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Research project offers hope for pediatric patients with thalassemia

Children born with thalassaemia, a genetic blood disease, cannot create normal haemoglobin, which is needed to produce healthy red blood cells. Regular blood transfusions are the only treatment available, but iron overload is inevitable.

1 Jun 2018

Telemedicine approach improves genetic counseling at community-based cancer care

Genetic counseling for cancer patients has become standard of care at academic medical centers, but patients cared for at community-based medical practices across the United States may not have access to these resources. Video and phone sessions can close that gap and bring genetic counseling to patients who would not otherwise have the chance to receive it, according to a new study from the Basser Center for BRCA at the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center.

31 May 2018

FDA approves first oral medication for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approval of Xeljanz (tofacitinib) to include adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. Xeljanz is the first oral medication approved for chronic use in this indication.

30 May 2018

Radiotherapy drug used for treating rare neuroendocrine cancers can be safe, effective for patients

A radiotherapy drug that treats the rare neuroendocrine cancers pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma can be both effective and safe for patients, according to the findings of a multi-center trial led by researchers in the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

30 May 2018

Princeton Instruments and C-SOPS announce collaboration on innovative pharmaceutical technology

Princeton Instruments and the Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems are pleased to announce a six-month collaboration on a novel pharmaceutical technology that enables close monitoring and control of drug manufacturing processes.

From Teledyne Princeton Instruments 26 May 2018

Antioxidant-enriched multivitamin may decrease respiratory illnesses in CF patients, finds study

Researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found that taking a specially formulated antioxidant-enriched multivitamin may decrease respiratory illnesses in people with cystic fibrosis.

24 May 2018

Study: Tree nut consumption linked to improved type 2 diabetes health

One of the largest studies to date on nuts and diabetes was published today in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. The study shows that approximately two ounces of nuts a day, as a replacement for carbohydrate foods, can improve glycemic control and blood lipids in those with type 2 diabetes.

24 May 2018

Researchers develop film to prevent bacteria from growing on dental retainers and aligners

Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate to plastic retainers to maintain the perfect smile.

24 May 2018

FDA warns against using teething remedies for babies

According to health officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), popular teething remedies for babies may not be free from dangers.

24 May 2018

Skin cream containing rapamycin reduces TSC-related facial tumors

Addressing a critical issue for people with a genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis complex, doctors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reported that a skin cream containing rapamycin significantly reduced the disfiguring facial tumors affecting more than 90 percent of people with the condition.

23 May 2018

Researchers find new method to treat severe asthma

Researchers from McMaster University and the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, together with colleagues at other partnering institutions, have developed a new method to treat severe asthma.

23 May 2018

Ingesting blue dye tablet during colonoscopy aids in detecting difficult-to-see polyps

Ingestion of a blue dye tablet during bowel prep for colonoscopy could be a significant advance in the early detection of colorectal cancer.

22 May 2018

Eczema drug alleviates asthma symptoms and improves lung function

Two new studies of patients with difficult-to-control asthma show that the eczema drug dupilumab alleviates asthma symptoms and improves patients' ability to breathe better than standard therapies.

22 May 2018

When is insurance not really insurance? When you need pricey dental care.

I'm 61 years old and a San Francisco homeowner with an academic position at the University of California-Berkeley, which provides me with comprehensive health insurance. Yet, to afford the more than $50,000 in out-of-pocket expenses required for the restorative dental work I've needed in the past 20 years, I've had to rely on handouts — from my mom.

21 May 2018

Study: Prediabetic patients with OSA could lower their resting heart rates by using CPAP

Patients with prediabetes who also have obstructive sleep apnea may improve their resting heart rate, an important measure of cardiovascular health, by using continuous positive airway pressure to treat their OSA, according to a randomized, controlled trial presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.

21 May 2018

Researcher aims to develop virtual biopsy tool for early melanoma detection

With Skin Cancer Awareness Month upon us, Colorado State University researcher Jesse Wilson is accelerating research to improve imaging and detection of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, and the fifth most common cancer in the United States.

21 May 2018

Prestroke and poststroke oral anticoagulation therapy in AF patients

Oral anticoagulation therapy after stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation was associated with lower risk for recurrent blood vessel-blocking blood clots.

18 May 2018

Pfizer announces Phase 3 study results of LYRICA Oral Solution CV for pediatric epilepsy patients

Pfizer Inc. announced today positive top-line results of a Phase 3 study examining the use of LYRICA® Oral Solution CV as adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures in pediatric epilepsy patients one month to less than four years of age.

17 May 2018

FDA approves new treatment to mitigate opioid withdrawal symptoms in adults

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Lucemyra (lofexidine hydrochloride) for the mitigation of withdrawal symptoms to facilitate abrupt discontinuation of opioids in adults.

17 May 2018

Musician Huey Lewis's struggle shines spotlight on Ménière's disease

The recent news revealing musician Huey Lewis's struggles with Ménière's disease has shined a spotlight on the neurological disorder. The symptoms, which include unpredictable bouts of dizziness, hearing loss and ringing in the ears, may get progressively worse over time and can greatly interfere with work, driving and daily activities.

16 May 2018

Oral News and Research

Research project offers hope for pediatric patients with thalassemia

Telemedicine approach improves genetic counseling at community-based cancer care

FDA approves first oral medication for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis

Radiotherapy drug used for treating rare neuroendocrine cancers can be safe, effective for patients

Princeton Instruments and C-SOPS announce collaboration on innovative pharmaceutical technology

Antioxidant-enriched multivitamin may decrease respiratory illnesses in CF patients, finds study

Study: Tree nut consumption linked to improved type 2 diabetes health

Researchers develop film to prevent bacteria from growing on dental retainers and aligners

FDA warns against using teething remedies for babies

Skin cream containing rapamycin reduces TSC-related facial tumors

Researchers find new method to treat severe asthma

Ingesting blue dye tablet during colonoscopy aids in detecting difficult-to-see polyps

Eczema drug alleviates asthma symptoms and improves lung function

When is insurance not really insurance? When you need pricey dental care.

Study: Prediabetic patients with OSA could lower their resting heart rates by using CPAP

Researcher aims to develop virtual biopsy tool for early melanoma detection

Prestroke and poststroke oral anticoagulation therapy in AF patients

Pfizer announces Phase 3 study results of LYRICA Oral Solution CV for pediatric epilepsy patients

FDA approves new treatment to mitigate opioid withdrawal symptoms in adults

Musician Huey Lewis's struggle shines spotlight on Ménière's disease

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