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Scientists use new technology to study whole genome to find the cause of genetic disease

For the first time, scientists have used new technology which analyses the whole genome to find the cause of a genetic disease in what was previously referred to as "junk DNA".

11 Nov 2013

Findings demonstrate potential new therapeutic approach to treat fibrotic diseases

A team of scientists that includes Saint Louis University researchers has identified a new way to intervene in the molecular and cellular cascade that causes fibrosis - a condition where the body's natural process of forming scars for wound healing goes into overdrive and causes diseases.

11 Nov 2013

New 'clinical score' test for patients with sore throats reduces antibiotics usage nearly 30%

A new 'clinical score' test for patients with sore throats could reduce the amount of antibiotics prescribed and result in patients feeling better more quickly, research in the British Medical Journal shows.

11 Nov 2013

Officials acknowledge new capacity problems with Healthcare.gov

New Healthcare.gov capacity problems are emerging -- this time as people trying to sign up for coverage get further along in the process, officials said in a conference call Thursday.

11 Nov 2013

Olympus hosts fourth annual neuroimaging symposium on functional brain imaging with cellular resolution

Olympus is hosting its fourth annual neuroimaging symposium in conjunction with the 2013 meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) on Monday, November 11 in San Diego. The Olympus Neuroimaging Symposium will be held near the Convention Center at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina, San Diego Ballroom – Salon A, beginning at 6:30pm. The symposium and reception are open to all media and SfN registered attendees.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 8 Nov 2013

First Edition: November 8, 2013

Today's headlines include coverage of President Barack Obama's apology to people who lost their individual market health coverage because of requirements of the health law.

8 Nov 2013

Cancer detection programme using PENTAX Medical equipment achieves remarkable results

PENTAX Medical equipment has been used to set up a pioneering head and neck cancer detection programme at a hospital Trust in Coventry, which has achieved remarkable results; reduced the length of time the patient stays in hospital and reduced costs.

From PENTAX Medical Company 8 Nov 2013

Northwestern Medicine receives $12 million to continue organ transplant research with stem cells

An innovative Northwestern Medicine- research program investigating if stem cells may be the key to allowing organ transplant patients to stop taking immunosuppressive drugs has received $12 million in research funding. The grant will allow researchers to finish Phase II of the clinical trials and begin Phase III.

8 Nov 2013

Viewpoints: The battle over one woman's medical story; why Mass. didn't see a wave of cancellations; politicians' love of anecdotes

Edie Littlefield Sundby may not have thought she'd ignite a national debate when the stage-4 cancer survivor asked us to publish her Monday op-ed on losing her oncologist due to the Affordable Care Act. But she certainly has, and it's important to understand why. Mrs. Sundby and millions like her must be denied their medical choices if ObamaCare is going to work as its liberal planners intend (11/6).

8 Nov 2013

Top IT official for Healthcare.Gov resigns

Tony Trenkle, the federal official responsible for Healthcare.gov's launch and security, is moving to the private sector. CBS News reports that Trenkle was supposed to sign off on the site's security before launch but didn't.

8 Nov 2013

GHIT Fund makes new investments in potential treatments for malaria, tuberculosis and Chagas disease

The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund, a new public health partnership that is bringing Japanese know-how and investment to the global fight against infectious diseases, announced today grants of US$5.7 million to six global partnerships working on innovative drugs and vaccines against malaria, tuberculosis and Chagas disease.

8 Nov 2013

Sebelius says Healthcare.gov fixes coming, rejects calls for delay

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius sought to reassure lawmakers in a Senate Finance Committee hearing Wednesday that fixes -- hundreds of them -- are being made to Healthcare.gov, but rejected calls to delay the law or shut the website down.

8 Nov 2013

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation announces recipients of NARSAD Investigator Grants

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (formerly known as NARSAD, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression), under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, President & CEO, has announced the latest recipients of its NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grants.

8 Nov 2013

New computational method quickly orders DNA sequencing information along entire chromosomes

A new computational method has been shown to quickly assign, order and orient DNA sequencing information along entire chromosomes. The method may help overcome a major obstacle that has delayed progress in designing rapid, low-cost -- but still accurate -- ways to assemble genomes from scratch.

8 Nov 2013

New Vortik technology has potential in pharmaceutical industry

The new Vortik technology allows different liquids to be mixed at the point of spray without altering the spray characteristics – opening up the possibility of new applications in agriculture, consumer and industrial products, and healthcare.

8 Nov 2013

GHIT Fund grants US$5.7 million to six global partnerships working on vaccines against malaria

The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT Fund), a new public health partnership that is bringing Japanese know-how and investment to the global fight against infectious diseases, announced today grants of US$5.7 million to six global partnerships working on innovative drugs and vaccines against malaria, tuberculosis and Chagas disease.

8 Nov 2013

State highlights: New Va. governor-elect pledges to expand Medicaid; Wis. employers see 7% health plan cost increase; Miami voters approve $830M for health system

In his emotional concession speech, Cuccinelli also noted the lopsided spending and vowed he would not give up on his fight against Democrats' national health care law. … From the outset, the campaign shaped up as a barometer of voters' moods and a test of whether a swing-voting state like Virginia would elect a tea party-style governor. Republicans bet a deeply conservative candidate would be their best shot at holding onto the governor's office, passing over a lieutenant governor for Cuccinelli, a crusader against the federal health care law (11/6).

7 Nov 2013

GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis system receives CE Mark

W. L. Gore & Associates today announced the GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis, the first complete, fully engineered system (Gore designed iliac branch and internal iliac components) intended for endovascular treatment of common iliac artery aneurysms or aortoiliac aneurysms, has received CE Mark.

7 Nov 2013

ImmunGene secures $9 million in Series A financing from Ally Bridge Group

ImmunGene, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing antibody-cytokine fusion technology therapies to treat cancer, today announced it has secured $9 million in a milestone-based Series A financing from Ally Bridge Group. Previous investments in the Company were converted into Series A preferred stock. ImmunGene will use the capital to advance its early-stage development products to IND-enabling studies.

7 Nov 2013

HCSA Annual Conference sponsored by PENTAX Medical to focus on new health procurement strategy

PENTAX Medical is a key sponsor of this year’s Health Care Supply Association Annual Conference and Exhibition, which takes place in Manchester, 13-14 November. One of the keynote speakers – Peter Smith – will be presenting the PENTAX Medical sponsored talk entitled: “The new health procurement strategy – a commentator and supplier view”, which takes place on Thursday 14th November, at 9am.

From PENTAX Medical Company 7 Nov 2013

Technology News and Research

Scientists use new technology to study whole genome to find the cause of genetic disease

Findings demonstrate potential new therapeutic approach to treat fibrotic diseases

New 'clinical score' test for patients with sore throats reduces antibiotics usage nearly 30%

Officials acknowledge new capacity problems with Healthcare.gov

Olympus hosts fourth annual neuroimaging symposium on functional brain imaging with cellular resolution

First Edition: November 8, 2013

Cancer detection programme using PENTAX Medical equipment achieves remarkable results

Northwestern Medicine receives $12 million to continue organ transplant research with stem cells

Viewpoints: The battle over one woman's medical story; why Mass. didn't see a wave of cancellations; politicians' love of anecdotes

Top IT official for Healthcare.Gov resigns

GHIT Fund makes new investments in potential treatments for malaria, tuberculosis and Chagas disease

Sebelius says Healthcare.gov fixes coming, rejects calls for delay

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation announces recipients of NARSAD Investigator Grants

New computational method quickly orders DNA sequencing information along entire chromosomes

New Vortik technology has potential in pharmaceutical industry

GHIT Fund grants US$5.7 million to six global partnerships working on vaccines against malaria

State highlights: New Va. governor-elect pledges to expand Medicaid; Wis. employers see 7% health plan cost increase; Miami voters approve $830M for health system

GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis system receives CE Mark

ImmunGene secures $9 million in Series A financing from Ally Bridge Group

HCSA Annual Conference sponsored by PENTAX Medical to focus on new health procurement strategy

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Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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