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Valeritas' V-Go Disposable Insulin Delivery Device receives CE Mark approval

Valeritas, Inc., a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative drug delivery solutions, announced today it received CE Mark approval for its V-Go Disposable Insulin Delivery Device as well as ISO 13485: 2003 Quality Management System Certification.

25 Jul 2011

Study: Mail-order pharmacy use linked to improved cardiovascular risk factor outcomes

Kaiser Permanente Northern California patients who obtained new statin prescriptions via a mail-order pharmacy achieved better cholesterol control in the first 3-15 months following the initiation of therapy -- compared to those patients who only obtained their statin prescription from their local Kaiser Permanente Northern California pharmacy.

25 Jul 2011

Janssen receives FDA Complete Response letter for SIMPONI sBLA to treat RA

Janssen Biotech, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Complete Response letter for its supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for SIMPONI.

25 Jul 2011

C-sections on the rise: One in three mothers opting for procedure

According to the latest study reports, one in three births in the U.S. are now delivered by Caesarean section, which is an all time high and an increasd of 25 percent over seven years.

24 Jul 2011

Rats, fish oil and beetroot juice could lead to health breakthroughs for aging populations

Though rats, fish oil and beetroot juice read like ingredients in a witch's brew, to a Kansas State University research team, information from this combination could lead to health breakthroughs for aging populations and people suffering from heart failure and diabetes.

22 Jul 2011

Homeless people report using street drugs to treat their pain

Chronic pain is not managed well in the general population and it's an even greater challenge for homeless people, according to new research by St. Michael's Hospital.

22 Jul 2011

U.S. News ranks Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center among top five American hospitals

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center ranks among the top five American hospitals, according to a U.S. News & World Report survey that reviewed patient-outcomes data, reputation among physicians and other care-related factors. The medical center also was rated the best hospital in the western United States for the 22nd consecutive year and the No. 1 hospital in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

22 Jul 2011

Research roundup: Restricting Medigap coverage; Hospital-acquired infections

Increases In Mortality, Length Of Stay, And Cost Associated With Hospital-Acquired Infections In Trauma Patients -- This study explores the clinical and economic burden of hospital-acquired infections, the most common complication in hospitalized patients, for trauma patients.

22 Jul 2011

Metabolic syndrome increases risk of developing HCC and ICC primary liver cancers

Incidence rates of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) have increased in the U.S. This population-based study publishing in the August issue of Hepatology, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, found that metabolic syndrome significantly increases risk of developing these primary liver cancers.

22 Jul 2011

Advancements in use of zinc finger nucleases to produce genetically modified pigs

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. announced the publication of a study demonstrating the use of zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) to produce genetically modified pigs. The study, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), represents a significant advancement in the development of improved, less immunogenic animal tissue as a source for transplant into humans.

22 Jul 2011

Senators introduce critical legislation to increase access to podiatric care

As Congress works to bring down the cost of healthcare delivery and reduce the budget deficit, Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have introduced critical legislation that would increase access to podiatric care and save billions of dollars in the process.

22 Jul 2011

UCSF, Kaiser Permanente achieve first major milestone in genomics project

One of the nation's largest and most diverse genomics projects has reached its first major milestone in just 15 months. Scientists have genotyped the DNA and analyzed the length of chromosome tips in more than 100,000 Kaiser Permanente members who agreed to be part of the research.

22 Jul 2011

Roche's cobas KRAS Mutation Test for colorectal cancer now available in Europe

Roche announced today that the cobas KRAS Mutation Test is now commercially available in Europe for use in colorectal cancer.

22 Jul 2011

The Joint Commission certifies 7 disease-specific programs at Children's Medical Center

The Joint Commission has certified seven disease-specific programs at Children's Medical Center Dallas, www.childrens.com. Children's is the only pediatric hospital in the United States with more than two such designations of excellence, making the Dallas hospital a leader in health care reform.

22 Jul 2011

GIDAC recommends FDA approval of Janssen's REMICADE for treatment of pediatric UC

Janssen Biotech, Inc., formerly Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc., announced today that the Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended the approval of REMICADE for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy.

22 Jul 2011

Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk of primary liver cancers

22 Jul 2011

Leading cancer specialists and researchers establish Australia’s first comprehensive ‘Cancer Survivors Centre’

Australia’s first comprehensive treatment and research centre for the growing number of cancer survivors will be announced at the annual Ride for Life luncheon at NSW Parliament House today.

22 Jul 2011

Taller women more prone to cancer: Study

New research has shown that taller women could be more prone to suffering from cancer. The British study published online in the medical journal The Lancet on Thursday said cancer risk rose about 16% for every 4-inch rise in height. Increasing height heightened the chances of cancers of breast, ovary, womb, bowel, leukemia and malignant melanoma (skin cancer) the study found.

21 Jul 2011

Isis commences ISIS-PTP1BRx Phase 1 study in type 2 diabetes

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has initiated a Phase 1 clinical study for ISIS-PTP1BRx, an antisense drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes targeting protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B, PTP-1B.

21 Jul 2011

U.S. physicians to receive nearly $10M from Humana's Provider Quality Rewards Program

Humana Inc. has begun distributing nearly $10 million to physicians across the U.S. who participate in Humana's Provider Quality Rewards Program. Approximately 2,800 physician practices will receive payments of as much as $175,000 in recognition of performance improvements their practices made during 2010 related to improved outcomes for Humana's Medicare members.

21 Jul 2011

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Valeritas' V-Go Disposable Insulin Delivery Device receives CE Mark approval

Study: Mail-order pharmacy use linked to improved cardiovascular risk factor outcomes

Janssen receives FDA Complete Response letter for SIMPONI sBLA to treat RA

C-sections on the rise: One in three mothers opting for procedure

Rats, fish oil and beetroot juice could lead to health breakthroughs for aging populations

Homeless people report using street drugs to treat their pain

U.S. News ranks Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center among top five American hospitals

Research roundup: Restricting Medigap coverage; Hospital-acquired infections

Metabolic syndrome increases risk of developing HCC and ICC primary liver cancers

Advancements in use of zinc finger nucleases to produce genetically modified pigs

Senators introduce critical legislation to increase access to podiatric care

UCSF, Kaiser Permanente achieve first major milestone in genomics project

Roche's cobas KRAS Mutation Test for colorectal cancer now available in Europe

The Joint Commission certifies 7 disease-specific programs at Children's Medical Center

GIDAC recommends FDA approval of Janssen's REMICADE for treatment of pediatric UC

Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk of primary liver cancers

Leading cancer specialists and researchers establish Australia’s first comprehensive ‘Cancer Survivors Centre’

Taller women more prone to cancer: Study

Isis commences ISIS-PTP1BRx Phase 1 study in type 2 diabetes

U.S. physicians to receive nearly $10M from Humana's Provider Quality Rewards Program

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