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JBG to develop new facility for cancer research

The JBG Companies has been chosen by the General Services Administration to build and own a new facility to house the nation's premier center for cancer research, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Montgomery County, Maryland.

25 Feb 2010

JVC offers treatment for vascular diseases and thrombotic disorders under one roof

The new Jefferson Vascular Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital offers an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, management and treatment of vascular diseases (diseases of blood vessels) and thrombotic (blood-clotting) disorders all under one roof.

25 Feb 2010

End-stage ankle arthritis: New treatment options for baby boomers

There's good news for active older adults who are plagued with arthritic ankles. Surgeons presenting today at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons' Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas are re-thinking treatment approaches for end-stage ankle arthritis.

25 Feb 2010

SSRIs exhibit anti-inflammatory effects and may provide drug development opportunities for RA

A new study found that fluoxetine (Prozac-) and citalopram (Celexa-) treatment significantly inhibited disease progression of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) in mice. Research led by Sandra Sacre, Ph.D. from the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) in the UK studied the anti-arthritic potential of these drugs, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), most commonly used to treat depression.

25 Feb 2010

SBi's Mini-Rail System and Cannulated Screw System receive FDA pre-market clearance

Small Bone Innovations, Inc. (SBi), a leading, privately-held orthopedics company focused exclusively on technologies and treatments for the small bones & joints, announced that it has received 510(k) pre-market clearance notifications from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Mini-Rail Fixation System (‘Mini-Rail System’) and large Cannulated Screw System for use in lower limb reconstruction and repair procedures.

25 Feb 2010

Eaton to supply $8M in electrical products and services to support consolidation of two medical centers

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced that it will supply $8 million in electrical products and services to support the consolidation of two medical centers into the new San Antonio Military Medical Center on the Fort Sam Houston Army base in Texas.

24 Feb 2010

BioStorage Technologies' Frankfurt facility receives green certification from ENTEGA Vertrieb

BioStorage Technologies, a worldwide provider of long- and short-term storage of biomaterials, sample management and cold chain logistics, today announced its full-service biorepository near Frankfurt, Germany received green certification from ENTEGA Vertrieb GmbH & Co., a leading Germany-based sustainable energy supplier.

24 Feb 2010

IBM Maximo software helps GNL ensure optimal performance of equipment in fight against emerging infectious diseases

In the fight against emerging infectious diseases, The Galveston National Laboratory (GNL), one of two National Institutes of Health funded bio-containment laboratories in the United States, is benefiting from IBM software to ensure the optimal performance of all equipment functioning within its facility. The GNL, which is dedicated to the study and prevention of emerging infectious diseases, will use IBM Maximo Asset Management Software to help automate, manage and ensure the performance of its 3,000 operating assets in one of the world's most complex medical research environments.

24 Feb 2010

Treadmill intervention may benefit infants with prenatal complications

Using a treadmill could help infants with prenatal complications or who were injured at birth walk earlier and better, according to a University of Michigan researcher.

24 Feb 2010

Timely treatment and rehabilitation key to proper healing

Sometimes athletes can be their own worst enemy especially when they continue to play following an injury to a foot or ankle. Surgeons presenting at the Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) today are discussing athletic injuries and the importance of proper diagnosis, prompt treatment, and full healing and rehabilitation.

23 Feb 2010

Memometal Technologies announces acquisition of ABS' OrthoGlide Ankle Technology

Memometal Technologies S.A., a global extremity orthopaedic manufacturer headquartered in France, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of all the assets of Advanced Bio-Surfaces (ABS) Corporation’s OrthoGlide® Ankle Technology.

23 Feb 2010

Study shows CEL-2000 vaccine blocks RA progression in mice

CEL-SCI Corporation and their scientific collaborators announced today that the Company's CEL-2000 vaccine demonstrated that it is able to block the progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a mouse model.

23 Feb 2010

HTA executes purchase and sale agreement to acquire five building medical office portfolio in Indiana

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., a self-managed, non-traded, real estate investment trust, announced the execution of a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a five building medical office portfolio located in Evansville, Indiana. The closing of the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions.

20 Feb 2010

GenVec announces new contract with DHS to develop adenovector-based vaccines against FMD

Today GenVec, Inc. announced a new contract with the Department of Homeland Security to continue the development of adenovector-based vaccines against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) based on research and development done in collaboration with USDA-ARS and DHS S&T scientists at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center.

19 Feb 2010

Cancer patients frequently face barriers to accessing oral drugs: Study

A comprehensive study of oral oncolytic (anti-cancer) drug treatments revealed that while their use is increasingly common, cancer patients frequently face barriers to accessing oral drugs compared to those delivered intravenously in oncology practice settings.

19 Feb 2010

Unusual compounds in pitcher plant could prove effective against human fungal infections

The moment insects like flies, ants and beetles fall into a pitcher, the plant's enzymes are activated and begin dissolving their new meal, obtaining nutrients such as carbon and nitrogen which are difficult to extract from certain soils.

19 Feb 2010

Epeius Biotechnologies completes construction of VPU to manufacture targeted genetic medicines

Epeius Biotechnologies (www.epeiusbiotech.com) announces the completion of the design engineering and construction phase of a state-of-the-art Vector Production Unit (VPU) for the commercial manufacturing of its advanced targeted genetic medicines. In accordance with an FDA Critical Path initiative, which encourages innovation and the implementation of new technological advances in GMP, CMC, aseptic processing, and quality control, the Epeius VPU is poised to launch the large-scale production of targeted genetic medicine into the 21st century.

18 Feb 2010

Easier walking for amputees: Artificial foot that recycles energy

An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk, its developers say.

18 Feb 2010

Signaling protein has key role in fighting bacterial infection and inflammation in intestinal tract: Study

A signaling protein that is key in orchestrating the body's overall immune response has an important localized role in fighting bacterial infection and inflammation in the intestinal tract, according to a study by UC San Diego School of Medicine investigators, published in the journal Cell Host and Microbe.

18 Feb 2010

New wound care teleassistance service launched

A new service is being launched today: wound care teleassistance, also known as téléassistance en soins de plaies (TASP). With this service a nurse can use a camera to film her patient's wound, while at the same time an expert nurse in another institution can receive the images. They can then hold an online discussion to evaluate the patient's wound and plan treatment.

18 Feb 2010

Foot News and Research

JBG to develop new facility for cancer research

JVC offers treatment for vascular diseases and thrombotic disorders under one roof

End-stage ankle arthritis: New treatment options for baby boomers

SSRIs exhibit anti-inflammatory effects and may provide drug development opportunities for RA

SBi's Mini-Rail System and Cannulated Screw System receive FDA pre-market clearance

Eaton to supply $8M in electrical products and services to support consolidation of two medical centers

BioStorage Technologies' Frankfurt facility receives green certification from ENTEGA Vertrieb

IBM Maximo software helps GNL ensure optimal performance of equipment in fight against emerging infectious diseases

Treadmill intervention may benefit infants with prenatal complications

Timely treatment and rehabilitation key to proper healing

Memometal Technologies announces acquisition of ABS' OrthoGlide Ankle Technology

Study shows CEL-2000 vaccine blocks RA progression in mice

HTA executes purchase and sale agreement to acquire five building medical office portfolio in Indiana

GenVec announces new contract with DHS to develop adenovector-based vaccines against FMD

Cancer patients frequently face barriers to accessing oral drugs: Study

Unusual compounds in pitcher plant could prove effective against human fungal infections

Epeius Biotechnologies completes construction of VPU to manufacture targeted genetic medicines

Easier walking for amputees: Artificial foot that recycles energy

Signaling protein has key role in fighting bacterial infection and inflammation in intestinal tract: Study

New wound care teleassistance service launched

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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