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First Spouses support Down syndrome cognitive research

New Jersey Governor First Spouse Mary Pat Christie was joined by several other First Spouses from across the country in sponsoring the "Light the Way" event on March 21, 2011 to increase awareness of, and encourage support for, the rapidly advancing area of Down syndrome cognitive research.

21 Apr 2011

First implantation of blended vitamin E total knee replacement in the U.S

DJO Global, Inc., a leading provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced the implantation of the first blended vitamin E total knee replacement in the U.S.

21 Apr 2011

Astra Tech OsseoSpeed TX Profile implants now include Atlantis Abutments

Astra Tech expands their patient-specific abutment solution for North American customers, to now include Atlantis™ Abutments for Astra Tech OsseoSpeed™ TX Profile implants.

21 Apr 2011

Prolonged exhaustion caused by schoolwork and cynicism toward school lead to increased sense of inadequacy

Salmela-Aro and her team have developed a reliable and quick method (the EDA inventory) for the independent assessment of schoolwork engagement. Engagement comprises energy, dedication and absorption as related to schoolwork.

21 Apr 2011

Psoriasis patients still need long-established treatment alternatives

For patients with severe psoriasis, a new class of intravenous and injectable biological medicines known as "biologics" has brought about a near revolution in treatment.

21 Apr 2011

Genetic variation associated with MUC5B gene may increase risk of developing Pulmonary Fibrosis

A new discovery in a deadly lung disease may change the direction of research while uncovering increased risk for many patients and families. The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis (CPF) and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) applaud the efforts of scientists that led to the discovery of a genetic variation associated with the MUC5B gene which may increase the risk of developing Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF).

21 Apr 2011

US-LACRN selects Agilent gene expression microarrays for major breast cancer study

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that the United States-Latin American Cancer Research Network has selected Agilent Gene Expression microarrays and associated instruments for a major study of breast cancer in five Latin American nations.

21 Apr 2011

Nutlin-3a molecules stimulate signal to induce cell death and senescence in brain cancer

Researchers of Apoptosis and Cancer Group of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) have found that a small molecule, Nutlin-3a, an antagonist of MDM2 protein, stimulates the signalling pathway of another protein, p53.

21 Apr 2011

Scientists explore the role of microRNA that influences obesity-related traits

Eating more n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, commonly known as omega-3 fatty acids, may help carriers of a genetic variant on the perilipin 4 (PLIN4) gene locus lose weight more efficiently.

21 Apr 2011

Jennerex and Green Cross report positive phase 2 JX-594 clinical trial for liver cancer

Jennerex, Inc., a private clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on the development and commercialization of first-in-class targeted oncolytic products for cancer, and Green Cross Corporation, a leading company in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of viral vaccines and other biological products, today reported positive clinical data from a Phase 2 trial evaluating JX-594 for liver cancer which was conducted in South Korea.

21 Apr 2011

Hanmi granted exclusive rights to Kinex KX01 Src kinase/pretubulin dual mechanism inhibitor for oncology indications

Kinex Pharmaceuticals, LLC and Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced today the execution of a license agreement granting Hanmi Pharmaceuticals exclusive rights to their lead compound, KX01, for all oncology indications in selected Asian Territories.

21 Apr 2011

Veterans with mental illness show increased rates of substance use disorders

A new study published in The American Journal on Addictions reveals that Veterans who suffer from mental health disorders also have high rates of substance use disorders.

21 Apr 2011

Stanford and SanBio initiate SB623 Phase 1/2a clinical trial for stroke disability

The Stanford University School of Medicine and SanBio Inc. today announced the initiation of a Phase 1/2a clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of a novel allogeneic cell therapy product, SB623, on patients suffering from stable deficits resulting from previous stroke injuries.

21 Apr 2011

Study examines hospital stays and readmissions for hip-replacement patients

Patients undergoing hip-replacement surgery are being released earlier, while more make return trips to the hospital within 30 days of the procedure, an analysis of Medicare recipients found.

21 Apr 2011

Study underscores need for more targeted antidepressant therapies to decrease depressive symptoms

Even people who show a clear treatment response with antidepressant medications continue to experience symptoms like insomnia, sadness and decreased concentration, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found after analyzing data from the largest study on the treatment of depression.

21 Apr 2011

Scientists discover critical pathway in the brain linked to stress response

A team of neuroscientists at the University of Leicester, UK, in collaboration with researchers from Poland and Japan, has announced a breakthrough in the understanding of the 'brain chemistry' that triggers our response to highly stressful and traumatic events.

21 Apr 2011

Ketogenic diet may reverse impaired kidney function in diabetics

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have for the first time determined that the ketogenic diet, a specialized high-fat, low carbohydrate diet, may reverse impaired kidney function in people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. They also identified a previously unreported panel of genes associated with diabetes-related kidney failure, whose expression was reversed by the diet. The findings were published in the current issue of PLoS ONE.

21 Apr 2011

Elderly persons with low income use inappropriate psychotropic drugs more often

Elderly persons often have several diseases and use many drugs; they are also more sensitive to drugs compared to younger persons. Use of more drugs than necessary tends to occur among the elderly, however, underuse of drugs and use of inappropriate types of drugs also occur. Psychotropic drugs, such as hypnotics, anxiolytics and antidepressant drugs, are common among the elderly.

21 Apr 2011

Abuse during childhood substantially increases risk of depression in adolescence

Queen's University professor Kate Harkness has found that a history of physical, sexual or emotional abuse in childhood substantially increases the risk of depression in adolescence by altering a person's neuroendocrine response to stress.

21 Apr 2011

Breath test shows promise for detection of head-and-neck cancers

Scientists reveal that an 'electronic nose' can distinguish between molecules found in the breath of head-and-neck cancer patients and those of healthy people, according to the results of a small, initial study published in the British Journal of Cancer, today.

21 Apr 2011

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First Spouses support Down syndrome cognitive research

First implantation of blended vitamin E total knee replacement in the U.S

Astra Tech OsseoSpeed TX Profile implants now include Atlantis Abutments

Prolonged exhaustion caused by schoolwork and cynicism toward school lead to increased sense of inadequacy

Psoriasis patients still need long-established treatment alternatives

Genetic variation associated with MUC5B gene may increase risk of developing Pulmonary Fibrosis

US-LACRN selects Agilent gene expression microarrays for major breast cancer study

Nutlin-3a molecules stimulate signal to induce cell death and senescence in brain cancer

Scientists explore the role of microRNA that influences obesity-related traits

Jennerex and Green Cross report positive phase 2 JX-594 clinical trial for liver cancer

Hanmi granted exclusive rights to Kinex KX01 Src kinase/pretubulin dual mechanism inhibitor for oncology indications

Veterans with mental illness show increased rates of substance use disorders

Stanford and SanBio initiate SB623 Phase 1/2a clinical trial for stroke disability

Study examines hospital stays and readmissions for hip-replacement patients

Study underscores need for more targeted antidepressant therapies to decrease depressive symptoms

Scientists discover critical pathway in the brain linked to stress response

Ketogenic diet may reverse impaired kidney function in diabetics

Elderly persons with low income use inappropriate psychotropic drugs more often

Abuse during childhood substantially increases risk of depression in adolescence

Breath test shows promise for detection of head-and-neck cancers

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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