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Novel nebuliser could one day deliver life-saving cancer drugs

A revolutionary nebuliser developed by RMIT University researchers could one day deliver life-saving cancer drugs and vaccines traditionally given by injection.

21 Sep 2015

BGB324 shows enhanced tumour clearance in mouse carcinoma models

BerGenBio AS, an oncology biopharmaceutical company, has announced new preclinical data on lead compound, BGB324, in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors, has been presented as a poster at CRI-CIMT-EATI-AACR - The Inaugural International Cancer Immunotherapy Conference: Translating Science into Survival, in New York.

21 Sep 2015

Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome can cause debilitating lung disease in Puerto Ricans

A hereditary condition called Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) can cause bleeding problems, low vision, albinism and, in some patients, a debilitating lung disease.

21 Sep 2015

Loyola's Jose Biller recognized for helping to improve health of multicultural communities

Loyola University Medical Center stroke specialist Jose Biller, MD is among four Hispanic leaders being recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for their contributions to improving the health and well-being of multicultural communities.

21 Sep 2015

Hypertension drugs block proteins that cause inflammation after traumatic brain injury

A new animal study shows that traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects the body as well as the brain and that treatment with hypertension drugs blocks the production of proteins related to inflammation.

21 Sep 2015

NAMS recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of women's health, menopause

The North American Menopause Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the Society's 2015 awards that recognize outstanding contributions to the field of women's health and menopause. The recipients will be acknowledged during the NAMS 26th Annual Meeting, in Las Vegas, NV, from September 30 through October 3, 2015.

21 Sep 2015

Enhanced pharmacist care improves outcomes in patients with high blood pressure

Patients with high blood pressure are benefiting from the expanded role played by pharmacists in Alberta, according to a new study from the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

21 Sep 2015

Study: Neighborhood factors do not influence EMS use for acute stroke as strongly as individual factors do

Neighborhood factors do not influence the use of emergency medical services (EMS) for stroke as strongly as individual factors do, despite earlier indications that socio-demographic characteristics of the neighborhood explain low rates of EMS activation for this life-threatening emergency.

21 Sep 2015

Abnormal behaviour of BDNF and DTNBP1 genes linked to underlying cause of schizophrenia

Research led by scientists from Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore (Duke-NUS) has linked the abnormal behaviour of two genes (BDNF and DTNBP1) to the underlying cause of schizophrenia. These findings have provided a new target for schizophrenia treatment.

21 Sep 2015

NYSCF, Q-State partner to advance precision medicine for nervous system disorders

The New York Stem Cell Foundation and Q-State Biosciences are partnering in a joint research collaboration to advance patient care for nervous system disorders through precision medicine. Through this collaboration, both organizations will further advance their respective technologies, while exploring how their proprietary research platforms might provide synergies in the process of developing novel therapeutics and companion diagnostics.

21 Sep 2015

Aggressive blood pressure treatment can reduce risks of heart disease and death

Loyola University Chicago is among the centers participating in a landmark clinical trial that has found that more intensive management of high blood pressure reduces heart disease rates and saves lives.

21 Sep 2015

CTCA at Western begins clinical trial that combines immunotherapy with chemotherapy to target sarcomas

Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Western Regional Medical Center in Goodyear, Arizona, has begun Phase II of another arm of its multi-arm clinical trial that combines immunotherapy with chemotherapy.

21 Sep 2015

New study highlights gap in scientific knowledge about some diabetes drugs

A gap in scientific knowledge about a family of drugs that are used to treat Type 2 diabetes has been highlighted in a new study.

21 Sep 2015

Mesothelioma.us releases some critical information about how to avoid mesothelioma

Mesothelioma.us, a free online resource that provides people with mesothelioma and their families with educational articles and other information about the disease, has just released some critical information about how to beat mesothelioma.

19 Sep 2015

Discovery may lead to potential treatment strategies for type 2 diabetes

Insensitivity to insulin, also called insulin resistance, is associated with type 2 diabetes and affects several cell types and organs in the body. Now, scientists from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have discovered a mechanism that explains how insulin-producing cells can be insulin resistant and insulin sensitive at the same time.

18 Sep 2015

Medical Condition News

Novel nebuliser could one day deliver life-saving cancer drugs

BGB324 shows enhanced tumour clearance in mouse carcinoma models

Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome can cause debilitating lung disease in Puerto Ricans

Loyola's Jose Biller recognized for helping to improve health of multicultural communities

Hypertension drugs block proteins that cause inflammation after traumatic brain injury

NAMS recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of women's health, menopause

Enhanced pharmacist care improves outcomes in patients with high blood pressure

Study: Neighborhood factors do not influence EMS use for acute stroke as strongly as individual factors do

Abnormal behaviour of BDNF and DTNBP1 genes linked to underlying cause of schizophrenia

NYSCF, Q-State partner to advance precision medicine for nervous system disorders

Aggressive blood pressure treatment can reduce risks of heart disease and death

CTCA at Western begins clinical trial that combines immunotherapy with chemotherapy to target sarcomas

New study highlights gap in scientific knowledge about some diabetes drugs

Mesothelioma.us releases some critical information about how to avoid mesothelioma

Discovery may lead to potential treatment strategies for type 2 diabetes

Mylan releases Fluvastatin Sodium Extended-release Tablets in the U.S.

Cattle virus found in human cancer cells

Thomas Jefferson University provides routine genomic fingerprinting to cancer patients

PharmaMar begins phase II 'Basket' trial to evaluate safety, efficacy of PM1183 in advanced solid tumors

Researchers identify new way to predict effectiveness of chemotherapy in head and neck cancer patients

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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