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Imaginary bugs flummox dermatologists

It is known that some people have the “delusional bug syndrome” and are convinced that bugs, worms, germs, or other creepy crawlers are infesting their skin and often see skin doctor after skin doctor to find out what is causing the infestation. Often, patients bring in samples of the insect and request a skin biopsy.

17 May 2011

Calypso System can precisely deliver radiation in post-prostatectomy patients

Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc., developer of GPS for the Body® technology used for the precise tracking of cancerous tumors during radiation therapy, is exhibiting at the American Urological Association Annual Meeting (booth 4337) and will discuss recent clinical findings suggesting that the Calypso® System can be used to more precisely deliver radiation in post-prostatectomy patients.

16 May 2011

Positive pirfenidone data in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to be presented at ATS conference

InterMune, Inc. today announced that an oral presentation and a poster presentation related to the company's development program for pirfenidone in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis will be presented at the 2011 International Conference of the American Thoracic Society, being held in Denver May 13-18, 2011.

16 May 2011

Mylan introduces Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution for cataract postoperative inflammation treatment

Mylan Inc. today announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.09%, based on a development and supply agreement with Coastal Pharmaceuticals.

16 May 2011

Continuous positive airway pressure can increase alertness, improve quality of life in OSA patients

Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, can increase alertness and even improve quality of life for sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea, even if their symptoms are minimal, according to a study conducted by researchers in Europe.

16 May 2011

Accelerated aging process of cells may play a role in lung inflammation linked with COPD

Changes in the ability of lung cells to divide may play a role in initiating or prolonging lung tissue inflammation, a hallmark of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study conducted by researchers in France.

16 May 2011

Six-minute walking distance test effectively determines disease severity in COPD

The six-minute walking distance test, a test that measures a patient's ability to tolerate exercise and physical activity, is an effective tool for understanding disease severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a three-year global study of patients with COPD sponsored by drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline.

16 May 2011

Journal of Burn Care & Research publishes Caldolor clinical study data in hospitalized patients

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that results from a clinical study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Caldolor Injection in treating fever and pain in hospitalized burn patients was published in Volume 32, Number 1 of the Journal of Burn Care & Research.

16 May 2011

Amylin files lawsuit against Eli Lilly for improper commercialization of exenatide

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Company in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, alleging that Lilly is engaging in anticompetitive activity and breaching its strategic alliance agreements with Amylin to maximize commercialization of exenatide.

16 May 2011

Positive results from EXPAREL Phase 3 study to be presented at ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that positive results from its Phase 3 study evaluating EXPAREL in patients following hemorrhoidectomy will be presented at the 2011 American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia.

16 May 2011

New study on role of psychotherapy in personality disorders

This study shows that cluster A psychopathology is not a contraindication to benefit from psychotherapy. This is especially true for more intensive forms like inpatient and day hospital treatment.

16 May 2011

Study finds link between heart failure hospitalization and readmission rates

Researchers compared hospitalization rates and rehospitalization rates of patients admitted for heart attack and for heart failure. Heart attack admissions are considered non-discretionary, whereas, heart failure admissions are considered more discretionary.

16 May 2011

Study finds no potential cardiovascular risks of ADHD medications in children, adolescents

Despite recent concerns that medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could increase the risk of cardiovascular events in children and adolescents, an observational study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and HealthCore Inc. finds they are no more likely to die from a severe cardiovascular event than those who do not take the drugs.

16 May 2011

International researchers discover new aspect of 'metabolic transformation'

An international research team led by Dr. Tak Mak, Director, The Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), has discovered a new aspect of "metabolic transformation", the process whereby tumour cells adapt and survive under conditions that would kill normal cells.

16 May 2011

Bedside screening tool can help diagnose acute aortic dissection

The most lethal and sudden cardiovascular event can be the toughest for doctors to diagnose. But a study by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center shows new guidelines are effective for determining who's most likely suffering from an aortic dissection, which is tearing in the lining of the body's largest blood vessel.

16 May 2011

Bonn researchers to develop new blood test for lung cancer diagnosis

A person's blood reveals whether he or she has lung cancer: this has been demonstrated by researchers at the University of Bonn. In collaboration with colleagues at the Cologne University Hospital, they are developing a blood test for smokers which could save human lives in the future, since the earlier a lung tumor is detected, the better the chances of survival are.

16 May 2011

Synexus completes CT327 phase II psoriasis trial for Creabilis

Synexus has completed a phase II study for the European biotech, Creabilis, recruiting 26 patients in the UK to the psoriasis trial of its CT327 lead product in just 2 weeks, as part of an international proof-of-concept study. The company delivered the targeted number of patients well within the agreed timelines and budget.

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Simple, minimal invasive technique could help detect early-stage lung cancer

A simple, minimally-invasive technique using cells from the interior of the nose could help clinicians detect lung cancer in its earliest - and most treatable - stages, according to a study conducted by researchers in Boston.

16 May 2011

New lenalidomide phase III study data presented at 13th International Myeloma Workshop

Updated data from a National Cancer Institute-sponsored clinical trial conducted by the Cancer and Leukemia Group (CALGB) was presented May 5 at the 13th International Myeloma Workshop in Paris, France.

16 May 2011

New York Academy of Sciences and Zeltia to host marine drug discovery forum on May 20, 2011

Substances produced by living organisms found in nature-so-called "natural products"-have played a critical role in the development of drugs for life-threatening conditions. The anticancer agent Taxol was sourced from a plant, penicillin from a fungus, and a number of recent breakthroughs have resulted in the development and approval of anticancer drugs derived from marine sources such as coral and sponges.

16 May 2011

Medical Condition News

Imaginary bugs flummox dermatologists

Calypso System can precisely deliver radiation in post-prostatectomy patients

Positive pirfenidone data in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to be presented at ATS conference

Mylan introduces Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution for cataract postoperative inflammation treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure can increase alertness, improve quality of life in OSA patients

Accelerated aging process of cells may play a role in lung inflammation linked with COPD

Six-minute walking distance test effectively determines disease severity in COPD

Journal of Burn Care & Research publishes Caldolor clinical study data in hospitalized patients

Amylin files lawsuit against Eli Lilly for improper commercialization of exenatide

Positive results from EXPAREL Phase 3 study to be presented at ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting

New study on role of psychotherapy in personality disorders

Study finds link between heart failure hospitalization and readmission rates

Study finds no potential cardiovascular risks of ADHD medications in children, adolescents

International researchers discover new aspect of 'metabolic transformation'

Bedside screening tool can help diagnose acute aortic dissection

Bonn researchers to develop new blood test for lung cancer diagnosis

Synexus completes CT327 phase II psoriasis trial for Creabilis

Simple, minimal invasive technique could help detect early-stage lung cancer

New lenalidomide phase III study data presented at 13th International Myeloma Workshop

New York Academy of Sciences and Zeltia to host marine drug discovery forum on May 20, 2011

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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