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Scientists identify master regulator essential for progression and relapse of deadly brain cancer

A*STAR scientists have identified a biomarker of the most lethal form of brain tumours in adults- glioblastoma multiforme. The scientists found that by targeting this biomarker and depleting it with a potential drug, they were able to prevent the progression and relapse of the brain tumour.

5 Sep 2012

IPS examines challenges to slowing spread of HIV in Eastern Europe, Central Asia

"Despite pledges from governments across Eastern Europe and Central Asia to fight HIV/AIDS -- one of the eight Millennium Development Goals -- the region has the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic," Inter Press Service reports in an article examining challenges to stemming the spread of the disease, particularly among injection drug users.

5 Sep 2012

FDA clears Roche's automated type-specific herpes tests

Roche announced today that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its IgG Antibody to herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 assays for use on cobas modular platforms. The tests are intended for use with sexually active individuals and expectant mothers as an aid in the presumptive diagnosis of HSV-1 and HSV-2 infection.

From Roche Sequencing and Life Science 5 Sep 2012

ImmusanT commences Nexvax2 clinical trials for celiac disease in New Zealand, Australia and the U.S.

ImmusanT announced today that it has initiated clinical trials in New Zealand, Australia and the U.S. to evaluate Nexvax2, the first therapeutic vaccine for patients with celiac disease. Nexvax2 is designed to re-establish patients' tolerance to the toxic effects of gluten, a protein in wheat, barley and rye, and allow them to return to a normal diet.

5 Sep 2012

Democrats to spotlight health care, abortion rights support at convention

Party leaders will be touting the health overhaul passed two years ago, as well as efforts to expand contraception coverage. In addition, the platform looks ahead at issues such as health disparities, public health and HIV, Politico Pro reports.

5 Sep 2012

AlloCure commences AC607 Phase 2 clinical trial for acute kidney injury

AlloCure, Inc. today announced that it has initiated a phase 2 clinical trial of AC607, the company's mesenchymal stem cell therapy, as a potential treatment for acute kidney injury.

5 Sep 2012

Avanir initiates enrollment in AVP-923 Phase II clinical trial for treatment of agitation in AD patients

Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the enrollment of the first patient in study AVR-131. The study is a Phase II clinical trial investigating the use of AVP-923 for the treatment of agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

5 Sep 2012

Ebola outbreak ending in Uganda, continues to affect neighboring DR Congo

"While Ebola continues to kill in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an outbreak of the virus in neighboring Uganda appears to be coming to an end, the World Health Organization said Monday, reporting that no new cases of the deadly virus had been confirmed in Uganda for a month," the Los Angeles Times' "World Now" blog reports.

5 Sep 2012

EC grants European market authorization for Revestive to treat short bowel syndrome

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., jointly announced today that the European Commission has granted European market authorization for the medicinal product teduglutide (trade name in Europe: Revestive) as a once-daily treatment for adult patients with short bowel syndrome.

5 Sep 2012

Green tea chemical found to boost memory

It has long been believed that drinking green tea is good for the memory. Now researchers have discovered how the chemical properties of China’s favorite drink affect the generation of brain cells, providing benefits for memory and spatial learning. The research is published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research.

5 Sep 2012

OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System for creating corneal incisions receives FDA 510(k) clearance

Global ophthalmic company OptiMedica Corp. has announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) market clearance of its Catalys Precision Laser System for creating single-plane and multi-plane arc cuts/incisions in the cornea during cataract surgery.

5 Sep 2012

Delegates to Latin America, Caribbean Forum on AIDS, STIs discuss progress, challenges

"More than 4,000 delegates -- including government officials, health experts, community leaders, scientists, indigenous populations, youth and people living with HIV -- convened from 28-31 August in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the 6th Latin American and Caribbean Forum on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)," UNAIDS reports in a feature story.

5 Sep 2012

Thermal imaging technology to identify drunks

Thermal imaging technology might one day be to identify drunks before they become a nuisance in bars, airports or other public spaces. Georgia Koukiou and Vassilis Anastassopoulos of the Electronics Laboratory, at University of Patras, Greece, are developing software that can objectively determine whether a person has consumed an excessive amount of alcohol based solely on the relative temperature of different parts of the person's face.

5 Sep 2012

Exoskeleton technology now available to take home

Exoskeleton technology leader, ARGO Medical Technologies, along with mobility solutions provider, Cyclone Technologies, announced today that Claire Lomas has become the first person to take home an exoskeleton system for personal use. Claire demonstrated her personal ReWalk™ at the annual International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) meeting held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Center.

5 Sep 2012

Eco-friendly blood glucose monitor: an interview with Gemma Evans from Cambridge Consultants

It’s not really a question of how eco-friendly or un-eco-friendly current blood glucose meters (BGMs) are compared with, say, a fridge freezer or a Boeing 747.

5 Sep 2012

Brain derived neurotrophic factor level indicates childhood obesity risk

Brain derived neurotrophic factor may play an important role in the development and pathophysiology of childhood obesity, report researchers.

4 Sep 2012

Motor coordination in children with sedentary lifestyles: an interview with Dr. Luis Lopes

The importance of an adequate motor coordination level in childhood has recently reemerged. In literature on motor skill development, the focus is mostly on the proficiency/competence level in movement skills. Motor competence/coordination can be defined as a person’s ability to execute different motor acts, including coordination of both fine and gross motor skills (Henderson & Sugden, 1992).

4 Sep 2012

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Scientists identify master regulator essential for progression and relapse of deadly brain cancer

IPS examines challenges to slowing spread of HIV in Eastern Europe, Central Asia

FDA clears Roche's automated type-specific herpes tests

ImmusanT commences Nexvax2 clinical trials for celiac disease in New Zealand, Australia and the U.S.

Democrats to spotlight health care, abortion rights support at convention

AlloCure commences AC607 Phase 2 clinical trial for acute kidney injury

Avanir initiates enrollment in AVP-923 Phase II clinical trial for treatment of agitation in AD patients

Ebola outbreak ending in Uganda, continues to affect neighboring DR Congo

EC grants European market authorization for Revestive to treat short bowel syndrome

Green tea chemical found to boost memory

OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System for creating corneal incisions receives FDA 510(k) clearance

Delegates to Latin America, Caribbean Forum on AIDS, STIs discuss progress, challenges

Thermal imaging technology to identify drunks

Exoskeleton technology now available to take home

Eco-friendly blood glucose monitor: an interview with Gemma Evans from Cambridge Consultants

Brain derived neurotrophic factor level indicates childhood obesity risk

Motor coordination in children with sedentary lifestyles: an interview with Dr. Luis Lopes

E-cigarettes light up battle against adverse effects of smoking

Closing large intracardiac shunts does not improve sleep apnea

PDAs could help autistic people perform better at work

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