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FDA-regulated study investigates use of child's stem cells for acquired sensorineural hearing loss

Cord Blood Registry, the world's largest and most experienced newborn stem cell company, announces the start of a U.S. Food and Drug-regulated study being conducted at Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando to investigate the use of a child's stem cells from their own stored umbilical cord blood as a treatment for acquired sensorineural hearing loss.

16 Jan 2014

Crozer-Keystone Health System wins 2013 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service

In honor of its broad-based efforts to improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of its community, Crozer-Keystone Health System in Delaware County, Pa. is the recipient of the 2013 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service, one of the most esteemed community service honors in healthcare.

From Baxter International Inc. 16 Jan 2014

New imaging technique captures vibrations of proteins, tiny motions critical to human life

Like the strings on a violin or the pipes of an organ, the proteins in the human body vibrate in different patterns, scientists have long suspected.

16 Jan 2014

People who suffer from brain injuries, strokes often have problems paying attention, concentrating

The brain appears to synchronize the activity of different brain regions to make it possible for a person to pay attention or concentrate on a task, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have learned.

16 Jan 2014

Research identifies new way for slow release drugs

Reservoirs of pharmaceuticals could be manufactured to bind specifically to infected tissue such as cancer cells for slow, concentrated delivery of drug treatments, according to new research published in ACS Macro Letters.

15 Jan 2014

Ultrasound can modulate brain activity to heighten sensory perception in humans

Whales, bats, and even praying mantises use ultrasound as a sensory guidance system - and now a new study has found that ultrasound can modulate brain activity to heighten sensory perception in humans.

13 Jan 2014

Coalition publishes new evidence on patient impact of drug shortages in US

According to newly published results from a survey of pharmacy directors, drug shortages remain a serious problem for patient safety. Nearly half of the responding directors reported adverse events at their facilities due to drug shortages, including patient deaths.

13 Jan 2014

HoLEP effective for overactive bladder symptoms

Research shows that Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate is effective in improving overactive bladder symptoms and urodynamic parameters in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

13 Jan 2014

IBM and OhioHealth collaborate to aid in prevention of infections in hospitals

OhioHealth and IBM today announced a collaboration to aid in the prevention of infections using a first-of-a-kind network of wireless sensors and real-time Big Data analytics that measure hand-washing practices.

10 Jan 2014

Attenuated psychosis syndrome shows clinical significance

The community prevalence of attenuated psychosis syndrome is sufficient to make it a valid addition to the DSM-5, but only with revisions to the current criteria, findings from the BEAR Study show.

9 Jan 2014

Study identifies risk factors linked with non-fatal overdose among HIV-infected Russians

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) have identified that injection frequency and taking anti-retroviral therapy for HIV are risk factors for nonfatal drug overdoses among Russians who are HIV positive and inject drugs.

9 Jan 2014

New study finds that Americans had more health concerns during the recession

We ring in the New Year with hopes of being healthy, wealthy, and wise. A new study led by San Diego State University School of Public Health research professor John W. Ayers suggests that from a public health standpoint, health and wealth may be connected.

8 Jan 2014

Applied BioCode signs License and Supply Agreement with Genetic Analysis for BMB technology

Applied BioCode announced today that it has signed a License and Supply Agreement for its Barcoded Magnetic Bead technology with Genetic Analysis of Oslo, Norway.

7 Jan 2014

Mylan launches Tolterodine Tartrate ER Capsules, 2 mg and 4 mg

Mylan Inc. today announced that its U.S.-based subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Tolterodine Tartrate Extended-release Capsules, 2 mg and 4 mg. Tolterodine Tartrate ER Capsules are the generic version of Pfizer's Detrol LA, and are indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency. Mylan received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for this product.

7 Jan 2014

Shield Therapeutics reports positive top-line data from pivotal Phase 3 programme of ST10

Shield Therapeutics, an independent specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of mineral-derived hospital pharmaceuticals, today announces strongly positive top-line data from the pivotal Phase 3 programme of ST10 for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in inflammatory bowel disease.

7 Jan 2014

Second module of PMA application submitted to FDA for Sapheon's VenaSeal Sapheon Closure System

Sapheon Inc. announced today that it has submitted the second module of the pre-market approval application for the VenaSeal Sapheon Closure System to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

7 Jan 2014

Computer algorithm developed to identify genes that could be transformed to stop aging process

Restricting calorie consumption is one of the few proven ways to combat aging. Though the underlying mechanism is unknown, calorie restriction has been shown to prolong lifespan in yeast, worms, flies, monkeys, and, in some studies, humans.

2 Jan 2014

Women with high blood pressure need more optimal treatment than men

Doctors may need to treat high blood pressure in women earlier and more aggressively than they do in men, according to scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

2 Jan 2014

Cell phones, other distractions pose greater threat to teen drivers

Teens may begin their driving habits with great caution, but as months behind the wheel pass, they begin to multi-task at higher frequency rates - dialing cell phones, eating, and talking to passengers, etc. - and therefore greatly raise their risk of crashes and/or near-crash incidents.

2 Jan 2014

Research findings could shed light on how testosterone acts in human brain to regulate speech

For the male canary, the ability to sing a pitch-perfect song is critical to wooing female canaries. As the seasons change, so does song quality and frequency. The hormone testosterone plays a role in this changing song behavior.

31 Dec 2013

Frequency News and Research

FDA-regulated study investigates use of child's stem cells for acquired sensorineural hearing loss

Crozer-Keystone Health System wins 2013 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service

New imaging technique captures vibrations of proteins, tiny motions critical to human life

People who suffer from brain injuries, strokes often have problems paying attention, concentrating

Research identifies new way for slow release drugs

Ultrasound can modulate brain activity to heighten sensory perception in humans

Coalition publishes new evidence on patient impact of drug shortages in US

HoLEP effective for overactive bladder symptoms

IBM and OhioHealth collaborate to aid in prevention of infections in hospitals

Attenuated psychosis syndrome shows clinical significance

Study identifies risk factors linked with non-fatal overdose among HIV-infected Russians

New study finds that Americans had more health concerns during the recession

Applied BioCode signs License and Supply Agreement with Genetic Analysis for BMB technology

Mylan launches Tolterodine Tartrate ER Capsules, 2 mg and 4 mg

Shield Therapeutics reports positive top-line data from pivotal Phase 3 programme of ST10

Second module of PMA application submitted to FDA for Sapheon's VenaSeal Sapheon Closure System

Computer algorithm developed to identify genes that could be transformed to stop aging process

Women with high blood pressure need more optimal treatment than men

Cell phones, other distractions pose greater threat to teen drivers

Research findings could shed light on how testosterone acts in human brain to regulate speech

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