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Mirimus develops enhanced tools for reversible gene suppression

Over the last decades, RNA interference (RNAi) has become an indispensable tool for functional genetic studies by harnessing the power of a cell intrinsic mechanism enabling reversible gene silencing.

17 Dec 2013

Researchers treat osteogeneis imperfecta babies in utero by injecting bone-forming stem cells

Osteogeneis imperfecta (OI) is a congenital bone disease that causes stunted growth and repeated, painful fracturing. Ultrasound scans can reveal fractures already in the fetus, and now an international team of researchers from Sweden, Singapore and Taiwan have treated two babies in utero by injecting bone-forming stem cells.

17 Dec 2013

States race to fix insurance exchange glitches

In Maryland, Vermont and Oregon, state officials are still hammering out technological issues preventing consumers from signing up for coverage. In California, in contrast, the pace of enrollment in December has been nearly three times that of a month earlier as the deadline approaches to sign up for coverage that takes effect Jan. 1.

17 Dec 2013

PAM50 FDA-cleared breast cancer test to be launched at ARUP Laboratories

The PAM50 breast cancer signature developed at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute received FDA approval and will launch at ARUP Laboratories in Salt Lake City. The test utilizes gene expression data from 50 genes weighted together with clinical variables to generate a risk category and numerical score to assess a patient's risk of distant recurrence at ten years in postmenopausal women with node-negative (Stage I or II) or node-positive (Stage II), Hormone Receptor-Positive (HR+) breast cancer.

16 Dec 2013

Medical Daily announces marketing and distribution partnership with UBM Medica US

Medical Daily announced today a unique marketing and distribution partnership with UBM Medica US. Medical Daily is a source of breaking health news, scientific trends and innovations.

16 Dec 2013

TELUS Health to offer Medworxx Patient Flow Platform to customers

Medworxx Solutions Inc. today announced that TELUS Health will now offer customers the Medworxx Patient Flow Platform, enabling health care practitioners to better analyze and monitor patient health in an acute care environment. Comprised of Medworxx Clinical Criteria, Bed Management System, and Forms and Assessments, the platform is available as part of TELUS Health's suite of technology solutions.

16 Dec 2013

OncoSec Medical reports positive interim data from OMS-I100 Phase 2 trial for metastatic melanoma

OncoSec Medical Inc., a company developing its advanced-stage ImmunoPulse DNA-based immunotherapy to treat solid tumors, today announced positive interim data from its ongoing Phase 2 trial of OMS-I100 in the treatment of metastatic melanoma. The results were presented by principal investigator Adil Daud, MD, at the Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy meeting at the University of California San Francisco.

16 Dec 2013

New classification system to manage emergency surgery described in special issue of BJS

Researchers in Finland have implemented a classification system for emergency operations that allows for a fair and efficient way to manage a large volume of such surgery.

16 Dec 2013

Stem cell technology: an interview with Professor Igor Slukvin, University of Wisconsin-Madison and scientific founder of CDI and Cynata

Stem cells have a potential to develop into multiple cell types and divide without limit to replenish cells in human body throughout the life of individual.

16 Dec 2013

NYSE publicly traded industry selects EPGL's advanced technologies for development

EP Global Communications, Inc., makes the following announcement: In a first for the company, one of EPGL's advanced technologies has been selected by a multi-billion dollar, NYSE publicly traded industry leader for development and integration into new products.

16 Dec 2013

Research roundup: Long-term care use varies dramatically by state; health spending slowdown explained

In 2012, about 58,500 paid, regulated long-term care services providers served about 8 million people in the United States. Long-term care services were provided by 4,800 adult day services centers, 12,200 home health agencies, 3,700 hospices, 15,700 nursing homes, and 22,200 assisted living and similar residential care communities. Each day in 2012, there were 273,200 participants enrolled in adult day services centers, 1,383,700 residents in nursing homes, and 713,300 residents in residential care communities; in 2011, about 4,742,500 patients received services from home health agencies, and 1,244,500 patients received services from hospices. Provider sectors differed in ownership, and average size and supply varied by region (Harris-Kojetin et al., 12/12).

16 Dec 2013

NHS Alliance collaborates with ITN Productions to launch NHS Alliance TV 2013

The NHS Alliance and ITN Productions have joined forces to release NHS Alliance TV 2013, an in-depth, sector-focussed news programme for healthcare professionals. Hosted by Natasha Kaplinsky from ITN's London studios, NHS Alliance TV was launched to over 500 industry leaders at the NHS Alliance Conference, and is now available on ITN's dedicated Healthcare News website.

16 Dec 2013

Duke research team develops better recipe for synthetic replacement cartilage in joints

A Duke research team has developed a better recipe for synthetic replacement cartilage in joints.

16 Dec 2013

Researchers gain better understanding of neurochemical basis of addiction with optogenetics

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers are gaining a better understanding of the neurochemical basis of addiction with a new technology called optogenetics.

16 Dec 2013

Cornell engineers create smartCARD that uses smartphone's camera to read cholesterol level

With a new smartphone device, you can now take an accurate iPhone camera selfie that could save your life - it reads your cholesterol level in about a minute.

16 Dec 2013

Aerogen wins Medical Technology Company award for its innovative solutions to healthcare providers

Aerogen, a medical device and drug delivery company has been honoured as the Medical Technology Company of the Year Award 2013. Aerogen's patented vibrating mesh technology turns liquid medication into a fine particle mist, gently and effectively delivering drugs to the lungs of critically ill patients.

16 Dec 2013

Blending more ethanol into fuel to reduce air pollution carries hidden risk

Blending more ethanol into fuel to cut air pollution from vehicles carries a hidden risk that toxic or even explosive gases may find their way into buildings, according to researchers at Rice University.

15 Dec 2013

High-risk pool extension gives sick Americans more time to choose a health plan

The decision will give an estimated 85,000 people who were enrolled in the pre-existing condition insurance plans created by the health law, which were originally scheduled to expire on Jan. 1, an extra month to enroll in new coverage.

14 Dec 2013

Children can reap positive health benefits from increased physical activity

Studies conducted by the Appalachian State University Human Performance Laboratory at the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis, N.C., show that when children increase their level of physical activity, they experience positive health benefits quickly.

13 Dec 2013

Indegene’s MCM division launches Brand-Focused Solutions for brand marketing teams

Indegene, a leading provider of R&D, commercial, and marketing solutions to top global pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations, today announced that its Multi-channel Marketing (MCM) division has launched a suite of Brand-Focused Solutions for the brand marketing teams.

13 Dec 2013

Technology News and Research

Mirimus develops enhanced tools for reversible gene suppression

Researchers treat osteogeneis imperfecta babies in utero by injecting bone-forming stem cells

States race to fix insurance exchange glitches

PAM50 FDA-cleared breast cancer test to be launched at ARUP Laboratories

Medical Daily announces marketing and distribution partnership with UBM Medica US

TELUS Health to offer Medworxx Patient Flow Platform to customers

OncoSec Medical reports positive interim data from OMS-I100 Phase 2 trial for metastatic melanoma

New classification system to manage emergency surgery described in special issue of BJS

Stem cell technology: an interview with Professor Igor Slukvin, University of Wisconsin-Madison and scientific founder of CDI and Cynata

NYSE publicly traded industry selects EPGL's advanced technologies for development

Research roundup: Long-term care use varies dramatically by state; health spending slowdown explained

NHS Alliance collaborates with ITN Productions to launch NHS Alliance TV 2013

Duke research team develops better recipe for synthetic replacement cartilage in joints

Researchers gain better understanding of neurochemical basis of addiction with optogenetics

Cornell engineers create smartCARD that uses smartphone's camera to read cholesterol level

Aerogen wins Medical Technology Company award for its innovative solutions to healthcare providers

Blending more ethanol into fuel to reduce air pollution carries hidden risk

High-risk pool extension gives sick Americans more time to choose a health plan

Children can reap positive health benefits from increased physical activity

Indegene’s MCM division launches Brand-Focused Solutions for brand marketing teams

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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