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Healthy lung tissue transplantation shows promise for patients with pulmonary diseases

For patients suffering from severe pulmonary diseases including emphysema, lung cancer or fibrosis, transplantation of healthy lung tissue may offer the best chance for survival. The surgical procedure, however, faces two primary challenges: an acute shortage of donor lungs and rejection of transplanted tissue by the recipient's immune system.

2 Feb 2012

Link between poor neighbourhoods and risk of arthritis

People living in poor neighbourhoods have a higher rate and risk of arthritis - one of the most common causes of disability in the developed world.

2 Feb 2012

Over-exposure to noise can cause more lasting changes to auditory circuitry

We all know that it can take a little while for our hearing to bounce back after listening to our iPods too loud or attending a raucous concert. But new research at the University of Michigan Health System suggests over-exposure to noise can actually cause more lasting changes to our auditory circuitry - changes that may lead to tinnitus, commonly known as ringing in the ears.

2 Feb 2012

Researchers discover new biomarker for cyanide poisoning

Researchers have found a new biomarker for cyanide poisoning, which may extend its detection window in death investigations by weeks if not months.

2 Feb 2012

Reduced insulin sensitivity linked to smaller brain size, deteriorated language skills in seniors

New research from Uppsala University shows that reduced insulin sensitivity is linked to smaller brain size and deteriorated language skills in seniors. The findings are now published in the scientific journal Diabetes Care.

2 Feb 2012

Cancer Genomics now available online

Genome Research publishes online and in print today a special issue entitled, "Cancer Genomics," highlighting insights gained form cutting-edge genomic and epigenomic analyses of cancer.

2 Feb 2012

Almac introduces NGS data analysis services

Almac's Diagnostics business unit today announced launch of its advanced Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis services.

2 Feb 2012

Clear link between male subfertility and lower risk of prostate cancer

Involuntary childlessness owing to reduced fertility is a concern for many men. However, these men do have one advantage - they run a significantly lower risk of suffering from prostate cancer. Researchers are interested in whether this phenomenon could be used in the fight against cancer.

2 Feb 2012

USF receives DOD grant for battlefield-related TBI research

The University of South Florida (USF) has received a $1.57 million U.S. Department of Defense grant to conduct translational research on traumatic brain injury and other battlefield related injuries and diseases.

2 Feb 2012

Ligand announces results from melphalan Phase II study on multiple myeloma

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated announced that results from the Phase II study of its Captisol-enabled, propylene glycol-free (PG-free) Melphalan program were featured this evening in a poster presentation at the combined annual meetings of the Center for International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) in San Diego.

2 Feb 2012

Study finds wide variation in rates of diabetes across developing countries

Rates of diabetes vary widely across developing countries worldwide, according to a new analysis led by Dr. Longjian Liu of Drexel University's School of Public Health.

2 Feb 2012

WSU research project to promote HIV testing in African-Americans

A grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administered by the Michigan Department of Community Health, is helping a Wayne State University researcher's effort to promote HIV testing among African-Americans.

2 Feb 2012

Romney claims Florida primary win

Rick Santorum, another GOP presidential hopeful, says the messy Florida campaign caused damage to Republicans and also plans to deliver a speech about "Obamacare" and "Romneycare" today in Colorado. The Democratic National Committee hits Mitt Romney on Medicare, and Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., offers legislation aimed at Newt Gingrich.

2 Feb 2012

Genentech receives FDA approval for Vismodegib to treat skin cancer

A new skin cancer drug tested for the first time in the world five years ago at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare just received expedited approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a remarkable accomplishment in new drug development.

2 Feb 2012

Brief 10-minute massage helps reduce inflammation in muscle

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a brief 10-minute massage helps reduce inflammation in muscle.

1 Feb 2012

Clazosentan reduces risk of blood vessel spasm in patients with brain aneurysm

An experimental drug, clazosentan, reduced the risk of blood vessel spasm in patients with a brain aneurysm, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012.

1 Feb 2012

First large study to establish link between infection and stroke in children

Common infections in children pose a high risk of ischemic stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012.

1 Feb 2012

Affinium initiates AFN-1252 Phase 2 trial in acute bacterial skin & skin structure infections

Affinium Pharmaceuticals announced today dosing of the first patient in a multi-center Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating oral AFN-1252 in acute bacterial skin & skin structure infections.

1 Feb 2012

All players involved with Global Fund must take responsibility for 'past failures,' future support

"The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria has proved to be one of the world's most important and innovative multilateral funding agencies," a Financial Times editorial states.

1 Feb 2012

Wyatt Technology Instruments employed to develop alternative materials to silicone breast implants

Wyatt Technology Corporation today announced that Professor Judit E. Puskas at the University of Akron has developed a system using its instrumentation that will also help to solve a prevalent and particularly controversial material science challenge. The researchers are employing the multi detector system to develop alternative materials to silicone breast implants. This development will be welcomed by many as faulty Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) implants are causing global concern about implant safety, and as a result, alternative materials are sought.

1 Feb 2012

Research News and Research

Healthy lung tissue transplantation shows promise for patients with pulmonary diseases

Link between poor neighbourhoods and risk of arthritis

Over-exposure to noise can cause more lasting changes to auditory circuitry

Researchers discover new biomarker for cyanide poisoning

Reduced insulin sensitivity linked to smaller brain size, deteriorated language skills in seniors

Cancer Genomics now available online

Almac introduces NGS data analysis services

Clear link between male subfertility and lower risk of prostate cancer

USF receives DOD grant for battlefield-related TBI research

Ligand announces results from melphalan Phase II study on multiple myeloma

Study finds wide variation in rates of diabetes across developing countries

WSU research project to promote HIV testing in African-Americans

Romney claims Florida primary win

Genentech receives FDA approval for Vismodegib to treat skin cancer

Brief 10-minute massage helps reduce inflammation in muscle

Clazosentan reduces risk of blood vessel spasm in patients with brain aneurysm

First large study to establish link between infection and stroke in children

Affinium initiates AFN-1252 Phase 2 trial in acute bacterial skin & skin structure infections

All players involved with Global Fund must take responsibility for 'past failures,' future support

Wyatt Technology Instruments employed to develop alternative materials to silicone breast implants

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