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Common fungus might serve as therapeutic agent for plant and human health

Researchers have come closer to understanding how a common fungus "makes its living in the soil," which could lead to its possible "career change" as a therapeutic agent for plant and human health.

2 Mar 2011

BigThink.com launches breakthroughs: Discussion highlighting cutting-edge cancer research

Everyone knows someone that has been touched by cancer. Over one and a half million Americans will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in 2011, and more than 560,000 will die from the disease, accounting for 1 out of every 5 deaths.

2 Mar 2011

Researchers find mineral deficiency increases type 2 diabetes risk in African-Americans

Lower potassium levels in the blood may help explain why African-Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as whites, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers.

2 Mar 2011

Genetic variants determine severity of HCV-related graft disease and antiviral treatment response

German researchers have found a significant association of IL28B genotypes to interferon-based antiviral treatment outcome, and to graft inflammation caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). The study determined that the presence of G-allele serves as a marker for severe HCV-induced graft inflammation, as well as a predictor for unsuccessful treatment. Study findings—the largest to report on the role IL28B variants in a transplant cohort with recurrent HCV—are published in the March issue of Liver Transplantation, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

2 Mar 2011

Oxygen Biotherapeutics receives U.S. Army grant for studies of Oxycyte

Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ and SIX Swiss Exchange: OXBT) today announced it has received a $2,075 million two-year grant from the U.S. Army to study the Company’s proprietary Oxycyte® PFC emulsion as a therapeutic intervention focused on reducing brain damage in victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

2 Mar 2011

Viruses that are natural part of human genome may retrovirus culprit

A retrovirus that inserted itself into the human genome thousands of years ago may be responsible for some cases of the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gherig’s disease. The finding, made by Johns Hopkins scientists, may eventually give researchers a new way to attack this universally fatal condition.

2 Mar 2011

PreTreat Complete is now available for public to reduce migraine headaches

A new migraine supplement, PreTreat Complete, with active compounds designed to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine headaches is now available.

2 Mar 2011

Achillion fourth quarter revenue is $2 million for three months ended December 31, 2010

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs to combat the most challenging infectious diseases, today reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2010.

2 Mar 2011

Cellastim and Optiferrin enable development of xeno-free and blood product-free expansion media

A recent study demonstrated that Cellastim and Optiferrin deliver superior xeno-free and animal-free solutions for primary cell and stem cell expansion media.

2 Mar 2011

Research: Blocking two cell DNA repair routes at once can provide new way to treat bowel cancer

Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have discovered that blocking two cell DNA repair routes at once could provide a completely new way to treat bowel cancer and potentially other cancers, according to research published in Cancer Research, today.

2 Mar 2011

Cord Blood America purchases all UCB samples and related lab equipment from RGI

Cord Blood America, Inc., the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company, focused on bringing the life saving potential of cord blood stem cells to families nationwide and internationally, announced today that it has purchased all the umbilical cord blood samples and the related laboratory equipment from Reproductive Genetics Institute, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois.

2 Mar 2011

Avvo launches new medical website for users to make physician search more effective

Avvo, the world's largest online directory for doctors and lawyers that provides free rankings for 90% of the working physicians in the U.S., continues to grow the number of service features offered on its medical website - to bring doctors and patients the latest, breakthrough online directory tools.

2 Mar 2011

WARFARIN study to explore impact of genetic testing on individualized dosing

Iverson Genetic Diagnostics, Inc. announced today that the WARFARIN Study was initiated in major hospital systems nationwide to assess the utility of genetic testing to determine a personalized warfarin dose for individual patients to reduce their risk of serious bleeding or clotting events.

2 Mar 2011

State news: Ariz. may cut fewer from Medicaid; Pa. adultbasic closes

In a meeting with the Obama administration Monday, Gov. Jan Brewer proposed some Medicaid changes that she hopes will allow Arizona to drop fewer people than previously proposed from the state's Medicaid rolls. Brewer's office already has received permission to cut coverage for 250,000 members, mostly childless adults, as the state tries to close an ongoing budget shortfall.

2 Mar 2011

Study: Medication adherence alone may not benefit employees with chronic conditions

Medication adherence alone may not be enough to impact the productivity of employees with chronic conditions such as depression, diabetes, hypertension and coronary artery disease.

2 Mar 2011

Individual mandate analysis: Could it be a policy nonstarter?

Politico reports on how some experts say the health law's individual mandate as written is not an effective tool to compel people to buy health insurance.

2 Mar 2011

Dietitians of Canada releases new nutritional website

Dietitians of Canada today launched Nutrition Month 2011 with the release of Cook! This brand new Canadian treasure is a dazzling collection of 275 satisfying recipes, 32 mouth-watering food photographs, nutrition tips and practical family cooking lessons.

2 Mar 2011

House vote is set on compromise to prevent government shutdown

The measure, which would keep the federal government functioning until March 18, funds most programs at their current level. It does, however, trim $4 billion by targeting certain programs — but the health law is not "de-funded" in this plan. Still, governors are uneasy about the impact likely federal spending reductions will have on their budgets.

2 Mar 2011

Self-perception of the body linked with general self-esteem

Low self-esteem is associated with a greater risk of mental health problems such as eating disorders and depression. From a public health perspective, it is important for staff in various health-related professions to know about self-esteem. However, there is a vast difference between the research-based knowledge on self-esteem and the simplified popular psychology theories that are disseminated through books and motivational talks, reveals research from the University of Gothenburg.

2 Mar 2011

Barbour, other Republicans attack Medicaid requirements, 'Romneycare'

Three governors testified before the Republican-controlled House Energy and Commerce Committee today, as the GOP released a report on Medicaid costs.

2 Mar 2011

Research News and Research

Common fungus might serve as therapeutic agent for plant and human health

BigThink.com launches breakthroughs: Discussion highlighting cutting-edge cancer research

Researchers find mineral deficiency increases type 2 diabetes risk in African-Americans

Genetic variants determine severity of HCV-related graft disease and antiviral treatment response

Oxygen Biotherapeutics receives U.S. Army grant for studies of Oxycyte

Viruses that are natural part of human genome may retrovirus culprit

PreTreat Complete is now available for public to reduce migraine headaches

Achillion fourth quarter revenue is $2 million for three months ended December 31, 2010

Cellastim and Optiferrin enable development of xeno-free and blood product-free expansion media

Research: Blocking two cell DNA repair routes at once can provide new way to treat bowel cancer

Cord Blood America purchases all UCB samples and related lab equipment from RGI

Avvo launches new medical website for users to make physician search more effective

WARFARIN study to explore impact of genetic testing on individualized dosing

State news: Ariz. may cut fewer from Medicaid; Pa. adultbasic closes

Study: Medication adherence alone may not benefit employees with chronic conditions

Individual mandate analysis: Could it be a policy nonstarter?

Dietitians of Canada releases new nutritional website

House vote is set on compromise to prevent government shutdown

Self-perception of the body linked with general self-esteem

Barbour, other Republicans attack Medicaid requirements, 'Romneycare'

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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