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Biocept, academic collaborators' posters on CTCs to be presented at AACR meeting

Biocept, Inc. today reported that its scientists and academic collaborators will present four posters at the 102nd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research taking place in Orlando, Florida April 2-6, 2011.

1 Apr 2011

Donation after cardiac death may broaden the scope of organ donor selection

Findings from two new studies presented today at the International Liver CongressTM confirm that there are options for clinicians to expand the pool of liver grafts for use in patients with liver disease.

1 Apr 2011

New CMS reimbursement system for ESRD may place cost constraints on clinics

According to Millennium Research Group, the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, the new reimbursement system from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for end stage renal disease will have a mixed but mostly negative effect on the market for ESRD treatment devices.

1 Apr 2011

NIH combats obesity epidemic with new strategic research plan

To combat the obesity epidemic, the National Institutes of Health is encouraging diverse scientific investigations through a new Strategic Plan for NIH Obesity Research.

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

First Edition: April 1, 2011

Today's health policy news coverage helps fill in the details of the much-anticipated rule for accountable care organizations, which was released yesterday by the Obama administration.

1 Apr 2011

NAMI launches new schizophrenia website and brochure

The National Alliance on Mental Illness has launched a new website on schizophrenia and published a new brochure on the medical condition which affects more than 2.4 million American adults each year.

1 Apr 2011

Analysis of non-tumor tissue may be an effective option for diagnosis of prostate cancer

Researchers have found that it may not be necessary to look for tumors directly in patients with prostate cancer - analyzing non-tumor tissue may be an effective option, according to study results published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

1 Apr 2011

Maple syrup contains a range of antioxidant compounds not found in other sweeteners

There's more good news about pure maple syrup from the University of Rhode Island (URI). Researchers there have now identified 54 compounds in maple syrup from Canada, double the amount previously reported, and many with antioxidant activity and potential health benefits. In laboratory studies, they acted as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agents. Initial studies also suggest that maple compounds may inhibit enzymes relevant in Type 2 diabetes management.

1 Apr 2011

NIH-funded program to focus on obesity complications in low-income mothers

A Michigan State University nursing researcher has been awarded $3.3 million to help low-income mothers who are overweight or obese improve their health by eating well, being active and dealing with stress.

1 Apr 2011

Longer looks: Research shows intriguing link between women abused in childhood and low-birthweight infants; tea party efforts to move health programs to states

Increasingly, a whole body of research indicates what happens early in childhood — even in utero — affects the rest of your life. Now, a new study reinforces that perspective, finding that women who were abused as children stand a greater chance of delivering low-birthweight babies.

1 Apr 2011

Moderate amount of protein added to three regular meals a day helps appetite control and feeling of fullness

Eating fewer, regular-sized meals with higher amounts of lean protein can make one feel more full than eating smaller, more frequent meals, according to new research from Purdue University.

1 Apr 2011

African governments must commit more funds to health to meet previous commitments, WHO, UNFPA say

Ten years "since heads of state of African Union countries met in Abuja, Nigeria, and pledged to set a target of allocating 'at least 15%' of their annual budget to improve the health sector, only Rwanda and South Africa have reached the objective," according to a recent WHO report, BMJ News reports/

1 Apr 2011

IOM report: Researchers must engage LGBT population in health studies

Researchers need to proactively engage lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in health studies and collect data on these populations to identify and better understand health conditions that affect them, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

1 Apr 2011

HIV prevention, treatment must be expanded in Asia-Pacific, delegates at regional meeting say

More needs to be done to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and increase access to treatments for patients living with the disease, according to representatives from 24 Asia-Pacific countries attending a regional United Nations meeting in Bangkok this week, VOA News reports.

1 Apr 2011

Smell produced by young bed bugs repels other bed bugs

Bed bugs are an increasingly common pest that necessitates extensive decontamination of homes. However, researchers from Lund and Sundsvall in Sweden have now discovered that young bed bugs produce a smell that repels other bed bugs. It is hoped that these findings could contribute to more effective control of the blood-sucking insects.

1 Apr 2011

Pfizer reports details of financial interactions with the medical and scientific community

Pfizer Inc. today released a report detailing the company's financial interactions with health care professionals and researchers in 2010.

1 Apr 2011

Study: Amygdala plays a key role in long-term memories

When we suddenly get the answer to a riddle or understand the solution to a problem, we can practically feel the light bulb click on in our head. But what happens after the 'Aha!' moment? Why do the things we learn through sudden insight tend to stick in our memory?

1 Apr 2011

Potential HIV vaccine component undergoes dramatic protein rearrangement

An international study headed by a UC Davis scientist describes how a component of a potential HIV vaccine opens like a flower, undergoing one of the most dramatic protein rearrangements yet observed in nature. The finding could reveal new targets for vaccines to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. A paper describing the work was published online this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

1 Apr 2011

CBO Director on health law: New estimates indicate net deficit decrease of $210 billion

Previously, the Congressional Budget Office had estimated a 10-year deficit reduction figure of $124 billion. The update reflects a change in the time period on which the projection is based.

1 Apr 2011

Research News and Research

Biocept, academic collaborators' posters on CTCs to be presented at AACR meeting

Donation after cardiac death may broaden the scope of organ donor selection

New CMS reimbursement system for ESRD may place cost constraints on clinics

NIH combats obesity epidemic with new strategic research plan

Cellular Immunology supports Second International Conference on Immune Tolerance

First Edition: April 1, 2011

NAMI launches new schizophrenia website and brochure

Analysis of non-tumor tissue may be an effective option for diagnosis of prostate cancer

Maple syrup contains a range of antioxidant compounds not found in other sweeteners

NIH-funded program to focus on obesity complications in low-income mothers

Longer looks: Research shows intriguing link between women abused in childhood and low-birthweight infants; tea party efforts to move health programs to states

Moderate amount of protein added to three regular meals a day helps appetite control and feeling of fullness

African governments must commit more funds to health to meet previous commitments, WHO, UNFPA say

IOM report: Researchers must engage LGBT population in health studies

HIV prevention, treatment must be expanded in Asia-Pacific, delegates at regional meeting say

Smell produced by young bed bugs repels other bed bugs

Pfizer reports details of financial interactions with the medical and scientific community

Study: Amygdala plays a key role in long-term memories

Potential HIV vaccine component undergoes dramatic protein rearrangement

CBO Director on health law: New estimates indicate net deficit decrease of $210 billion

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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