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Mutant protein blocks HIV infection and transmission, scientists find

A mutant of an immune cell protein called ADAP (adhesion and degranulation-promoting adaptor protein) is able to block infection by HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus 1), new University of Cambridge research reveals. The researchers, who were funded by the Wellcome Trust, believe that their discovery will lead to new ways of combatting HIV.

2 Oct 2013

Obamacare winners and losers

NPR looks at what the federal government can learn from Massachusetts as health insurance exchanges roll out. Other media outlets check in with insurers, Wall Street traders, health care stakeholders and those who had previously been denied coverage in the individual insurance market.

2 Oct 2013

libragen contributes to success of PolyModE

libragen, a contract research organization dedicated to biocatalysis and metagenomics, has been a major contributor to the success of PolyModE (Polysaccharide Modifying Enzymes), a large collaborative research project funded by the European Community. The project, which began in 2009 and ended in April this year, looked at developing novel polysaccharide modifying enzymes for the optimized use of hydrocolloids as, for example, food additives or novel therapeutic agents in the food sciences and medical industries. Researchers focused on six industry-targeted hydrocolloids (alginates, carrageenans, chitosans, glycosaminoglycans, pectins, and xanthan gums) where traditional chemistry fails to achieve a certain desired modification.

2 Oct 2013

Impasse over health law leads to federal government shutdown

The long-running battle to defund or derail the health law came to a head Monday when Congress failed to approve a short-term spending measure to continue funding the government. For an entrenched group of House Republicans, Obamacare is the sticking point. But a new round of polls finds public opinion doesn't support their strategy.

2 Oct 2013

Women of Mexican descent more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive form of breast cancer

Scientific data suggest that a woman reduces her risk of breast cancer by breastfeeding, having multiple children and giving birth at a younger age. A study led by the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and recently published online by Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, indicates that women of Mexican descent may not fit that profile. In fact, results suggest that women of Mexican descent with more children and those who breastfeed are more likely to be diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

2 Oct 2013

Researchers develop renal risk index to predict post-transplant end-stage renal disease

End-stage renal disease is one of the major public health problems among solid organ transplant recipients that is associated with death after transplant and high cost of care.

2 Oct 2013

HHS warns of early hiccups as it premieres insurance website

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is asking the public and press to be patient as the law unfolds.

2 Oct 2013

Genetic study helps identify obese diabetes patients who are at risk of developing NAFLD

A groundbreaking study of nearly 2,300 extremely obese diabetes patients, led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute, has identified genes associated with unhealthy liver function.

2 Oct 2013

Final patient completion of phase II study of TR040303 in patients treated for acute myocardial infarction announced by Trophos

Trophos SA, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative therapeutics from discovery to clinical validation for indications with under-served needs in neurology and cardiology, announces today the final patient completion of a phase II study of TR040303 in patients treated for acute myocardial infarction (MI). Outcome data of this study is expected to be available towards the end of 2013.

2 Oct 2013

Supply agreement for Clinical Chemistry reagents for the Pictus analyzer range announced by Diatron and Medicon

Diatron MI Plc and Medicon Hellas SA have recently signed an exclusive supply agreement for an extensive range of high quality clinical chemistry reagents for use on the Diatron Pictus range of Clinical chemistry analyzers in all international markets but excludes the USA.

From Diatron 2 Oct 2013

Study assess use of prescription painkillers for chronic pain among patients pre- and post-obesity surgery

Chronic use of prescription painkillers, also known as opioids, among obese patients prior to bariatric surgery continues after surgery, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

2 Oct 2013

For President Obama: A day combining shutdown and the exchanges' launch

President Barack Obama is due to lead officials spotlighting the opening day sign-up on Tuesday for his landmark healthcare program even as staunch Republican opposition to the plan shut down government operations. Obama is scheduled to meet and pose for pictures in the Oval Office with a group of people who stand to benefit from the healthcare law's provisions, while an interview with Vice President Joe Biden promoting the plan will air on 450 college radio stations in critical states, the administration said (Felsenthal, 10/1).

2 Oct 2013

Research News and Research

Mutant protein blocks HIV infection and transmission, scientists find

Obamacare winners and losers

libragen contributes to success of PolyModE

Impasse over health law leads to federal government shutdown

Women of Mexican descent more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive form of breast cancer

Researchers develop renal risk index to predict post-transplant end-stage renal disease

HHS warns of early hiccups as it premieres insurance website

Genetic study helps identify obese diabetes patients who are at risk of developing NAFLD

Final patient completion of phase II study of TR040303 in patients treated for acute myocardial infarction announced by Trophos

Supply agreement for Clinical Chemistry reagents for the Pictus analyzer range announced by Diatron and Medicon

Study assess use of prescription painkillers for chronic pain among patients pre- and post-obesity surgery

For President Obama: A day combining shutdown and the exchanges' launch

Maternal smoking during pregnancy associated with twofold increased risk of BD in offspring

Researchers examine links between body image, excessive weight gain during pregnancy

Chief's personality affects how insurance exchanges will work

Resveratrol worsens MS-like neuropathology and inflammation, study finds

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Lundbeck Cutting 180-200 Jobs In Business Services Overhaul

As part of Capitol Hill debate, GOP seeks to charge congressional employees more for insurance

Researchers identify new prospects for developing cancer therapies

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