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FDA approves expanded use of systemic therapy for treating chronic moderate-to-severe pediatric psoriasis

Amgen today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the supplemental Biologics License Application for the expanded use of ENBREL (etanercept), making it the first and only systemic therapy to treat pediatric patients (ages 4-17) with chronic moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

7 Nov 2016

Children of undernourished mothers more likely to suffer early aging of the heart

New research has shown that the child of a slightly undernourished mother is more likely to suffer early aging of the heart.

7 Nov 2016

Vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy may predispose children to type-2 diabetes

B12 deficiency during pregnancy may predispose children to metabolic problems such as type-2 diabetes, according to research presented today at the Society for Endocrinology's annual Conference in Brighton.

7 Nov 2016

Scientists develop new molecular method for detecting parasite in ham that causes toxoplasmosis

Scientists from the universities of Granada and Valencia have developed a new molecular method for determining the presence of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which causes toxoplasmosis, in samples of ham.

7 Nov 2016

Gut microbiome may help improve immunotherapy response in melanoma patients

Patients with malignant melanoma - whose disease has spread - are more likely to respond to immunotherapy treatment if they had greater diversity in their gut bacteria, according to new research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute's Cancer Conference in Liverpool.

6 Nov 2016

American children continue to consume sodium at high levels

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, kills more than 800,000 Americans each year. We know that too much salt may contribute to high blood pressure and increased cardiovascular risk.

4 Nov 2016

Food Hero social marketing campaign helps improve eating habits

The Food Hero social marketing campaign is an effective way to help low-income families eat more nutritious meals through fast, tasty, affordable and healthy recipes, two new research studies from Oregon State University have found.

4 Nov 2016

Dietary choices may influence environmental impact

The impact of our dietary choices on the global phosphorus footprint shouldn't be neglected, recent research in Frontiers in Nutrition shows.

3 Nov 2016

Researchers explore correlation between sugar intake and coronary artery disease

What connection is there between food and drink with added sugar and coronary artery disease? Until recently, the question had been inadequately answered by research, but an extensive study from Lund University in Sweden has now contributed important clues.

3 Nov 2016

TELA Bio's OviTex RBSs implanted in 100 hernia repair procedures since FDA clearance in June 2016

TELA Bio, Inc., a surgical reconstruction company leading the development and commercialization of Reinforced BioScaffolds (RBSs) for soft tissue repair, today announced the company’s OviTex RBSs have been implanted in more than 100 hernia repair procedures since receiving U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance in June 2016.

3 Nov 2016

Study: Individual member states require more support to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Europe

An evaluation of the European Commission’s (EC) Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has shown that more action is required to support individual member states, particularly on developing and implementing their own action plans.

3 Nov 2016

Safety of generic oncology drugs in developing countries is uncertain, say researchers

Although generic oncology drugs can reduce patient costs and improve treatment access, the safety of these drugs in developing countries is uncertain, according to an international research team led by Dr. Charles Bennett, Josie M. Fletcher professor and chairman of the S.C. SmartState Center in Medication Safety and Efficacy at the College of Pharmacy at the University of South Carolina.

3 Nov 2016

C-Path, CDISC and TransCelerate announce availability of TA Standard for Kidney Transplantation

The Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium, Critical Path Institute, and TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc., announce the open availability of a CDISC Therapeutic Area (TA) Standard for Kidney Transplantation.

3 Nov 2016

Cooking food at high heat may raise risk of heart disease, experts warn

Food cooked at high heat may carry toxic chemicals that raise risk of heart disease, researchers have warned.

2 Nov 2016

Scientists find way to predict weight loss success based on the brain volume

If you're trying to lose weight, what are your chances of success? Your brain may hold the key.

2 Nov 2016

Consumption of high oleic, Omega-3 enriched canola oil decreases risk of cardiovascular disease

Scientists from the University of Granada, the CIDAF, and the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals at Canada have proven that the consumption of high oleic canola oil enriched with Omega-3 significantly reduces the concentration of triglycerides in the blood.

2 Nov 2016

Researchers compile comprehensive carbon footprint league table for fresh food

Researchers have compiled the first comprehensive carbon footprint league table for fresh food so chefs, caterers and everyday foodies can cook meals without cooking the planet.

2 Nov 2016

RESPECT study: PFO closure more beneficial than medical management in reducing recurrent stroke

Final results from the RESPECT trial found that percutaneously closing a patent foramen ovale (PFO) using the Amplatzer PFO Occluder was superior to medical management in the prevention of recurrent ischemic stroke in patients who previously had a cryptogenic stroke.

2 Nov 2016

Children at greater risk of unhealthy weight gain during summer holidays, study shows

Children are at greater risk of gaining unhealthy amounts of weight during summer vacation than during the school year, according to a new study published in the Obesity journal.

2 Nov 2016

Disrupted circadian rhythm may not help achieve maximum weight loss after bariatric surgery

A newly released basic science study of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) suggests that a functioning circadian clock, or sleeping at night and being awake during the day, can help patients achieve a higher amount of weight loss following the surgery.

2 Nov 2016

Food News and Research

FDA approves expanded use of systemic therapy for treating chronic moderate-to-severe pediatric psoriasis

Children of undernourished mothers more likely to suffer early aging of the heart

Vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy may predispose children to type-2 diabetes

Scientists develop new molecular method for detecting parasite in ham that causes toxoplasmosis

Gut microbiome may help improve immunotherapy response in melanoma patients

American children continue to consume sodium at high levels

Food Hero social marketing campaign helps improve eating habits

Dietary choices may influence environmental impact

Researchers explore correlation between sugar intake and coronary artery disease

TELA Bio's OviTex RBSs implanted in 100 hernia repair procedures since FDA clearance in June 2016

Study: Individual member states require more support to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Europe

Safety of generic oncology drugs in developing countries is uncertain, say researchers

C-Path, CDISC and TransCelerate announce availability of TA Standard for Kidney Transplantation

Cooking food at high heat may raise risk of heart disease, experts warn

Scientists find way to predict weight loss success based on the brain volume

Consumption of high oleic, Omega-3 enriched canola oil decreases risk of cardiovascular disease

Researchers compile comprehensive carbon footprint league table for fresh food

RESPECT study: PFO closure more beneficial than medical management in reducing recurrent stroke

Children at greater risk of unhealthy weight gain during summer holidays, study shows

Disrupted circadian rhythm may not help achieve maximum weight loss after bariatric surgery

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

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