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When Government usurps responsibility, people are more likely to abdicate

We hear much talk about preventive care, but nobody has defined it. From the content of the discussions, I deduce that what the health bureaucrats actually refer to would be better characterized as “early detection.” Early detection is what occurs when a physician finds a disease in its early stages that might have been prevented by earlier measures. But who can take those measures? Not the physician, only the patient. There is only one person living the patient’s life; it is the patient. I cannot live his life for him.

9 May 2011

Charisela develops breakthrough adiponectin assay

Charisela Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of advanced assays for flow cytometers, announced today that it has developed an adiponectin assay with major advantages over existing technologies, including the elimination of dilutions. Adiponectin (Acrp30), an adipocytokine, is important in many therapeutic arenas, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

9 May 2011

Medtronic, Bayer HealthCare expand global alliance to develop next generation diabetes management solutions

Medtronic, Inc. and Bayer HealthCare have expanded their international alliance to now include the United States and will work exclusively to develop innovative next generation diabetes management solutions for patients, state-of-the-art, wireless blood glucose meters worldwide.

From Medtronic 9 May 2011

Diamyd Medical announces European Phase III study results in type 1 diabetes

Diamyd Medical reports that results from its European Phase III study with the antigen-based therapy Diamyd did not meet the primary efficacy endpoint of preserving beta cell function at 15 months, as measured by meal stimulated C-peptide, in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes patients.

9 May 2011

Innovative detection practices may prevent liver diseases

Research being presented at Digestive Disease Week- shows that screening individuals for hepatitis C based on age instead of conventional risk factors may help increase detection rates as well as prevent liver disease.

9 May 2011

Junk food ads to be banned to slow childhood obesity rates

Health experts and anti-obesity groups have called for a total ban on junk-food advertising during peak children's viewing times. This comes in the wake of the release of the research finding of the Obesity Policy Coalition that conducted a telephone survey of 1,521 adults says that 84 per cent of consumers believe children should be protected from unhealthy food advertising.

8 May 2011

Urgent action needed to avoid preventable strokes in Asia-Pacific region, says new report

Experts from medical and patient communities call on national policymakers in the Asia-Pacific region to take urgent action against preventable strokes that strike millions of people with atrial fibrillation each year.

7 May 2011

ESC Heart Failure meeting offers strong scientific programme

This year the Heart Failure Congress 2011, organised by the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology, offers a strong scientific programme featuring 11 late breaking trials and clinical updates, over 1000 original abstracts, 14 industry sponsored satellites and mini satellites and over 70 separate sessions.

7 May 2011

AGA's cutting-edge research on GI disorders to be presented at DDW 2011

Clinicians, researchers and scientists from around the world will gather for Digestive Disease Week- 2011, the largest and most prestigious gastroenterology meeting, from May 7-10, 2011, at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.

7 May 2011

University of California, Irvine Medical Center introduce Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

A new effort led by a University of California, Irvine Medical Center oncologist seeks to improve cancer survival for adolescents and young adults. Dr. Leonard S. Sender has long advocated changing the approach oncologists take when treating patients and survivors aged 15 to 39.

7 May 2011

Halozyme Therapeutics reports net loss of $9.6 million for first quarter 2011

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing products targeting the extracellular matrix for the diabetes, cancer, dermatology and drug delivery markets, today reported financial results for the first quarter 2011.

7 May 2011

Research roundup: Racial disparities in cancer screening and VA treatment

Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Colorectal Cancer Screening Persisted Despite Expansion Of Medicare's Screening Reimbursement. This study looked at the effect in minority groups of expanded reimbursements by Medicare for colorectal cancer screenings.

7 May 2011

Spherix effects 1-for-10 reverse stock split

Spherix Incorporated, an innovator in biotechnology for therapy in diabetes, metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis; and providers of technical and regulatory consulting services to food, supplement, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today announced that it has filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to effect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its common stock that will become effective at end of business today.

7 May 2011

First Edition: May 6, 2011

Today's headlines indicate that the GOP may be rethinking its plans to revamp Medicare -- especially as a new round of debt accord talks begin between Vice President Joe Biden and congressional leaders.

6 May 2011

New project to explore European diet and healthy ageing

People are living longer. Rising living standards, improved lifestyle and better education, as well as greater access to quality healthcare services has meant that we can expect to reach 78 years of age, an increase of six years compared to the 1980s. However, data also shows that Europeans live to just over 60 years without being limited in their day-to-day activities by ill-health or disabilities.

6 May 2011

Shenzhen Wuzhou International introduces wide range of portable monitors and testers

People have become more and more intent on enjoying convenience at communal facilities and getting more services in food, clothing, housing, and transport. However, it is still very difficult for sick people to get timely and easy diagnosis.

6 May 2011

Viewpoints: Gov. Daniels's reversal?; IPAB's Medicare fix; Texas Medicaid cuts

Centrist Republicans loved it when began urging the party to keep its eye on the deficit-reduction prize and stop obsessing about social issues. ... He then went home and announced that he would sign a bill to strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid financing. ... Daniels's moderate fans thought abortion was precisely the issue he was calling on Republicans to set aside. Right now, the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives can barely talk about anything else.

6 May 2011

New drugs need to provide more data on how they compare with existing ones: Study

According to US researchers, data on drugs that could save money and help doctors make smarter treatment decisions are often unavailable at the time new medicines hit the market. They released a study this Tuesday in Journal of the American Medical Association which found nearly a third of new drug approvals from the Food and Drug Administration included no data on how well the medications compare with existing alternatives.

5 May 2011

Statins for all over 55: Study

The latest research findings suggest that when assessing the risk of heart problems, offering statins or drugs that lower cholesterol to all over-55s had the same results as testing for cholesterol or blood pressure problems. The authors have also argued it would be simpler and more cost effective.

5 May 2011

Worrying trends among Australia’s Indigenous population with more chronic diseases: Report

According to an indigenous health expert, communities in the state's Gulf are recording some of the highest rates of chronic disease in the country. In fact a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows 80 per cent of the life expectancy gap can be attributed to conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

5 May 2011

Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

When Government usurps responsibility, people are more likely to abdicate

Charisela develops breakthrough adiponectin assay

Medtronic, Bayer HealthCare expand global alliance to develop next generation diabetes management solutions

Diamyd Medical announces European Phase III study results in type 1 diabetes

Innovative detection practices may prevent liver diseases

Junk food ads to be banned to slow childhood obesity rates

Urgent action needed to avoid preventable strokes in Asia-Pacific region, says new report

ESC Heart Failure meeting offers strong scientific programme

AGA's cutting-edge research on GI disorders to be presented at DDW 2011

University of California, Irvine Medical Center introduce Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

Halozyme Therapeutics reports net loss of $9.6 million for first quarter 2011

Research roundup: Racial disparities in cancer screening and VA treatment

Spherix effects 1-for-10 reverse stock split

First Edition: May 6, 2011

New project to explore European diet and healthy ageing

Shenzhen Wuzhou International introduces wide range of portable monitors and testers

Viewpoints: Gov. Daniels's reversal?; IPAB's Medicare fix; Texas Medicaid cuts

New drugs need to provide more data on how they compare with existing ones: Study

Statins for all over 55: Study

Worrying trends among Australia’s Indigenous population with more chronic diseases: Report

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