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Clinical trial helps improve prognosis and changes the standard of care for patients with colorectal cancer

In a review article published this month in The Oncologist, UNC's Dr. Richard M. Goldberg and a team of colleagues catalogue how the data collected in a single large comparative clinical trial testing combination chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer has been used not only to benefit the patients that enrolled but also patients who subsequently developed the disease.

27 Oct 2009

New significant tool to improve the quality of care for patients with brain tumors released

While the nation is debating how best to reform healthcare, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) announce a new significant tool to improve the quality of care for patients who suffer from brain tumors.

27 Oct 2009

Champions Biotechnology expands collaboration to accelerate oncology drug development

Champions Biotechnology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CSBR), a company with a predictive preclinical platform aimed at accelerating the development and enhancing the value of oncology drugs, has established an agreement with Ortho Biotech Oncology Research & Development, a Division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, for the evaluation of a novel preclinical oncology therapeutic in Champions' Biomerk Tumorgraft(TM) platform.

27 Oct 2009

School to college transition can trigger eating disorders in young adults

Research shows that the transition to college, with its inherent pressures and changes, can increase the likelihood of eating disorders in young adults. While college students are empowered with newfound independence, this freedom can also trigger unhealthy and dangerous behaviors.

27 Oct 2009

NCI funds new Center on Microenvironment and Metastasis to research on cancer

Adding potent research firepower and fresh physical perspectives to combat cancer, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has funded the new Center on the Microenvironment and Metastasis, which will be headquartered at Cornell University.

27 Oct 2009

Researchers show link between alcohol and cancer

Alcohol consumption has long been linked to cancer and its spread, but the underlying mechanism has never been clear.

27 Oct 2009

Opinions: Africa Food Aid; International Violence Against Women Act; brain drain

While the drought and starvation in the Horn of Africa are "ghastly to be sure," when "you see children on TV with distended bellies keening over their dying parents ... do them a favour. Sit on your hands," Sam Kiley, a former Africa bureau chief with the London Times, writes in a newspaper opinion piece.

27 Oct 2009

AdherenceRx announces the development and integration of Patient Adherence Index

AdherenceRx (www.adherencerx.com) is pleased to announce the development & integration of the Patient Adherence Index™ (PAI™). This new index brings together evidence-based patient behavior mapping scores associated with Positive Psychology & Behavior Change… and the Patient Activation Measure™ (PAM™) developed by Judith Hibbard, Ph.D., and her colleagues at the University of Oregon.

27 Oct 2009

Innovative approach to build a new drug to treat a number of CNS diseases

Working like an architect, Prof. Hagit Eldar-Finkelman of Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine is "building" a new drug, L803-MTS, to treat a number of central nervous system (CNS) diseases like Alzheimer's. In pre-clinical studies, it also shows promise against Parkinson's, Huntington's and diabetes.

27 Oct 2009

Observer examines calls for reworking health spending focus in Africa

The Observer examines the recent appeal by some health experts for an "overhaul of health spending in Africa," which, they say, focuses on HIV/AIDS and overlooks other deadly diseases, such as diarrhea.

26 Oct 2009

National Cancer Institute awards Johns Hopkins $14.8 million for cancer research

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology have been awarded $14.8 million from the National Cancer Institute to launch a research center aimed at unraveling the physical underpinnings of the growth and spread of cancer.

26 Oct 2009

Athletes may face future health problems despite their rigorous exercise routines, says study

For today's athletes, size and strength can mean the difference between championships, scholarships and million-dollar paydays. But new research comparing the signs of metabolic syndrome in professional baseball and football players, presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego, reveals that the larger professional athletes - specifically football linemen - may encounter future health problems despite their rigorous exercise routines.

26 Oct 2009

Major fundraising initiative launched for Rett syndrome research

Inspired by recent breakthroughs in research, today the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) announced a major fundraising initiative entitled Research to Reality: Funding Progress. Funds raised by the campaign are earmarked to accelerate the progress of crucial research, and bring promise to reality. Country music sensation Clint Black, whose niece Courtney lost her battle with Rett syndrome in 2003 at age 16, will serve as Honorary Chair of the campaign.

26 Oct 2009

Study links abnormalities in the white matter of the brain with schizophrenia

A new study by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), King's College London has discovered abnormalities in the white matter of the brain that seem to be critical for the timing of schizophrenia. The study, led by Professor Phillip McGuire and Dr Sophia Frangou, has been published in this month's edition of the British Journal of Psychiatry.

26 Oct 2009

CIVET, RFID TagSource collaborate to launch Rutgers University RFID Research Center

The Rutgers Center for Innovative Ventures of Emerging Technologies (CIVET), together with RFID TagSource, announce the launch of the Rutgers University RFID Research Center located on the Busch Campus in Piscataway, New Jersey.

26 Oct 2009

Tart cherry juice may help runners recover quickly and effectively from post-race pain

From gold medalists to weekend warriors, athletes at every level are in search of new ways to reduce pain and enhance post-exercise recovery. Recent research shows that drinking tart cherry juice may help runners recover more quickly and effectively from post-race pain.

26 Oct 2009

ADA Technologies to develop home lithiummonitor for patients with bipolar disorder

ADA Technologies, Inc. (ADA) received a $189,886 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to develop a home lithiummonitor for use by patients with bipolar disorder.

26 Oct 2009

CMSC analyses patient self-management in Multiple Sclerosis

The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) released a white paper, written by a panel chaired by CMSC member Robert T. Fraser, Ph.D., of the University of Washington Rehabilitation Research and Training Center in Seattle, Washington, analyzing patient self-management in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to develop recommendations for best practices aimed at improving patients' lives.

26 Oct 2009

Allegheny Technologies acquires Crucible Compaction Metals and Crucible Research for $40.95 million

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated announced that it has completed the purchase of the assets of Crucible Compaction Metals and Crucible Research for $40.95 million.

26 Oct 2009

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals completes Registered Direct Offering of common stock and warrants

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has completed its previously announced Registered Direct Offering of common stock and warrants. Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, a subsidiary of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (NasdaqGM: RODM), acted as the exclusive placement agent for this transaction.

26 Oct 2009

Research News and Research

Clinical trial helps improve prognosis and changes the standard of care for patients with colorectal cancer

New significant tool to improve the quality of care for patients with brain tumors released

Champions Biotechnology expands collaboration to accelerate oncology drug development

School to college transition can trigger eating disorders in young adults

NCI funds new Center on Microenvironment and Metastasis to research on cancer

Researchers show link between alcohol and cancer

Opinions: Africa Food Aid; International Violence Against Women Act; brain drain

AdherenceRx announces the development and integration of Patient Adherence Index

Innovative approach to build a new drug to treat a number of CNS diseases

Observer examines calls for reworking health spending focus in Africa

National Cancer Institute awards Johns Hopkins $14.8 million for cancer research

Athletes may face future health problems despite their rigorous exercise routines, says study

Major fundraising initiative launched for Rett syndrome research

Study links abnormalities in the white matter of the brain with schizophrenia

CIVET, RFID TagSource collaborate to launch Rutgers University RFID Research Center

Tart cherry juice may help runners recover quickly and effectively from post-race pain

ADA Technologies to develop home lithiummonitor for patients with bipolar disorder

CMSC analyses patient self-management in Multiple Sclerosis

Allegheny Technologies acquires Crucible Compaction Metals and Crucible Research for $40.95 million

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals completes Registered Direct Offering of common stock and warrants

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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