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Centocor Ortho Biotech acquires RespiVert

Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. today announced that it has acquired RespiVert Ltd., a privately held drug discovery company focused on developing small-molecule, inhaled therapies for the treatment of pulmonary diseases. The company's lead compounds, RV-568 and RV-1088, narrow spectrum kinase inhibitors with a unique profile of anti-inflammatory activities, are progressing into clinical development as potential first-in-class treatments for moderate to severe asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

1 Jun 2010

Preparation reduces winter sports injuries

During winter those who are active need to prepare for the cold conditions or risk injuries, warns Sports Medicine Australia.

31 May 2010

Mucosis receives € 3M innovation credit line from Dutch Ministry for development of FluGEM influenza vaccine

Dutch vaccine development company Mucosis B.V. announced today that it has received an innovation credit line of approximately € 3 million from Agentschap NL, an agency of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. Mucosis will use this loan towards the clinical development of its lead product FluGEM™, an influenza vaccine that can be administered by a simple spray in the nose. The loan will be redeemed only if the FluGEM™ clinical development program is concluded successfully.

31 May 2010

St. Jude Garden provides fresh produce to patients, staff

Harvesting fruits, vegetables and herbs at the peak of freshness is a recipe for good taste, but it also offers higher nutritional value which is important to the patients and staff at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

29 May 2010

AAID's advice on teeth suddenly knocked out

Chicago Blackhawks star Duncan Keith's dental misfortune on the ice is an occupational hazard for hockey players, but teeth also can be lost in accidents, sports mishaps and falls that can happen to anyone. So what should you do when one or more of your teeth are suddenly knocked out?

29 May 2010

HSV-1 may cause cognitive deficits: Study

Exposure to the common virus that causes cold sores may be partially responsible for shrinking regions of the brain and the loss of concentration skills, memory, coordinated movement and dexterity widely seen in patients with schizophrenia, according to research led by Johns Hopkins scientists.

29 May 2010

Research roundup: Reform's impact on health spending; Cultural/Racial differences in medicine; Swine flu lessons

The Impact Of Health Reform On Health Spending - This issue brief "projects the effect of national reform on total national health expenditures and the insurance premiums that American families would likely pay. We estimate that, on net, the combination of provisions in the new law will reduce health care spending by $590 billion over 2010-2019 and lower premiums by nearly $2,000 per family.

29 May 2010

Allergic reactions prevent people with allergic asthma from generating healthy immune response to influenza

New research from UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that allergic reactions to pet dander, dust mites and mold may prevent people with allergic asthma from generating a healthy immune response to respiratory viruses such as influenza.

29 May 2010

DFG approves establishment of twelve new CRCs

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has approved the establishment of twelve new Collaborative Research Centres beginning 1 July 2010. This was decided by the responsible Grants Committee at its spring meeting in Bonn. The new CRCs will initially be funded for four years with a total of 112 million euros (including a 20% programme allowance for indirect project costs).

29 May 2010

Previous recommendations on H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccine still stand: SAGE

Previous recommendations on who should be vaccinated with the H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccine still stand according to the World WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization, the principal advisory group to WHO for development of policy related to vaccines and immunization.

28 May 2010

Helicobacter pylori's helical shape helps it colonize the stomach

The bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which lives in the human stomach and is associated with ulcers and gastric cancer, is shaped like a corkscrew, or helix. For years researchers have hypothesized that the bacterium's twisty shape is what enables it to survive - and thrive - within the stomach's acid-drenched environment, but until now they have had no proof.

28 May 2010

PuriCore sales decreases 9.9% to $10.0 million for first-quarter 2010

PuriCore, the water-based clean technology company focused on developing and commercializing proprietary, green solutions that safely, effectively, and naturally kill infectious pathogens, today issued its Interim Management Statement covering the period January 1, 2010, to March 31, 2010.

28 May 2010

Advanced Life Sciences expands partnership with U.S. Government to assess Restanza against STI's

Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs in the therapeutic areas of infection, oncology and respiratory diseases, today announced the expansion of its collaboration with the U.S. Government to include the evaluation of Restanza's activity against sexually transmitted infections (STI's), such as gonorrhea.

28 May 2010

PuriCore revenue increases 28% to $40.0 million for year ending December 31, 2009

PuriCore, the water-based clean technology company focused on developing and commercializing proprietary, green solutions that safely, effectively, and naturally kill infectious pathogens, today announced its Final Results for the year ending December 31, 2009, and the availability of its 2009 annual report on its website.

28 May 2010

Effective infant vaccination against pneumonia needed in sub-Saharan Africa

Researchers at the University of Warwick, and the Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya, have found that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) appears to be the predominant virus detected among infants and children hospitalized in Kenya with severe pneumonia, according to a study in the May 26 issue of JAMA. The contribution to this severe disease by an individual pathogen stresses the need for effective infant vaccination.

28 May 2010

Not all strains of influenza die off at the end of winter, reveals genetic analysis

Every autumn, as predictably as falling leaves, flu season descends upon us. Every spring, just as predictably, the season comes to a close. This cyclical pattern, common in temperate regions, is well known, but the driving forces behind it have been in question.

28 May 2010

Usage of assistive devices boosts orthopedic brace and supports market

Frost & Sullivan recently completed a study for the U.S. orthopedic braces and supports markets that provides an in-depth analysis of a range of orthopedic braces and supports, along with a comprehensive study of crucial market drivers, challenges and technology trends impacting U.S. braces and supports manufacturers today.

28 May 2010

BTE awards Diabetes Care Recognition Program certificates to 118 Montefiore Medical Group physicians

Bridges to Excellence, a national program that recognizes and rewards physicians for delivering better quality care, today awarded its sought-after Diabetes Care Recognition Program certificate to the 118 physicians in Montefiore Medical Center's 20 outpatient care facilities, known as the Montefiore Medical Group, for substantially lowering blood sugar levels and "bad" cholesterol levels in thousands of adult patients with diabetes.

28 May 2010

Scientists study interaction between Notch signaling pathway and BCL6 gene to understand how cancer forms

A Florida State University College of Medicine researcher has discovered a new interaction between a cell signaling system and a specific gene that may be the cause of B-cell lymphoma. The finding suggests a similar interaction could be occurring during the development of other types of cancer, leading to further understanding of how cancer works — and how it might be stopped.

28 May 2010

Researchers study safety and immunogenicity of two H1N1 vaccines in UK children

The first head to head study of the two H1N1 vaccines used in the UK during the recent pandemic finds that the adjuvanted split virus vaccine induced higher immune response rates in young children, but was associated with more reactions than the whole virus vaccine.

28 May 2010

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Centocor Ortho Biotech acquires RespiVert

Preparation reduces winter sports injuries

Mucosis receives € 3M innovation credit line from Dutch Ministry for development of FluGEM influenza vaccine

St. Jude Garden provides fresh produce to patients, staff

AAID's advice on teeth suddenly knocked out

HSV-1 may cause cognitive deficits: Study

Research roundup: Reform's impact on health spending; Cultural/Racial differences in medicine; Swine flu lessons

Allergic reactions prevent people with allergic asthma from generating healthy immune response to influenza

DFG approves establishment of twelve new CRCs

Previous recommendations on H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccine still stand: SAGE

Helicobacter pylori's helical shape helps it colonize the stomach

PuriCore sales decreases 9.9% to $10.0 million for first-quarter 2010

Advanced Life Sciences expands partnership with U.S. Government to assess Restanza against STI's

PuriCore revenue increases 28% to $40.0 million for year ending December 31, 2009

Effective infant vaccination against pneumonia needed in sub-Saharan Africa

Not all strains of influenza die off at the end of winter, reveals genetic analysis

Usage of assistive devices boosts orthopedic brace and supports market

BTE awards Diabetes Care Recognition Program certificates to 118 Montefiore Medical Group physicians

Scientists study interaction between Notch signaling pathway and BCL6 gene to understand how cancer forms

Researchers study safety and immunogenicity of two H1N1 vaccines in UK children

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