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Female cancer survivors benefit from natural nutritional supplement

A natural nutritional supplement, marketed for the last decade as a sexual aid, has been shown to significantly improve overall quality of life for female cancer survivors, according to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

7 Jun 2011

Testosterone spray may slow cognitive decline in post-menopausal women

Post-menopausal women have better memory after daily treatment with a testosterone spray for six months, a new preliminary study finds. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston.

7 Jun 2011

Regenesis Biomedical closes $5.3M Series C equity financing

Regenesis Biomedical, Inc., a medical technology company that markets the Provant Therapy System, announced today the closing of a $5.3 million Series C equity financing.

7 Jun 2011

AstraZeneca receives AmeriCares' Power of Partnership Award for global health programs

AmeriCares has awarded its annual Power of Partnership Award to AstraZeneca for its outstanding commitment to increasing access to health care for people in need both here at home and throughout the developing world.

7 Jun 2011

"Best Doctors" survey finds NY Presbyterian has the most top doctors in metro area

For the eleventh straight year, NewYork-Presbyterian has more physicians listed in New York Magazine's "Best Doctors" survey than any other hospital. The magazine lists 191 NewYork-Presbyterian physicians representing 17 percent of the 1,144 New York City–area doctors listed. The "Best Doctors" issue is on newsstands today. For the full list of physicians and ranking methodology, visit nymag.com/bestdoctors.

6 Jun 2011

Roper acquires Northern Digital

Roper Industries, Inc. today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Northern Digital, Inc., a leading provider of 3-D measurement technology for medical applications.

6 Jun 2011

Enrollment complete in Adolor's ADL5945 Phase 2 clinical study in opioid-induced constipation

Adolor Corporation today announced that it has completed enrollment in its Phase 2 clinical evaluation of ADL5945 in chronic, non-cancer pain patients with opioid-induced constipation (OIC).

6 Jun 2011

Majority of Canadian parents concerned about sun protection for children, CDA survey

Almost all Canadian parents (92%) are concerned about sun protection for their children, a new survey for the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) shows.

6 Jun 2011

New UH Seidman Cancer Center center to offer latest treatments and technology

University Hospitals (UH) Seidman Cancer Center, Northeast Ohio's first and only freestanding cancer hospital, opens to patients on June 6. The ten-story, 150-bed cancer hospital will house the latest cancer-fighting treatments and technology – all in a patient-centered, healing-focused environment.

6 Jun 2011

JDRF praises New Brunswick government for comprehensive diabetes strategy

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) applauds the New Brunswick government for its commitment to diabetes.

6 Jun 2011

National survey to examine whether student nurses receive alcohol training and education

Nurses are often on the frontline when patients are brought into hospital with alcohol-related illnesses or injuries but how prepared are they for dealing with cases of this kind? A researcher at The University of Nottingham is launching a national survey today to establish whether student nurses are receiving the alcohol training and education which is so vital to their job.

6 Jun 2011

Researcher finds thyroid cancer gene inhibits spread of malignant cells

A mutant gene long thought to accelerate tumor growth in thyroid cancer patients actually inhibits the spread of malignant cells, showing promise for novel cancer therapies, a Mayo Clinic study has found.

6 Jun 2011

Study examines disparities in physical fitness levels between two groups

An Indiana University study examining disparities in physical fitness levels between older adults who are patients of safety net community health centers (CHC) and those who are members of a medically affiliated fitness center is producing stunning results.

6 Jun 2011

Women with breast cancer do not benefit from flaxseed

Flaxseed provides no benefit in easing hot flashes among breast cancer patients and postmenopausal women, according to a Mayo Clinic and North Central Cancer Treatment Group study.

6 Jun 2011

NYU Langone Medical Center achieves historic and unprecedented philanthropic milestone

NYU Langone Medical Center announced that it has reached a historic and unprecedented philanthropic milestone, raising $1 billion in less than four years.

6 Jun 2011

Customizing targeted therapies to each tumor's molecular characteristics may effectively treat cancer

Customizing targeted therapies to each tumor's molecular characteristics, instead of a one-size-fits-all approach by tumor type, may be more effective for some types of cancer, according to research conducted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

4 Jun 2011

Study links loss of PTEN gene with patient's response to melanoma therapy

Genetic analysis of the tumors from patients with advanced melanoma can clue researchers in to how well patients will respond to a therapy that targets the growth-promoting protein called BRAF, a researcher from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania will report on Monday, June 6 at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

4 Jun 2011

Learning ZoneXpress designs USDA MyPlate nutritional products for young people

Yesterday First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled the federal government's new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help all of us make healthier food choices. In response, Learning ZoneXpress, Inc. immediately designed USDA MyPlate products using the new icon which inspire consumers to build a healthy plate at mealtime.

4 Jun 2011

HRT reduces risk of breast cancer in women with BRCA mutations after ovary removal

Women with the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, which are linked to a very high risk of breast and ovarian cancer, can safely take hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) to mitigate menopausal symptoms after surgical removal of their ovaries, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania which will be presented Monday, June 6 during the American Society for Clinical Oncology's annual meeting.

4 Jun 2011

USAID shares priorities with Pakistan

Writing about the relationship between USAID and Pakistan on the agency's "Impact blog", J. Alexander Their, assistant to the administrator and director of the USAID Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs, states, "Our shared priorities in energy, economic growth, stabilization, health, and education are directed to addressing both short and long-term challenges."

4 Jun 2011

Education News and Research

Female cancer survivors benefit from natural nutritional supplement

Testosterone spray may slow cognitive decline in post-menopausal women

Regenesis Biomedical closes $5.3M Series C equity financing

AstraZeneca receives AmeriCares' Power of Partnership Award for global health programs

"Best Doctors" survey finds NY Presbyterian has the most top doctors in metro area

Roper acquires Northern Digital

Enrollment complete in Adolor's ADL5945 Phase 2 clinical study in opioid-induced constipation

Majority of Canadian parents concerned about sun protection for children, CDA survey

New UH Seidman Cancer Center center to offer latest treatments and technology

JDRF praises New Brunswick government for comprehensive diabetes strategy

National survey to examine whether student nurses receive alcohol training and education

Researcher finds thyroid cancer gene inhibits spread of malignant cells

Study examines disparities in physical fitness levels between two groups

Women with breast cancer do not benefit from flaxseed

NYU Langone Medical Center achieves historic and unprecedented philanthropic milestone

Customizing targeted therapies to each tumor's molecular characteristics may effectively treat cancer

Study links loss of PTEN gene with patient's response to melanoma therapy

Learning ZoneXpress designs USDA MyPlate nutritional products for young people

HRT reduces risk of breast cancer in women with BRCA mutations after ovary removal

USAID shares priorities with Pakistan

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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