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Researchers identify how to design drugs to target specific brain areas

The future of drug design lies in developing therapies that can target specific cellular processes without causing adverse reactions in other areas of the nervous system. Scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Li-ge in Belgium have discovered how to design drugs to target specific areas of the brain.

11 Nov 2011

Three key steps to prevent asthma attacks in children during winter

For most people, the word "autumn" conjures up images of honey crisp apples, pumpkin patches and Halloween. But for many pediatricians, fall also means more patients with asthma flare-ups.

13 Oct 2011

Jackson Health System, Panera Bread partner to raise awareness on breast cancer

Jackson Health System has partnered with Panera Bread to raise awareness of breast cancer and help patients battling the disease. During October, South Floridians are encouraged to eat Panera's pink bagels in support of Jackson Memorial Hospital's Taylor Breast Center/Roberta Orlen Chaplin Digital Breast Imaging Center.

1 Oct 2011

Methodist Hospital internist offers few simple suggestions to prevent cold and flu

The first few breezes of fall bring with them not only the promise of a welcome change in season, but also the threat of colds and flu. Dr. Joshua Septimus, an internist at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, offers a few simple suggestions to protect you and your family this cold and flu season. "The most useful tip I can pass along is to wash your hands," says Septimus. "It sounds so simple, but it is truly the most important thing you can do to protect yourself."

27 Sep 2011

Low-glycemic foods, high protein intake reduce body weight and fat mass

A new study out of Madrid, Spain shows that low-glycemic foods, and moderately high-protein intake has been shown to reduce body weight and fat mass.

29 Aug 2011

Some Muesli fattier than double quarter pounder

According to a consumer organization Choice, a morning bowl of muesli may contain as much fat as a McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder. The consumer organization tested 159 types of muesli and discovered that the popular breakfast meal isn't necessarily a healthy choice.

18 Aug 2011

FDA clears Derma Sciences' MEDIHONEY Hydrogel Wound and Burn Dressing

Derma Sciences, Inc., a medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its patented MEDIHONEY Hydrogel Wound and Burn Dressing with Leptospermum honey.

2 Aug 2011

Derma Sciences announces $29 million financing

Derma Sciences, Inc., a medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, today announced it has closed its previously announced private placement.

27 Jun 2011

Randox Drug Residues release newly improved Multi-Sulphonamide Testing Platform

Randox Drug Residues have released their newly improved Antimicrobial Array I. This comprehensive multiplex testing platform allows for the simultaneous detection of 15 of the most commonly abused sulphonamides in food production and agricultural industries.

From Randox Laboratories Ltd. 23 Jun 2011

Rush scientist receives NIH grant to evaluate whether cinnamon may treat MS

A neurological scientist at Rush University Medical Center has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to evaluate whether cinnamon, a common food spice and flavoring material, may stop the destructive process of multiple sclerosis.

23 Jun 2011

Derma Sciences to raise $29M through private placement

Derma Sciences, Inc., a medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, today announced it has entered into definitive agreements with select institutional investors to raise gross proceeds of approximately $29 million.

20 Jun 2011

HHS adds eight substances to 12th Report on Carcinogens

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services added eight substances to its Report on Carcinogens, a science-based document that identifies chemicals and biological agents that may put people at increased risk for cancer.

13 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

Derma Sciences announces results of DSC127 Phase 2 trial in diabetic foot ulcers at 24-weeks

Derma Sciences, Inc., a medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, today announced that in the follow-up portion of its Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with diabetic foot ulcers, the percentage of patients treated with the therapeutic dose of DSC127 with complete healing at 24 weeks following trial enrollment was 73% in the intent-to-treat population and 85% in the per-protocol population, a difference of 27 and 33 percentage points, respectively, compared with patients treated with placebo/standard of care.

25 May 2011

New research shows honey fights drug-resistant germs

Herbal ingredients and natural nutrients are often capable of supporting different functions within the body, and current research is showing that a certain kind of honey may be useful in fighting drug-resistant germs.

2 May 2011

Derma Sciences fourth quarter total sales increase 12% to record $15.3 million

Derma Sciences, Inc., a medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, today reported financial and operating results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2010.

30 Mar 2011

Illinois professor to receive 2011 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement

University of Illinois entomology professor and department head May Berenbaum will receive the 2011 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, an international award that recognizes "those individuals who have contributed in an outstanding manner to scientific knowledge and public leadership to preserve and enhance the environment of the world."

22 Mar 2011

Honey for wound healing: Study

Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) and the Queensland Government have found honey from an Australian native myrtle to be effective as an anti-bacterial agent that can be used to treat wounds and viruses.

3 Mar 2011

FDA grants 510(k) clearance for Derma Sciences MEDIHONEY Gel Wound and Burn Dressing

Derma Sciences, Inc., a medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, today announced receipt of 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Company's patent-pending MEDIHONEY® Gel Wound and Burn Dressing.

28 Feb 2011