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Combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy effective against Hodgkin's lymphoma, in the short term

Modern treatment for early stage Hodgkin's lymphoma is highly effective, leaving most patients with no evidence of cancer. However, experts differ on the best approach: Is chemotherapy enough or does adding radiation therapy improve the outcome?

16 Feb 2011

GAVI chair calls for greater reductions in vaccine prices for developing countries

On Monday, the same day the GAVI Alliance helped oversee the roll out of a routine pneumococcal vaccine in Kenya, GAVI chairman Dagfinn Hoybraten highlighted the need for greater reductions in vaccine prices in developing countries during an interview with Reuters, the news service reports. The piece examines the funding mechanism in place to finance the pneumococcal vaccines, known as Advance Market Commitment (AMC), as well as the budget shortfall facing the group (Kelland, 2/14).

16 Feb 2011

Study: Expedited medical device reviews account for majority of recalls

The analysis, which was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, connected the Food and Drug Administration's most urgent medical device recalls with high-risk devices that were subject to "speedy" review.

16 Feb 2011

Viral Genetics' lead researcher, Advisor to receive Lauren F. Brooks Hope Award

Viral Genetics, Inc. announced today that lead researcher Dr. M. Karen Newell Rogers and Advisor Mr. Richard Gerstner will receive the Lauren F. Brooks Hope Award, presented by Time for Lyme, Inc.

16 Feb 2011

Sanofi-aventis, Sunnybrook enter agreement to develop and commercialize vasculotide

Sanofi-aventis and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre announced that they have entered into a research agreement and licensing option for vasculotide, an investigational compound to treat chronic wounds. This includes neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers caused by a lack of sensation and neuropathic ulcers that are complicated by peripheral arterial disease, commonly called neuroischemic diabetic foot ulcers.

16 Feb 2011

Medicare pay cut for docs already drawing fire

Critics said the method used in the budget blueprint would cause serious problems. But some news reports indicate the inclusion of this Medicare "doc fix" would help build support within the physician community for the president's health care agenda.

16 Feb 2011

Study: RAPI tool more effective at predicting future alcohol dependence of teen-age drinkers

A widely used index for assessing adolescent drinking-related problems has been found to be effective at predicting the future alcohol dependence of teen-age drinkers, according to an Indiana University study which also found that the association was stronger for adolescent female drinkers.

16 Feb 2011

Genetic proof for anti-cancer properties of antioxidants and autophagy inhibitors

Researchers from Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center have genetic evidence suggesting the antioxidant drugs currently used to treat lung disease, malaria and even the common cold can also help prevent and treat cancers because they fight against mitochondrial oxidative stress-a culprit in driving tumor growth.

16 Feb 2011

CR still under consideration as House GOP vehicle to defund health law

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said this plan is still under discussion. Meanwhile, as the House considers this Continuing Resolution, which would provide current year funding for the federal government, it will do so under new rules for debate.

16 Feb 2011

Research: Plants may assist in detecting environmental contaminants, explosives

Someday, that potted palm in your living room might go from green to white, alerting you to a variety of nasty contaminants in the air, perhaps even explosives.

16 Feb 2011

New study confirms effectiveness of inhaled epinephrine to treat croup

For more than 30 years, pediatricians have treated children who have croup with inhaled epinephrine to relieve their symptoms quickly. Now, a new review confirms the value of this approach to treat this common respiratory illness, which sometimes turns serious and - in rare instances - can prove fatal.

16 Feb 2011

NGDI-UBC, CDRD partner for drug development platform to treat neglected global diseases

The Centre for Drug Research and Development and the Neglected Global Diseases Initiative at the University of British Columbia today announced that they will collaborate on developing interventions for neglected global diseases and ensuring their delivery to those in need.

16 Feb 2011

Obama's 2012 budget proposal requests boost for GHI funding, slight core budget increases for State, USAID

President Barack Obama "released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2012 on Monday," the New York Times reports. The president's "fiscal 2012 budget allocates $47 billion for the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development, which reflects only a 1 percent increase over 2010 levels for the core budget," National Journal writes.

16 Feb 2011

Obama budget draws GOP criticism for not taking on entitlements

Although reports indicate President Barack Obama's proposed budget would reduce the deficit by more than $1 trillion over 10 years, it did not offer major changes to Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security — which total about 40 percent of federal spending.

16 Feb 2011

Research: Way heart responds to early beat is predictive of cardiac death

The way the heart responds to an early beat is predictive of cardiac death, especially for people with no conventional markers of cardiovascular disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

16 Feb 2011

Diet high in Omega 3 oils benefits at risk Alzheimer's disease patients

Scientists today agree that there are five molecules that are known to affect or cause Alzheimer's disease, which plagues an estimated five million Americans. The potency of these molecules is linked to environmental factors such as diet and lifestyle.

16 Feb 2011

Aeolus receives BARDA contract for AEOL 10150 drug development against ARS

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of broad spectrum catalytic antioxidant compounds that reduce oxidative stress, inflammation, and subsequent tissue damage-signaling cascades resulting from radiation exposure, today announced that the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded Aeolus a contract for the advanced development of AEOL 10150 as a medical countermeasure against the pulmonary sub-syndrome of acute radiation syndrome.

16 Feb 2011

Graham plans health law opt-out legislation for states

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Monday he would introduce legislation in the Senate to "free states" from the overhaul's mandates, including provisions requiring individuals and businesses to buy health coverage as well as the law's Medicaid expansions.

16 Feb 2011

Budget pushes health law implementation, provides some limited — but not easy — increases

However, news outlets report that funding gains within the Department of Health and Human Services come at a steep price.

16 Feb 2011

Endosense announces completion of enrollment in EFFICAS I clinical study

Endosense, a Swiss medical technology company focused on improving the efficacy, safety and accessibility of catheter ablation for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, has announced enrollment completion in the EFFICAS I clinical study.

16 Feb 2011

Research News and Research

Combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy effective against Hodgkin's lymphoma, in the short term

GAVI chair calls for greater reductions in vaccine prices for developing countries

Study: Expedited medical device reviews account for majority of recalls

Viral Genetics' lead researcher, Advisor to receive Lauren F. Brooks Hope Award

Sanofi-aventis, Sunnybrook enter agreement to develop and commercialize vasculotide

Medicare pay cut for docs already drawing fire

Study: RAPI tool more effective at predicting future alcohol dependence of teen-age drinkers

Genetic proof for anti-cancer properties of antioxidants and autophagy inhibitors

CR still under consideration as House GOP vehicle to defund health law

Research: Plants may assist in detecting environmental contaminants, explosives

New study confirms effectiveness of inhaled epinephrine to treat croup

NGDI-UBC, CDRD partner for drug development platform to treat neglected global diseases

Obama's 2012 budget proposal requests boost for GHI funding, slight core budget increases for State, USAID

Obama budget draws GOP criticism for not taking on entitlements

Research: Way heart responds to early beat is predictive of cardiac death

Diet high in Omega 3 oils benefits at risk Alzheimer's disease patients

Aeolus receives BARDA contract for AEOL 10150 drug development against ARS

Graham plans health law opt-out legislation for states

Budget pushes health law implementation, provides some limited — but not easy — increases

Endosense announces completion of enrollment in EFFICAS I clinical study

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