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Scientists present data on denufosol tetrasodium for CF at ATS 2010 International Conference

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that Inspire scientists and collaborators will present data on denufosol tetrasodium, an investigational therapy for cystic fibrosis, during an oral presentation at the American Thoracic Society 2010 International Conference May 14 - 19, 2010 in New Orleans, LA.

20 May 2010

2010 funding program for Inova Life Sciences - George Mason University research collaboration open

What do you get when you mix a world-class health system with an innovative, entrepreneurial university? A very successful research collaboration.

20 May 2010

Loyola University Chicago introduces new online doctorate degree program in bioethics

Classes have begun for Loyola University Chicago's new online doctorate degree program in bioethics, designed to provide advanced training in the ethical issues surrounding the complexities of modern medical research and clinical care.

20 May 2010

FDA grants 510(k) market clearance for EraGen's MultiCode-RTx HSV 1&2 Kit

EraGen Biosciences Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) market clearance for EraGen's MultiCode®-RTx HSV 1&2 Kit.

20 May 2010

Results from Phase 1 clinical trials of TRC105, TRC102, and TRC093 to be presented at ASCO 2010

TRACON Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company that develops targeted therapies for oncology and ophthalmology, announced today that results from Phase 1 clinical trials of TRC105, TRC102, and TRC093 will be presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on June 5-7, 2010 in Chicago, IL.

19 May 2010

USPTO issues Soligenix patent for use of beclomethasone dipropionate in treatment of IBS

Soligenix, Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the United States Patent Office (USPTO) has issued a patent (US 7,704,985) entitled "Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Related Bowel Diseases." The patent claims the use of beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a painful gastrointestinal condition that affects approximately 15% of the population in the industrialized world.

19 May 2010

Early tracheotomy not beneficial in terms of MV duration, mortality compared to late tracheotomy

Early tracheotomy in ICU patients on mechanical ventilation (MV) did not reduce mortality when compared to later tracheotomy in a study of cardiac surgery patients requiring prolonged ventilation in a Paris study.

19 May 2010

Family plays vital role in children's oral health: General Dentistry

Parents are a child's first teacher in life and play a significant role in maintaining his or her overall health. Providing oral health education to mothers and families is essential to teaching children healthy habits and preventing early childhood tooth decay, according to an article published in the May/June 2010 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry.

18 May 2010

KaloBios Pharmaceuticals' KB001 promising in prevention of serious lung infection

The data from the initial clinical studies with KB001, a novel antibody fragment against PcrV on Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) bioengineered by KaloBios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and partnered with sanofi pasteur, demonstrated promising therapeutic activity in the prevention of serious lung infection in mechanically ventilated patients colonized with the bacterium and in limiting potentially damaging inflammation in patients with cystic fibrosis, where Pa plays an important role in the disease.

18 May 2010

Article demonstrates single agent activity of KRX-0401 in neuroblastoma tumor preclinical models

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals today announced the publication of an article in the May 12th Journal of the National Cancer Institute, entitled "In Vitro and In Vivo Inhibition of Neuroblastoma Tumor Cell Growth by AKT Inhibitor Perifosine," demonstrating the single agent activity of KRX-0401 (perifosine) in neuroblastoma tumor preclinical models.

18 May 2010

Dental care during pregnancy is essential for combating adverse effects of oral disease

It's no secret that pregnancy is an important time in a woman's life. While women often hear about how pregnancy causes physical changes that affect their hormone or appetite levels, these changes can have a great effect on their oral health as well. Despite the fact that good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child, only 22 to 34 percent of women in the United States visit a dentist during pregnancy.

18 May 2010

Emisphere Technologies first-quarter net loss increases to $18.5 million

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2010.

17 May 2010

Argos Therapeutics presents AGS-004 autologous dendritic cell therapy Phase 2a trial data at 19th CAHR

Argos Therapeutics today announced the presentation of data from the Phase 2a trial of AGS-004, demonstrating that the personalized immunotherapy has a positive impact on the genetic diversity of residual HIV virus, and also results in substantially increased time to viral rebound in HIV patients treated with AGS-004 following antiretroviral therapy (ART) interruption.

17 May 2010

Soligenix first-quarter revenues decrease to $336,000

Soligenix, Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced today its financial results for the first quarter of 2010.

17 May 2010

Novel internet-based strategy effective in patients with severe prednisone dependent asthma

Patients with severe asthma who use an internet-supported strategy and daily monitoring of exhaled nitric oxide were able to control their asthma with lower overall dosing of oral corticosteroids than patients who underwent usual care, according to research from the Netherlands.

17 May 2010

Better health care for the indigenous population

A report from Melbourne University says that Indigenous Australians are six times more likely than other Australians to be blind and more than a third of this population has never had an eye examination. Now a substantial number of optometrists will be sent to remote Aboriginal communities under a $6.5 million federal program.

16 May 2010

Indigenous Australians at higher risk of diseases: studies

Central Australia ranks first in incidences of pneumonia among children with alarming figures like 78.4 cases per 1,000 children annually. This is much higher than even South Africa, Uruguay, Gambia, Fiji or Pakistan.

16 May 2010

EvoLife Laboratories participates in ONS Congress 2010 to assist nurses, caregivers

EvoLife Laboratories, a world leader in the development of products for skin, oral, nail, hair, hygiene care specifically designed for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, successfully launched its products in the USA. EvoLife Laboratories is present at the annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress 2010 in San Diego and utilizes this opportunity to further engage with nurses and caregivers.

15 May 2010

Winners of 2010 IADR/GSK Innovation in Oral Care Awards announced

The International Association for Dental Research and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare today announced the 2010 winners of the annual IADR/GSK Innovation in Oral Care Awards. The three prestigious awards recognize research in innovative oral care technologies that may maintain and improve oral health and the quality of life.

15 May 2010

Two community dental clinics to receive $10,000 grant from Delta Dental of Pennsylvania

Two community dental clinics that provide much-needed services to low-income people who lack access to care will receive a $10,000 grant from Delta Dental of Pennsylvania.

15 May 2010

Oral News and Research

Scientists present data on denufosol tetrasodium for CF at ATS 2010 International Conference

2010 funding program for Inova Life Sciences - George Mason University research collaboration open

Loyola University Chicago introduces new online doctorate degree program in bioethics

FDA grants 510(k) market clearance for EraGen's MultiCode-RTx HSV 1&2 Kit

Results from Phase 1 clinical trials of TRC105, TRC102, and TRC093 to be presented at ASCO 2010

USPTO issues Soligenix patent for use of beclomethasone dipropionate in treatment of IBS

Early tracheotomy not beneficial in terms of MV duration, mortality compared to late tracheotomy

Family plays vital role in children's oral health: General Dentistry

KaloBios Pharmaceuticals' KB001 promising in prevention of serious lung infection

Article demonstrates single agent activity of KRX-0401 in neuroblastoma tumor preclinical models

Dental care during pregnancy is essential for combating adverse effects of oral disease

Emisphere Technologies first-quarter net loss increases to $18.5 million

Argos Therapeutics presents AGS-004 autologous dendritic cell therapy Phase 2a trial data at 19th CAHR

Soligenix first-quarter revenues decrease to $336,000

Novel internet-based strategy effective in patients with severe prednisone dependent asthma

Better health care for the indigenous population

Indigenous Australians at higher risk of diseases: studies

EvoLife Laboratories participates in ONS Congress 2010 to assist nurses, caregivers

Winners of 2010 IADR/GSK Innovation in Oral Care Awards announced

Two community dental clinics to receive $10,000 grant from Delta Dental of Pennsylvania

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