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Zebrafish publishes special issue on cancer biology

The zebrafish, a translucent fish often used as a model of human development and disease, offers unique advantages for studying the cause, growth, and spread of tumors using strategies and methods presented in the current "Cancer Biology" special issue of Zebrafish, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. (www.liebertpub.com). The entire issue is available free online at www.liebertpub.com/zeb

8 Jan 2010

Nutrition and fitness expert shares secrets on wellness, happiness and lasting weight loss

Working moms know how overwhelming life can be with so many demands competing for their attention. They work full-time during the day only to work full-time again with their families once they enter their homes.

8 Jan 2010

Proteostasis Therapeutics enters into exclusive license agreement with New York University

Proteostasis Therapeutics announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with New York University for intellectual property related to discoveries from the laboratory of David Ron, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Julius Raynes Professor of Cell Biology at NYU Langone Medical Center’s Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine.

8 Jan 2010

University Hospitals Case Medical Center conducts Phase 2 clinical trial of gene therapy for AD

University Hospitals Case Medical Center is one of 12 sites conducting the first Phase 2 clinical trial of a gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study uses a viral-based gene transfer system called CERE-110, which is designed to deliver nerve growth factor (NGF) into the brain.

8 Jan 2010

University of Washington and Aegis Living to promote wellness programs

Healthy aging is more than just a saying at Aegis Living, a national leader in assisted living and Memory Care communities. Now it's working with faculty at University of Washington School of Medicine to make strides in the advancement of healthy aging through collaborative efforts started in Aegis Living's new Living 4 Life® program.

8 Jan 2010

Murad launches new line of Anti-Aging Acne products for adults struggling with acne

Murad, Inc. has announced the launch of a new line of Anti-Aging Acne products for adults struggling with acne. The new Anti-Aging Acne line is the first comprehensive approach designed to restore a smooth, youthful complexion by addressing acne breakouts while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

8 Jan 2010

Diabetes patients with Part D coverage gap are less likely to stick to their medications

Medicare recipients with diabetes who have a gap in their Part D prescription drug benefits—known as the "doughnut hole" — have higher out-of-pocket drug costs and are less likely to stick to their medications than those who have supplemental drug benefits, a new study confirms.

7 Jan 2010

Dakim expands distribution of dementia-fighting Dakim BrainFitness System to Canada

Dakim, Inc. announced today that it is expanding distribution of its dementia-fighting Dakim® BrainFitness(TM) System to Canada through a partnership with Tock Tick, Inc. Dakim's touch screen-based system is the #1 cognitive stimulation product in U.S. senior living communities, providing an entertaining and easy-to-use brain workout that is specifically designed to help seniors maintain their brain health.

7 Jan 2010

Diffusion tensor imaging detects signs of Alzheimer's disease

A new type of brain scan, called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), appears to be better at detecting whether a person with memory loss might have brain changes of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in the January 6, 2010, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Jan 2010

LifeVantage receives formal approval to launch Protandim in Mexico

LifeVantage Corporation, the maker of science-based solutions to oxidative stress, announced today that the Company has received formal approval from the Mexican government to launch its flagship product, Protandim®, in Mexico. Initial shipments have cleared customs and Protandim® has been shipped to distributors in Mexico.

6 Jan 2010

Center for Technology and Aging announces grants to improve medication use in older adults

The Center for Technology and Aging today announced grants to five organizations for projects that promise to help improve medication use in older adults with chronic health conditions.

6 Jan 2010

Commercially prepared foods contain more calories than indicated in nutritional labeling, say researchers

With obesity rising markedly, reliance on the accuracy of food labeling is an important weight management strategy. Since people who are trying to reduce their weight are encouraged to choose meals labeled as "lower in calories" or "reduced-energy" in restaurants and supermarkets, it is essential that the listed data are accurate.

6 Jan 2010

Untreated hearing loss can put personal safety and overall health at risk

With hearing loss in America approaching what medical researchers say may be epidemic proportions, a top hearing care executive is calling for this to be the year that hearing care is recognized as a medical necessity.

6 Jan 2010

Lockton Insurance Brokers raises funds to help people with ALS

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf and PGA tour player Jason Gore along with 84 players recently gathered for a day of golf at the Valencia Country Club, raising awareness and funds for people with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig 's disease.

6 Jan 2010

SAVE THE PATIENT to host community show to help seniors navigate long-term care issues

Senior citizens and their families often feel overwhelmed when dealing with health issues. Finding the right care services to fit their needs can be a daunting task -- but need not be. SAVE THE PATIENT is hosting another community show to bring insights, ideas and understandable answers to the Chicago public.

6 Jan 2010

Medicare begins to reimburse for HIV screening

The Hartford Courant reports that "testing for the virus among those 65 and older lags far behind testing of other Americans, and experts say they worry that HIV cases in older adults go undiagnosed — some because of the stigma that the disease still carries, some because patients might dismiss the symptoms of the virus as signs of other conditions more frequently associated with aging and some because doctors can be hesitant to talk to older patients about sex or link their symptoms with HIV."

6 Jan 2010

Pixel and Panasonic Shikoku Electronics collaborate in the development of PixelOptics' electronic eyeglasses

PixelOptics, Inc. ("Pixel") of Roanoke, Virginia announced today that Pixel and Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Co., Ltd ("Panasonic Shikoku Electronics") of Matsuyama, Japan have been collaborating in the development of PixelOptics' electronic eyeglasses. Pixel, the world's first composite ophthalmic lens company, is developing, and plans to market and sell both static (fixed focus) and electronic dynamic (changeable focus) lenses. Pixel launched atLast!® its first static composite enhanced multifocal in November of 2008. Panasonic Shikoku Electronics is one of group companies of Panasonic Corporation. Panasonic Corporation is a global electronics company and is well known around the world.

From PHC Europe B.V. 6 Jan 2010

Rural Americans often struggle to access care

Access to care remains a major burden for Americans in rural areas, according to recent media reports. The Texas Tribune reports: "Across much of rural Texas, emergency or trauma care is simply nonexistent, or limited to one ambulance and a part-time EMS crew. ... Roughly half of the state is covered by the trauma centers in El Paso and Lubbock. In remote counties in West Texas, South Texas and the Panhandle, residents are often more than an hour from any trauma care at all."

6 Jan 2010

Perturbing DISC1 gene could help researchers treat mental illness, says study

Scientists have long eyed mutations in a gene known as DISC1 as a possible contributor to schizophrenia and mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder. Now, new research led by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests that perturbing this gene during prenatal periods, postnatal periods or both may have different effects in mice, leading to separate types of brain alterations and behaviors with resemblance to schizophrenia or mood disorders.

6 Jan 2010

Right at Home to expand into Brazil under Master Franchise agreement with Eduardo Chvaicer

Right at Home, Inc, a leading provider of in-home companion and personal care assistance with more than 175 local independent franchisees in 41 states, has established international operations in South America.

5 Jan 2010

Aging News and Research

Zebrafish publishes special issue on cancer biology

Nutrition and fitness expert shares secrets on wellness, happiness and lasting weight loss

Proteostasis Therapeutics enters into exclusive license agreement with New York University

University Hospitals Case Medical Center conducts Phase 2 clinical trial of gene therapy for AD

University of Washington and Aegis Living to promote wellness programs

Murad launches new line of Anti-Aging Acne products for adults struggling with acne

Diabetes patients with Part D coverage gap are less likely to stick to their medications

Dakim expands distribution of dementia-fighting Dakim BrainFitness System to Canada

Diffusion tensor imaging detects signs of Alzheimer's disease

LifeVantage receives formal approval to launch Protandim in Mexico

Center for Technology and Aging announces grants to improve medication use in older adults

Commercially prepared foods contain more calories than indicated in nutritional labeling, say researchers

Untreated hearing loss can put personal safety and overall health at risk

Lockton Insurance Brokers raises funds to help people with ALS

SAVE THE PATIENT to host community show to help seniors navigate long-term care issues

Medicare begins to reimburse for HIV screening

Pixel and Panasonic Shikoku Electronics collaborate in the development of PixelOptics' electronic eyeglasses

Rural Americans often struggle to access care

Perturbing DISC1 gene could help researchers treat mental illness, says study

Right at Home to expand into Brazil under Master Franchise agreement with Eduardo Chvaicer

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