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Biomet first quarter net sales increase 6% to $707.4 million

Biomet, Inc. announced today financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2012.

10 Oct 2012

Viewpoints: David Brooks' praise for Ryan plan; Medicaid overlooked in presidential debate; Romney proposal effective for pre-existing conditions

In Thursday night's debate, Vice President Joe Biden will almost certainly go after Representative Paul Ryan's Medicare plan. And why shouldn't he? It's unpopular. But I'd like to make a case for that plan. It's the best thing the Romney-Ryan campaign has going for it.

10 Oct 2012

NIH-funded study to examine factors behind alcohol-related violence within intimate relationships

Georgia State University's Dominic Parrott and Christopher Eckhardt at Purdue University in Indiana have received a five-year, $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to examine the underlying factors behind alcohol intoxication and violence between significant others and spouses.

10 Oct 2012

American Gastroenterological Association launches new electronic offerings

In order to best meet the needs of members, the American Gastroenterological Association has launched new electronic offerings to make it easier for busy health-care professionals to stay abreast of the latest research and news in gastroenterology while on the go.

10 Oct 2012

QRxPharma, Paladin execute licensing agreement for MOXDUO

QRxPharma Limited announced today execution of a licensing agreement with Paladin Labs Inc. for the Canadian commercialisation rights to MOXDUO, a patented, immediate release formulation of morphine and oxycodone.

10 Oct 2012

Evolutionary psychologists find rape impacts sexual behavior, self-esteem

Depression and post-traumatic stress disorder are commonly associated with sexual assault, but a new study from The University of Texas at Austin shows that female victims suffer from a wide spectrum of debilitating effects that may often go unnoticed or undiagnosed.

10 Oct 2012

Grp94 chaperone protein can interfere with clearance of myocilin from cells

The chaperone protein Grp94 can interfere with the clearance of another protein known to cause the glaucoma when mutated, a new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida has found. Using a cell model, the researchers also demonstrated that a new specific inhibitor of Grp94 facilitates clearance of the genetically-defective protein, called myocilin, from cells.

10 Oct 2012

RMND1 gene mutations responsible for severe neurodegenerative disorders

Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, McGill University working with a team at Oxford University have uncovered the genetic defect underlying a group of rare genetic disorders.

10 Oct 2012

AFPE, AAPS enter new strategic alliance to advance pharmaceutical science education

The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) and the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) have entered into an exciting new strategic alliance to advance support for pharmaceutical science education.

10 Oct 2012

Aspirin associated with reduced risk of serious ovarian cancer

New research shows that women who regularly use pain relief medications, particularly aspirin, have a decreased risk of serious ovarian cancer—an aggressive carcinoma affecting the surface of the ovary.

10 Oct 2012

Roundup: Labor activist's work for Blue Shield raises conflict concerns; R.I. to mandate flu shots for health workers; Minn. safety net hospitals brace for cuts

At a time when public-sector unions across the country are fighting to hold on to generous retirement and health benefits, one of the loudest voices standing up for their rights is Dave Low. A longtime labor activist, Low carries considerable clout as executive director of the California School Employees Assn., a 215,000-member union that represents bus drivers, custodians and other school workers.

10 Oct 2012

Neuroprotectant success in aneurysm coiling

Treatment with the novel neuroprotective agent NA-1 reduces the number of ischemic infarcts sustained by patients undergoing coiling of cerebral aneurysms, show the ENACT results.

9 Oct 2012

CT technique could improve COPD classification

The parametric response map technique can be used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to distinguish between disease subtypes, say US researchers.

9 Oct 2012

HVLA manipulation comes out top for low-back pain

Spinal high-velocity-low-amplitude manipulation for the treatment of nonspecific low-back pain has shown to be superior to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, researchers report.

9 Oct 2012

Transfused blood age does not impact outcomes in premature babies

Using fresh red blood cells for premature babies who need blood transfusions does not improve outcomes over use of standard blood bank donations, show study findings published in JAMA.

9 Oct 2012

High personality disorder comorbidity rates identified in anxiety

A meta-analysis covering 30 years of research has identified high rates of comorbid personality disorders across a number of anxiety disorder subtypes.

9 Oct 2012

PUFA levels reduced in schizophrenia patients

Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis show that erythrocyte membrane concentrations of certain polyunsaturated fatty acids are reduced in the brains of people with schizophrenia.

9 Oct 2012

Kynurenic acid levels increased in bipolar patients with psychotic features

Bipolar disorder patients with a history of psychotic features have higher cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of kynurenic acid (KYNA) than those without such features, research shows.

9 Oct 2012

Physical activity fights cognitive dysfunction after stroke

A program of aerobic and resistance training helps patients overcome cognitive deficits occurring as a result of stroke, shows research presented at the 3rd Canadian Stroke Congress in Calgary, Alberta.

9 Oct 2012