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NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit closes gaps in perspective of value in cancer care

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) hosted an annual NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit: Delivering Value for Patients across the Oncology Ecosystem in Washington, DC, today.

11 Dec 2019

Vietnamese investors support novel technology for ultra-rapid detection of pathogens

Hememics Biotechnologies Inc., ("Hememics" or the "Company") announced that AMVI Partners, a consortium of high net worth Vietnamese investors, has invested $2.5 million into Hememics.

11 Dec 2019

Specific brain circuit linked to food impulsivity discovered

You're on a diet, but the aroma of popcorn in the movie theater lobby triggers a seemingly irresistible craving.

11 Dec 2019

Study shows how diet plays a role in age-related macular degeneration

Participants who ate a diet high in red and processed meat, fried food, refined grains and high-fat dairy were three times more likely to develop an eye condition that damages the retina and affects a person's central vision, according to the results of a study from the University at Buffalo.

11 Dec 2019

Researchers develop 'scar in a dish' model to closely mimic progressive organ scarring

Every organ in the body is capable, to some extent, of repairing itself after an injury. As part of this process, scar tissue forms and then recedes to make room for normal tissue when healing is complete.

11 Dec 2019

Treatment combination improves survival in advanced HER2-positive breast cancer patients

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today reported study results showing the addition of tucatinib to capecitabine (Xeloda) and trastuzumab (Herceptin) significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer, with and without brain metastasis according to results of the HER2CLIMB clinical trial.

11 Dec 2019

Pittcon 2020 Short Course Registration Now Open

Pittcon is pleased to announce its 2020 Short Course continuing education program, which includes the addition of nearly 20 new courses. Registration for the Short Course program, offered at Pittcon 2020 in Chicago, IL, February 29 - March 5, is now open.

From Pittcon 11 Dec 2019

FDA checks metformin drugs for potentially carcinogenic substance

The FDA is checking metformin medications used to treat diabetes for a potential carcinogen, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).

11 Dec 2019

Food labels showing how much exercise is needed to burn off food may help combat obesity

Food labels quantifying exercise needed to work off what they eat may be more effective at encouraging healthy eating habits.

11 Dec 2019

Ziath launches starter kit for tracking samples to improve food safety

Ziath has launched a competitively priced starter kit for organizations involved in food research, production and testing to keep track of samples to help improve food safety.

From Ziath Ltd 11 Dec 2019

Cherwell appoints Thomas Parkhill as new Microbiology Sales Specialist

Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions, are pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Parkhill as Microbiology Sales Specialist.

From Cherwell Laboratories 11 Dec 2019

Genetic variant mainly found in individuals of African ancestry increases odds of heart failure

A genetic variant in the gene transthyretin (TTR)- which is found in about 3 percent of individuals of African ancestry- is a more significant cause of heart failure than previously believed, according to a multi-institution study led by researchers at Penn Medicine.

10 Dec 2019

UMSOM researchers to test the safety, tolerability of prototype Shigella-ETEC vaccine

Each year, millions of people contract serious diarrheal illnesses typically from contaminated food and water. Among the biggest causes of diarrheal diseases are the bacteria Shigella and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, and researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are testing a vaccine designed to offer protection against these serious pathogens.

10 Dec 2019

Only 10% of patients found to access their medical records despite numerous benefits

Despite the numerous benefits associated with patients accessing their medical records, a study by a new Portland State University professor found only 10% of patients utilize the resource.

10 Dec 2019

Yeasts derived from food can reduce multi-drug resistant fungal infections

A study by researchers in the United States and India has shown that probiotic yeasts derived from food are able to reduce the virulence of, and even prevent infections by, several types of fungi that are responsible for life-threatening infections in hospitalized and immune-compromised individuals, including the multi-drug resistant Candida auris, which was recently listed as an urgent threat by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in its 2019 Antibiotic Resistance Threats report.

10 Dec 2019

Food News and Research

NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit closes gaps in perspective of value in cancer care

Vietnamese investors support novel technology for ultra-rapid detection of pathogens

Specific brain circuit linked to food impulsivity discovered

Study shows how diet plays a role in age-related macular degeneration

Researchers develop 'scar in a dish' model to closely mimic progressive organ scarring

Treatment combination improves survival in advanced HER2-positive breast cancer patients

Pittcon 2020 Short Course Registration Now Open

FDA checks metformin drugs for potentially carcinogenic substance

Food labels showing how much exercise is needed to burn off food may help combat obesity

Ziath launches starter kit for tracking samples to improve food safety

Cherwell appoints Thomas Parkhill as new Microbiology Sales Specialist

Genetic variant mainly found in individuals of African ancestry increases odds of heart failure

UMSOM researchers to test the safety, tolerability of prototype Shigella-ETEC vaccine

Only 10% of patients found to access their medical records despite numerous benefits

Yeasts derived from food can reduce multi-drug resistant fungal infections

Immunotherapy more effective than chemotherapy for children, young adults with relapsed B-ALL

In campaign to stop teen vaping, states turn to tried-and-true remedy: taxes

‘Food pharmacies’ in clinics: When the diagnosis is chronic hunger

Risk of specific genetic translocation is higher in patients of African ancestry, shows study

New strategies needed to manage ibrutinib-related toxicities in CLL patients, study suggests

Understanding cultivated meat and its global potential 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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