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Scientists discover evidence linking brain function variations to birth size, weight of placenta

Scientists have discovered the first evidence linking brain function variations between the left and right sides of the brain to size at birth and the weight of the placenta. The finding could shed new light on the causes of mental health problems in later life.

18 Feb 2011

Boys get greater rush and more energy from caffeine than girls

Results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-response study of the response of youth to caffeine found that, in general, boys get a greater rush and more energy from caffeine than girls.

18 Feb 2011

Researchers identify CD19-L protein that facilitates recognition, destruction of leukemia cells

Scientists at the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases and The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles today announced a breakthrough discovery in understanding how the body fights leukemia.

18 Feb 2011

Platelet-rich fibrin matrix doesn't improve healing after rotator cuff repair

For years, doctors have used platelet rich plasma (PRP) to promote healing in various surgeries, but a recent study demonstrates that a type of PRP did not improve healing after rotator cuff repair.

18 Feb 2011

Study: Low levels of Klotho protein may serve as early warning sign of CKD

Low levels of the anti-aging hormone Klotho may serve as an early warning sign of the presence of kidney disease and its deadly cardiovascular complications, according to findings by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.

18 Feb 2011

Medical expert speaks about effects of sugar on human body

With the many forms of sugar available, from table sugar, to high-fructose corn syrup to agave and honey, understanding the differences between sugars and their effects on the body is not all sweet.

18 Feb 2011

Scientists establish biomarker strategy to diagnose variety of cancer types

A team of biologists, clinical oncologists, pathologists and information scientists has established a strategy for identifying biomarkers. If a particular pattern of these biomarkers can be detected in the blood, this indicates a cancerous disease. An interdisciplinary research breakthrough that opens many doors.

18 Feb 2011

Emotional response to challenging situations predict body's response to stress

Your emotional response to challenging situations could predict how your body responds to stress, according to research published this month in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.

18 Feb 2011

TI Pharma launches new research project on stem cell transplant

Top Institute Pharma is today launching a new research project that should make stem cell transplants more successful. A stem cell transplant is usually performed on adults with acute leukemia.

18 Feb 2011

DiaGenic fourth quarter operating revenue increases to NOK 1,078 thousand

DiaGenic has significantly altered its business strategy during 2010 to leverage more effectively its commercial potential, and strengths in Intellectual Property (IP). The Company has made significant progress in its business activities towards big pharma since implementation of the new strategy. DiaGenic is well positioned as a multimodal partner with large pharma and imaging companies.

18 Feb 2011

Research: Urban children spend more time playing outdoors

Young children living in urban public housing spend more time playing outdoors than other urban children, according to researchers at Rice University, Columbia University and Princeton University.

18 Feb 2011

Avenir team discovers how Neisseria meningitidis disseminates into bloodstream

Although, in the majority of cases, the localized presence of Neisseria meningitidis in the throat has no consequence, it can sometimes lead to meningitis or septicaemia. The seriousness of these two infections is driving researchers from around the world to improve their understanding of the mode of operation of this bacterium, which, once it leaves its favourite location becomes extremely dangerous.

18 Feb 2011

Loyola offers stem cell transplants to older patients with leukemia and lymphoma

As the first baby boomers turn 65, Loyola University Hospital has begun offering stem cell transplants to leukemia and lymphoma patients who previously were too old to qualify.

18 Feb 2011

Signs of P.A.D. indicate increased risk of heart disease, heart attack, death

Approximately nine million Americans over the age of 50 are living with a disease that affects their legs and raises their risk of having a heart attack. Unfortunately, many with the disease do not even know they have it. February is Heart Month, and the Vascular Disease Foundation and its P.A.D. Coalition are urging Americans to listen to their legs and be alert to the signs of peripheral arterial disease, or P.A.D.

18 Feb 2011

U.S. FDA approves Corifact to prevent bleeding in people with Factor XIII deficiency

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Corifact, the first product intended to prevent bleeding in people with the rare genetic defect congenital Factor XIII deficiency.

18 Feb 2011

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

18 Feb 2011

Viewpoints: Arizona's waiver; next gen's 'different' Medicare?; individual mandate's constitutionality

There may be no federal obstacles to cutting 250,000 people out of AHCCCS, part of Gov. Jan Brewer's budget proposal. But there are compelling reasons to avoid such a drastic step if at all possible. And it's possible.

17 Feb 2011

Study: Ventilator-associated pneumonia infections drop by 70% in Michigan hospitals

Cases of ventilator-associated pneumonia — the most lethal and among the most common of all hospital-associated infections — dropped by more than 70 percent in Michigan hospitals where medical staff used a simple checklist designed by Johns Hopkins researchers. Such pneumonias kill an estimated 36,000 Americans each year.

17 Feb 2011

West Virginia receives $186,000 AstraZeneca grant to expand Cardiovascular Health program

The AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation program, Connections for Cardiovascular Health, today announced a grant of more than $186,000 to West Virginia Health Right, Inc. in Charleston to expand the Pathways to Cardiovascular Health program.

17 Feb 2011

Zimmer introduces PathFinder NXT System for minimally invasive spinal procedures

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal care, today announced the launch of the PathFinder NXT System at the 2011 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in San Diego, CA.

17 Feb 2011

Blood News and Research

Scientists discover evidence linking brain function variations to birth size, weight of placenta

Boys get greater rush and more energy from caffeine than girls

Researchers identify CD19-L protein that facilitates recognition, destruction of leukemia cells

Platelet-rich fibrin matrix doesn't improve healing after rotator cuff repair

Study: Low levels of Klotho protein may serve as early warning sign of CKD

Medical expert speaks about effects of sugar on human body

Scientists establish biomarker strategy to diagnose variety of cancer types

Emotional response to challenging situations predict body's response to stress

TI Pharma launches new research project on stem cell transplant

DiaGenic fourth quarter operating revenue increases to NOK 1,078 thousand

Research: Urban children spend more time playing outdoors

Avenir team discovers how Neisseria meningitidis disseminates into bloodstream

Loyola offers stem cell transplants to older patients with leukemia and lymphoma

Signs of P.A.D. indicate increased risk of heart disease, heart attack, death

U.S. FDA approves Corifact to prevent bleeding in people with Factor XIII deficiency

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

Viewpoints: Arizona's waiver; next gen's 'different' Medicare?; individual mandate's constitutionality

Study: Ventilator-associated pneumonia infections drop by 70% in Michigan hospitals

West Virginia receives $186,000 AstraZeneca grant to expand Cardiovascular Health program

Zimmer introduces PathFinder NXT System for minimally invasive spinal procedures

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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