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Researchers receive Doris Duke Foundation award to predict sickle cell crisis, monitor treatments

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have received a $486,000 Doris Duke Foundation award to discover how to predict when sickle cell disease patients will suffer an acute crisis and monitor the effectiveness of treatments.

20 Dec 2013

Royal Philips gets FDA approval for Spectral Breast Density Measurement Application

As breast density becomes a more recognized risk factor for breast cancer, Royal Philips today announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the Spectral Breast Density Measurement Application for its MicroDose SI full-field digital mammography system. The application is the first spectral Breast Density Measurement tool, meaning adipose (fat) and glandular tissue can be differentiated to accurately measure volumetric breast density.

19 Dec 2013

Study shows that gaining too little weight during pregnancy is risk factor for infant mortality

Women who do not gain enough weight during pregnancy are at increased risk of losing their baby in its first year of life, according to a new study by researchers in the University of Maryland School of Public Health.

19 Dec 2013

Researchers map cell's complex genetic interactions to fix UV damaged DNA

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues in The Netherlands and United Kingdom, have produced the first map detailing the network of genetic interactions underlying the cellular response to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

19 Dec 2013

GSK team wins Drug Discovery of Year award for developing trametinib for malignant melanoma

The British Pharmacological Society proudly announces that its Drug Discovery of the Year award has been won by the team at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) responsible for the development of trametinib - a new treatment for malignant melanoma (a type of skin cancer).

19 Dec 2013

MEDNAX acquires Neonatology Center of Winchester

MEDNAX, Inc., today announced the acquisition of Neonatology Center of Winchester, P.C., a neonatal physician group practice based in Winchester, Va. The practice will become part of MEDNAX's Pediatrix Medical Group division, a national group practice consisting of the nation's leading neonatal, maternal-fetal medicine, pediatric cardiology, and other pediatric specialty physicians.

19 Dec 2013

Two GW professors named 2013 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors

Ferid Murad and Akos Vertes-two of George Washington University's scientific pioneers-are among the 143 innovators who have been named 2013 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.

19 Dec 2013

Viewpoints: New healthcare.gov czar knows something about computer bugs; fears about inadequate drug coverage

Seriously, one has to hope the new guy -- Kurt DelBene, former head of the Microsoft Office Division -- brings only a portion of Microsoft's heritage along with him. Aside from the XBox, the software giant isn't known for great consumer experiences. Its products have been maddeningly complex and notoriously buggy, at least in their early versions. Kind of like HealthCare.gov! (Jon Healey, 12/17).

19 Dec 2013

Anesthesiology residents want frequent feedback on clinical performance

Anesthesiology residents want frequent feedback on their clinical performance, as well as evaluations of their performance compared to their fellow residents as a whole, according to a study in the January issue of Anesthesiology.

19 Dec 2013

Nearly two-thirds of nation's leading health care executives positive about health care reform

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of the nation's leading health care executives say they believe the health care system will be somewhat or significantly better by 2020 than it is today as a result of national health care reform. Additionally, 93 percent believe that the quality of care provided by their own hospital or health system will improve during that time period.

19 Dec 2013

Inactive patients following cardiac surgery have higher risk of depression

New research indicates that inactive patients following cardiac surgery have a substantially higher risk of depression and that the number of patients suffering from depression after cardiac surgery is as high as 40%. Investigators recommend that cardiac patients should be assessed for depression and level of physical activity and remain as active as they safely can after surgery to minimize post-operative depression. The results are published in the December issue of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.

19 Dec 2013

Randomized control trials to study clinical effectiveness of high dose flu vaccine in nursing homes

One of the highest risk groups for developing pneumonia or even dying from the flu is the elderly, especially in group settings such as nursing homes.

19 Dec 2013

Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania celebrates 40th anniversary

This December marks the 40th anniversary of the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania being designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. To celebrate this momentous milestone, over 400 people gathered together early this month for an event recognizing the center's vast achievements in cancer research, patient care, and education during the last four decades.

19 Dec 2013

Computer-controlled, rotating table could deliver high doses of radiotherapy to tumors, spare vulnerable organs

Swivelling patients around on a computer-controlled, rotating table could deliver high doses of radiotherapy to tumours more quickly than current methods, while sparing vulnerable organs such as the heart, brain, eyes and bowel.

19 Dec 2013

UT Southwestern receives $10M grant to find effective treatments for alcoholic hepatitis

UT Southwestern Medical Center has launched the local arm of a national, multicenter study aimed at finding more effective treatments for alcoholic hepatitis, a disease of the liver that often leads to cirrhosis and death in severe cases.

19 Dec 2013

ATS Foundation, American Lung Association to co-fund $80,000 grant to support HPS research

The American Thoracic Society Foundation and the American Lung Association announced today that they are co-funding an $80,000 grant that will support important research into the mechanisms underlying Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome, a rare inherited disease which affects a number of organs including the lungs.

19 Dec 2013

Scientists report new development toward long-sought insulin pill for diabetes treatment

Since insulin's crucial discovery nearly a century ago, countless diabetes patients have had to inject themselves with the life-saving medicine. Now scientists are reporting a new development toward a long-sought insulin pill that could save millions the pain of daily shots. Published in the ACS journal Biomacromolecules, the advance could someday not only eliminate the "ouch" factor, but also get needle-wary - and weary - patients to take their medicine when they should.

19 Dec 2013

New program to help older adults live healthier, more independent lives

University Hospitals (UH) Bedford Medical Center, a campus of UH Regional Hospitals, has launched a new program to help older adults live healthier, more independent lives.

19 Dec 2013

Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals team up with ACC to enhance clinical research with alirocumab

Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced an innovative collaboration with the American College of Cardiology focused on enhancing clinical research with alirocumab, an investigational monoclonal antibody targeting PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9). PCSK9 is known to contribute to circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Alirocumab is being co-developed by Sanofi and Regeneron.

19 Dec 2013

Researchers investigate several non-invasive methods for measuring intracranial pressure

Do you ever turn your world upside down by standing on your head? After a few minutes you might feel some pressure in your face and around your skull. This is because headstands invert the body's blood flow, pushing more blood toward your head.

19 Dec 2013

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Researchers receive Doris Duke Foundation award to predict sickle cell crisis, monitor treatments

Royal Philips gets FDA approval for Spectral Breast Density Measurement Application

Study shows that gaining too little weight during pregnancy is risk factor for infant mortality

Researchers map cell's complex genetic interactions to fix UV damaged DNA

GSK team wins Drug Discovery of Year award for developing trametinib for malignant melanoma

MEDNAX acquires Neonatology Center of Winchester

Two GW professors named 2013 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors

Viewpoints: New healthcare.gov czar knows something about computer bugs; fears about inadequate drug coverage

Anesthesiology residents want frequent feedback on clinical performance

Nearly two-thirds of nation's leading health care executives positive about health care reform

Inactive patients following cardiac surgery have higher risk of depression

Randomized control trials to study clinical effectiveness of high dose flu vaccine in nursing homes

Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania celebrates 40th anniversary

Computer-controlled, rotating table could deliver high doses of radiotherapy to tumors, spare vulnerable organs

UT Southwestern receives $10M grant to find effective treatments for alcoholic hepatitis

ATS Foundation, American Lung Association to co-fund $80,000 grant to support HPS research

Scientists report new development toward long-sought insulin pill for diabetes treatment

New program to help older adults live healthier, more independent lives

Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals team up with ACC to enhance clinical research with alirocumab

Researchers investigate several non-invasive methods for measuring intracranial pressure

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