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Study shows diabetics who are nearsighted may be less susceptible to diabetic retinopathy

Two studies are of particular note in today's Scientific Program of the 2009 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO): a report by Swiss neuro-ophthalmic researchers about vision exam clues that should make ophthalmologists suspect an atypical variant of Alzheimer's disease; and new evidence from a Singapore National Eye Center study that diabetics who are nearsighted may be less susceptible to diabetic retinopathy.

26 Oct 2009

APC enzyme may be effective for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

A chemical cousin of a drug currently used to treat sepsis dramatically slows the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, in mice. The results offer a bit of good news in efforts to develop a therapy to stop or slow the progression of a disease that generally kills its victims within just a few years.

26 Oct 2009

Dr. Shelagh Coutts receives award for developing new brain scan

Award-winning neurologist Dr. Shelagh Coutts is on the fast track of developing new brain scanning techniques for rapid and effective diagnosis of mini-strokes.

26 Oct 2009

DaVita to demonstrate clinical outcomes, patient care and nutrition through 43 abstracts

DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), in conjunction with DaVita Clinical Research®, today announced that company representatives will deliver 43 abstracts—40 posters and three oral presentations—at this year’s American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) Renal Week to be held in San Diego, Calif., from Oct. 27 – Nov. 1, 2009.

24 Oct 2009

Professor Suzanne Cory receives award for her work in cancer and immunogenetics

Professor Suzanne Cory, the former director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, Australia, has been named the recipient of the 2009 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize.

24 Oct 2009

Revised and updated handbook on treatment of urinary stone

Although methods of urinary stone removal are becoming evermore effective, the prevalence of urolithiasis is continuously increasing. Epidemiological studies show that 5-10% of the population suffer from urinary stones.

24 Oct 2009

ULURU presents clinical posters; highlights efficacy of Altrazeal dressing for wound care

ULURU Inc. (NYSE Alternext: ULU) today announced that Gregory Bohn, M.D., FACS, Medical Director, Trinity Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, Bettendorf, Iowa, has presented nine clinical posters at the 24th Annual "Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin and Wound Care" being held in San Antonio, Texas.

24 Oct 2009

Lpath to present clinical results of iSONEP drug in wet-AMD patients

Lpath, Inc. (OTCBB: LPTN), the category leader in therapeutic agents against bioactive lipids, will present at the 2009 BIOCOM Investor Conference, which will be held October 26-27, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla in San Diego, California.

24 Oct 2009

Doctoral candidate sheds new light on the biology of Leishmania parasites

Professor Albert Descoteaux's team at Centre INRS - Institut Armand-Frappier has gained a better understanding of how the Leishmania donovani parasite manages to outsmart the human immune system and proliferate with impunity, causing visceral leishmaniasis, a chronic infection that is potentially fatal if left untreated.

24 Oct 2009

Researchers elucidate the effect of nutritional parameters in long-term PPI therapy

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common esophageal disorder, and frequently encountered in the primary care setting. Accumulating evidence has confirmed the excellent efficacy and safety of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy in patients with all grades of GERD, making these agents the mainstay of treatment.

24 Oct 2009

TV program shares insights on epilepsy, diagnosis and treatment

A recent edition of Immunotherapy Weekly reported that the television program 'Sharing Miracles' featured award-winning actor Danny Glover during the month of September. In this episode, the Hollywood star discussed his career and his battle against epilepsy.

24 Oct 2009

Supermodels' tips for matching glasses with face shapes

According to The Vision Council, 63 percent of American adults wear eyeglasses. For many, finding the ideal frames can be compared to locating the perfect pair of jeans - both require trial and error before discovering a pair that best fits one's shape, style and budget.

24 Oct 2009

Hypothalamic dysfunction can cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Dr. Oz's guest Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, best-selling author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! (Avery Penguin Group) and Pain Free 1-2-3 (McGraw-Hill), suffered from CFS when he was in medical school and had to drop out for a year to recover.

24 Oct 2009

Naviscan to present clinical trail results of new tools for breast cancer treatment

Naviscan, Inc., the leader in Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI), today announced that Paul J. Mirabella, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting a corporate update at the 4th Annual BIOCOM Investor Conference on October 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. being held at Hyatt Regency in La Jolla, California.

24 Oct 2009

Study on Pten's tumour suppressive functions published

Sanford Barsky, M.D., who holds faculty positions at the University of Nevada School of Medicine as chair of the pathology department and Nevada Cancer Institute chief of pathology, is part of a team that has a paper on transgenic mouse mammary tumors with direct relevance to human breast cancer published in the October 22 issue of the scientific journal Nature.

24 Oct 2009

Optical system for simultaneous imaging electrical and metabolic quantities in the heart

Cardiac rhythm disorders can result from disturbances in cardiac metabolism. These metabolic changes are tightly linked with specific cardiac electrophysiology (CEP) abnormalities, such as depressed excitability, impaired intra- and extracellular conductivities, wave propagation block, and alteration of conduction velocity, action potential amplitude, and duration.

24 Oct 2009

Biomoda to complete Phase II clinical trial of Biomoda assay for lung cancer detection

Biomoda, Inc., a diagnostics company focused on the development of accurate, inexpensive and noninvasive in-vitro tests for the early detection of cancer, has met its recruitment goal for New Mexico veterans with a history of heavy smoking required to complete the Phase II clinical trial of Biomoda's early-stage diagnostic for lung cancer.

24 Oct 2009

Strong support for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities in America

As part of October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the AbilityOne Program's central nonprofit agencies are releasing survey results that demonstrate Americans have an overwhelming acceptance of the work capabilities of people who are blind or have other significant disabilities.

24 Oct 2009

Rotary clubs reach milestone: Nearly US$100 million raised to eradicate polio

In recognition of World Polio Day, Rotary clubs are celebrating a major milestone reached in the humanitarian service organization's global fundraising campaign to-- with nearly US$100 million ($99 million to date) raised.

24 Oct 2009

Brookwood to support "The Race for Hope Philadelphia": Event to raise funds for brain tumor research

Brookwood is a proud supporter of The Race for Hope Philadelphia. Jacquie Beck, Senior VP of eLearning at Brookwood, has been named "Team Captain of the Week" for this important event which takes place November 1, 2009.

24 Oct 2009

Medical Condition News

Study shows diabetics who are nearsighted may be less susceptible to diabetic retinopathy

APC enzyme may be effective for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Dr. Shelagh Coutts receives award for developing new brain scan

DaVita to demonstrate clinical outcomes, patient care and nutrition through 43 abstracts

Professor Suzanne Cory receives award for her work in cancer and immunogenetics

Revised and updated handbook on treatment of urinary stone

ULURU presents clinical posters; highlights efficacy of Altrazeal dressing for wound care

Lpath to present clinical results of iSONEP drug in wet-AMD patients

Doctoral candidate sheds new light on the biology of Leishmania parasites

Researchers elucidate the effect of nutritional parameters in long-term PPI therapy

TV program shares insights on epilepsy, diagnosis and treatment

Supermodels' tips for matching glasses with face shapes

Hypothalamic dysfunction can cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Naviscan to present clinical trail results of new tools for breast cancer treatment

Study on Pten's tumour suppressive functions published

Optical system for simultaneous imaging electrical and metabolic quantities in the heart

Biomoda to complete Phase II clinical trial of Biomoda assay for lung cancer detection

Strong support for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities in America

Rotary clubs reach milestone: Nearly US$100 million raised to eradicate polio

Brookwood to support "The Race for Hope Philadelphia": Event to raise funds for brain tumor research

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