (SVR) can be predicted by a rapid virological response (RVR), and an early virological response (EVR).

17 Jan 2010

Early immune response needed for 'hit-and-hide' cancer viruses

Retroviruses such as HIV and HTLV-1 don't hit-and-run, they hit-and-hide. They slip into host cells and insert their own DNA into the cell's DNA, and from this refuge they establish an infection that lasts a lifetime.

14 Jan 2010

European approval for Abbott's new ovarian cancer diagnostic test

A new diagnostic tool, which studies show can aid in determining the risk of whether a pelvic mass is benign or malignant, is now available in Europe. This simple blood test is expected to help in the assessment of epithelial ovarian cancer, the most lethal form of gynecological cancer.

14 Jan 2010

Seattle Biomedical Research Institute implements UltiPro to enhance IT operations

Ultimate Software, a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI), the largest independent, nonprofit organization in the U.S. focused solely on infectious disease research, is experiencing IT improvements since switching from an on-premise human resource management system (HRMS) to UltiPro delivered through Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

13 Jan 2010

Study evaluates potential treatments for daytime sleepiness in head-injury patients

Local patients are being sought for a national clinical research study currently investigating a study medication for people who have had a head injury, concussion or bump on the head and feel sleepy or tired during the day.

13 Jan 2010

Medical Marijuana praises New Jersey State Assembly for removing state-wide penalties on marijuana use

Medical Marijuana Inc applauds the New Jersey State Assembly and Senate for having approved "The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act" on Monday, January 11, 2010. A804/S119 removes state-wide penalties for possession of up to two ounces of marijuana when a New Jersey licensed Physician recommends it for one of the qualified medical conditions including Aids, Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn's disease among others.

13 Jan 2010

ALAC to release annual State of Tobacco Control report card for the state of California

American Lung Association in California (ALAC) joined civic leaders, medical professionals and local residents of the city of Richmond to release its annual State of Tobacco Control report card for cities and counties throughout the state of California.

13 Jan 2010

ResearchPoint Global announces its newest member, GVK Biosciences

ResearchPoint Global (RPG) announces its newest member, GVK Biosciences (GVK BIO), an India-based, full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO). A leading CRO in Asia, GVK BIO provides RPG with access to an extensive network of experienced and proven investigative sites and country-specific regulatory, clinical and technical expertise.

13 Jan 2010

MedPro Safety Products to acquire product development rights for passive safety intravenous catheter

MedPro Safety Products, Inc., a leading developer of transformational technologies that enable safer medication delivery and blood collection, has agreed to acquire product development rights for a unique, fully passive safety intravenous catheter from a company owned by Hooman Asbaghi and Don Millerd.

13 Jan 2010

LFA seeks applications for 2010 Fellowship Program to advance science and medical research

The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is seeking applications for its 2010 Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Program. The purpose of these awards is to foster an interest among young investigators in lupus research under the supervision of an established investigator.

13 Jan 2010

Study finds Achilles tendon ruptures can become career-altering injuries

Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC (January 12, 2010) More than a third of National Football League (NFL) players who sustained an Achilles tendon injury were never able to return to professional play according to research in the current issue of Foot & Ankle Specialist (published by SAGE). The injured players who did return to active play averaged a 50% reduction in their power ratings.

13 Jan 2010

Era of rapid expansion in biomedical research funding began in 1990's ends

After a decade of remarkable growth, total annual funding for biomedical research in the U.S. has decelerated and may have even fallen when adjusted for inflation. That is the conclusion of a study today published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

13 Jan 2010

NCCN to present recommendations on REMS in cancer care at Oncology Summit

Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS), which can be required by the FDA for drugs or biologics with significant toxicity and/or risks, are emerging as a priority topic for a variety of individuals. The goal of REMS to mitigate known or potential drug risks must be balanced with concerns that such programs may be overly complex and burdensome to physicians and other healthcare providers.

13 Jan 2010

Sudden deaths attributed to cocaine use; drug remains a growing health problem in Europe

Forensic pathologists have shown that over three per cent of all sudden deaths in south-west Spain are related to the use of cocaine. They believe their findings can be extrapolated to much of the rest of Europe, indicating that cocaine use is a growing public health problem in Europe and that there is no such thing as "safe" recreational use of small amounts of the drug.

13 Jan 2010

PositiveID Corporation to add complementary non-invasive glucose-level testing technologies to Healthid division

PositiveID Corporation announced today that it plans to expand its HealthID division by adding products and tools for the daily management of diabetes. In addition to the continued development of its in vivo glucose-sensing RFID microchip to detect glucose levels in the human body, the Company is planning to broaden its technology platform by adding complementary non-invasive glucose-level testing technologies.

13 Jan 2010

Genomic and Personalized Medicine Conference in USA

Elsevier announced today the Genomic and Personalized Medicine Conference in Arlington, VA, USA from May 16-18, 2010, which is, supported by The Lancet and organized in association with the book 'Genomic and Personalized Medicine.

13 Jan 2010

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Also in Global Health News: Family planning in Philippines; drug pricing in Africa

Results from Bionovo's phase 1B clinical trial of Bezielle published

Aid begins flowing into Haiti, up to 3m may be affected

CT-guided biopsy: An alternative method for patients with pancreatic masses

Studies show treatment success for chronic hepatitis C may be predicted by rapid virological response

Early immune response needed for 'hit-and-hide' cancer viruses

European approval for Abbott's new ovarian cancer diagnostic test

Seattle Biomedical Research Institute implements UltiPro to enhance IT operations

Study evaluates potential treatments for daytime sleepiness in head-injury patients

Medical Marijuana praises New Jersey State Assembly for removing state-wide penalties on marijuana use

ALAC to release annual State of Tobacco Control report card for the state of California

ResearchPoint Global announces its newest member, GVK Biosciences

MedPro Safety Products to acquire product development rights for passive safety intravenous catheter

LFA seeks applications for 2010 Fellowship Program to advance science and medical research

Study finds Achilles tendon ruptures can become career-altering injuries

Era of rapid expansion in biomedical research funding began in 1990's ends

NCCN to present recommendations on REMS in cancer care at Oncology Summit

Sudden deaths attributed to cocaine use; drug remains a growing health problem in Europe

PositiveID Corporation to add complementary non-invasive glucose-level testing technologies to Healthid division

Genomic and Personalized Medicine Conference in USA

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