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Vanda reports clinical data of tasimelteon Phase III studies for treatment of Non-24-Hour Disorder

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. presented additional entrainment and patient-level clinical data at SLEEP 2013, the 27th Annual Meeting of Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Baltimore, from its SET (Safety and Efficacy of Tasimelteon) and RESET (Randomized-withdrawal study of the Efficacy and Safety of Tasimelteon to treat Non-24-Hour Disorder) Phase III studies of tasimelteon, a circadian regulator for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Disorder (Non-24) in totally blind individuals.

6 Jun 2013

Research demonstrates need for development of new treatments for regeneration of nerve cells

Researchers at the University of Michigan have evidence that a single gene controls both halves of nerve cells, and their research demonstrates the need to consider that design in the development of new treatments for regeneration of nerve cells.

5 Jun 2013

UC Riverside researchers awarded grant to investigate role of sleep in memory and learning

A team of researchers led by a neuroscientist at the University of California, Riverside has been awarded a nearly $7.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to investigate the role of sleep in memory and learning.

5 Jun 2013

Researchers identify ways to inhibit function of key protein linked to stem cell-like behavior in CML

A research team led by the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore has identified ways to inhibit the function of a key protein linked to stem cell-like behavior in terminal-stage chronic myeloid leukemia, making it possible to develop drugs that may extend the survival of these patients.

4 Jun 2013

Researchers solve two longstanding challenges in liver tissue engineering

Prometheus, the mythological figure who stole fire from the gods, was punished for this theft by being bound to a rock. Each day, an eagle swept down and fed on his liver, which then grew back to be eaten again the next day.

3 Jun 2013

Experts from ProfNet are available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response

With hurricane season on its way, here are experts from the ProfNet network that are available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response for consumers and businesses. If you are interested in interviewing any of the experts, please contact them via the contact information at the end of the listing.

1 Jun 2013

Study suggests bright light therapy may improve sleep and brain function post mild TBI

A new study suggests that bright light therapy may improve sleep, cognition, emotion and brain function following mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).

1 Jun 2013

R-spondin2 hormone promotes follicle development, stimulates ovary growth

MD-A newly discovered hormone produced by the eggs of human females may improve the effectiveness of current fertility treatments for women and possibly lead to entirely new treatments altogether.

31 May 2013

Exelixis starts phase 3 pivotal trial of cabozantinib for treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma

Exelixis, Inc. today announced it has initiated METEOR, a phase 3 pivotal trial comparing cabozantinib to everolimus in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have experienced disease progression following treatment with at least one prior VEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

31 May 2013

Immigrants help Medicare stay solvent, study finds

Immigrants to the U.S. contributed $115.2 billion more to Medicare's Hospital Trust Fund during the past decade than they withdrew, casting doubt on criticism they overburden the health plan for the elderly and disabled, according to a study by researchers from Harvard and the City University of New York.

31 May 2013

First Edition: May 30, 2013

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations include stories about a new study on immigrants' financial impact on the Medicare program and a new federal regulation on wellness programs.

30 May 2013

Calif. Senate OKs measure expanding nurse practitioners' role

California lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow nurse practitioners to practice more independently amid worries over a shortage of health care providers. The bill would allow the practitioners to have stand-alone practices, among other things.

30 May 2013

Study finds link between childhood abuse and addiction-like eating behaviors in women

Women who experienced severe physical or sexual abuse during childhood are much more likely to have a food addiction as adults than women who did not experience such abuse, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity.

30 May 2013

Residents need to help elderly neighbors, relatives keep safe during the heat wave

With the first heat wave of the season poised to descend on the Northeast, Dr. Thomas Cavalieri, a geriatrician and the dean of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine, is reminding residents to check on elderly neighbors and relatives who may not be aware of the dangers that come with hot weather.

29 May 2013

Offspring of long-lived parents less prone to cancer, study reveals

The offspring of parents who live to a ripe old age are more likely to live longer themselves, and less prone to cancer and other common diseases associated with ageing, a study has revealed.

29 May 2013

Common sugar molecule promising target for development of broad-spectrum vaccine

Developing new vaccines to protect against diseases that plague humans is fraught with numerous challenges-one being that microbes tend to vary how they look on the surface to avoid being identified and destroyed by the immune system. However, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have discovered a sugar polymer that is common on the cell surface of several pathogens.

28 May 2013

Report finds increase in unintentional marijuana ingestions among young children

Following modification of drug enforcement laws for possession of marijuana in Colorado, there was an apparent increase in unintentional marijuana ingestions by young children, according to a report and accompanying editorials published Online First by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA Network publication.

28 May 2013

Improved communication could help with end of life decision making, suggests BIDMC research

In any given year, 400,000 Americans suffering from end-stage kidney disease will undergo dialysis, and as many as 20 to 25 percent of those dialysis patients will die, a statistic comparable to many types of cancer.

28 May 2013

NTU's new medical school to use plastinated human bodies for medical education

Nanyang Technological University's new medical school will be pioneering the use of plastinated bodies for medical education in Singapore.

27 May 2013

Liposomal anthracycline-based chemotherapy effective for children with leukemia: Study

Treating pediatric leukemia patients with a liposomal formulation of anthracycline-based chemotherapy at a more intense-than-standard dose during initial treatment may result in high survival rates without causing any added heart toxicity, according to the results of a study published online today in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology.

24 May 2013

Medical School News and Research

Vanda reports clinical data of tasimelteon Phase III studies for treatment of Non-24-Hour Disorder

Research demonstrates need for development of new treatments for regeneration of nerve cells

UC Riverside researchers awarded grant to investigate role of sleep in memory and learning

Researchers identify ways to inhibit function of key protein linked to stem cell-like behavior in CML

Researchers solve two longstanding challenges in liver tissue engineering

Experts from ProfNet are available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response

Study suggests bright light therapy may improve sleep and brain function post mild TBI

R-spondin2 hormone promotes follicle development, stimulates ovary growth

Exelixis starts phase 3 pivotal trial of cabozantinib for treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma

Immigrants help Medicare stay solvent, study finds

First Edition: May 30, 2013

Calif. Senate OKs measure expanding nurse practitioners' role

Study finds link between childhood abuse and addiction-like eating behaviors in women

Residents need to help elderly neighbors, relatives keep safe during the heat wave

Offspring of long-lived parents less prone to cancer, study reveals

Common sugar molecule promising target for development of broad-spectrum vaccine

Report finds increase in unintentional marijuana ingestions among young children

Improved communication could help with end of life decision making, suggests BIDMC research

NTU's new medical school to use plastinated human bodies for medical education

Liposomal anthracycline-based chemotherapy effective for children with leukemia: Study

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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