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RegeneRx announces positive results from RGN-259 non-clinical study for Dry Eye Syndrome

RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the results of its first non-clinical dry eye study using RGN-259, RegeneRx's ophthalmic, preservative-free eye drop for the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome (DES). In the study, animals were treated with RGN-259, a vehicle control and a positive control, doxycycline.

2 Nov 2010

Repligen 2011 second quarter total revenue increases 35% to $7,307,000

Repligen Corporation today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, ended September 30, 2010.

2 Nov 2010

FDA approves Medtronic Talent Thoracic Stent Graft with Captivia Delivery System

Advancing the minimally invasive treatment of aortic aneurysms, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), today announced approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Talent Thoracic Stent Graft with Captivia® Delivery System, which features a tip capture mechanism for controlled deployment and precise placement of the implantable medical device.

2 Nov 2010

GE Healthcare enters agreement to acquire assets of Orbotech Medical

GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Orbotech Medical Solutions Ltd., a subsidiary of Orbotech Ltd. (Orbotech), and a manufacturer of cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) detectors used in GE Healthcare's innovative Alcyone nuclear medicine technology.

1 Nov 2010

Largest annual Pregnancy Wellness report distributed to millions

MediaPlanet published the largest Pregnancy Wellness report distributed to millions with the help of The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG), The March of Dimes, in support of Prematurity Awareness Month this November and with Every Little Bottom Campaign, Huggies, Best for Babes, and Peggy O'Mara, Mothering Magazine and much more.

30 Oct 2010

Mary Ann Liebert launches Brain Connectivity journal

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. announces the release of a new peer-reviewed journal in an expanding area of systems neuroscience, Brain Connectivity. This timely new journal is positioned to become the premier source of cutting-edge basic and clinical neuroscience research aimed at better understanding of structural and functional connections in the brain and how these connections are altered by neurological disorders.

29 Oct 2010

Henry Ford Hospital physicist receives ASTRO's Basic Science Abstract Award

Henry Ford Hospital physicist Lei Ren, Ph.D., is among an elite group to be awarded for basic science research in radiation oncology at the 52nd annual American Society for Radiology Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Diego.

29 Oct 2010

Low levels of pre-treatment radiation do not risk radiotherapy efficacy in prostate, lung cancer patients

Scientists from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit will present data that suggests low levels of pre-treatment radiation mimicking the doses delivered by CT scans for image guidance pose no risk to the efficacy of radiotherapy in patients with prostate carcinoma and non-small cell lung carcinoma. The findings will be formally announced on Sunday, Oct. 31, during the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

29 Oct 2010

Prominent scientist in mitochondrial genetics joins Children's Hospital to establish CMEM

Douglas C. Wallace, Ph.D., a pioneer and internationally prominent scientist in the field of human mitochondrial genetics, has joined The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to continue his investigations into the role of mitochondrial energy in health and disease.

29 Oct 2010

Causes, prevention, and management of inferior alveolar nerve injury during implant dentistry

Although implant dentistry has become widely accepted to restore esthetics and function of teeth, it is not without risks. One serious complication that can occur is alteration of sensation due to nerve injury. Some reports place this occurrence as high as 13%. For dental practitioners, thorough understanding of anatomy, surgical procedures, and implant systems along with proper planning of treatment are essential to reduce this complication.

28 Oct 2010

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins to publish journal Pathology

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, announced today that it has signed an agreement to serve as exclusive publisher of Pathology effective January 1, 2011. The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA), which produces Pathology, is responsible for the training and professional development of pathologists and for the promotion of the science and practice of pathology.

27 Oct 2010

New Australian start-up venture could lead to a revolution in personalized medicine

Pharmaceuticals that seek out cancerous cells and deliver treatments to them; imaging techniques that can help doctors detect diseases before the physical signs begin to appear; and medicines that are tailor-made for individual patients, are within the sights of an exciting new Australian start-up venture.

27 Oct 2010

CorMatrix's ECM technology reduces postoperative atrial fibrillation in CABG patients

CorMatrix Cardiovascular, Inc., a medical device company dedicated to developing and delivering unique extracellular matrix (ECM) biomaterial devices that harness the body's innate ability to repair damaged cardiovascular tissue, announced today that a retrospective study demonstrated that reconstructing the pericardium using ECM Technology in patients undergoing primary isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) contributed to a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in the rate of new onset postoperative atrial fibrillation.

26 Oct 2010

Lead exposure may reverse blindness: Research

Some unexpected effects of lead exposure that may one day help prevent and reverse blindness have been uncovered by a University of Houston (UH) professor and his team.

26 Oct 2010

UCI scientists receive CIRM grants to improve stem cell treatments

UC Irvine scientists will receive grants totaling $9.35 million to help create stem cell treatments for retinitis pigmentosa, Huntington's disease and traumatic brain injury.

25 Oct 2010

New technology could prove effective in mentoring general surgeons in remote locations

Telementoring may be an effective way for subspecialist surgeons to assist remotely located general surgeons in the care of patients in need of emergency subspecialty surgical procedures, according to new research findings published in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

22 Oct 2010

Boston Scientific's Advanix Biliary Plastic Stents receive FDA 510(k) clearance and CE Mark approval

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and CE Mark approval to market its Advanix™ Biliary Plastic Stents for the treatment of biliary strictures, including biliary stone disease, benign biliary strictures, and suspected and confirmed malignancies in the biliary system. The product is now available in Europe and other international markets; the Company plans to launch it in the U.S. this quarter.

21 Oct 2010

Researchers discover link between hereditary and sporadic ALS

For the first time, researchers have discovered a disease mechanism that links hereditary amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to the more common "sporadic" form of ALS and points to a possible therapeutic target.

21 Oct 2010

Annals of Vascular Surgery publishes Endologix's Powerlink System clinical trial results for AAA endovascular repair

Endologix, Inc. developer of minimally invasive treatments for aortic disorders, announced today the publication of results from its pivotal, multicenter, prospective clinical trial of the Company's Powerlink System for endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) using an anatomical fixation technique with a suprarenal aortic extension.

19 Oct 2010

Retroflexion in right colon increases yield of polyps in proximal colon

Research exploring the progression of colon polyps to colorectal cancer and evaluating techniques to improve polyp detection was among the clinical science presented at the 75th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in San Antonio today.

18 Oct 2010

Anatomy News and Research

RegeneRx announces positive results from RGN-259 non-clinical study for Dry Eye Syndrome

Repligen 2011 second quarter total revenue increases 35% to $7,307,000

FDA approves Medtronic Talent Thoracic Stent Graft with Captivia Delivery System

GE Healthcare enters agreement to acquire assets of Orbotech Medical

Largest annual Pregnancy Wellness report distributed to millions

Mary Ann Liebert launches Brain Connectivity journal

Henry Ford Hospital physicist receives ASTRO's Basic Science Abstract Award

Low levels of pre-treatment radiation do not risk radiotherapy efficacy in prostate, lung cancer patients

Prominent scientist in mitochondrial genetics joins Children's Hospital to establish CMEM

Causes, prevention, and management of inferior alveolar nerve injury during implant dentistry

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins to publish journal Pathology

New Australian start-up venture could lead to a revolution in personalized medicine

CorMatrix's ECM technology reduces postoperative atrial fibrillation in CABG patients

Lead exposure may reverse blindness: Research

UCI scientists receive CIRM grants to improve stem cell treatments

New technology could prove effective in mentoring general surgeons in remote locations

Boston Scientific's Advanix Biliary Plastic Stents receive FDA 510(k) clearance and CE Mark approval

Researchers discover link between hereditary and sporadic ALS

Annals of Vascular Surgery publishes Endologix's Powerlink System clinical trial results for AAA endovascular repair

Retroflexion in right colon increases yield of polyps in proximal colon

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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