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Caliper introduces novel fluorescent imaging agent for pre-clinical research

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc., a leading provider of tools and services for drug discovery, life sciences research and molecular diagnostics, today announced the launch of XenoLight RediJect COX-2 Probe, a novel fluorescent imaging agent for pre-clinical research that specifically detects the cyclooxygenase-2 biomarker noninvasively in live animal models as well as in ex vivo tissue analysis applications.

5 Apr 2011

NAA joins with organizations worldwide to raise awareness about autism

The National Autism Association joins with organizations worldwide in recognizing April as Autism Awareness month. With one in 110 children now diagnosed with autism, and autism mortality rates doubling that of the general population, NAA is once again calling upon legislators and government health agencies to declare autism a national health emergency.

4 Apr 2011

New research reveals potential treatment for HO in children, soldiers

Promising new research reveals a potentially highly effective treatment for heterotopic ossification, a painful and often debilitating abnormal buildup of bone tissue. HO comes in two main forms—one that appears in children and is congenital, another that strikes wounded military personnel and surgery patients and is triggered by severe injuries and wounds.

4 Apr 2011

Common genetic variation linked to bladder cancer risk and telomere length

A common genetic variation links to both bladder cancer risk and to the length of protective caps found on the ends of chromosomes, scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported today at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting.

4 Apr 2011

Study: Nanoparticles can prevent nickel-induced dermatitis

Tiny particles only billionths of a meter in diameter-about two thousand would fit across the width of a human hair-could offer big hope in a small package to the many millions of people who are allergic to the nickel in everything from jewelry to coins and cell phones, say scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

4 Apr 2011

Lack of vitamin D can lead to impaired vascular health

A lack of vitamin D, even in generally healthy people, is linked with stiffer arteries and an inability of blood vessels to relax, research from the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health Institute has found.

4 Apr 2011

PUMA-mediated intestinal apoptosis contributes to ulcerative colitis in humans, mice

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease thought to be related to aberrant activation of the immune system in the intestine. Recent research has also suggested that regulated cell death of the intestinal epithelial cells is a contributing factor to the pathogenesis.

2 Apr 2011

Geisinger expert offers advice on how to manage child's asthma

Asthma is the leading cause of hospital visits and missed school days in children, according to the National Institute of Health. A chronic condition, pediatric asthma requires continual care to prevent serious, life-threatening asthma attacks.

1 Apr 2011

Study findings about immune systems of smoke-inhalation patients released

An award-winning Loyola University Health System study includes some unexpected findings about the immune systems of smoke-inhalation patients.

1 Apr 2011

Insulin could play a new role in fighting Alzheimer's disease: Research

A low dose of insulin has been found to suppress the expression in the blood of four precursor proteins involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, according to new clinical research by University at Buffalo endocrinologists. The research, published in March online in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, suggests that insulin could have a powerful, new role to play in fighting Alzheimer's disease.

1 Apr 2011

Cellular Immunology supports Second International Conference on Immune Tolerance

Interest in the immune tolerance field continues to grow. Following the successful First International Conference, held in Boston in October 2009, the Second International Conference on Immune Tolerance will bring together international delegates to share their latest research and insights into the mechanisms and treatment of many conditions, most notably in transplantation, autoimmune diseases, inflammation and cancer.

1 Apr 2011

Scientists engineer new protein that prevents HIV virus entry into cells

In what could be a potential breakthrough in the battle against AIDS and a major development in the rational design of new drugs, scientists have engineered a new protein that prevents the virus from entering cells.

1 Apr 2011

Obeticholic Acid safe and effective against Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Results from an international study presented today at the International Liver Congress have shown Obeticholic Acid (OCA) is a safe and effective treatment in patients suffering from Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) as demonstrated by substantial decreases in the levels of alkaline phosphatase (AP) enzyme in the blood, a key marker for PBC.

1 Apr 2011

Omeros announces outcome from OMS103HP Phase 3 study in patients undergoing ACL surgery

Omeros Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing products focused on inflammation, bleeding and disorders of the central nervous system, today reported the outcome from its Phase 3 program evaluating OMS103HP in patients undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.

1 Apr 2011