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Semafore Pharmaceuticals' SF1126 PI3K-mTOR inhibitor demonstrates broad anti-tumor activity in lymphoma

Semafore Pharmaceuticals today announced the presentation of data demonstrating that SF1126, a novel small molecule inhibitor of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), has broad preclinical anti-tumor activity in multiple myeloma and lymphoma. Data were presented in a poster presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

21 Apr 2010

Pharmacies launch Dispose My Meds campaign to help consumers safely dispose unused medications

Nearly 800 community pharmacies in 40 states are making it easier than ever for consumers to safely dispose of unused patient medications at their local pharmacy, the National Community Pharmacists Association and Sharps Compliance, Inc. announced today.

20 Apr 2010

New web-based service for analyzing, visualizing and managing DNA sequencing data

DNAnexus, Inc. today announced the commercial launch of its web-based service for analyzing, visualizing, and managing next-generation DNA sequencing data. Andreas Sundquist, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO, will introduce the solution publicly for the first time today at the annual Bio-IT World Conference and Expo in Boston, Massachusetts.

20 Apr 2010

National health care reform package promises to reduce number of uninsured Americans

The national health care reform package signed by President Obama recently promises to significantly reduce the number of uninsured Americans. According to the Congressional Budget Office, 31 million Americans who are currently uninsured will gain health care coverage under the federal legislation.

20 Apr 2010

Calmare pain therapy medical device reviewed at CTT's annual meeting of shareholders

Competitive Technologies, Inc. held its annual meeting of shareholders today at the Hilton Stamford Hotel and Executive Meeting Center in Stamford, Conn. John B. Nano, CTT's Chairman, President and CEO reviewed the company's performance and highlighted the exciting progress on its sales and distribution plan for its Calmare pain therapy medical device, and other selected technologies.

20 Apr 2010

NFID, LWW form new publishing partnership

The National Foundation of Infectious Disease and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins are pleased to announce the formation of a new publishing partnership. The NFID is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1973 dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about the causes, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases.

20 Apr 2010

PTEN expression clinically useful in assessing risk of prostate cancer recurrence: Study

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today said results from a recent study indicate that expression of the PTEN gene may be clinically useful in assessing a man's risk of prostate cancer recurrence after radical prostatectomy.

20 Apr 2010

Biology resource aims to help schoolchildren learn beyond the classroom

Have you ever wondered why a giraffe has a long neck? What enables the brain to multi-task? Why you sneeze when you look at the sun? How a dinosaur is named? Well now you can find out the answers to these and a huge number of other questions by looking on the Ask A Biologist website.

20 Apr 2010

Affinion Security Center enhances BreachShield service

Affinion Security Center, a leading provider of identity theft protection services, today announced enhancements to its BreachShield(SM) service, aimed at preventing, detecting and resolving Identity Theft resulting from data breaches for companies at risk and the consumers who trust those organizations. The new enhancements are designed for all types of organizations that experience a breach and include benefits that help customers at risk for medical identity theft.

19 Apr 2010

The AFA and IntegraMed partner to provide innovative fertility education programs

Patients dealing with infertility face many uncertainties, but now there is one place to find a comprehensive guide to almost every aspect of infertility treatment.

19 Apr 2010

Weeklong, 60-mile breast cancer fundraising walk in Spain

For A Cause, has been organizing breast cancer fundraising walks since 2001. This Mother's Day, the unofficial start to the breast cancer walking season, tens of thousands of women will take to the streets to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer organizations.

19 Apr 2010

Phase II study: Hepatitis C patients receiving ANA598 bid plus SOC attain undetectable levels of virus

Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that 72% of hepatitis C patients receiving ANA598 400 mg twice daily (bid) plus standard of care achieved undetectable levels of virus at week eight in an ongoing Phase II study, compared to 38% of patients receiving placebo plus SOC.

19 Apr 2010

HEALTHPOINT provides donation to support 100 free AAWC patient memberships

HEALTHPOINT today announced it will provide a donation to the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care Patient Advocacy Campaign to support 100 free AAWC patient memberships. The AAWC initiative is to be formally launched today during the Opening Ceremony of the Spring 2010 Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, on April 17, 2010, from 2:15-3:00 PM at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

19 Apr 2010

EAU publishes live webcasts of sessions from 25th Anniversary EAU Congress

The Anniversary EAU Congress started successfully yesterday, although the force majeure circumstances - the eruption of a volcano in Iceland - which shut down many North-European airports, made changes in the programme necessary. To accomodate all urologists, health professionals, media representatives etc who have been stranded due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland, the EAU is publishing live webcasts of the sessions from the 25th Anniversary EAU Congress.

19 Apr 2010

FASEB launches web-based portal to enhance biomedical workforce

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) has launched a web-based portal that brings together information on a wide range of programs aimed at increasing the diversity of the biomedical workforce. The FASEB and FASEB Society Resources for Underrepresented Minority Students and Scientists webpage highlights over 50 unique initiatives offered by FASEB and its member societies.

19 Apr 2010

SAVE THE PATIENT hosts live call-in program on impact of new health care reforms

Recognizing that many people are confused over what is changing in health care, given new national legislation, SAVE THE PATIENT is hosting another community show to bring education, insights and resources to the Chicago public.

17 Apr 2010

EAU launches new website

The EAU recently launched its new website. Online efforts are continued under the same name: www.uroweb.org. But everything else has been redesigned in line with the latest internet trends - user-friendliness, interactivity, elegance. Prof. Manfred Wirth, EAU Executive Member Communication, says: "The EAU is a dynamic organisation.

17 Apr 2010

Website News and Research

Semafore Pharmaceuticals' SF1126 PI3K-mTOR inhibitor demonstrates broad anti-tumor activity in lymphoma

Pharmacies launch Dispose My Meds campaign to help consumers safely dispose unused medications

New web-based service for analyzing, visualizing and managing DNA sequencing data

National health care reform package promises to reduce number of uninsured Americans

Calmare pain therapy medical device reviewed at CTT's annual meeting of shareholders

NFID, LWW form new publishing partnership

PTEN expression clinically useful in assessing risk of prostate cancer recurrence: Study

Biology resource aims to help schoolchildren learn beyond the classroom

Affinion Security Center enhances BreachShield service

The AFA and IntegraMed partner to provide innovative fertility education programs

Weeklong, 60-mile breast cancer fundraising walk in Spain

Phase II study: Hepatitis C patients receiving ANA598 bid plus SOC attain undetectable levels of virus

HEALTHPOINT provides donation to support 100 free AAWC patient memberships

EAU publishes live webcasts of sessions from 25th Anniversary EAU Congress

FASEB launches web-based portal to enhance biomedical workforce

SAVE THE PATIENT hosts live call-in program on impact of new health care reforms

EAU launches new website

Courage Center accepts nominations for three employment-related annual awards

Solos Endoscopy reports revenues of $421,882 for 2009

Minnesota OMC's $20.9M series 2010 revenue bonds rated 'BBB-' by Fitch

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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