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WIN Consortium proposes unique alliance to fight cancer

WIN Consortium proposes a unique alliance to fight cancer and invites you to join the 3rd annual symposium: Gateways to efficacy of cancer diagnostics and therapeutics to be held on 6th to 8th of July at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France.

10 Feb 2011

Research shows no protective effect of folate intake against spontaneous preterm delivery

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that show that folate intake before and during pregnancy does not protect Norwegian women against spontaneous preterm delivery.

10 Feb 2011

New study: No difference in contamination between physicians' long-, short-sleeved workwear

Governmental agencies in the United Kingdom recently instituted guidelines banning physicians' white coats and the wearing of long-sleeved garments to decrease the transmission of bacteria within hospitals due to the belief that cuffs of long-sleeved shirts carry more bacteria. However, a new study published today in the Journal of Hospital Medicine shows that after an eight-hour day, there is no difference in contamination of long- and short-sleeved shirts, or on the skin at the wearers' wrists.

10 Feb 2011

Scientists generate beating heart cells from skin cells of young patients with severe genetic heart defect

Using skin cells from young patients who have a severe genetic heart defect, Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have generated beating heart cells that carry the same genetic mutation. The newly created human heart cells - cardiomyocytes - allowed the researchers for the first time to examine and characterize the disorder at the cellular level.

10 Feb 2011

Scientists discover KCNH2 gene mutation in patients with long QT syndrome

Researchers from the Hospital Virgen de las Nieves of the University of Granada have identified the most frequent mutations in the gene KCNH2 in patients with long QT syndrome.

10 Feb 2011

Mg significantly reduces neonatal brain injury linked with maternal inflammation, infection

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that showed that in rats, the use of magnesium sulfate significantly reduced the neonatal brain injury associated with maternal inflammation or maternal infection.

10 Feb 2011

Pediatricians can play a key role in promoting tobacco-free lifestyle among children, adolescents

Nicotine addiction usually begins during the critical teenage years, and pediatric healthcare professionals can play a prominent role in promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle among children and adolescents, as described in an article published online ahead of print in Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, & Pulmonology, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

10 Feb 2011

Viewpoints: Abortion fight intensifies; Michelle Obama's anti-obesity crusade; Milken on research investment

For our servicewomen around the world, H.R. 3 reminds them that they must roll the dice with whatever local, non-U.S.-affiliated medical facility they can find.

10 Feb 2011

BG Medicine underwriters exercise over-allotment option in full

BG Medicine today announced that the underwriters of its initial public offering have exercised in full their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 750,000 shares of BG Medicine's common stock at $7.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

10 Feb 2011

New research: Motorcycle helmets appear to reduce cervical spine injury

Motorcycle helmets, long known to dramatically reduce the number of brain injuries and deaths from crashes, appear to also be associated with a lower risk of cervical spine injury, new research from Johns Hopkins suggests.

10 Feb 2011

E-cigarettes produce abstinence rates nearly double that of traditional method

Two new studies available online and being published in the April edition of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine find that electronic cigarettes produces abstinence rates nearly double that of traditional nicotine replacement methods and that consumer interest in e-cigarettes is currently much higher than interest in traditional nicotine replacement products.

10 Feb 2011

Study: New curcumin-hybrid compound may help protect, regenerate brain cells after stroke

Whether or not you're fond of Indian, Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern food, stroke researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center think you may become a fan of one of their key spices.

10 Feb 2011

New study: Fetal surgery for spina bifida greatly improves child's mobility

Performing delicate surgery in the womb, months before birth, can substantially improve outcomes for children with a common, disabling birth defect of the spine. Experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia co-led a new landmark study showing that fetal surgery for spina bifida greatly reduces the need to divert fluid from the brain, improves mobility and improves the chances that a child will be able to walk independently.

9 Feb 2011

Everolimus phase III study shows improved progression-free survival in patients with pNET

In an international Phase III randomized study, everolimus, an inhibitor of the mammalian target of rapamycin, has shown to dramatically improve progression-free survival for patients with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

9 Feb 2011

Evotec signs definitive agreement to acquire all shares in Kinaxo

Evotec AG today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire all shares in Kinaxo Biotechnologies GmbH, a Munich-based drug discovery alliance company supporting the development of targeted drugs.

9 Feb 2011

PBNC technology may help detect cardiac disease, reduce diagnostic costs

Heart disease is a silent killer, but new microchip technology from Rice University is expected to advance the art of diagnosis.

9 Feb 2011

No effort for ensuring continuity of supports and services as ASD children age into adulthood: Study

What happens to young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) once they graduate high school and are no longer entitled to services?

9 Feb 2011

DiaTech, Walter Reed collaborate to determine the best chemotherapy for cancer

DiaTech Oncology announced today they have engaged in a pilot with Walter Reed Army Medical Center to determine the best Chemotherapy for Cancer patients. Medical and GYN Oncologists and from Walter Reed have been working with DiaTech Oncology (Nashville, TN) using the MiCK assay for apoptosis in order to give physicians a tool that can predict the best chemotherapy pathway in treating cancer patients.

9 Feb 2011

BBSRC, EMBL-EBI applaud funding allocation for European Life-science Infrastructure for Biological Information

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) welcome news that funding has been earmarked from the UK's Large Facilities Capital Fund for ELIXIR - the European Life-science Infrastructure for Biological Information - as announced today (09 February 2011).

9 Feb 2011

MedRisk creates Risk Information and Business Intelligence unit

MedRisk, Inc., the workers' compensation industry leader in specialty managed care services, has announced the creation of its Risk Information and Business Intelligence (RIBI) unit. RIBI's first initiative is to roll out a new reporting platform featuring state-of-the-art graphics and outcomes analytics.

9 Feb 2011

Medicine News and Research

WIN Consortium proposes unique alliance to fight cancer

Research shows no protective effect of folate intake against spontaneous preterm delivery

New study: No difference in contamination between physicians' long-, short-sleeved workwear

Scientists generate beating heart cells from skin cells of young patients with severe genetic heart defect

Scientists discover KCNH2 gene mutation in patients with long QT syndrome

Mg significantly reduces neonatal brain injury linked with maternal inflammation, infection

Pediatricians can play a key role in promoting tobacco-free lifestyle among children, adolescents

Viewpoints: Abortion fight intensifies; Michelle Obama's anti-obesity crusade; Milken on research investment

BG Medicine underwriters exercise over-allotment option in full

New research: Motorcycle helmets appear to reduce cervical spine injury

E-cigarettes produce abstinence rates nearly double that of traditional method

Study: New curcumin-hybrid compound may help protect, regenerate brain cells after stroke

New study: Fetal surgery for spina bifida greatly improves child's mobility

Everolimus phase III study shows improved progression-free survival in patients with pNET

Evotec signs definitive agreement to acquire all shares in Kinaxo

PBNC technology may help detect cardiac disease, reduce diagnostic costs

No effort for ensuring continuity of supports and services as ASD children age into adulthood: Study

DiaTech, Walter Reed collaborate to determine the best chemotherapy for cancer

BBSRC, EMBL-EBI applaud funding allocation for European Life-science Infrastructure for Biological Information

MedRisk creates Risk Information and Business Intelligence unit

Everything there is to know about biosimilars eBook

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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