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New non-invasive blood test may detect early stage Alzheimer's

A new blood test that will diagnose Alzheimer's disease may soon hit the market, thanks to an innovative study from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre.

4 May 2011

Amygdala predicts spontaneous behavior: Study

A pianist is playing an unknown melody freely without reading from a musical score. How does the listener's brain recognise if this melody is improvised or if it is memorized? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig investigated jazz musicians to discover which brain areas are especially sensitive to features of improvised behaviour.

4 May 2011

Labopharm first quarter total revenue increases to $5.3 million

Labopharm Inc. today reported its progress and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

4 May 2011

Durata receives positive EMA Scientific Advice on dalbavancin clinical development plan

Durata Therapeutics today announced the Company has received positive Scientific Advice from the European Medicines Agency on the pivotal clinical development plan for dalbavancin, Durata's long-acting, intravenous lipoglycopeptide for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.

4 May 2011

Affitech, Cancer Research Technology sign deal to advance therapeutic antibodies

Cancer Research Technology, the commercial arm of Cancer Research UK, has signed a license agreement to grant antibody medicines company, Affitech A/S, exclusive rights to a CRT patent application and relevant know how to develop and use therapeutic antibodies that recognise and block the function of CCR4, a protein found on certain tumours - including early and late stage cervical cancer and oesophageal cancer.

4 May 2011

Breast shields can protect women from radiation exposure during CT exams

The use of breast shields is the technique of choice to protect the breasts of women from radiation exposure while undergoing chest CT examinations, according to a new study.

4 May 2011

DaVita completes nationwide rollout of wireless Internet access at dialysis treatment clinics

DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with end stage renal disease and chronic kidney disease, today announced that every one of its clinics across the country now makes wireless Internet access available to all patients while they undergo dialysis treatments.

4 May 2011

Reliv reports net sales of $21.7 million for first quarter 2011

Reliv International, Inc., a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2011.

4 May 2011

Cardiac Dimensions initiates two CARILLON device trials in Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. announced today the initiation of two new clinical studies using the CARILLON Mitral Contour System, an investigational device for percutaneous treatment of Functional Mitral Regurgitation.

4 May 2011

Olympic Gold Medalist, P.A.D. Coalition raise awareness about peripheral arterial disease

Olympic Gold Medalist Peggy Fleming and the P.A.D. Coalition want to help educate women and their families about an often times silent cardiovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease.

4 May 2011

Study finds greater weight management support in pistachio snackers

When it comes to healthy snacking and weight management, a new study bolsters the long-held view that not all calories are created equal. According to nutrition researchers at UCLA, choosing to snack on pistachios rather than pretzels as part of a healthy diet not only supports your body mass index (BMI) goals, but can support heart health too.

4 May 2011

Congress returns to face health program costs, budget issues

News outlets report that lawmakers are returning to work after a two-week recess, during which they faced emotional challenges from constituents regarding the deficit and the nation's entitlement programs.

4 May 2011

Cocaine and nicotine employ similar mechanisms to induce synaptic plasticity in brain

The effects of nicotine upon brain regions involved in addiction mirror those of cocaine, according to new neuroscience research.

4 May 2011

ACO rule draws tough questions, highlights system's shortcomings

CQ HealthBeat reports that federal officials are considering the public criticism and comments they are receiving in response to the proposed rule issued regarding the health law's accountable care organizations. One expert, for instance, tells Politico Pro that data collection challenges could impede the formation of ACOs.

4 May 2011

Dehaier Medical first quarter revenue increases 12% to $2.95 million

Dehaier Medical Systems Ltd., an emerging leader in the development, assembly, marketing and sale of medical devices and homecare medical products in China, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

4 May 2011

Almac launches six enzyme screening kits

As anticipated, Almac's biocatalysis business has expanded from its 2009 launch with the sale of six enzyme screening kits, to the current supply of 100s of kgs of chiral intermediates for drug substance manufacture, regular enzyme supply to specialty chemical companies and continued growth of its screening kits offering. Biocatalysis is increasingly recognised as an alternative solution for solving complex chemistry problems due to its rapid implementation, economic benefits and 'green' reputation.

4 May 2011

Lack of insurance interferes with cervical cancer prevention, treatment

In her early 20s, Tamika Felder skipped seeing her gynecologist and getting Pap smears for a few years because she couldn't afford health insurance. ... In 2001, at age 25, Felder learned that she had cervical cancer.

4 May 2011

Artimplant reports net revenue of SEK 5.4 million for January - March, 2011

Artimplant AB: January 1 - March 31, 2011: Net revenue amounted to SEK 5.4 million.

4 May 2011

Top 10 gadget gifts for Mother's Day 2011

ElderGadget.com, the only website devoted to news, reviews, and information on the hottest consumer electronics with senior-friendly features, announces its top ten technology gifts for mom, sure to have a gadget she will find fun to own and easy to use.

From Garmin 4 May 2011

New genetic discovery in megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts

White matter disease covers a large group of disorders that affect the white matter, or myelin. In children these disorders are commonly genetic and often go undiagnosed. In new research, a team led by Raúl Estévez, a lecturer from the Department of Physiological Sciences II, based at the UB's Bellvitge Health Sciences Campus, working with the researcher Marjo van der Knaap, from the University Medical Centre at VU University Amsterdam, have identified mutant GLIALCAM as responsible for 25% of cases of megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts, a rare genetic disease affecting cerebral myelin.

4 May 2011

Medical News

New non-invasive blood test may detect early stage Alzheimer's

Amygdala predicts spontaneous behavior: Study

Labopharm first quarter total revenue increases to $5.3 million

Durata receives positive EMA Scientific Advice on dalbavancin clinical development plan

Affitech, Cancer Research Technology sign deal to advance therapeutic antibodies

Breast shields can protect women from radiation exposure during CT exams

DaVita completes nationwide rollout of wireless Internet access at dialysis treatment clinics

Reliv reports net sales of $21.7 million for first quarter 2011

Cardiac Dimensions initiates two CARILLON device trials in Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Olympic Gold Medalist, P.A.D. Coalition raise awareness about peripheral arterial disease

Study finds greater weight management support in pistachio snackers

Congress returns to face health program costs, budget issues

Cocaine and nicotine employ similar mechanisms to induce synaptic plasticity in brain

ACO rule draws tough questions, highlights system's shortcomings

Dehaier Medical first quarter revenue increases 12% to $2.95 million

Almac launches six enzyme screening kits

Lack of insurance interferes with cervical cancer prevention, treatment

Artimplant reports net revenue of SEK 5.4 million for January - March, 2011

Top 10 gadget gifts for Mother's Day 2011

New genetic discovery in megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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