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Researchers find two types of neurons that enable spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement

Researchers have identified two types of neurons that enable the spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement. The first is a group of excitatory interneurons that are needed to make accurate and precise movements; the second is a group of inhibitory interneurons necessary for achieving smooth movement of the limbs.

2 May 2014

Study shows noncombat-related injury are leading causes of in-hospital admissions for children in Iraq, Afghanistan

Noncombat-related injury-caused by regular car accidents, falls and burns-is the most common reason for pediatric admissions to U.S. military combat hospitals in both Iraq and Afghanistan reveals new study findings published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

2 May 2014

Travel and socialization patterns give greater insight into spread of new diseases in humans

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have shown how the travel and socialisation patterns of people in Southern China can give greater insight into how new diseases such as bird flu may spread between populations.

2 May 2014

Biotech to the rescue

MIT professor Ram Sasisekharan's three biotech companies — Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Cerulean Pharma, and Visterra — share a similar goal.

1 May 2014

Free educational event for patients with Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear and the Graves' Disease & Thyroid Foundation will host a free educational event for patients living with Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Mass. Eye and Ear's Meltzer Auditorium, 3rd floor, 243 Charles Street, Boston, Mass., 02114.

30 Apr 2014

Study finds that Medicare patients with dementia more likely to be readmitted within 30 days

A review of more than 25,000 admissions of Medicare beneficiaries to Rhode Island hospitals has found that patients with a documented diagnosis of dementia are nearly 20 percent more likely to be readmitted within 30 days than those without dementia.

30 Apr 2014

DJOFL first quarter 2014 net sales increase 1.3% to $282.7 million

DJO Global, Inc., a leading global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced financial results for its public reporting subsidiary, DJO Finance LLC, for the first quarter ended March 29, 2014.

29 Apr 2014

Studies provide insight on quality of kidney and liver transplantation

The quality of kidney and liver donations is fundamentally important for the longevity of transplants and the health of recipients. That’s why it’s critical to know which organs are suitable for transplantation, as well as to use techniques that preserve an organ’s function after donation.

29 Apr 2014

Researchers develop animal model of human hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have developed an animal model of human hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in rhesus macaques, an advance that may lead to treatments, vaccines and improved methods of diagnosing the disease.

29 Apr 2014

Scientists identify natural human antibodies against virus that causes MERS

Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified natural human antibodies against the virus that causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a step toward developing treatments for the newly emerging and often-fatal disease.

29 Apr 2014

Penn researchers demonstrate new app to optimize acute stroke care

Stroke researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania will unveil a map demonstrating geographic hotspots of increased stroke mortality across the United States, among a series of stroke studies being presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

29 Apr 2014

Sinovac Biotech commits to commercialize Sabin Inactivated Polio Vaccine in China

Sinovac Biotech Ltd., a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China that focuses on the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of vaccines, announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Intravacc (Institute for Translational Vaccinology) from The Netherlands to develop and commercialize the Sabin Inactivated Polio Vaccine (sIPV) for distribution to China and other countries.

28 Apr 2014

H2Ocean launches Extreme Tattoo Aftercare Kit

H2Ocean, a leader in developing natural health care products using patented sea salt formulas, is proud to announce the launch of their coveted Extreme Tattoo Aftercare Kit in 5,179 Walgreens stores Nationwide found in the First Aid Section.

26 Apr 2014

Highlights from April 2014 issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter

Here are highlights from the April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.

26 Apr 2014

New data from EMD Serono's multiple sclerosis portfolio to be presented at the 66th AAN Annual Meeting

EMD Serono, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced today that new data from the company's multiple sclerosis (MS) portfolio will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting, taking place from April 26 – May 3, in Philadelphia, PA.

26 Apr 2014

UCSF researchers discover natural way to avoid urinary incontinence

An ancient form of meditation and exercise could help women who suffer from urinary incontinence, according to a new study from UC San Francisco.

26 Apr 2014

Pernix completes sale of Pernix Manufacturing to Woodfield Pharmaceutical

Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has closed on the sale of its Houston, TX-based manufacturing operations, Pernix Manufacturing, LLC ("PML") to Woodfield Pharmaceutical LLC.

25 Apr 2014

Covidien net sales increase 3% to $2.60 billion in second quarter fiscal 2014

Covidien plc today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Second-quarter net sales of $2.60 billion increased 3% from the $2.53 billion in the second quarter a year ago. Operational sales growth was 4% in the second quarter, as foreign exchange rate movement lowered the quarterly sales growth rate by just over one percentage point.

25 Apr 2014

Prestige Brands Holdings signs agreement to acquire Insight Pharmaceuticals for $750 million

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a marketer and distributor of feminine care and other over-the-counter ("OTC") healthcare products, for $750 million in cash.

25 Apr 2014

Study shows effect of whooping cough vaccination on Bordetella pertussis bacteria

The most comprehensive study to date of the family of bacteria that causes whooping cough points to more effective vaccine strategies and reveals surprising findings about the bacteria's origin and evolution. The new results could alter public health strategies to control this respiratory disease, which kills 195,000 children worldwide each year.

25 Apr 2014

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Researchers find two types of neurons that enable spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement

Study shows noncombat-related injury are leading causes of in-hospital admissions for children in Iraq, Afghanistan

Travel and socialization patterns give greater insight into spread of new diseases in humans

Biotech to the rescue

Free educational event for patients with Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

Study finds that Medicare patients with dementia more likely to be readmitted within 30 days

DJOFL first quarter 2014 net sales increase 1.3% to $282.7 million

Studies provide insight on quality of kidney and liver transplantation

Researchers develop animal model of human hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Scientists identify natural human antibodies against virus that causes MERS

Penn researchers demonstrate new app to optimize acute stroke care

Sinovac Biotech commits to commercialize Sabin Inactivated Polio Vaccine in China

H2Ocean launches Extreme Tattoo Aftercare Kit

Highlights from April 2014 issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter

New data from EMD Serono's multiple sclerosis portfolio to be presented at the 66th AAN Annual Meeting

UCSF researchers discover natural way to avoid urinary incontinence

Pernix completes sale of Pernix Manufacturing to Woodfield Pharmaceutical

Covidien net sales increase 3% to $2.60 billion in second quarter fiscal 2014

Prestige Brands Holdings signs agreement to acquire Insight Pharmaceuticals for $750 million

Study shows effect of whooping cough vaccination on Bordetella pertussis bacteria

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