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Biologists engineer algae to produce potential candidates for malarial vaccine

Biologists at the University of California, San Diego have succeeded in engineering algae to produce potential candidates for a vaccine that would prevent transmission of the parasite that causes malaria, an achievement that could pave the way for the development of an inexpensive way to protect billions of people from one of the world's most prevalent and debilitating diseases. Initial proof-of-principle experiments suggest that such a vaccine could prevent malaria transmission.

17 May 2012

Dako, VARI partner to license, manufacture and distribute cancer diagnostics

Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) and Dako, the Danish-based, worldwide supplier of cancer diagnostic tools today announce an agreement to license, manufacture and distribute cancer diagnostics utilizing the MET4 Antibody.

17 May 2012

No significant differences in absorption between tablet and softgel capsule forms of folic acid

The bioavailability of folic acid does not significantly differ between delivery in standard tablet or softgel capsule forms, according to research published in this month's Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Folic Acid helps support a women's pregnancy and development of a healthy newborn.

17 May 2012

Early drug and alcohol use associated with lower levels of educational attainment

Researchers have found evidence that early drug and alcohol use is associated with lower levels of educational attainment.

17 May 2012

Combination of daclizumab and vaccine improves survival of breast cancer patients

A team from the Perelman School of Medicine and the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute at the University of Pennsylvania found that the FDA-approved drug daclizumab improved the survival of breast cancer patients taking a cancer vaccine by 30 percent, compared to those patients not taking daclizumab.

17 May 2012

Stroke survivors from King County to share their stories during EMS Week

Hours, or even minutes, can mean the difference between life and death when someone is having a stroke. As part of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week from May 20-26, stroke survivors from King County will share their stories about how quick recognition of stroke symptoms and timely response and treatment through King County EMS helps patients survive and return to full health.

17 May 2012

Pfizer outlines vision for Systems-based Pharmaceutics

Leading pharmaceuticals company Pfizer outlined its vision for Systems-based Pharmaceutics, a revolutionary model-based approach linking drug process and product engineering to product quality and performance in the human body, at the recent Advanced Process Modelling Forum in London.

17 May 2012

May issue of NeuroPerspective assesses field of stroke therapeutics

NeuroPerspective, the independent, monthly review of the neurotherapeutics area, has released its May issue, which assesses the field of therapeutics for stroke.

17 May 2012

NanoString commences second clinical study of PAM50-based breast cancer assay

NanoString Technologies, Inc., a privately held provider of life science tools for translational research and developer of molecular diagnostics, today announced the initiation of the second clinical validation study of its PAM50-based breast cancer assay.

From NanoString Technologies 17 May 2012

Lecture discusses how negative emotions fuel cancer formation and metastasis

When it comes to cancer, there are obvious mind-body links. Stress, pessimism and other emotional factors have been proven to play a role, increasing the risk of cancer, metastasis and early mortality. This is a double-whammy for cancer patients, who must overcome anxiety from the moment they are diagnosed. In particular, stress has been shown to depress the immune system, increase inflammation and affect our bodies on the molecular level, even damaging DNA.

17 May 2012

U.N. appeals for more than $500M in emergency aid for South Sudan; WFP says $360M shortfall to address food insecurity in Sahel

The U.N. is calling for $505 million in emergency aid for the people of South Sudan, with the bulk of the funding going "toward providing food to tens of thousands of South Sudanese, many of whom are returning home from Sudan," VOA News reports.

17 May 2012

Hitting the target: IntelliCap provides reliable and accurate regional drug delivery

Medimetrics, recently certified to ISO 13485, has successfully developed the IntelliCap system, specifically designed to target delivery of small molecule drugs and biologics to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The technology is capable of achieving controlled release of drugs to specific GI sites in a fast, cost-effective and convenient manner (Shimizu et al., 2008).

16 May 2012

New directions and challenges in viral hepatitis care and research

The editors of Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, are pleased to announce the publication of this year's highly anticipated special 13th issue. Published each May, the 13th issue is devoted to a particular gastroenterological topic of broad interest; this year's topic is viral hepatitis.

16 May 2012

Most depressed patients must make multiple attempts before finding an effective antidepressant

UT Southwestern Medical Center psychiatrists are leading a national clinical trial to find biomarkers that can better predict how people suffering from depression will respond to medications so physicians eventually can personalize treatments.

16 May 2012

Racial disparities found in results of surgery to remove diseased prostates

Black prostate cancer patients may not be getting the same quality of care as white patients, according to a first-of-its-kind study by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital who found racial disparities in the results of surgery to remove diseased prostates.

16 May 2012

Older, high-risk prostate cancer patients get better results in larger hospitals

Older, sicker, high-risk patients who undergo one of the most common treatments for prostate cancer get better results in larger, busier hospitals, according to new research by Henry Ford Hospital.

16 May 2012

Molecular biomarkers in the lungs may be an additional predictive technique for cancer screening

The most recent research released in June's Journal of Thoracic Oncology says molecular biomarkers in the tissue and fluid lining the lungs might be an additional predictive technique for lung cancer screening.

16 May 2012

Human memory: how to improve yours

Many of us wish we had better memories: be it so that we can pass our exams; remember what to buy from the supermarket; or even remember what we went upstairs for!

16 May 2012

New insight into treatment patterns for people with stage two and three rectal cancer

Research from the University of Alberta provides new insight into treatment patterns for people with stage two and three rectal cancer-information that ultimately will help physicians improve care strategies for patients provincewide.

16 May 2012

Better understanding of new T-size descriptors on adjuvant chemotherapy effect needed

The most recent research released in June's Journal of Thoracic Oncology indicates there might be a positive correlation between tumor size and adjuvant platinum based chemotherapy in surgically resected patients with node negative non-small cell lung cancer.

16 May 2012

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Biologists engineer algae to produce potential candidates for malarial vaccine

Dako, VARI partner to license, manufacture and distribute cancer diagnostics

No significant differences in absorption between tablet and softgel capsule forms of folic acid

Early drug and alcohol use associated with lower levels of educational attainment

Combination of daclizumab and vaccine improves survival of breast cancer patients

Stroke survivors from King County to share their stories during EMS Week

Pfizer outlines vision for Systems-based Pharmaceutics

May issue of NeuroPerspective assesses field of stroke therapeutics

NanoString commences second clinical study of PAM50-based breast cancer assay

Lecture discusses how negative emotions fuel cancer formation and metastasis

U.N. appeals for more than $500M in emergency aid for South Sudan; WFP says $360M shortfall to address food insecurity in Sahel

Hitting the target: IntelliCap provides reliable and accurate regional drug delivery

New directions and challenges in viral hepatitis care and research

Most depressed patients must make multiple attempts before finding an effective antidepressant

Racial disparities found in results of surgery to remove diseased prostates

Older, high-risk prostate cancer patients get better results in larger hospitals

Molecular biomarkers in the lungs may be an additional predictive technique for cancer screening

Human memory: how to improve yours

New insight into treatment patterns for people with stage two and three rectal cancer

Better understanding of new T-size descriptors on adjuvant chemotherapy effect needed

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