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Lantheus Medical Imaging reports new Phase 4 data from DEFINITY study

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic medical imaging, today announced new data from a Phase 4, open-label safety study evaluating the effect of DEFINITY® Vial For (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension, an echocardiography contrast agent, on pulmonary and systemic artery hemodynamics in patients with either normal or increased baseline pulmonary artery pressure.

14 Jun 2010

Updated Phase 1 trial results of blinatumomab in patients with relapsed NHL presented at EHA 2010

Micromet, Inc. today announced the presentation of updated results from a Phase 1 trial of the Company's lead product candidate blinatumomab (MT103) in patients with relapsed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. A high objective response rate was maintained among patients treated with blinatumomab using an adapted schedule, comparable to that previously reported in patients receiving constant dosing.

14 Jun 2010

DV Biologics executes agreement with System Biosciences to develop iPSC lines

DV Biologics LLC announced today that it has executed an agreement with System Biosciences LLC for the development of human-derived disease-specific induced pluripotent stem cell lines.

14 Jun 2010

FDA clears U.Va.'s SpermCheck Fertility at-home test

Couples will soon have a new tool in diagnosing male infertility - without the expense and inconvenience associated with a trip to a specialist's office.

14 Jun 2010

Vitrolife enters into two year collaboration agreement with University of Melbourne

Vitrolife has entered into a two year collaboration agreement with University of Melbourne regarding collaboration with the stem cells expertise of the development of clinical grade stem cell media.

14 Jun 2010

Discovery Labs secures new Committed Equity Financing Facility with Kingsbridge

Discovery Laboratories, Inc., announced today that it has secured a new Committed Equity Financing Facility (2010 CEFF) with Kingsbridge Capital Limited, a private investment group, in which Kingsbridge has committed to provide up to $35 million of capital over a three-year period through the purchase of up to approximately 31.6 million newly-issued shares of Discovery Labs' common stock.

14 Jun 2010

First Edition: June 14, 2010

Today's health policy headlines report on new White House rules on changes to health insurance benefits, a study regarding employers' medical costs and the likely impact of retirements within the health care workforce.

14 Jun 2010

Adolescent boys who attempt suicide more likely to be aggressive toward partners

Young men who attempt suicide before age 18 are much more likely as adults to be aggressive toward their girlfriends or wives, including hitting and injuring their partners, according to a new study.

14 Jun 2010

Chindex, Fosun Pharma form joint venture on manufacturing, distributing medical devices in China

Chindex International, Inc., a leading independent American provider of Western healthcare products and services in the People's Republic of China, and Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of western and Chinese medicine and devices in China, today announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance to utilize respective strengths in China's medical industry.

14 Jun 2010

Researchers report 4 pillars of preventive medicine for AD

Although effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease has been slow to emerge, there has been substantial progress in identifying AD risk factors and developing treatments that might delay or prevent onset of the disease. In a Special Issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, "Basics of Alzheimer's Disease Prevention," researchers report on key findings that point towards possible significant interventions.

14 Jun 2010

Winners of BioMed Central Annual Research Awards announced

The winners of BioMed Central's 4th Annual Research Awards were announced at London's Swiss Re Tower last night. The event was attended by shortlisted authors, eminent researchers, publishers, open access advocates and science journalists from around the world.

14 Jun 2010

Evidence-based review of TBI in sport

Experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine hosted a press conference following a continuing medical education program on the epidemiology of head injury in professional football. The program was an evidence-based review of traumatic brain injury in the sport.

14 Jun 2010

Consortium formed to improve community disaster readiness and recovery through research programs

Leading Gulf Coast medical centers, universities and public health institutions from Miami to Houston have united to form a consortium to improve community disaster readiness and recovery through research programs targeting health disparities, disaster preparedness and environmental health.

14 Jun 2010

JHUSON's Applied Health Informatics Program now opened for healthcare professionals

A Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing post-baccalaureate Applied Health Informatics Program now open to applicants provides career-enhancing technology education to all healthcare professionals.

14 Jun 2010

Medicare, uninsured, elderly and critically ill patients use ambulances for transport to ER: Study

Patients with Medicare or Medicaid, the uninsured, the elderly and the critically ill are the heaviest users of ambulances for transport to the emergency department, making them most vulnerable during periods of ambulance diversion. The results of a study of more than 30,000 patients taken to emergency departments by ambulance were published online Friday in Annals of Emergency Medicine ("At-Risk Populations and the Critically Ill Rely Disproportionately on Ambulance Transport to Emergency Departments").

14 Jun 2010

ARBs increase risk of cancer: Study

University Hospitals Case Medical Center cardiologists have uncovered new research showing an increased risk of cancer with a group of blood pressure medications known as angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs).

14 Jun 2010

National MS Society commits over $2.4M to support 7 CCSVI research projects

Over $2.4 million has been committed by the National MS Society (USA) and the MS Society of Canada to support 7 new research projects focusing on the role of CCSVI in MS.

14 Jun 2010

Researchers show personal factors play major role in deciding duration of sick leave

Patients, sick-listed for back and neck problems return to work at different rates despite having similar problems, and personal factors play a major role, reveals a thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

14 Jun 2010

Internal Medicine board sanctions doctors for cheating on certification tests; APA to issue conflict-of-interest guidelines

The American Board of Internal Medicine has sanctioned 139 doctors for cheating on exams it uses for board certifications, CQ HealthBeat reports. "The board also sued a test prep firm, as well as a handful of doctors viewed as the worst offenders, in federal court." The board alleges that the company encouraged doctors to memorize questions on the board exams and then to e-mail them to the test prep firm after (Norman, 6/10).

14 Jun 2010

U.S. healthcare industry can eliminate $3.6 trillion in healthcare waste over next 10 years: White paper

The U.S. healthcare industry can eliminate $3.6 trillion in healthcare waste over the next 10 years by addressing a series of operational inefficiencies, according to a white paper published today by Thomson Reuters.

14 Jun 2010

Medicine News and Research

Lantheus Medical Imaging reports new Phase 4 data from DEFINITY study

Updated Phase 1 trial results of blinatumomab in patients with relapsed NHL presented at EHA 2010

DV Biologics executes agreement with System Biosciences to develop iPSC lines

FDA clears U.Va.'s SpermCheck Fertility at-home test

Vitrolife enters into two year collaboration agreement with University of Melbourne

Discovery Labs secures new Committed Equity Financing Facility with Kingsbridge

First Edition: June 14, 2010

Adolescent boys who attempt suicide more likely to be aggressive toward partners

Chindex, Fosun Pharma form joint venture on manufacturing, distributing medical devices in China

Researchers report 4 pillars of preventive medicine for AD

Winners of BioMed Central Annual Research Awards announced

Evidence-based review of TBI in sport

Consortium formed to improve community disaster readiness and recovery through research programs

JHUSON's Applied Health Informatics Program now opened for healthcare professionals

Medicare, uninsured, elderly and critically ill patients use ambulances for transport to ER: Study

ARBs increase risk of cancer: Study

National MS Society commits over $2.4M to support 7 CCSVI research projects

Researchers show personal factors play major role in deciding duration of sick leave

Internal Medicine board sanctions doctors for cheating on certification tests; APA to issue conflict-of-interest guidelines

U.S. healthcare industry can eliminate $3.6 trillion in healthcare waste over next 10 years: White paper

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