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Patients with higher levels of vitamin D are less likely to die from skin cancer

New research shows higher levels of vitamin D may help improve survival for both bowel and skin cancer patients.

22 Sep 2009

Nutritional supplement leader Garden of Life acquired by Atrium Innovations

Atrium Innovations Inc. (TSX: ATB), a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of science-based and professionally supported products for the health and nutrition industry, announced today the purchase of Garden of Life, Inc., a leading formulator, distributor and marketer of nutritional supplement products.

21 Sep 2009

NIAID awards Antigen Discovery a Phase II STTR grant for Chlamydia vaccine development

Antigen Discovery, Inc. ("ADi", formerly ImmPORT Therapeutics, Inc.), a leading biotech company in high throughput antigen and biomarker discovery, announced today that the Company was awarded a Phase II STTR from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

21 Sep 2009

Kenya to launch measles vaccine campaign

The Kenya Ministry of Public Health on Saturday will launch a $1.8 million measles vaccination campaign targeting "1.3 million children who have not been vaccinated against the disease since July 2006," Business Daily Africa reports.

21 Sep 2009

Researchers link plasticity related gene-1 to lipid phosphates

In mice that are missing a protein found only in the brain, neural signals "go crazy," leaving the animals with epileptic seizures from a young age, researchers have found. The report in the September 18th Cell, a Cell Press publication, details what it is that happens when the protein encoded by plasticity related gene-1 (PRG-1) gets lost, revealing an important fine-tuning mechanism for brain function.

18 Sep 2009

Quidel's QuickVue Influenza A+B test receives special 510(k) clearance for H1N1 reactivity update

Quidel Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL), a global leader in point-of-care (POC) rapid diagnostic tests, received Special 510(k) clearance for an update to the Company's QuickVue® Influenza A+B test package insert to include reactivity with culture isolates of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza A virus.

17 Sep 2009

Mayo Clinic Health Letter discusses kidney stone treatment options

Ordinary, loud snoring doesn't seem to be harmful, according to the September issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. But snorers still may want to seek treatment to stop snoring, reduce embarrassment and improve sleep for themselves and their bed partner.

17 Sep 2009

Nuveta closes Series A seed financing round for in vitro fertilization research

Nuveta, Inc., a privately held medical device company and global leader in basic in vitro fertilization (IVF) research, announced today that it has closed a Series A seed financing round, solely funded by Vivo Ventures.

17 Sep 2009

Cost-cutting measures to manage diabetes

Diabetes has so many costs -- to your health, your emotions, and of course, your wallet. The October issue of Diabetes Forecast, the consumer magazine of the American Diabetes Association, features ten ways to save some money and improve your health.

17 Sep 2009

Ganeden Biotech unveils the first quick dissolving, thin strip probiotic product

Ganeden Biotech Inc., makers of the patented probiotic strain GanedenBC30(R), today announced the launch of the first quick dissolving, thin strip probiotic product. The new thin strip product is the latest in a number of innovative probiotic-enhanced products introduced by Ganeden Biotech over the past year.

16 Sep 2009

NSF International certification for COLD-FX(R)

Afexa Life Sciences Inc. ("Afexa") (TSX:FXA) today announced that COLD-FX(R) has received the highest sports certification in North America from the leading product safety and banned substances testing body for elite athletes.

15 Sep 2009

Prebiotic Inulin fiber supplement from Standard Process

Our gut is home to different types of bacteria, many of which live in harmony with us. Maintaining a balance of helpful bacteria within the gut is important for the health of several body functions. To help provide a favorable environment for friendly microbes to thrive, Standard Process Inc.® proudly introduces its newest product, Prebiotic Inulin.

15 Sep 2009

USPTO recognizes RZN Nutraceuticals' HerbaZorb as a patentable delivery system

RZN Nutraceuticals, Inc.,(www.rznnutra.com) a leading developer of proven effective herbal products which have been clinically tested on sufferers of severe arthritis and migraines has announced receipt of a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the firm's absorption and delivery system process methodology patent application, a technology RZN has named HerbaZorb(TM).

11 Sep 2009

Nuvilex and Legacy Biotechnologies to develop natural remedies for flu- type symptoms

Nuvilex, Inc., announces today that it has entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Legacy Biotechnologies, Inc., a private company based in Tampa, Florida, to develop and market all natural remedies for symptoms of broad spectrum flu viruses.

11 Sep 2009

Foodborne illnesses could be tackled with FDA's Reportable Food Registry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a new way to head off potential cases of foodborne illness - the Reportable Food Registry (RFR), where food industry officials must use to alert the FDA quickly, through an electronic portal when they find their products might sicken or kill people or animals. The requirement, a result of legislation, took effect with the launch of the portal.

9 Sep 2009

Patent infringement lawsuit regarding DHA in functional foods ruled in favor of Martek

Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) announced today that a panel of judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in Martek's favor in appeal proceedings related to a patent infringement lawsuit between Martek and Lonza, Ltd., Nutrinova Inc. and Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbH (collectively "Lonza").

9 Sep 2009

Research reveals new protective properties of vitamin C

Researchers at the University of Leicester and Institute for Molecular and Cellular Biology in Portugal studied new protective properties of vitamin C in cells from the human skin, which could lead to better skin regeneration.

9 Sep 2009

Web-based clinical support tool for gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients

Building on the success and popularity of REALIZE mySUCCESS(R) for REALIZE(TM) Band patients, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. announced today it will expand availability of the Web-based clinical support tool to gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients.

9 Sep 2009

Pharmavite LLC establishes direct-to-consumer sales company

Pharmavite LLC, the manufacturer and marketer of Nature Made® vitamins, minerals, herbs and other supplements and SOYJOY® snack bars, today announced the establishment of Pharmavite Direct LLC. Pharmavite Direct LLC is an internet-based, direct-to-consumer sales and marketing company.

5 Sep 2009

Spectrum's ZEVALIN expanded label receives FDA approval for treating non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:SPPI), a commercial-stage biotechnology company with a focus in oncology, today announced ZEVALIN® (ibritumomab tiuxetan), a CD20-directed radiotherapeutic antibody, received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an expanded label for the treatment of patients with previously untreated follicular non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL), who achieve a partial or complete response to first-line chemotherapy.

5 Sep 2009

Supplements News and Research

Patients with higher levels of vitamin D are less likely to die from skin cancer

Nutritional supplement leader Garden of Life acquired by Atrium Innovations

NIAID awards Antigen Discovery a Phase II STTR grant for Chlamydia vaccine development

Kenya to launch measles vaccine campaign

Researchers link plasticity related gene-1 to lipid phosphates

Quidel's QuickVue Influenza A+B test receives special 510(k) clearance for H1N1 reactivity update

Mayo Clinic Health Letter discusses kidney stone treatment options

Nuveta closes Series A seed financing round for in vitro fertilization research

Cost-cutting measures to manage diabetes

Ganeden Biotech unveils the first quick dissolving, thin strip probiotic product

NSF International certification for COLD-FX(R)

Prebiotic Inulin fiber supplement from Standard Process

USPTO recognizes RZN Nutraceuticals' HerbaZorb as a patentable delivery system

Nuvilex and Legacy Biotechnologies to develop natural remedies for flu- type symptoms

Foodborne illnesses could be tackled with FDA's Reportable Food Registry

Patent infringement lawsuit regarding DHA in functional foods ruled in favor of Martek

Research reveals new protective properties of vitamin C

Web-based clinical support tool for gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients

Pharmavite LLC establishes direct-to-consumer sales company

Spectrum's ZEVALIN expanded label receives FDA approval for treating non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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