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Minimally invasive surgery outcomes show favorable results in low back pain patients

Beaumont research findings published in the February online issue of Spine shows that patients who have a low back surgery called minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, end up better off in many ways than patients who have more invasive surgery to alleviate debilitating pain.

5 Mar 2014

$Meta-analysis study shows association between BTMs s-CTX, s-PINP and risk of future fractures$

Meta-analysis study shows association between BTMs s-CTX, s-PINP and risk of future fractures

A new study by an International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) scientific working group summarizes the clinical performance of serum procollagen type I N propeptide (s-PINP) and serum C-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type I collagen (s-CTX) in fracture risk prediction in untreated individuals in prospective cohort studies.

5 Mar 2014

Researchers develop adjuvant which enhances effect of virus transduction

Lentiviruses, which belong to the family of retroviruses, are used as vectors to exchange genetic material in cells and can be used to replace a defective gene as defined by gene therapy.

5 Mar 2014

$Researchers develop silk-based surgical plates and screws to repair bone fractures$

Researchers develop silk-based surgical plates and screws to repair bone fractures

When a person suffers a broken bone, treatment calls for the surgeon to insert screws and plates to help bond the broken sections and enable the fracture to heal. These "fixation devices" are usually made of metal alloys.

5 Mar 2014

GTx provides clinical updates, reports financial results for fourth quarter and full year 2013

GTx, Inc. today provided a Company update and reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2013.

4 Mar 2014

AJT describes novel approach to long-term tolerance in organ transplantation

REGiMMUNE Corporation announced that the American Journal of Transplantation (AJT) has published its paper that describes a novel approach to long-term tolerance in organ transplantation with continuous administration of immune suppressants.

4 Mar 2014

Plymouth University doctor wins national award for animal testing alternative

Dr. Gyorgy Fejer from Plymouth University School of Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences has received a national award for his work developing the lab-based creation of a type of mouse cell line which could be used in place of live animals for research related to infectious diseases.

4 Mar 2014

3-D imaging of two different mouse models helps understand Apert Syndrome development

Three dimensional imaging of two different mouse models of Apert Syndrome shows that cranial deformation begins before birth and continues, worsening with time, according to a team of researchers who studied mice to better understand and treat the disorder in humans.

4 Mar 2014

Cell Therapeutics initiates Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate pacritinib in patients with myelofibrosis

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (NASDAQ and MTA: CTIC) today announced the initiation of a Phase 3 clinical trial, known as PERSIST-2, which will evaluate pacritinib, a novel, investigational JAK2/FLT3 inhibitor, in patients with myelofibrosis whose platelet counts are less than or equal to 100,000 per microliter (uL).

3 Mar 2014

Researcher to receive AACR- Joseph H. Burchenal Memorial Award for achievement in cancer research

John F. DiPersio, M.D., Ph.D., will be recognized with the 19th Annual American Association for Cancer Research-Joseph H. Burchenal Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Cancer Research at the AACR Annual Meeting 2014, to be held in San Diego, Calif., April 5-9.

3 Mar 2014

Cedars-Sinai neurosurgeon successfully performs CSF repair surgery on patient

When Elizabeth "Beth" Johnson stood up from working at her computer Oct. 28, she noticed "a kind of funny feeling" in the back of her neck. By Nov. 2, the sensation had become an excruciating headache that came on whenever she tried to stand or sit upright.

28 Feb 2014

Ortho Development receives FDA clearance for patented Knee Articulating Spacer Molds

Ortho Development Corporation has received FDA clearance for its patented KASM Knee Articulating Spacer Molds. KASM is a cement spacer mold intended for use in treating patients who develop an infection after undergoing total knee replacement surgery.

28 Feb 2014

Researchers examine whether vitamin D deficiency occurs during early stage of type 1 diabetes

Low levels of vitamin D are commonly found in people with type 1 diabetes. But even children who have multiple positive islet autoantibodies without manifest type 1 diabetes have lower levels of vitamin D in their blood.

28 Feb 2014

Wolters Kluwer Health agrees to publish AAOS' official clinical review journal

Wolters Kluwer Health and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons—the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world—announced today an agreement to publish the Academy's official clinical review journal effective with the March 2014 issue.

27 Feb 2014

Breast cancer survivors should get regular exercise to enjoy high quality of life

Older women who have overcome breast cancer are likely to struggle with heart disease, osteoporosis and hypertension further on in their lives. Whether these conditions occur or not is influenced by the treatment that patients received to fight cancer, their overall weight and their age.

27 Feb 2014

Report calls for better palliative and EOL care for patients that relapse following transplant

Haematological disorders of the blood and bone marrow, such as leukaemia, are commonly treated with a bone marrow transplant. However relapse is common and often leads to treatment failure and death.

26 Feb 2014

Fred Hutchinson, SCCA researchers receive Seattle Business Magazine's 2014 Leaders in Health Care Awards

Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) were recognized in several categories of Seattle Business Magazine's 2014 Leaders in Health Care Awards, including the publication's Lifetime Achievement Award, given to Frederick R. Appelbaum, M.D., executive vice president and deputy director of Fred Hutch and president of SCCA.

26 Feb 2014

Scales of zebrafish suitable for identifying new drugs for treating bone diseases

The scales of the zebrafish are very suitable for identifying potential new drugs for treating bone diseases. This is good news because it means fewer mice and rats will be needed for that work.

26 Feb 2014

Preventive oophorectomy reduces risks of ovarian, breast cancers in women with BRCA mutation

Women who carry a BRCA gene mutation and opt for a preventive oophorectomy, or ovary removal surgery, have a 77 per cent lower risk of death than those who do not, according to a new study led by Women's College Hospital's Amy Finch and Dr. Steven Narod.

26 Feb 2014

DiFusion gets CE Mark, European clearance to market CleanFuze antimicrobial orthobiologic polymer

DiFusion Incorporated announced today that the company has received a CE Mark and European clearance to market and implant its new CleanFuze antimicrobial orthobiologic polymer. "We are extremely gratified to announce European clearance of our CleanFuze line of antimicrobial spinal implants. This material has been in development for over five years and attaining this milestone represents significant value for our shareholders," commented DiFusion Cofounder and CEO Derrick Johns.

25 Feb 2014

Bone News and Research

Minimally invasive surgery outcomes show favorable results in low back pain patients

Meta-analysis study shows association between BTMs s-CTX, s-PINP and risk of future fractures

Researchers develop adjuvant which enhances effect of virus transduction

Researchers develop silk-based surgical plates and screws to repair bone fractures

GTx provides clinical updates, reports financial results for fourth quarter and full year 2013

AJT describes novel approach to long-term tolerance in organ transplantation

Plymouth University doctor wins national award for animal testing alternative

3-D imaging of two different mouse models helps understand Apert Syndrome development

Cell Therapeutics initiates Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate pacritinib in patients with myelofibrosis

Researcher to receive AACR- Joseph H. Burchenal Memorial Award for achievement in cancer research

Cedars-Sinai neurosurgeon successfully performs CSF repair surgery on patient

Ortho Development receives FDA clearance for patented Knee Articulating Spacer Molds

Researchers examine whether vitamin D deficiency occurs during early stage of type 1 diabetes

Wolters Kluwer Health agrees to publish AAOS' official clinical review journal

Breast cancer survivors should get regular exercise to enjoy high quality of life

Report calls for better palliative and EOL care for patients that relapse following transplant

Fred Hutchinson, SCCA researchers receive Seattle Business Magazine's 2014 Leaders in Health Care Awards

Scales of zebrafish suitable for identifying new drugs for treating bone diseases

Preventive oophorectomy reduces risks of ovarian, breast cancers in women with BRCA mutation

DiFusion gets CE Mark, European clearance to market CleanFuze antimicrobial orthobiologic polymer

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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