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Susceptibility to Behcet's disease associated with genes involved in body's immune response

Researchers with the National Institutes of Health have found susceptibility to Behcet's disease, a painful, inflammatory condition, to be associated with genes involved in the body's immune response.

14 Jul 2010

Gene therapy represents safe alternative to current cures for blood disorder β-thalassemia

Italian scientists pioneering a new gene transfer treatment for the blood disorder β-thalassemia have successfully completed preclinical trials, claiming they can correct the lack of beta-globin (β-globin) in patients' blood cells which causes the disease. The research, published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, reveals how gene therapy may represent a safe alternative to current cures that are limited to a minority of patients.

14 Jul 2010

U.N. report released ahead of International AIDS Conference: HIV prevalence drops among young Africans

The number of new HIV infections among young people in Africa is falling in most of the "25 countries hardest hit by the virus," according to a report released Tuesday by UNAIDS, the Associated Press reports (Cheng, 7/13).

14 Jul 2010

Stimulation of single whisker prevents stroke in rats

Talk about surviving by a whisker. The most common type of stroke can be completely prevented in rats by stimulating a single whisker, according to a new study by UC Irvine researchers.

14 Jul 2010

LSUHSC Professor awarded $2.1M grant to determine role of PCP

Dr. Jay Kolls, Professor and Chairman of Genetics at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine, has been awarded a $2.1 million grant over five years by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health to determine the role and identify which T-helper cells fight the opportunistic infection, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, which can be a complication of HIV/AIDS.

14 Jul 2010

Study: Disruption of genes that control circadian rhythms may lead to diabetes

Disruption of two genes that control circadian rhythms can lead to diabetes, a researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center has found in an animal study. Mice with defective copies of the genes, called CLOCK and BMAL1, develop abnormalities in pancreatic cells that eventually render the cells unable to release sufficient amounts of insulin.

14 Jul 2010

New research shows Alzheimer's disease may increase risk of other potentially disabling health conditions

Having Alzheimer's disease may increase the risk of getting other potentially disabling health conditions, including seizures and anemia, according to new research presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2010 in Honolulu, HI.

14 Jul 2010

Predictors of an Asian diabetes epidemic: A study

Experts believe diabetes will be the leading disease in Asia mainly because of the rise in consumption of junk and high calorie foods in this region of the world.

13 Jul 2010

Biggest breasted woman seriously ill after breast augmentation surgery

Brazilian model Sheyla Hershey, 30 apparently with the largest breasts in the world is seriously ill with complications following her latest breast augmentation surgery. Ms Hershey who lives in Houston, Texas contracted a severe staphylococcal infection after her surgery in June.

13 Jul 2010

Role of enzyme GSTP1-1 in progression of cancer, other diseases associated with increased cell proliferation

Telik, Inc. today announced the publication of a review in the journal, Cell Death and Differentiation: Glutathione transferases as mediators of signaling pathways involved in cell proliferation and cell death; http://www.nature.com/cdd/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/cdd201080a.html. This review describes recent advances in the understanding of the important role that the enzyme GSTP1-1 plays in the progression of cancer and other diseases associated with increased cell proliferation.

13 Jul 2010

Custom-made bone replacements for facial reconstruction soon

Facial reconstruction patients may soon have the option of custom-made bone replacements optimized for both form and function, thanks to researchers at the University of Illinois and the Ohio State University Medical Center.

13 Jul 2010

Combined behavioral interventions most effective way to reduce heart disease risk

Combining counseling, extended follow-up with a healthcare provider and self-monitoring of diet and exercise is the most effective way to help patients embrace lifestyle changes that can lower their risk for heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) diseases, according to a scientific statement published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

13 Jul 2010

Wyse Technology announces partnership, continued success with LLS

Wyse Technology, the inventor and global leader in cloud client computing, today announced its partnership and continued success with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.

13 Jul 2010

Researchers use topological optimization to design facial bone replacements

Scientists are using the engineering technology behind the creation of high-performance aircraft components to design 3-D models for the replacement of delicate and complex facial bones lost to cancer surgery or trauma.

13 Jul 2010

BioImage Study published in American Heart Journal

BG Medicine, Inc., a U.S.-based biomarker discovery and in vitro diagnostics company, announced today the publication of The BioImage Study trial design and key objectives in the American Heart Journal. The American Heart Journal is a peer- reviewed journal that publishes original research and review articles on clinical research studies in the field of cardiology.

13 Jul 2010

MAP Pharmaceuticals reports results from LEVADEX PK and safety clinical trial in smokers, non-smokers

MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced results from a clinical trial comparing the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of LEVADEX™ orally inhaled migraine therapy with intravenous dihydroergotamine mesylate (DHE) in smokers and non-smokers. The trial was designed to measure whether systemic absorption and exposure in smokers is greater than in non-smokers. In the trial, the systemic absorption of LEVADEX was not higher and systemic exposure to DHE was not greater in smokers than in non-smokers.

13 Jul 2010

EntreMed announces publication of preclinical data for ENMD-2076

EntreMed, Inc., today announced the publication of preclinical data for its Phase 2 oncology drug candidate, ENMD-2076 an Aurora A/angiogenic kinase inhibitor, which demonstrated significant activity against multiple myeloma cell lines and in MM models in vivo. Results of the study, conducted by EntreMed's collaborator, Sherif Farag, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues at the Indiana University School of Medicine, were published in the on-line version of the British Journal of Haematology on June 15, 2010 and are scheduled to be published in print in the August 1, 2010 issue.

13 Jul 2010

Clinical trial initiated to evaluate LibiGel on cognitive function in menopausal women

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the initiation of a LibiGel (testosterone gel) clinical trial to evaluate its effect on cognitive function in menopausal women. The trial is a randomized, 6-month comparison of the effect of LibiGel compared to placebo treatment on a variety of learning and memory tasks. The study is being conducted by Dr. Susan Davis, Professor of Women's Health, Department of Medicine, Monash University Women's Health Program in Australia.

13 Jul 2010

Researchers watch armed tumor-seeking immune system cells attack dangerous melanomas in real time

Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center created a large, well armed battalion of tumor-seeking immune system cells and watched, in real time using Positron Emission Tomography (PET), as the special forces traveled throughout the body to locate and attack dangerous melanomas.

13 Jul 2010

New approach in treating heart attack, cardiomyopathy using stem cells

Presenting at the UK National Stem Cell Network annual science conference today (13 July), Professor Michael Schneider describes a new approach to treating heart attack and cardiomyopathy using stem cells.

13 Jul 2010

Blood News and Research

Susceptibility to Behcet's disease associated with genes involved in body's immune response

Gene therapy represents safe alternative to current cures for blood disorder β-thalassemia

U.N. report released ahead of International AIDS Conference: HIV prevalence drops among young Africans

Stimulation of single whisker prevents stroke in rats

LSUHSC Professor awarded $2.1M grant to determine role of PCP

Study: Disruption of genes that control circadian rhythms may lead to diabetes

New research shows Alzheimer's disease may increase risk of other potentially disabling health conditions

Predictors of an Asian diabetes epidemic: A study

Biggest breasted woman seriously ill after breast augmentation surgery

Role of enzyme GSTP1-1 in progression of cancer, other diseases associated with increased cell proliferation

Custom-made bone replacements for facial reconstruction soon

Combined behavioral interventions most effective way to reduce heart disease risk

Wyse Technology announces partnership, continued success with LLS

Researchers use topological optimization to design facial bone replacements

BioImage Study published in American Heart Journal

MAP Pharmaceuticals reports results from LEVADEX PK and safety clinical trial in smokers, non-smokers

EntreMed announces publication of preclinical data for ENMD-2076

Clinical trial initiated to evaluate LibiGel on cognitive function in menopausal women

Researchers watch armed tumor-seeking immune system cells attack dangerous melanomas in real time

New approach in treating heart attack, cardiomyopathy using stem cells

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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