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USDTL releases new BloodSpot Collection Kit

United States Drug Testing Laboratories (USDTL), a reference laboratory specializing in alcohol and drugs of abuse testing, released a new BloodSpot Collection Kit for testing PEth a direct biomarker for beverage alcohol consumption.

18 Jul 2012

FDA approves Truvada as HIV prevention strategy for high-risk, uninfected individuals

The FDA on Monday announced the approval of the first drug for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV among people at risk of contracting the virus, "which some are calling a landmark in the fight against AIDS," ABC News reports.

18 Jul 2012

Silymarin does not provide greater benefit for patients with chronic HCV infection

Use of the botanical product silymarin, an extract of milk thistle that is commonly used by some patients with chronic liver disease, did not provide greater benefit than placebo for patients with treatment-resistant chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a study in the July 18 issue of JAMA.

18 Jul 2012

Va. AG Cuccinelli clashes with state Board of Health over abortion clinic regulations

The attorney general maintains that the board went beyond its authority by removing a provision from the regulations that would have required existing clinics to meet new hospital construction standards. Also in Virginia, Gov. Bob McDonnell appointed an anti-abortion physician to the board of health. Meanwhile, in other state news, Planned Parenthood has filed suit against Arizona.

18 Jul 2012

Vivus receives FDA approval for Qsymia to manage chronic weight

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise for chronic weight management.

18 Jul 2012

Combination prevention strategy trials to start later this year in Africa, GlobalPost reports

As part of its "AIDS Turning Point" series, GlobalPost examines how the United States and its African partners are designing clinical trials at four African sites to test whether a combination of prevention methods and strategies -- "notably the vaccine-like preventative effect on transmission when someone starts taking AIDS drugs, as well as the life-long protection afforded to many due to male circumcision" -- could "put them on the road to a Holy Grail: the numbers of HIV infections tumbling down."

18 Jul 2012

Novel technique can cause apoptosis of cancer cells

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Weizmann Institute of Science have developed a technique to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, that could lead to new approaches to treating cancer.

18 Jul 2012

Researchers assess novel approach to encourage HIV positive people to seek care and treatment

In a new study by ICAP at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health, researchers are assessing a novel approach to encourage newly diagnosed HIV positive people to seek care and adhere to HIV treatment.

18 Jul 2012

Three outstanding young scientists named July 2012 Damon Runyon-Sohn Fellows

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and the Sohn Conference Foundation have named three outstanding young scientists as the first-ever Damon Runyon-Sohn Pediatric Cancer Research Fellows, committing more than half a million dollars to help address a critical shortage of funding for pediatric cancer research.

18 Jul 2012

Mobile Music Touch may improve motor skills, sensation for people with paralyzing SCI

Georgia Tech researchers have created a wireless, musical glove that may improve sensation and motor skills for people with paralyzing spinal cord injury (SCI).

18 Jul 2012

U.S. News & World Report names Mayo Clinic among 2012 America's Best Hospitals

Mayo Clinic ranked near the top of the 23rd U.S. News & World Report annual America's Best Hospital list, earning the No. 3 overall spot on its "Best Hospitals" list. Mayo Clinic in Rochester also was rated best in the nation in three clinical areas -- gynecology, diabetes and endocrinology, and gastroenterology.

18 Jul 2012

Scientists create synthetic pores that mimic activity of cellular ion channels

Inspired by nature, an international research team has created synthetic pores that mimic the activity of cellular ion channels, which play a vital role in human health by severely restricting the types of materials allowed to enter cells.

18 Jul 2012

Study documents mortality differences between cohabiters and married people across racial groups

Black people who are married don't appear to live any longer than black couples who simply live together, suggesting marriage doesn't boost longevity for blacks the way it does for whites, according to a large national study led by Michigan State University.

18 Jul 2012

Application now open for 2012 AACR-Kure It Grant for Kidney Cancer Research

The American Association for Cancer Research is pleased to announce a new partnership with Kure It and a call for nominations for the 2012 AACR-Kure It Grant for Kidney Cancer Research.

18 Jul 2012

Normalizing weight helps girls with eating disorders improve essential fatty acid status

A study of teenage girls with eating disorders has shown that reduced essential fatty acid levels returned to normal once the girls increased their weight to a healthy level.

18 Jul 2012

First Edition: July 18, 2012

Today's headlines include coverage of a new report that offers a gloomy fiscal forecast for states as they confront rising health care costs, underfunded pensions and a range of other economic challenges.

18 Jul 2012

Medica releases EasyCell solution for hematology laboratories

Medica Corporation, a provider of easy-to-use, low-cost blood testing analyzers, announced today the global release of its EasyCell assistant cell image analyzer for hematology laboratories.

From Medica Corporation 18 Jul 2012

Mindray acquires orthopedics business of Dragonbio

Mindray Medical International Limited, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Wuhan Dragonbio Surgical Implant's orthopedics business pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement entered into on June 6, 2012.

From Mindray 18 Jul 2012

Marijuana use prior to pregnancy can increase risk of preterm birth

A large international study led by University of Adelaide researchers has found that women who use marijuana can more than double the risk of giving birth to a baby prematurely.

18 Jul 2012

Adding stroke severity in hospital mortality model may improve prediction of death risk

Adding stroke severity to a hospital 30-day mortality model based on claims data for Medicare beneficiaries with acute ischemic stroke was associated with improvement in predicting the risk of death at 30 days and changes in performance ranking regarding mortality for a considerable proportion of hospitals, according to a study in the July 18 issue of JAMA.

18 Jul 2012

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USDTL releases new BloodSpot Collection Kit

FDA approves Truvada as HIV prevention strategy for high-risk, uninfected individuals

Silymarin does not provide greater benefit for patients with chronic HCV infection

Va. AG Cuccinelli clashes with state Board of Health over abortion clinic regulations

Vivus receives FDA approval for Qsymia to manage chronic weight

Combination prevention strategy trials to start later this year in Africa, GlobalPost reports

Novel technique can cause apoptosis of cancer cells

Researchers assess novel approach to encourage HIV positive people to seek care and treatment

Three outstanding young scientists named July 2012 Damon Runyon-Sohn Fellows

Mobile Music Touch may improve motor skills, sensation for people with paralyzing SCI

U.S. News & World Report names Mayo Clinic among 2012 America's Best Hospitals

Scientists create synthetic pores that mimic activity of cellular ion channels

Study documents mortality differences between cohabiters and married people across racial groups

Application now open for 2012 AACR-Kure It Grant for Kidney Cancer Research

Normalizing weight helps girls with eating disorders improve essential fatty acid status

First Edition: July 18, 2012

Medica releases EasyCell solution for hematology laboratories

Mindray acquires orthopedics business of Dragonbio

Marijuana use prior to pregnancy can increase risk of preterm birth

Adding stroke severity in hospital mortality model may improve prediction of death risk

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