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Switching to healthier diet can slow or reverse cognitive impairment in patients with Alzheimer's Disease: Study

Patients in the early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's Disease could have their cognitive impairment slowed or even reversed by switching to a healthier diet, according to researchers at Temple University.

9 Jun 2010

Lubiprostone phase 3 clinical trial in Japan for chronic idiopathic constipation meets primary endpoint

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Abbott today announced that a pivotal phase 3 clinical trial of lubiprostone for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in Japanese patients met its primary endpoint with statistical significance and demonstrated a safety profile consistent with previously reported clinical lubiprostone data.

9 Jun 2010

DSM announces agreements with Biomedical Structures, Cortland and Secant Medical

DSM, which created and manufactures Dyneema Purity, the world's strongest Medical grade fiber, today announced agreements with Biomedical Structures, Cortland Company and Secant Medical. These companies' experience in processing Dyneema Purity fiber in biomedical textile structures offers medical device companies the ability to use various constructions of Dyneema Purity, including the recently launched Dyneema Purity BLUE, in commercial medical devices.

9 Jun 2010

Cellectis bioresearch, Lonza collaborate in development, commercialization of bioengineered cell line

Cellectis bioresearch, the French genome customization specialist and a commercial subsidiary of Cellectis, and Lonza, a world leader in biotechnology production, announce today that the companies have entered into an agreement for the development and commercialization of a bioengineered cell line.

9 Jun 2010

Gates Foundation announces 5-year, $1.5 billion commitment for maternal, child health

During the Women Deliver conference on Monday Melinda Gates announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation "will spend $1.5 billion over the next five years on maternal and child health, family planning and nutrition in developing countries, a pledge that signals a new focus for the foundation known for concentrating on vaccines and AIDS," the Wall Street Journal reports (Jordan, 6/7).

9 Jun 2010

Prime Outlets join forces with American Cancer Society to promote Choose You movement

Prime Outlets, a portfolio of 21 outlet shopping destinations across the U.S., announced today it has joined forces with the American Cancer Society to promote the organization's Choose You movement, a campaign to help motivate women to prioritize their health and engage in lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce their cancer risk.

8 Jun 2010

CMAJ to publish comprehensive new guidelines on immigrant health

CMAJ will publish a ground-breaking series of comprehensive new guidelines on immigrant health (pre-embargo link only) beginning June 7, 2010 . The Canadian Immigrant Health Guidelines, a multi-part series, will assist clinicians, policy makers and immigrants in understanding the diverse needs of immigrants to Canada. Few resources like this exist in the international medical literature.

8 Jun 2010

Phase 2 study results of Qnexa in patients with OSA presented at SLEEP 2010

VIVUS, Inc. today announced that data from a previously reported phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the investigational drug Qnexa for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea were presented at SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.

8 Jun 2010

UPMC Health Plan collaboration launches pediatric weight management program

A unique collaboration between UPMC Health Plan, Children's Community Pediatrics (CCP), and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach in the setting of the pediatrician's office to provide practical weight management strategies for children who are obese or overweight.

8 Jun 2010

Scientists combine two agents to treat patients with multiple myeloma

Scientists from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit presented data showing that by combining two treatment agents in the care of multiple myeloma patients, doctors can use higher dosages of chemotherapy before autologous stem cell transplant while alleviating painful and debilitating side effects like severe oral mucositis (mouth ulcers).

8 Jun 2010

CXCR4 protein may aid restore damage from MS and other neurodegenerative diseases: Researchers

A protein that helps build the brain in infants and children may aid efforts to restore damage from multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found.

8 Jun 2010

Low LDL cholesterol levels increase life expectancy

A University of Minnesota study definitively shows that those with decreased LDL cholesterol levels can count on an increased life expectancy. The research is published in the May 24 edition of the Annals of Surgery.

8 Jun 2010

Vertellus announces new 3-cyanopyridine production unit at Nantong facility

Vertellus Specialties Inc. announced today that it will break ground on a new 3-cyanopyridine production unit at Vertellus' production facility in Nantong, Jiangsu, China. This unit is a continuation of a larger effort to expand production capacity in Nantong. It will increase Vertellus' Vitamin B3 manufacturing capacity in the region by 10,000 metric tons. The capacity increase will enable Vertellus to maintain its position as the world's second largest provider of Vitamin B3 and the largest producer of cyanopyridines in the world.

8 Jun 2010

Hormone involved in iron metabolism can save mice from deadly acute inflammation: Scientists

In a surprising discovery that someday may lead to new treatments for many inflammatory diseases, University of Utah scientists found that a hormone involved in iron metabolism can save mice from deadly acute inflammation.

8 Jun 2010

APP's lyophilized Oxaliplatin for Injection receives FDA marketing approval

APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc., announced today it received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market Oxaliplatin for Injection (lyophilized), 50 mg and 100 mg.

8 Jun 2010

Gates Foundation to invest $1.5 billion for integrated women's and children's health programs

Melinda Gates today urged global leaders to make women's and children's health a top priority, and announced that the Gates Foundation will invest $1.5 billion over the next five years to support maternal and child health, family planning, and nutrition programs in developing countries.

8 Jun 2010

Encouraging healthy lifestyle changes helps reduce aging relative's risk of cancer, say experts

Family members can help reduce an aging relative's risk of cancer by encouraging healthy lifestyle changes, according to experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

8 Jun 2010

New GUM PerioBalance helps maintain oral health

Over 50 percent of Americans state they have moderate stress levels caused by balancing the demands of busy families and careers. However, many are unaware that stressful living, illness, poor diet or inadequate oral hygiene can disrupt your oral balance and allow bad bacteria to thrive causing plaque buildup, poor gum health and bad breath. A balanced oral environment is essential for healthy teeth and gums, just as it is for overall wellness.

7 Jun 2010

Allergan receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Allergan, Inc. has received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation, recognizing the organization's commitment to taking concrete actions to reduce the cancer risk of its employees and their families through screenings, early detection, and healthy changes in lifestyle and in the workplace.

7 Jun 2010

Updated phase II study results of OPAXIO in patients with advanced esophageal cancer

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that updated phase II study results of OPAXIO (paclitaxel poliglumex) in patients with advanced esophageal cancer demonstrated that 38% (15/40) patients receiving OPAXIO in combination with cisplatin and concurrent radiation achieved a pathologic or endoscopic complete response.

7 Jun 2010

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Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Switching to healthier diet can slow or reverse cognitive impairment in patients with Alzheimer's Disease: Study

Lubiprostone phase 3 clinical trial in Japan for chronic idiopathic constipation meets primary endpoint

DSM announces agreements with Biomedical Structures, Cortland and Secant Medical

Cellectis bioresearch, Lonza collaborate in development, commercialization of bioengineered cell line

Gates Foundation announces 5-year, $1.5 billion commitment for maternal, child health

Prime Outlets join forces with American Cancer Society to promote Choose You movement

CMAJ to publish comprehensive new guidelines on immigrant health

Phase 2 study results of Qnexa in patients with OSA presented at SLEEP 2010

UPMC Health Plan collaboration launches pediatric weight management program

Scientists combine two agents to treat patients with multiple myeloma

CXCR4 protein may aid restore damage from MS and other neurodegenerative diseases: Researchers

Low LDL cholesterol levels increase life expectancy

Vertellus announces new 3-cyanopyridine production unit at Nantong facility

Hormone involved in iron metabolism can save mice from deadly acute inflammation: Scientists

APP's lyophilized Oxaliplatin for Injection receives FDA marketing approval

Gates Foundation to invest $1.5 billion for integrated women's and children's health programs

Encouraging healthy lifestyle changes helps reduce aging relative's risk of cancer, say experts

New GUM PerioBalance helps maintain oral health

Allergan receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Updated phase II study results of OPAXIO in patients with advanced esophageal cancer

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