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Biovision provides list of businesses, projects selected for Investor Conference and Catalyzer sessions

Biovision, the annual forum on future-oriented research in life sciences, today announces the list of biotech and medtech companies and projects selected for the Investor Conference and Catalyzer sessions. Awards will be presented during the closing ceremony.

20 May 2014

Innate immune response may warn of chronic multisite musculoskeletal pain

An enhanced innate immune response may be an indicator of the onset or prolongation of chronic, multisite musculoskeletal pain, cross-sectional study findings suggest.

19 May 2014

Three scientists selected to receive NIDA's 2014 Avant-Garde Award for HIV/AIDS Research

With proposals ranging from enhancing the immune system's ability to fight HIV infection to improving long-term immune health in HIV-infected drug users, three scientists have been chosen to receive the 2014 Avant-Garde Award for HIV/AIDS Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health.

19 May 2014

Shire intends to submit NDA for lifitegrast to treat dry eye disease

Following a May 15, 2014, meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces today that it intends to submit a New Drug Application for lifitegrast as a treatment for the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease in adults in the first-quarter 2015, as we complete remaining chemistry and manufacturing work.

19 May 2014

Convenient new treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers offers patient freedom and control of disease

A new subcutaneous formulation of RoActemra® (tocilizumab) has today been launched providing thousands of UK rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with a potentially life-changing treatment option.1

19 May 2014

Study: E-cigarettes appear to increase virulence of drug- resistant and life-threatening bacteria

Despite being touted by their manufacturers as a healthy alternative to cigarettes, e-cigarettes appear in a laboratory study to increase the virulence of drug- resistant and potentially life-threatening bacteria, while decreasing the ability of human cells to kill these bacteria

19 May 2014

Painkillers may prevent repeated urinary tract infections in women, says study

Women plagued by repeated urinary tract infections may be able to prevent the infections with help from over-the-counter painkillers, new research in mice shows.

19 May 2014

Chronic bystander viral impairs development of memory T cells

Studies of vaccine programs in the developing world have revealed that individuals with chronic infections such as malaria and hepatitis tend to be less likely to develop the fullest possible immunity benefits from vaccines for unrelated illnesses.

16 May 2014

TCM announces winners of 26th Annual Industry Awards

The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM), Maryland's largest technology trade association for life science and technology, today announced the winners of its 26th Annual Industry Awards.

16 May 2014

Bristol-Myers Squibb announces study results of nivolumab drug in patients with renal cell carcinoma

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced results from a Phase 2 and a Phase 1b study of its investigational PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab in patients with advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC), commonly known as kidney cancer.

16 May 2014

Bristol-Myers Squibb reports updated survival data from Phase 1b study of advanced melanoma

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced updated survival data from the advanced melanoma cohort of Phase 1b study.

16 May 2014

Scientists reveal how and why immune system's B cells respond only to true threats

The immune system's B cells protect us from disease by producing antibodies, or "smart bullets," that specifically target invaders such as pathogens and viruses while leaving harmless molecules alone.

16 May 2014

Study led by TSRI scientists likely to influence future designs for HIV vaccines, antibody-based therapies

A vaccine or other therapy directed at a single site on a surface protein of HIV could in principle neutralize nearly all strains of the virus—thanks to the diversity of targets the site presents to the human immune system.

16 May 2014

Research: Single episode of binge drinking can have negative health effects

It only takes one time. That's the message of a new study by scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School on binge drinking. Their research found that a single episode of binge drinking can have significant negative health effects resulting in bacteria leaking from the gut, leading to increased levels of toxins in the blood.

16 May 2014

Meditation training may help reduce stress disorders among US military personnel

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Naval Health Research Center have found that mindfulness training - a combination of meditation and body awareness exercises - can help U.S. Marine Corps personnel prepare for and recover from stressful combat situations.

16 May 2014

Shark antibodies reveal evolutionary principles of immunoglobulins

Custom-tailored antibodies are regarded as promising weapons against a multitude of serious illnesses. Since they can accurately recognize specific structures on the surface of viruses, bacteria or cancer cells, they are already being deployed successfully in cancer diagnostics and therapy, as well as against numerous other diseases. The stability of the sensitive antibodies is a decisive factor in every step, from production and storage to therapeutic application.

15 May 2014

Link found between antibiotic use in babies and asthma

New research has shed light on how treating babies with antibiotics may lead to an increased risk for asthma.

15 May 2014

Researchers recommend greater emphasis on cardiology in HIV treatment and research

Even if treated, hypertension and high cholesterol are increasingly common for people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), according to a new study from researchers at Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai Roosevelt hospitals in New York and the University of California, Davis.

15 May 2014

Lung microbes offer protection against allergic asthma

Whether or not people develop asthma may be determined in the first few weeks after birth according to a study of mice funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

15 May 2014

Depression is the leading cause of illness in adolescents, shows WHO's report

WHO's "Health for the world's adolescents" report reveals that depression is the predominant cause of illness and disability for both boys and girls aged 10 to 19 years.

15 May 2014

Immune System News and Research

Biovision provides list of businesses, projects selected for Investor Conference and Catalyzer sessions

Innate immune response may warn of chronic multisite musculoskeletal pain

Three scientists selected to receive NIDA's 2014 Avant-Garde Award for HIV/AIDS Research

Shire intends to submit NDA for lifitegrast to treat dry eye disease

Convenient new treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers offers patient freedom and control of disease

Study: E-cigarettes appear to increase virulence of drug- resistant and life-threatening bacteria

Painkillers may prevent repeated urinary tract infections in women, says study

Chronic bystander viral impairs development of memory T cells

TCM announces winners of 26th Annual Industry Awards

Bristol-Myers Squibb announces study results of nivolumab drug in patients with renal cell carcinoma

Bristol-Myers Squibb reports updated survival data from Phase 1b study of advanced melanoma

Scientists reveal how and why immune system's B cells respond only to true threats

Study led by TSRI scientists likely to influence future designs for HIV vaccines, antibody-based therapies

Research: Single episode of binge drinking can have negative health effects

Meditation training may help reduce stress disorders among US military personnel

Shark antibodies reveal evolutionary principles of immunoglobulins

Link found between antibiotic use in babies and asthma

Researchers recommend greater emphasis on cardiology in HIV treatment and research

Lung microbes offer protection against allergic asthma

Depression is the leading cause of illness in adolescents, shows WHO's report

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