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IgPro20 protects PI patients against infection

Data presented today suggest that 20 percent liquid formulation, Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human) (SCIg), or IgPro20 effectively protects patients with primary immunodeficiencies (PI) against infection. The 20 percent formulation, the highest Ig concentration currently available, was also shown to sustain serum IgG levels without causing unexpected rates of adverse events. The data were presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, US.

2 Mar 2010

Oral immunotherapy promising for egg allergies, SLIT for milk allergies

Children with egg allergies who consume increasingly higher doses of egg protein - the very nutrient they react to - appear to gradually overcome their allergies, tolerating eggs better over time and with milder symptoms, according to research conducted at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and elsewhere.

1 Mar 2010

The VA will reexamine Gulf War Illness Cases; House probes impact of burn pits

The Veterans Affairs Administration is planning to take another look at Gulf War Illness Cases, while the House probes the impact of burn pits.

26 Feb 2010

Researchers keep wary eye on emerging tick-borne diseases in Missouri

Stories of environmental damage and their consequences always seem to take place far away and in another country, usually a tropical one with lush rainforests and poison dart frogs.

26 Feb 2010

Stereotaxis' revenue for recent fourth-quarter increases 16%

Stereotaxis, Inc. today reported its financial results for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2009. Revenue for the recent fourth quarter grew 16% to $14.1 million compared with $12.1 million in the same quarter a year ago.

25 Feb 2010

WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine and Miami Valley Hospital form new neuroscience institute

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and Miami Valley Hospital announced today the formation of the Wright State University & Premier Health Partners Neuroscience Institute to speed the transfer of research discoveries from bench to bedside, improving the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders such as stroke. Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents Eric Fingerhut joined Wright State University and Miami Valley Hospital officials in making the announcement.

25 Feb 2010

AMT announces full year 2009 results; reports modest decrease in operating expenses

Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics, a leader in the field of human gene therapy, today reported its results for the year to December 31, 2009.

24 Feb 2010

eMix announces 11 beta sites in trial of cloud-based technology for sharing imaging studies and reports

eMix, a new business venture incubated by DR Systems, announced a partial list of medical facilities across the country that are participating in beta trials of eMix, the cloud-based technology for sharing imaging studies and reports.

22 Feb 2010

Brain and tissue sample repository to help advance understanding and treatment of psychiatric diseases

Johns Hopkins Children's Center neurovirologist Robert Yolken, M.D., and collaborators from the Stanley Medical Research Institute have developed a large repository of brain and tissue samples to advance the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia.

20 Feb 2010

Antigenics announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial results

Antigenics Inc. reported today its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. The company reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.7 million, or $0.02 per share, basic and diluted, for the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with net income attributable to common stockholders in the fourth quarter of 2008 of $3.9 million, or $0.06 per share, basic and diluted.

18 Feb 2010

Eriez unveils new Dual-Beam X-Ray and Metal Detector systems for improved food safety

Eriez®, world authority in magnetic, vibratory and inspection applications, has introduced an extra wide combination E-Z Tec® Dual-Beam Multi-Zone X-Ray and Metal Detector System.

18 Feb 2010

Cipher Pharmaceuticals announces fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2009 results

Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

17 Feb 2010

12 minutes of activity a day is all you need to reclaim maximum health

You're hitting the gym four to five times a week. You're dutifully doing the elliptical trainer or treadmill for an hour at a time. But all those long, boring workouts do nothing to strengthen your heart or slim your waistline. Do enough cardio and aerobics and you'll get old before your time.

16 Feb 2010

Researchers use $1.3M grant from NIH to study on obesity and Type 2 diabetes

A team of Northern Arizona University-led researchers is using nearly $1.3 million in new funding from the National Institutes of Health to continue with the world's longest-running study on obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

15 Feb 2010

Glycotex announces the expansion of patent portfolio in Advanced Wound Healing for GLYC-101

Glycotex, Inc. today announced the expansion of its patent portfolio in Advanced Wound Healing for its product candidate GLYC-101 currently in clinical phase 2 in the United States.

12 Feb 2010

LUHS nurses earn professional certifications

Several Loyola University Health System (LUHS) nurses have earned professional certifications in their clinical areas of expertise. This indicates that LUHS nurses meet strong professional development standards and competencies.

11 Feb 2010

UH researchers create Walk n' Play iPhone application to keep track of physical activity

An iPhone application created by UH researchers is providing first-of-its-kind real-time statistics of physical activity around the world. Those annual rankings of America's fattest and fittest cities that use government statistics and a host of indirect indicators may soon have a little more muscle. The information being collected at the University of Houston provides objective data.

10 Feb 2010

Loyola University Chicago offers new research-intensive program for healthcare industry

Registration is underway for Loyola University Chicago's new infectious disease & immunology master's degree program that will prepare graduates for challenging health-related positions in government, research and private industry.

10 Feb 2010

SANUWAVE Health’s dermaPACE device effective in treating severe burns

SANUWAVE Health, Inc.,, an emerging medical technology company focused on regenerative medicine, announced that a European scientific study reporting the successful treatment of severe burns using the dermaPACE® device has been published by BURNS, the Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries.

9 Feb 2010

Butter leads to lower blood fat levels compared to olive oil

High blood fat levels normally raise the cholesterol values in the blood, which in turn elevates the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack. Now a new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that butter leads to considerably less elevation of blood fats after a meal compared with olive oil and a new type of canola and flaxseed oil.

9 Feb 2010

Burn News and Research

IgPro20 protects PI patients against infection

Oral immunotherapy promising for egg allergies, SLIT for milk allergies

The VA will reexamine Gulf War Illness Cases; House probes impact of burn pits

Researchers keep wary eye on emerging tick-borne diseases in Missouri

Stereotaxis' revenue for recent fourth-quarter increases 16%

WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine and Miami Valley Hospital form new neuroscience institute

AMT announces full year 2009 results; reports modest decrease in operating expenses

eMix announces 11 beta sites in trial of cloud-based technology for sharing imaging studies and reports

Brain and tissue sample repository to help advance understanding and treatment of psychiatric diseases

Antigenics announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial results

Eriez unveils new Dual-Beam X-Ray and Metal Detector systems for improved food safety

Cipher Pharmaceuticals announces fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2009 results

12 minutes of activity a day is all you need to reclaim maximum health

Researchers use $1.3M grant from NIH to study on obesity and Type 2 diabetes

Glycotex announces the expansion of patent portfolio in Advanced Wound Healing for GLYC-101

LUHS nurses earn professional certifications

UH researchers create Walk n' Play iPhone application to keep track of physical activity

Loyola University Chicago offers new research-intensive program for healthcare industry

SANUWAVE Health’s dermaPACE device effective in treating severe burns

Butter leads to lower blood fat levels compared to olive oil

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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