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Researchers identify new way to determine successful surgical outcomes for epilepsy

A discovery from Case Western Reserve and Cleveland Clinic researchers could provide epilepsy patients invaluable advance guidance about their chances to improve symptoms through surgery.

31 Oct 2013

New collaborative effort to fight cancer

To defeat cancer it takes a team effort. Southeast Michigan headquartered advertising agency, DBA Worldwide, united Detroit's ultimate team: NFL's Detroit Lions and Henry Ford Health System, to make a difference in Michigan's fight against cancer.

31 Oct 2013

INTEGRA launches new single-use waste collection bottles for its VACUSIP benchtop aspiration system

INTEGRA has launched new single-use waste collection bottles for its VACUSIP benchtop aspiration system – a compact, portable solution for safe and convenient disposal of small volumes of biological liquid waste.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 31 Oct 2013

VG Life Sciences' peptide awarded US patent for HIV treatment

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued on October 15, 2013 Patent No.: US 8,557,764 covering the VG Life Sciences' peptide VG1177 for treating HIV infection.

31 Oct 2013

Valeant Pharmaceuticals' total revenues increase 74% to $1.54B in Q3 2013

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. announces third quarter financial results for 2013. "Despite an unexpected early launch of a generic Retin-A Micro, significant headwinds this quarter from foreign exchange movements, and the demands of a major integration, we managed to beat expectations and position Valeant for a terrific fourth quarter and a strong 2014," stated J. Michael Pearson, chairman and chief executive officer.

31 Oct 2013

Advanced inventory management systems can reduce costs related to medical, surgical items

Health-care supply chain researchers at the University of Arkansas, in a study of three hospitals within the Mercy network, have found that adoption of advanced inventory management systems can significantly reduce costs associated with medical and surgical items used in operating rooms.

31 Oct 2013

Mylan's revenues decrease 2% to $1.77B in third quarter 2013

Mylan Inc. today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

31 Oct 2013

Viropharma announces financial results for third quarter 2013

ViroPharma Incorporated reported today its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. Net sales were $113 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $91 million in the same three months of 2012.

31 Oct 2013

First Edition: October 31, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about the Obama administration's efforts to recover from health law implementation hiccups and challenges.

31 Oct 2013

Interaction between fat cells and bacterial toxins can lead to chronic inflammation

Making fat cells immortal might seem like a bad idea to most people, but for a team of University of Iowa scientists it was the ideal way to study how the interaction between bacteria and fat cells might contribute to diabetes.

31 Oct 2013

Hemp shareholders set to receive additional stock in Bioadaptives

Hemp, Inc., shareholders are set to receive additional stock in BioAdaptives, Inc. Executives of Hemp, Inc. solidified the all-stock deal with BioAdaptives, Inc. by selling the assets of its subsidiary, BioSwan, Inc. on October 25, 2013.

31 Oct 2013

Scientists uncover new mechanism through which gene expression is regulated

A new study by Weill Cornell Medical College scientists reveals a mechanism through which the expression of genes is controlled -- a finding that highlights genetic mutations that can impair the timing of gene expression.

31 Oct 2013

Protego develops sternal device for cardiac surgery with start-up investment from MRCF

Protego Medical Pty Ltd, an early stage medical technology company developing a medical device for sternal protection during cardiac surgery, was launched today with AU$2M start-up financing from Australia’s Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF). At the same time, the Company announced the appointment of Pablo Solis as CEO.

31 Oct 2013

Prestigious Janssen Industry Excellence Awards announced

The prestigious Janssen Industry Excellence Awards were announced as part of the official opening reception for the AusBiotech 2013 Conference at Brisbane City Hall last night; among them, internationally-acclaimed Brisbane-based researcher, Professor Ian Frazer.

31 Oct 2013

Meal replacements and high protein diet can help weight loss maintenance

New research shows that there are several effective strategies available to people wanting to avoid regaining weight after a successful diet. Anti-obesity drugs, meal replacements and a high protein diet can help weight loss maintenance, according to a meta-analysis published in the scientific periodical The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

31 Oct 2013

Key differences found in standing posture balance in children with diplegic and hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Improving standing balance in children with cerebral palsy is crucial to improve cognitive and motor functions. Studies have shown differences in sitting balance between children with cerebral palsy and normal children.

31 Oct 2013

Rat study shows compulsive gambling behaviours can be reduced in humans

With the help of a rat casino, University of British Columbia brain researchers have successfully reduced behaviours in rats that are commonly associated with compulsive gambling in humans.

31 Oct 2013

Scientists explain genetic and molecular basis of diabetes

In two comprehensive studies, scientists from Helmholtz Zentrum München, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and Technische Universität München discovered new associations of two major type 2 diabetes risk genotypes and altered plasma concentrations of metabolic products.

31 Oct 2013

Scientists identify new toxic entity associated with dementia and motor neuron disease

A new toxic entity associated with genetically inherited forms of dementia and motor neuron disease has been identified by scientists at the UCL Institute of Neurology. The toxin is the result of a genetic mutation that leads to the production of RNA molecules which could be responsible for the diseases. The findings are published in the journal Acta Neuropathologica.

31 Oct 2013

Lifestyle of veterans influences their post-deployment wellness

A new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion finds that the lifestyle of veterans both pre- and post-deployment influences their post-deployment wellness.

31 Oct 2013

Research News and Research

Researchers identify new way to determine successful surgical outcomes for epilepsy

New collaborative effort to fight cancer

INTEGRA launches new single-use waste collection bottles for its VACUSIP benchtop aspiration system

VG Life Sciences' peptide awarded US patent for HIV treatment

Valeant Pharmaceuticals' total revenues increase 74% to $1.54B in Q3 2013

Advanced inventory management systems can reduce costs related to medical, surgical items

Mylan's revenues decrease 2% to $1.77B in third quarter 2013

Viropharma announces financial results for third quarter 2013

First Edition: October 31, 2013

Interaction between fat cells and bacterial toxins can lead to chronic inflammation

Hemp shareholders set to receive additional stock in Bioadaptives

Scientists uncover new mechanism through which gene expression is regulated

Protego develops sternal device for cardiac surgery with start-up investment from MRCF

Prestigious Janssen Industry Excellence Awards announced

Meal replacements and high protein diet can help weight loss maintenance

Key differences found in standing posture balance in children with diplegic and hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Rat study shows compulsive gambling behaviours can be reduced in humans

Scientists explain genetic and molecular basis of diabetes

Scientists identify new toxic entity associated with dementia and motor neuron disease

Lifestyle of veterans influences their post-deployment wellness

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