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New laparoscopic procedure for hernias

Christopher Haarstad, 36, was surprised at how well he felt a couple of hours after having laparoscopic surgery for a hernia in March.

14 May 2010

Fibrocell Science commences histology study of azficel-T for treatment of nasolabial fold wrinkles

Fibrocell Science, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of autologous cell therapies for aesthetic, medical and scientific applications, announced the initiation of a small histology study (IT-H-001) of azficel-T, an autologous cell therapy currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe nasolabial fold wrinkles.

14 May 2010

New Infrared Relief therapy now available for patients with diabetic neuropathies

Genesis Spine Associates now offers Infrared Relief - a new, highly effective pain management therapy using infrared light for patients suffering from diabetic neuropathies. This new therapy offers a simple, painless option for managing patients' pain without potentially dangerous drugs or surgery.

14 May 2010

Calcium deficiency may make people more prone to osteoporosis, obesity in later life: Study

There's no denying that people need calcium for strong, healthy bones. But new research from North Carolina State University suggests that not getting enough calcium in the earliest days of life could have a more profound, lifelong impact on bone health and perhaps even obesity than previously thought.

14 May 2010

Being physical and mental activity delays onset of Huntington’s disease: Research

Melbourne researchers report in a study that regular physical and mental activities can delay the onset of the dreaded genetic Huntington's disease. This disease is hereditary and it goes on to destroy the brain and nerve cells leading to loss of all or most faculties. It affects one in 10,000 people between ages 30 and 50 and there is no cure. Since it is passed on to the children at least 50% of the time the decision to have children also becomes an agonizing one for many sufferers.

13 May 2010

Repligen files IND for Phase 1 study of RG2833 selective HDAC-3 inhibitor for Friedreich's ataxia

Repligen Corporation announced today that it has filed an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a Phase 1 study of RG2833, a selective histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC-3) inhibitor. This is a double-blind, single ascending dose, Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers to evaluate the pharmacokinetic and safety profile of RG2833 in up to 40 subjects.

13 May 2010

Stereotaxis to be featured prominently in 31st HRS

Stereotaxis' safety and efficacy in the treatment of patients with complex arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and congenital heart defects will be featured prominently in the scientific program of the 31st Annual Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions in Denver, Colorado. Eight podium presentations and eight posters will underscore the broad clinical leadership that Stereotaxis has achieved in the treatment of patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias.

13 May 2010

Researchers provide better understanding of anti-cell death proteins and potential antagonist to defeat them

Cancer uses devious means to evade treatment and survive. One prime example is the way tumors express anti-cell death (anti-apoptotic) proteins to resist chemotherapy and radiation. However, the Pellecchia laboratory at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute has made two recent discoveries that may help curb these anti-apoptotic proteins and make current treatments more effective.

13 May 2010

Adults with SCA show poorer performance on neurocognitive tests: Study

Compared with a group of healthy study participants, adults with sickle cell anemia showed poorer performance on neurocognitive tests, which was associated with anemia and age, according to a study in the May 12 issue of JAMA.

13 May 2010

No clear consensus on prevalence, diagnosis, management, and prevention of food allergies

A review of previous research indicates that there are few high-quality studies on food allergies, with limited uniform criteria for making a diagnosis and determining prevalence and effective treatments, according to an article in the May 12 issue of JAMA.

13 May 2010

Study reveals increase in treatment admissions for drug abuse

From 1998 to 2008 there were marked changes in some patterns of substance use treatment admissions according to a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Although the concurrent abuse of both alcohol and drugs has remained widespread, the proportion of treatment admissions for the co-abuse of these substances has declined gradually yet significantly during this period - from 44 percent to 38 percent.

13 May 2010

25% of adults quit their overactive bladder medication: Study

Study of 5,392 adults found that a quarter had quit their overactive bladder medication, with nine out of ten saying it didn't work as expected or they couldn't tolerate it. A follow-up study found that being a current smoker raised the risk of quitting by 80%, having an enlarged prostate by 74% and believing that bladder medication caused side effects by 111%.

13 May 2010

Pain rehabilitation programs can help patients break the cycle of worsening pain: Mayo Clinic Health Letter

Chronic pain -- whether from headaches, back pain or conditions such as fibromyalgia -- can interfere with work, day-to-day activities and relationships. All too often, pain relief treatments are ineffective and can lead to a downward spiral of frustration, decreased functioning, stress, isolation -- and worsening pain.

13 May 2010

Increased IR associated with HCC development in chronic HCV-infected patients

Recent studies have demonstrated that type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with high risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Insulin resistance (IR), which correlates inversely with circulating adiponectin concentration, is a consistent finding in patients with type 2 DM.

13 May 2010

Trubion Pharmaceuticals to present promising data from Phase 1 studies of SBI-087, SBI-087

Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the acceptance of two Phase 1 data presentations on SBI-087 (PF-05230895) at the 2010 annual congress of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) in Rome, Italy. Presentations will include promising data from a Phase 1 study of SBI-087 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and a Phase 1 study of SBI-087 for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Copies of both abstracts are available at http://www.eular.org. SBI-087 is Trubion's next-generation CD20-directed small modular immunopharmaceutical (SMIP™) product candidate and is being developed in collaboration with Pfizer.

13 May 2010

Cancer Research UK to unveil its eighth garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2010

Cancer Research UK will unveil its eighth garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2010 (25 - 29 May 2010), designed for the second year running by four-time gold medal winner, Robert Myers.

13 May 2010

Research investigates MDR in human HCC

Hepatocellular carcinoma responds poorly to chemotherapy owing to MDR. Recent studies have shown the tumors derived from the colon, kidney, or adrenal cortex, and HCC exhibited overexpression of MDR1/P-gp. This overexpression results in a primary MDR phenotype of these cancers.

13 May 2010

Cognitive strategies lessen depression symptoms: Study

Moderate to severely depressed clients showed greater improvement in cognitive therapy when therapists emphasized changing how they think rather than how they behave, new research has found.

13 May 2010

Researchers to discuss various implications for personalized medicine during one-day symposium

On May 27, researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute and the National Cancer Institute, along with Group Health Cooperative in Seattle and Henry Ford Health System, will debate and discuss that question during the one-day symposium "Multiplex Initiative: Implications for Personalized Medicine."

13 May 2010

Children and young adults account for as many as 10% of all stroke cases

The news that Vice President Joe Biden's 41-year-old son has suffered a stroke is highlighting the problem of strokes in young people.

13 May 2010

Medical Condition News

New laparoscopic procedure for hernias

Fibrocell Science commences histology study of azficel-T for treatment of nasolabial fold wrinkles

New Infrared Relief therapy now available for patients with diabetic neuropathies

Calcium deficiency may make people more prone to osteoporosis, obesity in later life: Study

Being physical and mental activity delays onset of Huntington’s disease: Research

Repligen files IND for Phase 1 study of RG2833 selective HDAC-3 inhibitor for Friedreich's ataxia

Stereotaxis to be featured prominently in 31st HRS

Researchers provide better understanding of anti-cell death proteins and potential antagonist to defeat them

Adults with SCA show poorer performance on neurocognitive tests: Study

No clear consensus on prevalence, diagnosis, management, and prevention of food allergies

Study reveals increase in treatment admissions for drug abuse

25% of adults quit their overactive bladder medication: Study

Pain rehabilitation programs can help patients break the cycle of worsening pain: Mayo Clinic Health Letter

Increased IR associated with HCC development in chronic HCV-infected patients

Trubion Pharmaceuticals to present promising data from Phase 1 studies of SBI-087, SBI-087

Cancer Research UK to unveil its eighth garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2010

Research investigates MDR in human HCC

Cognitive strategies lessen depression symptoms: Study

Researchers to discuss various implications for personalized medicine during one-day symposium

Children and young adults account for as many as 10% of all stroke cases

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