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Pennsylvania State reminds massage therapists to become licensed before December deadline

The Pennsylvania State Massage Therapy Licensing Board is reminding existing massage therapists of the approaching December deadline to become licensed under the grandfather provision of state law. The board operates under the Department of State.

15 Jul 2011

FDA ODAC recommends approval of Seattle Genetics' ADCETRIS for Hodgkin lymphoma after ASCT

Seattle Genetics, Inc. today announced that the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted 10-0 to recommend that the FDA grant accelerated approval of ADCETRIS™ (brentuximab vedotin) for the treatment of patients with Hodgkin lymphoma who relapse after autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).

15 Jul 2011

Bigger bites lead to eating less

Larger portion sizes usually mean we eat more food, but according to new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, bigger bites lead to eating less-in restaurant settings.

15 Jul 2011

Genome Research publishes studies utilizing emerging Collaborative Cross mouse strains

The Collaborative Cross represents a large collection of new inbred mouse strains created by the mouse genetics community aimed at revolutionizing the study of complex genetic traits and diseases. Derived from classical inbred strains and wild-derived strains, the CC captures nearly 90% of known genetic variation in laboratory mice, far surpassing more commonly used inbred strains.

15 Jul 2011

First round of financing could make the intelligent bed a reality

At the end of May 2011, two "business angels" and a banking institute invested one million Swiss francs in Michael Sauter's company -compliant concept-. The successful end to this first round of financing is a milestone for the mechanical engineer and young entrepreneur. "This means that the intelligent bed can now become a reality," he says, joyfully.

15 Jul 2011

Methods and trends in evaluation of cancer risk

The development of almost all cancer is influenced by environmental factors, argues Dr Günter Obe and co-editors in their new title Cancer Risk Evaluation: Methods and Trends. However, while some environmental factors, such as smoking or ionizing radiation, puts the vast majority of humans at risk regardless of their genetic background, many other risk factors such as hazardous working conditions, increase the cancer risk for smaller groups of the population and are often dependent on additional factors as well as an individual's genetics.

15 Jul 2011

Inovio reports strong immune responses with VGX-3100 vaccine for cervical dysplasia and cancer

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in the development of therapeutic and preventive vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, has reported data demonstrating long-term durability of T cell immune responses of up to over two years (at the latest time measured) in 7 of 8 evaluated patients following a fourth vaccination of VGX-3100, its investigational SynCon® DNA vaccine for treating cervical dysplasia and cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) that is delivered using intramuscular electroporation.

15 Jul 2011

First Edition: July 15, 2011

In today's news -- the debt-ceiling strategy appears to move toward a "plan B."

15 Jul 2011

ECG results for young athletes prone to misinterpretation

Pediatric cardiologists are prone to misinterpreting electrocardiograms when using the results to determine whether young athletes have heart defects that could make exercising perilous, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. This is the first research to examine the acumen of pediatric cardiologists from several health-care institutions in using ECGs to detect rare heart conditions associated with sudden cardiac death.

15 Jul 2011

Experts available to discuss various effects of sun exposure

After many long winter months, Canadians are eager to get outside and enjoy the short and sweet season of warm summer sunshine. Although soaking up the sun can help us forget our winter blues, too much or unprotected exposure can have harmful consequences to your health.

15 Jul 2011

Iranian team demonstrates how rapid prototyping can be used in dentistry

Researchers in Iran explain how medical imaging coupled with computer-aided design could be used to create a perfect-fit blueprint for prosthetic dentistry, whether to replace diseased or broken teeth and jaw bone.

15 Jul 2011

Ellipse's MAGEC System can effectively treat children with Early Onset Scoliosis

Ellipse Technologies announced today that preliminary clinical data suggests children with Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) can be treated safely and effectively without the conventional protocol of repeated surgeries to straighten their growing spine.

15 Jul 2011

Patients with pulmonary hypertension more likely to have complications after bilateral TKA

A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has identified patients who are at a higher risk of morbidity and mortality when undergoing knee replacement surgery in both legs at the same time.

15 Jul 2011

EC grants marketing authorization for Amgen's XGEVA to prevent skeletal-related events

Amgen today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for XGEVA (denosumab) for the prevention of skeletal-related events (SREs) in adults with bone metastases from solid tumors.

15 Jul 2011

Studios can reduce and even eliminate smoking in youth-rated movies

The amount of smoking in top-grossing, youth-rated movies has dropped significantly in the past five years, with far larger declines by studios that have published policies to reduce smoking in youth-rated films, according to a new study published today by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

15 Jul 2011

Scientists analyze structural changes in calcium channels caused by Timothy-mutation

The human genome encodes 243 voltage-gated ion channels. Mutations in calcium channels can cause severe inherited diseases such as migraine, night blindness, autism spectrum disorders and Timothy syndrome, which leads to severe cardiovascular disorders.

15 Jul 2011

Novel combined technique for treating neoplastic meningitis, hydrocephalus

Approximately five to ten percent of patients with primary or metastatic cancer suffer from devastating neurological complications such as headaches, seizures, confusion, difficulty swallowing and visual disturbances. These deficits are caused by a life-threatening form of brain invasion from cancer called neoplastic meningitis.

15 Jul 2011

B. Braun adds Plasmat Futura System to H.E.L.P. LDL Apheresis therapy

The Renal Therapies Division of B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) announced today the availability of the Plasmat Futura System for H.E.L.P. LDL Apheresis therapy.

From B. Braun Melsungen AG 15 Jul 2011

Horn of Africa nations risk 'massive famine,' Shah says

The nations in the drought-stricken Horn of Africa "are at risk of 'massive famine,' Rajiv Shah, the administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), told the Huffington Post Wednesday."

15 Jul 2011

Study: Bone marrow transplant offers new hope for patients with high-risk leukemia

Bone marrow transplant survival more than doubled in recent years for young, high-risk leukemia patients treated at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, with patients who lacked genetically matched donors recording the most significant gains. The results are believed to be the best ever reported for leukemia patients who underwent bone marrow transplantation.

15 Jul 2011

Medical News

Pennsylvania State reminds massage therapists to become licensed before December deadline

FDA ODAC recommends approval of Seattle Genetics' ADCETRIS for Hodgkin lymphoma after ASCT

Bigger bites lead to eating less

Genome Research publishes studies utilizing emerging Collaborative Cross mouse strains

First round of financing could make the intelligent bed a reality

Methods and trends in evaluation of cancer risk

Inovio reports strong immune responses with VGX-3100 vaccine for cervical dysplasia and cancer

First Edition: July 15, 2011

ECG results for young athletes prone to misinterpretation

Experts available to discuss various effects of sun exposure

Iranian team demonstrates how rapid prototyping can be used in dentistry

Ellipse's MAGEC System can effectively treat children with Early Onset Scoliosis

Patients with pulmonary hypertension more likely to have complications after bilateral TKA

EC grants marketing authorization for Amgen's XGEVA to prevent skeletal-related events

Studios can reduce and even eliminate smoking in youth-rated movies

Scientists analyze structural changes in calcium channels caused by Timothy-mutation

Novel combined technique for treating neoplastic meningitis, hydrocephalus

B. Braun adds Plasmat Futura System to H.E.L.P. LDL Apheresis therapy

Horn of Africa nations risk 'massive famine,' Shah says

Study: Bone marrow transplant offers new hope for patients with high-risk leukemia

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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