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Calif. extends payment deadline for new insurance plans; Md. gov. to push emergency legislation for exchange woes

Meanwhile, news outlets also report on state health law implementation action in Minnesota, Iowa and Pennsylvania.

7 Jan 2014

Nonin Medical to launch, demonstrate NoninConnect pulse oximeter at CES 2014

Nonin Medical, Inc., the inventor of finger pulse oximetry and a leader in noninvasive medical monitoring, today announced it will launch and demonstrate its NoninConnect direct-to-consumer Bluetooth Smart wireless finger pulse oximeter at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Jan. 7-10, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 2, Booth #25319.

7 Jan 2014

Researchers work on alternative therapy to boost immune system of patients with lung cancer

Research from the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases informs that besides smoking, there are other factors associated to the development of lung cancer such as the smoke from burning lumber and coal, as well as pollutant particles.

7 Jan 2014

Researchers receive $540M from Ludwig Cancer Research to accelerate research on metastasis

Cancer researchers at the University of Chicago and five other leading institutions will share equally in a $540 million gift from Ludwig Cancer Research, on behalf of its founder Daniel K. Ludwig. Ludwig Cancer Research is an international community of researchers dedicated to pursuing life-changing discoveries to alter the course of cancer.

7 Jan 2014

MD Anderson, Pfizer to advance development of immune-based treatment for cancer

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Pfizer will collaborate in the development of immune-based approaches to cancer treatment, the first such agreement made through MD Anderson's Moon Shots Program immunotherapy platform.

6 Jan 2014

UVA team works with local rescue squads to diagnose stroke patients before they reach hospital

A University of Virginia Health System team is working with local rescue squads to diagnose stroke patients before they reach the hospital, enabling more patients to receive lifesaving treatment and have a full recovery.

6 Jan 2014

Ossianix forms strategic research partnership with Lundbeck

Ossianix, Inc. today announced a strategic research collaboration with Lundbeck A/S. This collaboration follows a previous investment in 2012. The collaboration uses Ossianix's innovative single domain antibody platform based on the shark VNAR structure and will focus on two projects.

6 Jan 2014

New approach aims to prevent brain cancer recurrence by attacking tumors at the source

Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute and Department of Neurosurgery identified immune system targets on cancer stem cells - cells from which malignant brain tumors are believed to originate and regenerate - and created an experimental vaccine to attack them.

6 Jan 2014

Researchers discover novel compounds that are hundreds of times more mutagenic

Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered novel compounds produced by certain types of chemical reactions - such as those found in vehicle exhaust or grilling meat - that are hundreds of times more mutagenic than their parent compounds which are known carcinogens.

6 Jan 2014

Researchers hope to improve treatment, survival rates of ischemic heart disease

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Case Medical Center hope to improve treatment and survival rates of ischemic heart disease patients by providing doctors an unprecedented look at the stents they place in coronary arteries.

6 Jan 2014

Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists to receive $90M in new funding for cancer research

cientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center will receive $90 million in new funding as part of a $540 million gift from Ludwig Cancer Research, on behalf of its founder Daniel K. Ludwig, to six U.S. institutions. The new award is among the largest for a single private gift to cancer research.

6 Jan 2014

Scientists conduct clinical trial to determine silk clothing for treatment of eczema

Three hundred children are being recruited for a clinical trial to establish whether or not specialist silk clothing really does help in the treatment of eczema.

6 Jan 2014

Cord Blood America achieves AABB accreditation for cell therapy activity

Cord Blood America, Inc. today announced it has achieved AABB accreditation for cell therapy activity associated with cord blood processing, storage and distribution.

6 Jan 2014

First Edition: January 6, 2014

Today's headlines include reports about how the health law fits into the Capitol Hill agenda for the year ahead.

6 Jan 2014

FDA grants orphan drug designation for DiaVacs' type 1 diabetes mellitus therapy

DiaVacs, Inc. announced today that the Office of Orphan Products Development of the Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation for the company's type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) therapy.

6 Jan 2014

Astellas, ClearPath announce strategic partnership to develop vaccine for infectious diseases

Astellas Pharma Inc. (Astellas) and ClearPath Development Company (ClearPath) announced today a strategic partnership to form a portfolio of development companies focused on vaccines targeting infectious diseases.

6 Jan 2014

Plant-based milk for people with lactose or gluten intolerance

Researchers at the Universitat Politècnica de València have obtained new products fermented with probiotic bacteria from grains and nuts - what is known as plant-based or vegetable "milks" - which are an alternative to conventional yogurts.

6 Jan 2014

Residual structures in brain play key role in restoring vision in stroke patients

Scientists know that vision restoration training (VRT) can help patients who have lost part of their vision due to glaucoma, optic nerve damage, or stroke regain some of their lost visual functions, but they do not understand what factors determine how much visual recovery is achieved.

6 Jan 2014

Henry Schein signs agreement to acquire five companies from Arseus

Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced the signing of an agreement that will further strengthen its European dental and technology businesses.

6 Jan 2014

Study uncovers how enzymes could be used to identify predisposition to ROS-related diseases

A UT Arlington chemist doing National Science Foundation-funded research on enzymes that regulate human biology has uncovered characteristics that could be used to identify predisposition to conditions such as heart disease, diabetic ulcers and some types of cancer.

6 Jan 2014

Technology News and Research

Calif. extends payment deadline for new insurance plans; Md. gov. to push emergency legislation for exchange woes

Nonin Medical to launch, demonstrate NoninConnect pulse oximeter at CES 2014

Researchers work on alternative therapy to boost immune system of patients with lung cancer

Researchers receive $540M from Ludwig Cancer Research to accelerate research on metastasis

MD Anderson, Pfizer to advance development of immune-based treatment for cancer

UVA team works with local rescue squads to diagnose stroke patients before they reach hospital

Ossianix forms strategic research partnership with Lundbeck

New approach aims to prevent brain cancer recurrence by attacking tumors at the source

Researchers discover novel compounds that are hundreds of times more mutagenic

Researchers hope to improve treatment, survival rates of ischemic heart disease

Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists to receive $90M in new funding for cancer research

Scientists conduct clinical trial to determine silk clothing for treatment of eczema

Cord Blood America achieves AABB accreditation for cell therapy activity

First Edition: January 6, 2014

FDA grants orphan drug designation for DiaVacs' type 1 diabetes mellitus therapy

Astellas, ClearPath announce strategic partnership to develop vaccine for infectious diseases

Plant-based milk for people with lactose or gluten intolerance

Residual structures in brain play key role in restoring vision in stroke patients

Henry Schein signs agreement to acquire five companies from Arseus

Study uncovers how enzymes could be used to identify predisposition to ROS-related diseases

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

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