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Selective targeting of neurotransmitters may allow for new medication therapies for GI conditions

Selective targeting of the neurotransmitter that differentially affects brain cells that control the two distinct functions of the pancreas may allow for new medication therapies for conditions like diabetes, dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal reflux, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

5 Dec 2012

New study finds chemicals used for water purification can lead to food allergies

Food allergies are on the rise, affecting 15 million Americans. And according to a new study published in the December issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), pesticides and tap water could be partially to blame.

3 Dec 2012

Pressure Right effectively reduces postdischarge nausea and vomiting

In its December 2012 issue, the Outpatient Surgery Magazine's product news section introduces Pressure Right, the longer-acting perioperative, (Rx) antiemetic prophylaxis medical device to its readers.

30 Nov 2012

Exposure to essential oil for 1 hour would be effective in reducing heart rate and blood pressure

The scents which permeate our health spas from aromatic essential oils may provide more benefits than just a sense of rest and well-being.

30 Nov 2012

Study identifies risk factors associated with co-exposure to lead, mercury and PCBs

Nearly 23 percent of American women of childbearing age met or exceeded the median blood levels for all three environmental chemical pollutants - lead, mercury, and PCBs - tracked in an analysis of data on thousands of women by Brown University researchers.

29 Nov 2012

Pall first quarter 2013 sales decrease 3.6% to $627.6 million

Pall Corporation today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 which ended on October 31, 2012.

From Pall Corporation 29 Nov 2012

WellStar Health System implements Xenex’s room disinfection system

WellStar Health System was the first to implement and is the only health system in metro-Atlanta using Xenex Healthcare Services' room disinfection system in its patient and operating rooms. A "green," mercury-free technology, the Xenex system is the fastest, safest and most effective method for the advanced cleaning of hospital rooms, scientifically proven to destroy all major classes of microorganisms that cause hospital acquired infections (HAIs), such as MRSA and Clostridium difficile (C. diff).

29 Nov 2012

Carnosic acid promotes eye health

Herbs widely used throughout history in Asian and early European cultures have received renewed attention by Western medicine in recent years. Scientists are now isolating the active compounds in many medicinal herbs and documenting their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. In a study published in the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Stuart A. Lipton, M.D., Ph.D. and colleagues at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) report that carnosic acid, a component of the herb rosemary, promotes eye health.

28 Nov 2012

Study finds chemicals linked to cancer, learning problems and hormone disruption

A peer-reviewed study of the largest number of flame retardants ever tested in homes found that most houses had levels of at least one flame retardant that exceeded a federal health guideline. The journal Environmental Science & Technology will publish the study online on November 28, 12:01am Eastern.

28 Nov 2012

California researchers develop new strategy to find novel antibiotics for bacterial infections

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have developed a new strategy for finding novel antibiotic compounds, using a diagnostic panel of bacterial strains for screening chemical extracts from natural sources.

27 Nov 2012

Leading urologic oncologist explains bladder cancer basics

An unhappy bladder won't be ignored. Frequent urination, pain while urinating, burning while urinating, blood in the urine, and even back pain or pelvic pain can all be symptoms of bladder cancer or other urinary tract problems. The trick, however, is that the absence of urinary symptoms doesn't guarantee a healthy bladder.

27 Nov 2012

Simple method reduces amount of phosphorus in wastewater

Researchers at Aalto University have developed a simple method for reducing the amount of phosphorus in the wastewater of a pulp mill. The method is called simultaneous precipitation using iron sulphate. A separate treatment stage is not required, as the precipitation takes place simultaneously with the actual biological wastewater treatment.

22 Nov 2012

Iridoid synthase can make powerful chemicals from catnip to vinblastine

Scientists have discovered an enzyme used in nature to make powerful chemicals from catnip to a cancer drug, vinblastine. The discovery opens up the prospect of producing these chemicals cheaply and efficiently.

22 Nov 2012

Somnogen induces sleep in patients with primary hypersomnia

Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have discovered that dozens of adults with an elevated need for sleep have a substance in their cerebrospinal fluid that acts like a sleeping pill.

22 Nov 2012

Cincinnati Children's, AAP doctors offer holiday toy safety tips

With the excitement of the holidays, parents and relatives eagerly purchase the hottest toys and latest items for their children. But it's during the hustle and bustle of the season that many fail to buy age appropriate gifts for their children, and they tend to disregard warnings on these toys and gifts to ensure they are safe.

22 Nov 2012

Study: 2-PMPA improves cognition in mice with MS

Johns Hopkins researchers report the successful use of a form of MRI to identify what appears to be a key biochemical marker for cognitive impairment in the brains of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). In follow-up experiments on mice with a rodent form of MS, researchers were able to use an experimental compound to manipulate that same marker and dramatically improve learning and memory.

21 Nov 2012

Emory University, Georgia Tech to establish Malaria Host-Pathogen Interaction Center

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded a five-year contract of up to $19.4 million, depending on contract options exercised, to establish the Malaria Host-Pathogen Interaction Center (MaHPIC).

20 Nov 2012

Hebron introduces Florax DS Diarrhea Relief and Ready-to-Drink probiotic

Hebron U.S.A. Corp. is introducing their Florax DS product line featuring a Ready-to-Drink probiotic, for digestive and immune support and an all-natural probiotic diarrhea relief product that provides relief of occasional diarrhea, cramping, gas and bloating without the use of harsh chemicals.

20 Nov 2012

Certain occupations do increase risk of breast cancer

Is there a link between the risk of breast cancer and the working environment? A study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Environmental Health provides further evidence on this previously neglected research topic, confirming that certain occupations do pose a higher risk of breast cancer than others, particularly those that expose the worker to potential carcinogens and endocrine disrupters.

19 Nov 2012

GVK Biosciences receives AERB approvals to carry out 3H and 14C synthesis activities

GVK Biosciences, Asia's leading Drug Discovery Research & Development organization, has received approvals from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Government of India, to carry out 3H and 14C synthesis activities.

19 Nov 2012

Chemicals News and Research

Selective targeting of neurotransmitters may allow for new medication therapies for GI conditions

New study finds chemicals used for water purification can lead to food allergies

Pressure Right effectively reduces postdischarge nausea and vomiting

Exposure to essential oil for 1 hour would be effective in reducing heart rate and blood pressure

Study identifies risk factors associated with co-exposure to lead, mercury and PCBs

Pall first quarter 2013 sales decrease 3.6% to $627.6 million

WellStar Health System implements Xenex’s room disinfection system

Carnosic acid promotes eye health

Study finds chemicals linked to cancer, learning problems and hormone disruption

California researchers develop new strategy to find novel antibiotics for bacterial infections

Leading urologic oncologist explains bladder cancer basics

Simple method reduces amount of phosphorus in wastewater

Iridoid synthase can make powerful chemicals from catnip to vinblastine

Somnogen induces sleep in patients with primary hypersomnia

Cincinnati Children's, AAP doctors offer holiday toy safety tips

Study: 2-PMPA improves cognition in mice with MS

Emory University, Georgia Tech to establish Malaria Host-Pathogen Interaction Center

Hebron introduces Florax DS Diarrhea Relief and Ready-to-Drink probiotic

Certain occupations do increase risk of breast cancer

GVK Biosciences receives AERB approvals to carry out 3H and 14C synthesis activities

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