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NeuroSigma receives FDA approval to begin Phase III trial of Monarch eTNS System for epilepsy

NeuroSigma, Inc., today announced conditional approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of its Investigational Device Exemption application to commence a Phase III pivotal trial of the Monarch eTNS System for treatment of drug resistant epilepsy.

30 Jul 2013

Study: Decision aids result in improved prostate cancer knowledge

Both web-based and print-based decision aids appear to improve patients' informed decision making about prostate cancer screening up to 13 months later, but does not appear to affect actual screening rates, according to a study by Kathryn L. Taylor, Ph.D., of Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., and colleagues.

30 Jul 2013

Glucose intolerance, insulin resistance not associated with pathological features of AD

Glucose intolerance or insulin resistance do not appear to be associated with pathological features of Alzheimer disease (AD) or detection of the accumulation of the brain protein β-amyloid (Αβ), according to a report published by JAMA Neurology, a JAMA Network publication.

30 Jul 2013

Prana announces dosing of first patient in PBT2 Phase II trial for Alzheimer’s disease

Prana Biotechnology today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the 12-month open label extension study with Alzheimer’s Disease patients participating in Prana’s Phase 2 IMAGINE trial.

29 Jul 2013

ALCF honors oncologist with Lectureship Award for ground-breaking work on lung cancer research

The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF) honored Tony Mok, MD, with the 2013 Addario Lectureship Award for his continued ground-breaking work for lung cancer patients, doctors and caregivers around the world. Dr. Mok, of Chinese University of Hong Kong, received the award at the 14th International Lung Cancer Congress held on July 25 in Huntington Beach, California.

29 Jul 2013

Researcher discovers potential explanation for shizophrenia symptoms

By observing the eye movements of schizophrenia patients while playing a simple video game, a University of British Columbia researcher has discovered a potential explanation for some of their symptoms, including difficulty with everyday tasks.

29 Jul 2013

Research: Lymph nodes provide correct breast cancer prognosis

After a breast cancer operation, the removed tumour is always examined, as its subtype can provide an indication of how aggressive the disease is. The patient's lymph nodes are not analysed in the same way.

29 Jul 2013

Incidence of blood cancer is significantly higher in regions near facilities that release benzene

The incidence of a particular type of blood cancer is significantly higher in regions near facilities that release the chemical benzene into the environment. That is the conclusion of a new study published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. This and other studies like it will be critical to identifying and enacting public health policies to decrease or prevent cancer.

29 Jul 2013

Many women die due to Cad, yet less likely to receive preventive recommendations

Despite coronary artery disease (CAD) killing at least as many women as men each year, women are still today less likely to receive preventive recommendations, such as lipid-lowering therapy, aspirin, and lifestyle advice, than are men at a similar risk level.

29 Jul 2013

New method can pinpoint DNA mutations that could help treat cancer, tuberculosis

The slightest variation in a sequence of DNA can have profound effects. Modern genomics has shown that just one mutation can be the difference between successfully treating a disease and having it spread rampantly throughout the body.

29 Jul 2013

Low-income mothers who cannot afford diapers are likely to suffer mental stress

Many low-income mothers cannot afford an adequate supply of diapers and are likely to suffer mental stress that can harm their children, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics.

29 Jul 2013

IGTP, UAB discover first genetic biomarker to detect Lewy body dementia

The Germans Trias i Pujol Health Sciences Research Institute and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have discovered the first genetic biomarker to detect Lewy body dementia, a disease that can be confused with Alzheimer's.

26 Jul 2013

Gout, uric acid levels and risk of death: an interview with Professor Austin Stack, Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick

Gout is a relatively common arthritic disease that affects about 4% (I in 25) of the population. It results from the deposition of uric acid in joints due to elevated blood levels and a resulting inflammation ensues which is very painful.

26 Jul 2013

FDA acknowledges receipt of NDA resubmission of dapagliflozin drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes

AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged receipt of the New Drug Application (NDA) resubmission for investigational drug dapagliflozin for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes.

26 Jul 2013

Takeda unbinds Phase 3 study of orteronel in patients with mCRPC that progressed post-chemotherapy

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited ("Takeda") announced today that it has unblinded the ELM-PC 5 Phase 3 study (C21005) of orteronel plus prednisone compared to placebo plus prednisone in patients with metastatic, castration- resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) that had progressed during or following chemotherapy based on the recommendation of the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC).

26 Jul 2013

Updated CVD risk audit to help GPs optimise patient management is now available online

With cardiovascular disease (CVD) causing a third of all deaths in Australia, NPS MedicineWise is encouraging GPs to stay up to date with their knowledge about CVD risk assessment and therapy.

26 Jul 2013

Inner ear supporting cells protect hair cells by secreting HSP70

An underlying cause of hearing loss is the death of sensory hair cells in the inner ear, which can be damaged in response to a variety of factors including the use of aminoglycoside antibiotics.

26 Jul 2013

Emergency physicians correctly identify nearly 100% of patients with Bell's palsy

Emergency physicians correctly identified nearly 100 percent of patients with Bell's palsy, the symptoms of which are nearly identical to potentially life-threatening diseases such as stroke and brain tumors.

26 Jul 2013

Some warn of 'overwhelming' mental illness care cost without new research investment

Scientists warn health systems could face "overwhelming" costs of treating mental illness if no new money is invested in research.

26 Jul 2013

Epigenetic changes induced by ADO therapy prevent epilepsy progression

Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures that present in many different ways. In some cases epileptic patients exhibit a progressive increase in both frequency and severity of seizures. Epigenetic changes such as DNA methylation have recently been implied as an underlying cause of several neurologic disorders, including epilepsy.

26 Jul 2013

Medical Condition News

NeuroSigma receives FDA approval to begin Phase III trial of Monarch eTNS System for epilepsy

Study: Decision aids result in improved prostate cancer knowledge

Glucose intolerance, insulin resistance not associated with pathological features of AD

Prana announces dosing of first patient in PBT2 Phase II trial for Alzheimer’s disease

ALCF honors oncologist with Lectureship Award for ground-breaking work on lung cancer research

Researcher discovers potential explanation for shizophrenia symptoms

Research: Lymph nodes provide correct breast cancer prognosis

Incidence of blood cancer is significantly higher in regions near facilities that release benzene

Many women die due to Cad, yet less likely to receive preventive recommendations

New method can pinpoint DNA mutations that could help treat cancer, tuberculosis

Low-income mothers who cannot afford diapers are likely to suffer mental stress

IGTP, UAB discover first genetic biomarker to detect Lewy body dementia

Gout, uric acid levels and risk of death: an interview with Professor Austin Stack, Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick

FDA acknowledges receipt of NDA resubmission of dapagliflozin drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes

Takeda unbinds Phase 3 study of orteronel in patients with mCRPC that progressed post-chemotherapy

Updated CVD risk audit to help GPs optimise patient management is now available online

Inner ear supporting cells protect hair cells by secreting HSP70

Emergency physicians correctly identify nearly 100% of patients with Bell's palsy

Some warn of 'overwhelming' mental illness care cost without new research investment

Epigenetic changes induced by ADO therapy prevent epilepsy progression

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