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Deep brain stimulation stabilizes motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease over time

Parkinson's disease symptoms begin subtly and worsen as damage to certain brain cells continues. But an electrical stimulation device implanted deep in the brain and programmed remotely, along with medications, may provide some control of "motor symptoms" common to the disease, such as shaking, stiffness, and loss of muscle control.

19 Jan 2011

UAB study uses InQ system to evaluate effects of secondary injury components on brain cells

InQ Biosciences, a provider of innovative technologies for cell growth and research, today announced that a pre-commercial version of its InQ Cell Research System is being utilized in a University of Alabama at Birmingham study evaluating the effects of secondary injury components on brain cells.

19 Jan 2011

Loyola introduces wheelchair yoga program for hospitalized patients

"There is a growing body of evidence to support the use of yoga as a health and healing tool and a complement to standard medical interventions and therapy," said Dr. Walsh, assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.

19 Jan 2011

Study shows physical activity helps people with osteoarthritis to walk faster

When a traffic light at a busy intersection flashes the WALK sign, people with knee osteoarthritis worry they can't walk fast enough to make it across the street in time. New Northwestern Medicine research shows people with this common arthritis are more likely to walk fast enough if they lead physically active lives.

19 Jan 2011

BSi and OMJPI enter development agreement for novel neurological and psychiatric disease therapeutics

The Johns Hopkins Brain Science Institute (BSi) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OMJPI) to advance the development of novel therapeutics for neurological and psychiatric diseases.

19 Jan 2011

RG7204 Phase III study shows significant survival benefit in patients with metastatic melanoma

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced that BRIM3, a Phase III clinical study of RG7204, met its co-primary endpoints showing a significant survival benefit in people with previously untreated BRAF V600 mutation-positive metastatic melanoma.

19 Jan 2011

New project on developing countermeasures for natural and intentional exposure to disease pathogens

Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have received a $5.6 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Army Research Office (ARO) to develop transient immunity against known, unknown, naturally occurring, or engineered disease-causing pathogens. The ultimate goal is to develop a viable countermeasure to an unknown pathogen within seven days of receiving it in a laboratory.

19 Jan 2011

Quality of care and reimbursements will go down under Healthcare Reform Act: Survey

The newly released 2011 Thomson Reuters - HCPlexus National Physicians Survey (NPS) links doctors' fears that their pay will go down under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly called Healthcare Reform Act (HCRA), with their concerns that the quality of care will also deteriorate. The study includes responses from 2,958 doctors of varying specialties and practice types, from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

19 Jan 2011

Cancer cells brought back under normal control

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have brought cancer cells back under normal control — by reactivating their cancer suppressor genes. The discovery could form a powerful new technology platform for the treatment of cancer of the breast and other cancers.

19 Jan 2011

Common genetic risk factor for heart failure in Caucasians also linked to kidney function

Nearly five million Americans live with heart failure, with as many as 700,000 new cases diagnosed each year. In addition to lifestyle factors, scientists have shown that heart failure has a strong heritable component, but identifying the responsible genes has been a major challenge. Now, new research has identified a common genetic risk factor for heart failure in Caucasians that is also linked to kidney function.

19 Jan 2011

Positive results from PLX4032 Phase 3 Trial in patients with metastatic melanoma

Plexxikon today announced positive data from an interim analysis of the BRIM3 trial, a large multi-center Phase 3 clinical study of PLX4032 in patients with previously untreated metastatic melanoma with the BRAF mutation. Patients treated with PLX4032 had an improved overall survival compared to patients treated with dacarbazine, the current standard of care.

19 Jan 2011

MMA calls for delay in release of Medica's physician rating program

The Minnesota Medical Association has asked Medica to delay the January 19 scheduled public release date of their individual physician rating program, known as the Premium Designation Program.

19 Jan 2011

Study: Brain's 'autopilot' network may aid in early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

Watching the brain's "autopilot" network in real time may help determine the onset of cognitive decline and potentially aid in making an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center.

19 Jan 2011

Magnetic maneuverable capsule safe and well-tolerated in the stomach

A study from researchers in Germany showed that magnetic maneuvering of a modified capsule endoscope in the stomach of healthy volunteers under clinical conditions is safe, well-tolerated, and technically feasible. Maneuverability of the capsule within the stomach was excellent and visualization of the gastric mucosa, the inner lining of the stomach, was satisfactory in the majority of subjects.

19 Jan 2011

More studies needed to evaluate harm or benefit of mechanical CPR

Pushing on the chest to simulate the heart's rhythmic pumping action is an essential part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation after cardiac arrest. In recent decades, manufacturers have developed several mechanical devices that claim to perform CPR more effectively than human efforts alone.

19 Jan 2011

New findings show reduced vitamin D absorption in patients with quiescent CD

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine have for the first time shown that reduced vitamin D absorption in patients with quiescent Crohn's disease may be the cause for their increased risk for vitamin D deficiency.

19 Jan 2011

Uric acid levels linked to severe osteoarthritis

The amount of uric acid in one's joints may increase the likelihood of severe osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis worldwide, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center.

19 Jan 2011

Postmenopausal women receiving estrogen plus progestin at increased risk of breast cancer

Researchers have identified how the hormones progesterone and estrogen interact to increase cell growth in normal mammary cells and mammary cancers, a novel finding that may explain why postmenopausal women receiving hormone replacement therapy with estrogen plus progestin are at increased risk of breast cancer.

19 Jan 2011

Time-lapse technique can show cellular-level changes within deep brain regions: Study

Changes within deep regions of the brain can now be visualized at the cellular level, based on research on mice, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health. Published Sunday in Nature Medicine, the study used a groundbreaking technique to explore cellular-level changes over a period of weeks within deep brain regions, providing a level of detail not possible with previously available methods.

19 Jan 2011

UMMS begins MBL-HCV1 Phase 2 trial to prevent hepatitis C virus infection in liver transplant patients

Following a successful Phase 1 study for safety, researchers at MassBiologics of the University of Massachusetts Medical School today announced the beginning of a Phase 2 clinical trial testing the ability of a human monoclonal antibody they developed to prevent hepatitis C virus infection of a donor liver in transplant patients.

19 Jan 2011

Medicine News and Research

Deep brain stimulation stabilizes motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease over time

UAB study uses InQ system to evaluate effects of secondary injury components on brain cells

Loyola introduces wheelchair yoga program for hospitalized patients

Study shows physical activity helps people with osteoarthritis to walk faster

BSi and OMJPI enter development agreement for novel neurological and psychiatric disease therapeutics

RG7204 Phase III study shows significant survival benefit in patients with metastatic melanoma

New project on developing countermeasures for natural and intentional exposure to disease pathogens

Quality of care and reimbursements will go down under Healthcare Reform Act: Survey

Cancer cells brought back under normal control

Common genetic risk factor for heart failure in Caucasians also linked to kidney function

Positive results from PLX4032 Phase 3 Trial in patients with metastatic melanoma

MMA calls for delay in release of Medica's physician rating program

Study: Brain's 'autopilot' network may aid in early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

Magnetic maneuverable capsule safe and well-tolerated in the stomach

More studies needed to evaluate harm or benefit of mechanical CPR

New findings show reduced vitamin D absorption in patients with quiescent CD

Uric acid levels linked to severe osteoarthritis

Postmenopausal women receiving estrogen plus progestin at increased risk of breast cancer

Time-lapse technique can show cellular-level changes within deep brain regions: Study

UMMS begins MBL-HCV1 Phase 2 trial to prevent hepatitis C virus infection in liver transplant patients

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