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Researchers identify molecular marker of pancreatic cancer

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have identified a molecular marker of pancreatic cancer that may help spot the disease at its earliest stages, when it can be treated more successfully with surgery.

27 Apr 2010

Melanin-covered nanoparticles may protect bone marrow from harmful radiation therapy effects: Research

Tiny, melanin-covered nanoparticles may protect bone marrow from the harmful effects of radiation therapy, according to scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University who successfully tested the strategy in mouse models.

27 Apr 2010

Vital stem cells extracted during heart bypass surgery can help repair damaged heart muscle: BHF

Scientists have for the first time succeeded in extracting vital stem cells from sections of vein removed for heart bypass surgery. Researchers funded by the British Heart Foundation found that these stem cells can stimulate new blood vessels to grow, which could potentially help repair damaged heart muscle after a heart attack.

27 Apr 2010

New discovery links Slitrk5 gene to development of OCD-like behaviors

Researchers at the Ansary Stem Cell Institute and the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College discovered that mice missing a single gene developed repetitive obsessive-compulsive-like behaviors.

27 Apr 2010

Study suggests way to predict tumors most likely to respond to chemotherapy and radiation

Levels of a key type of immune cell are higher in head and neck cancer patients whose tumors are linked to the human papillomavirus, or HPV, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

27 Apr 2010

ASPO meeting to focus on children's ear, nose and throat health

The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology will hold its annual meeting, April 30 - May 2, during the 2010 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings - a joint meeting of eight otolaryngological societies in Las Vegas, NV.

27 Apr 2010

SAFC to invest $6.25M for creating 'Center of Excellence' for dry powder media manufacturing

SAFC®, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich® Group, today announced a $6.25 million investment program to expand its Lenexa, KS, facility and create a global 'Center of Excellence' for the seamless upstream and downstream production of dry powder media and reagents. The investment, part of SAFC's worldwide facilities initiative, is designed to better serve the biopharmaceutical industry by creating 'Centers of Excellence' for manufacturing and supply chain optimization.

27 Apr 2010

Chubb WORLDcert system simplifies process for obtaining clinical trial liability insurance documentation

A new online system from the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies will help life sciences companies deliver life-saving products to market faster by simplifying the process for obtaining clinical trial liability insurance documentation. The new system, Chubb WORLDcert, allows drug and medical device developers to quickly secure required insurance documentation for clinical trials around the globe.

27 Apr 2010

LCT receives grant of $500,000 for Phase II clinical trial of DIABECELL in New Zealand

Living Cell Technologies Limited, a global company pioneering the development of a cell implant to treat diabetes, has received a grant of US$500,000 for its on-going Phase II clinical trial of DIABECELL in New Zealand from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, a world leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research and the largest charitable funder and advocate for research in type 1 diabetes.

27 Apr 2010

Men with erectile dysfunction, low testosterone at higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease

Research presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology shows for the first time that men with erectile dysfunction and low testosterone have a higher than normal risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Further work from the same research group shows that obesity is also associated with an impairment of blood flow to the penis, which in turn is also associated with cardiovascular disease in men with erectile dysfunction.

27 Apr 2010

News outlets examine World Malaria Day 2010

Ahead of Sunday's World Malaria Day, news outlets examined global efforts to combat the disease and the mood among advocates.

27 Apr 2010

Evotec to receive EUR 1.5M from German BMBF for advancing H3 receptor antagonist programme

Evotec AG today announced that it will receive funding of up to EUR 1.5 million from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to advance its H3 receptor antagonist programme into the clinic.

27 Apr 2010

Tel Aviv University researcher maps drug target to wipe pain away

In most cases of chronic pain -- lingering pain that never seems to go away after accidents or prolonged illnesses ― no pill exists to dull the hurt. Billions of dollars are lost every year in sick days taken to alleviate chronic pain, and as much money is spent by the healthcare system to diagnose what's wrong.

27 Apr 2010

Study suggests potential ingredient in rice for prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Rice is generally thought to be a healthy addition to the diet because it is a source of fiber. However, not all rice is equally nutritious, and brown rice might have an advantage over white rice by offering protection from high blood pressure and atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries"), say researchers at the Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Physiology at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia.

27 Apr 2010

Patients can reduce frequency of Botox- Cosmetic injections and still receive same benefits: Research

Patients can decrease the frequency of Botox- Cosmetic injections after approximately two years and still receive most of the same wrinkle-smoothing cosmetic benefits, according to new research at Oregon Health & Science University.

27 Apr 2010

Two new studies highlight benefits of drinking 100% fruit juice

Consumption of 100 percent fruit juice is closely linked to improved nutrient intake and overall diet quality in children and teens, according to new research presented yesterday at the Experimental Biology 2010 meeting.

27 Apr 2010

97% of new mums have sleep problems, says study

A new sleep research has found what we have suspected for a long time – one fourth of the new mums are sleep deprived. And 97% mothers of less than two year olds have sleep problems.

27 Apr 2010

PPD reports 30% sequential increase in gross authorizations for first-quarter 2010

PPD, Inc. today reported its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

27 Apr 2010

Free groups available for socially vulnerable children

Free groups for socially vulnerable children aged 8 to 12 are available through Fairleigh Dickinson University. These groups, which are part of a research program, are ongoing and consist of either 10 weekly group sessions emphazing anxiety reduction and changing misperceptions or 10 weekly group sessions emphasizing the application of broad-based social skills.

27 Apr 2010

Noninvasive method to predict premature birth

Existing techniques for predicting premature birth are inadequate or invasive - with risks and discomfort. Researcher Chiara Rabotti (Eindhoven University of Technology) developed a new measuring method, based on a rather simple electrode plaster that is attached to the abdomen. In the future every pregnant woman can thereby calmly await the moment, Rabotti expects.

27 Apr 2010

Research News and Research

Researchers identify molecular marker of pancreatic cancer

Melanin-covered nanoparticles may protect bone marrow from harmful radiation therapy effects: Research

Vital stem cells extracted during heart bypass surgery can help repair damaged heart muscle: BHF

New discovery links Slitrk5 gene to development of OCD-like behaviors

Study suggests way to predict tumors most likely to respond to chemotherapy and radiation

ASPO meeting to focus on children's ear, nose and throat health

SAFC to invest $6.25M for creating 'Center of Excellence' for dry powder media manufacturing

Chubb WORLDcert system simplifies process for obtaining clinical trial liability insurance documentation

LCT receives grant of $500,000 for Phase II clinical trial of DIABECELL in New Zealand

Men with erectile dysfunction, low testosterone at higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease

News outlets examine World Malaria Day 2010

Evotec to receive EUR 1.5M from German BMBF for advancing H3 receptor antagonist programme

Tel Aviv University researcher maps drug target to wipe pain away

Study suggests potential ingredient in rice for prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Patients can reduce frequency of Botox- Cosmetic injections and still receive same benefits: Research

Two new studies highlight benefits of drinking 100% fruit juice

97% of new mums have sleep problems, says study

PPD reports 30% sequential increase in gross authorizations for first-quarter 2010

Free groups available for socially vulnerable children

Noninvasive method to predict premature birth

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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