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University of Houston part of multi-investigator $5.2M CPRIT award for prostate cancer research

A pair of University of Houston (UH) researchers and their colleagues will begin work to develop new methods for treating the most severe form of prostate cancer thanks to $5.2 million in grants recently awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

2 Apr 2011

ULURU fourth quarter net loss decreases to $0.3 million

ULURU Inc. today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.

1 Apr 2011

Study findings on novel ST2 cardiac biomarker to be presented at ACC 2011

A novel cardiac biomarker, ST2, will be highlighted in three presentations at the American College of Cardiology in New Orleans this week.

1 Apr 2011

The Wall Street Journal: Pfizer, Glaxo detail fees paid to doctors

Pfizer Inc. paid $177 million and GlaxoSmithKline PLC paid $85 million during 2010 to U.S. doctors and institutions for their work on clinical trials, consulting, speaking and other items, the companies disclosed Thursday.

1 Apr 2011

South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland form alliance to fight MDR-TB

Health ministers from Lesotho, Swaziland and South Africa said they have formed an alliance to fight drug-resistant tuberculosis, Deutsche Presse-Agentur/M&C reports.

1 Apr 2011

Aberrant DNA methylation may initiate cancer development

Cells control which genes they express by multiple mechanisms, one of which is the direct modification of DNA with small molecules. Methylation of genes effectively silences them, and excess DNA methylation, particularly of genes that control the cell cycle, is known to promote cancer formation.

1 Apr 2011

ACADIA extends collaboration agreement with Allergan for drug discovery platform

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company utilizing innovative technology to fuel drug discovery and clinical development of novel treatments for central nervous system disorders, today announced that it has extended its drug discovery and development collaboration with Allergan, Inc.

1 Apr 2011

USAID Administrator testifies before State, Foreign Ops subcommittee about FY12 budget, expresses concerns about FY11 budget cuts

In a hearing regarding the FY12 budget before the House Appropriations State and Foreign Operations subcommittee earlier this week, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah highlighted the possible impact of the FY11 budget cuts currently being debated in Congress, Foreign Policy's "The Cable" blog reports.

1 Apr 2011

Lilly's Axiron testosterone replacement therapy now available in US pharmacies

Eli Lilly and Company announced today that Axiron® (testosterone) topical solution is available in pharmacies throughout the United States. Axiron is a prescription medicine used to treat adult males that have low or no testosterone. Safety and efficacy of Axiron in males younger than 18 years of age have not been established.

1 Apr 2011

Some local thoughts on ACOs

A Minneapolis hospital and California physician group association react to the ACO regulations.

1 Apr 2011

Study: MicroRNA can predict risk of BM in lung cancer patients

Conducting genetic profiles using microRNA can help doctors predict which lung cancer patients are likely to also develop brain metastasis, according to a study published today by Scottsdale Healthcare and the Translational Genomics Research Institute.

1 Apr 2011

Viewpoints: The dangers of targeting the AARP; health reform in rural areas; prisoners faring better in Calif. than disabled

In hearings Friday, some of my former congressional colleagues are due to explore the operations of the AARP, the nation's oldest and largest organization representing Americans age 50 and older. Specifically, the hearing is to examine the group's tax status, evaluating it in view of its management structure and funding.

1 Apr 2011

Roundup: Fla. moves closer to Medicaid overhaul; Abortion provisions advance in Va., Kan. and Iowa

The Florida House on Thursday approved a statewide proposal to shift Medicaid beneficiaries into managed-care plans. ... Supporters said the plan would improve care for Medicaid beneficiaries, reduce widespread fraud and control costs in the $20 billion program.

1 Apr 2011

Researchers study role of acetylation in Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have determined that a well-known chemical process called acetylation has a previously unrecognized association with one of the biological processes associated with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The findings were published in the latest issue of Nature Communications.

1 Apr 2011

Pediatric health care experts to meet at Pediatric Nursing annual conference

Pediatric nurses are the frontline health care providers for children and adolescents, many of whom suffer from serious illnesses. Because the specialty calls for high-level critical thinking skills, nurses must constantly stay on top of the latest advances in care.

1 Apr 2011

Research roundup: Patient's income and electronic health records; high deductible plans; raising Medicare age

Healthcare Spending And Preventive Care In High-Deductible And Consumer-Directed Health Plans - Authors analyzed data from more than 800,000 families insured during 2004 and 2005 through one of 53 large employers in U.S., about half offering the high-deductible or consumer-directed plans.

1 Apr 2011

New research: 'Good cholesterol' can act as special delivery vehicle for cancer destruction

High-density lipoprotein's hauls excess cholesterol to the liver for disposal, but new research suggests "good cholesterol" can also act as a special delivery vehicle of destruction for cancer.

1 Apr 2011

Biota receives US$231 million BARDA contract to advance laninamivir development

Biota Holdings Limited advises that the Office of Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded up to an estimated US$231 million contract to its wholly owned subsidiary, Biota Scientific Management Pty Ltd, for the advanced development of laninamivir.

1 Apr 2011

Neogenix Oncology to present laboratory studies of NEO-101 at AACR Annual Meeting

Neogenix Oncology, Inc. announced today that members of its scientific staff will present laboratory studies of NEO-101, a novel monoclonal antibody in development to diagnose and treat pancreatic and colorectal cancers.

1 Apr 2011

Lance Sandwich Crackers to support JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes

Lance Sandwich Crackers is partnering with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to support the organization's efforts to find better treatments and a cure for type 1 diabetes.

1 Apr 2011

Research News and Research

University of Houston part of multi-investigator $5.2M CPRIT award for prostate cancer research

ULURU fourth quarter net loss decreases to $0.3 million

Study findings on novel ST2 cardiac biomarker to be presented at ACC 2011

The Wall Street Journal: Pfizer, Glaxo detail fees paid to doctors

South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland form alliance to fight MDR-TB

Aberrant DNA methylation may initiate cancer development

ACADIA extends collaboration agreement with Allergan for drug discovery platform

USAID Administrator testifies before State, Foreign Ops subcommittee about FY12 budget, expresses concerns about FY11 budget cuts

Lilly's Axiron testosterone replacement therapy now available in US pharmacies

Some local thoughts on ACOs

Study: MicroRNA can predict risk of BM in lung cancer patients

Viewpoints: The dangers of targeting the AARP; health reform in rural areas; prisoners faring better in Calif. than disabled

Roundup: Fla. moves closer to Medicaid overhaul; Abortion provisions advance in Va., Kan. and Iowa

Researchers study role of acetylation in Alzheimer's disease

Pediatric health care experts to meet at Pediatric Nursing annual conference

Research roundup: Patient's income and electronic health records; high deductible plans; raising Medicare age

New research: 'Good cholesterol' can act as special delivery vehicle for cancer destruction

Biota receives US$231 million BARDA contract to advance laninamivir development

Neogenix Oncology to present laboratory studies of NEO-101 at AACR Annual Meeting

Lance Sandwich Crackers to support JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes

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