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Hebrew University of Jerusalem granted $5M for research into visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Kuvin Center for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases has received a $5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for research into visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia.

17 Dec 2009

Masimo PI promising for continuous and noninvasive monitoring of systemic blood flow in preterm infants

Masimo, the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry(TM) and Measure-Through Motion and Low Perfusion pulse oximetry, today announced that new research findings, published in the November 2009 issue of the Journal of Perinatology, show that Masimo perfusion index (PI) accurately predicts low superior vena cava flow (SVC) in preterm, very-low-birth-weight infants--representing a promising method for continuous and noninvasive monitoring of systemic blood flow.

17 Dec 2009

Alcon increases its financial support for NovaBay Pharmaceuticals' research and development efforts

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company creating a new class of anti-infectives for treating multi-drug resistant pathogens, announced today that effective immediately, its partner, Alcon Inc. has increased its on-going financial support of the company's research and development efforts by more than $2 million per year. The additional funding is expected to enhance NovaBay's pre-clinical and clinical development programs in the areas of eye, ear and sinus infections, as well as contact lens solutions.

17 Dec 2009

Arrayit Diagnostics to begin marketing its OvaDx Pre-Symptomatic Ovarian Cancer Blood Test in 2010

John Howell, CEO of Arrayit Diagnostics, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Arrayit Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ARYC), today formally commented on the anticipated timeline for commercialization of its microarray-based OvaDx(TM) Pre-Symptomatic Ovarian Cancer Blood Test, which is currently advancing through late-stage development - the rights to which have been assigned exclusively to the Company by Arrayit Corporation.

17 Dec 2009

$58M INext Fund established to encourage investment in Indiana life sciences opportunities

Capitalizing on the continued strong growth of Indiana's life sciences industry and an active venture capital market, leaders from BioCrossroads, Eli Lilly and Company, Indiana State Teachers Retirement Fund, Indiana University, Purdue University, the University of Notre Dame, Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, and Credit Suisse today announced the establishment of the INext Fund, a $58 million venture capital fund of funds.

17 Dec 2009

FRC Action hosts corporate prayer on health care overhaul bill

Tonight, Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. ET, Family Research Council Action, The Call to Conscience and Focus on the Family Action will host a special one hour webcast that will mobilize thousands of Christians and churches to join in corporate prayer over the health care overhaul bill.

17 Dec 2009

Prophylactic misuse of NSAIDs cause more harm than good

Athletes' superstitions and rituals can help them get psyched up for contests, but when these rituals involve non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which many athletes gobble down before and during events, they could be causing more harm than good.

17 Dec 2009

New Tandem fund of $300 million presents financing option for Canada’s biotechnology industry

The new Tandem fund of $300 million announced last week presents a much-needed financing option for Canada’s biotechnology industry. The Fund received investments from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), and Export Development Canada (EDC), contributing $80 and $75 million respectively to the Fund.

17 Dec 2009

Santa Claus: A public health pariah?

Santa should share Rudolf's snack of carrots and celery sticks rather than brandy and mince pies and swap his reindeer for a bike or walk, says a public health expert in the Christmas issue published on bmj.com today.

17 Dec 2009

Study explains Salmonella's infection strategy

Salmonella are highly adaptive bacteria. They can live in the presence and absence of oxygen and thus propagate in the gut. The ingestion by humans occurs mainly via contaminated egg dishes such as mayonnaise or raw milk products as well as meat or sausages. Infections with Salmonella lead to severe diarrhea and fever, particularly in patients harbouring a compromised immune system.

17 Dec 2009

Investigational study of TRT to alleviate debilitating effects of tinnitus commenced

A University of Alabama researcher is embarking on a $5.6 million phase-three, randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative treatment that uses a noise-generating device, along with counseling, to alleviate the debilitating effects of tinnitus - that ringing in the ears that drives some people to distraction.

17 Dec 2009

Pregnant and breastfeeding women exposed to workplace hazards

A new study shows the employment and sociodemographic characteristics involved in the exposure of pregnant women to workplace hazards. Of these, 56% say they often work standing up or have to lift heavy objects, 63% are exposed to workplace stress and 62% say they are frequently exposed to some physical risk in their place of work.

17 Dec 2009

Sporting Turn the Tables to return for the second time

CANCER Research UK's Sporting Turn the Tables will return for the second time on Monday 18 January 2010, with legends from the world of sport putting some of the nation's favourite sports journalists in the hot seat.

17 Dec 2009

IMRIS announces new organization structure to facilitate ongoing market expansion

IMRIS Inc. ("IMRIS" or the "Company") today announced a new organization structure designed to position the Company to continue to meet the growing global demand for IMRIS solutions.

17 Dec 2009

Health Research Institute presents top 10 issues in the upcoming year

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Health Research Institute's Top 10 Health Industry Issues in 2010, puts healthcare cost control at the head of the list as the overarching theme for the year ahead.

17 Dec 2009

UK researchers encourage families to go for regular walks

Researchers from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Science at Loughborough University in the UK are today encouraging families worldwide to take more regular exercise together in the New Year following concerning research that shows two-thirds of people across the globe are not walking together as a family (68%), with the Portuguese being the least likely (71%) and Austrians (63%) most likely to walk together.

17 Dec 2009

ASA offers practical ways for sufferers to take active role in treatment of pain

Whether the result of injury, illness or a chronic condition, 70 million Americans experience pain annually. The individual pain sufferer may experience a diminished quality of life, lack of mobility and added stress.

17 Dec 2009

Human embryonic stem cell lines lack genetic diversity, says study

The most widely used human embryonic stem cell lines lack genetic diversity, a finding that raises social justice questions that must be addressed to ensure that all sectors of society benefit from stem cell advances, according to a University of Michigan research team.

17 Dec 2009

Dangers of excess radiation exposure: Stricter measures needed to prevent unnecessary scans

MedSolutions (www.medsolutions.com), a leading provider of medical cost management services, today commended two new studies highlighting the dangers of excess radiation exposure from CT scans and other diagnostic imaging tests.

17 Dec 2009

New study shows how stem cell activity can contribute to cancer

In a developing animal, stem cells proliferate and differentiate to form the organs needed for life. A new study shows how a crucial step in this process happens and how a reversal of that step contributes to cancer.

17 Dec 2009

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Hebrew University of Jerusalem granted $5M for research into visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia

Masimo PI promising for continuous and noninvasive monitoring of systemic blood flow in preterm infants

Alcon increases its financial support for NovaBay Pharmaceuticals' research and development efforts

Arrayit Diagnostics to begin marketing its OvaDx Pre-Symptomatic Ovarian Cancer Blood Test in 2010

$58M INext Fund established to encourage investment in Indiana life sciences opportunities

FRC Action hosts corporate prayer on health care overhaul bill

Prophylactic misuse of NSAIDs cause more harm than good

New Tandem fund of $300 million presents financing option for Canada’s biotechnology industry

Santa Claus: A public health pariah?

Study explains Salmonella's infection strategy

Investigational study of TRT to alleviate debilitating effects of tinnitus commenced

Pregnant and breastfeeding women exposed to workplace hazards

Sporting Turn the Tables to return for the second time

IMRIS announces new organization structure to facilitate ongoing market expansion

Health Research Institute presents top 10 issues in the upcoming year

UK researchers encourage families to go for regular walks

ASA offers practical ways for sufferers to take active role in treatment of pain

Human embryonic stem cell lines lack genetic diversity, says study

Dangers of excess radiation exposure: Stricter measures needed to prevent unnecessary scans

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