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Abbott RealTime PCR assay for measuring HCV viral load receives FDA marketing approval

Abbott announced today that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its RealTime PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test for measuring the viral load of hepatitis C (HCV), the leading cause of liver cancer in the United States.

19 May 2011

Estradiol may exacerbate tumor growth in breast cancer

A recently discovered enzyme drives the production of a potent form of estrogen in human breast cancer tissue, researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have found.

19 May 2011

Inspector General: Push for EMRs overlooks security issues

The Office of the Inspector General found "a lack of general [information technology] security controls during prior audits at Medicare contractors, State Medicaid agencies, and hospitals."

19 May 2011

Common gene fault triggers a ripple of molecular signals leading to more aggressive cervical cancer

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that a common gene fault in cervical cancer cells triggers a ripple of molecular signals - which makes the disease more aggressive, according to research published in The Journal of Pathology.

19 May 2011

Mayo Clinic develops new screening procedure for Lynch syndrome detection

Mayo Clinic has developed a screening procedure that could dramatically increase testing for Lynch syndrome, a hereditary genetic disorder that raises cancer risk, particularly for colorectal cancer.

19 May 2011

'Gatekeeper' protein plays a key role in skin-cancer prevention

New research from North Carolina State University shows that a "gatekeeper" protein plays an important role in skin-cancer prevention in humans and lab mice.

19 May 2011

Mpex, Synteract partner for cystic fibrosis fundraising event

Synteract, Inc., a full-service, global contract research organization, and Mpex Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company developing new therapies to combat the growing issue of antibiotic resistance, have partnered for the second annual Great Strides fundraiser to benefit cystic fibrosis.

19 May 2011

State roundup: Med schools in Texas face budget crunch

Patients would have access to detailed histories of Illinois doctors — including whether the physician has been fired, convicted of a crime or made a medical malpractice payment in the past five years — under legislation headed to the governor's desk.

19 May 2011

Vitamin D plays a key role in protection against childhood asthma

Vitamin D, which is primarily absorbed from the sun, plays a role in protection against childhood asthma. Now, a new study led by Valencian researchers has shown that children who live in colder, wetter cities are at greater risk of suffering from this respiratory problem, since there are fewer hours of sunlight in such places.

19 May 2011

Biothera begins dosing in Imprime PGG and cetuximab combination Phase III trial for colorectal cancer

Biothera began dosing patients today in a Phase III trial evaluating Imprime PGG in combination with cetuximab as a potential new treatment for recurrent or progressive KRAS wild-type colorectal cancer.

19 May 2011

Fragile X syndrome may be treatable

Advancements over the last 10 years in understanding intellectual disability (ID, formerly mental retardation), have led to the once-unimaginable possibility that ID may be treatable, a review of more than 100 studies on the topic has concluded. It appears in ACS Chemical Neuroscience.

18 May 2011

Serpin-2 molecule may be a perfect target for preventing mosquito's immunity

Mosquitoes are becoming more resistant to current pesticides. That's troubling to Kansas State University biologist Kristin Michel, as it means malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases will continue spreading. A recent grant from the National Institutes of Health may change all that.

18 May 2011

New image-processing software allows significant radiation dose reduction

A reduction by half in the radiation dose to which cardiac patients are exposed during diagnostic perfusion imaging is now "feasible", according to an Israeli study.

18 May 2011

OctreoPharm Sciences granted SME status by the EMA

OctreoPharm Sciences GmbH, a medicine developer and specialist for radioactive labeled contrast agents in nuclear medicine has been granted SME status as small-sized enterprise in research and development by the European Medicine Agency EMA.

18 May 2011

New gripping and safety device to protect nurses' fingers and hands to be displayed at INS meeting

MedeGrip™, a new gripping and safety device that protects nurses' fingers and hands, will be displayed next week at the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) annual meeting. The device makes it easier and safer for nurses to perform various essential duties.

18 May 2011

Momentive Performance Materials collaborates with SSF to develop combination products

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. today announced a collaboration initiative with Specialty Silicone Fabricators (SSF) to develop combination products for medical devices manufacturers.

18 May 2011

Schryver Medical adopts Zmanda's backup and disaster recovery solutions to backup critical enterprise data

Zmanda™, the industry's leading provider of open source backup and disaster recovery solutions, today announced that Schryver Medical, Inc. has adopted Amanda Enterprise to backup the company's mission critical enterprise data. The company is also in the process of deploying Zmanda's Disaster Recovery module to ensure they meet all regulatory compliance and uptime requirements.

18 May 2011

InvoTek introduces new Safe Laser System for persons with limited movement

InvoTek, Inc., a research and development company in Alma, Arkansas, has launched a new product using safe laser technology that enables a person with limited movement to write, communicate, and control their environment. The product will be unveiled at the Abilities Expo 2011 in Newark, New Jersey on Friday, May 20, 2011.

18 May 2011

LabCorp announces extension of cash tender offer for outstanding shares of Orchid Cellmark

Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings today announced that LabCorp is extending until 6:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 1, 2011 LabCorp's previously announced cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of the common stock of Orchid Cellmark Inc.

18 May 2011

U-Systems introduces RCC Transducer Technology for somo•v Automated Breast Ultrasound system

U-Systems, the leader in automated breast ultrasound, launched a revolutionary new transducer technology designed to deliver unparalleled imaging performance and patient comfort. Reverse-Curve Crystal™ (RCC) Transducer Technology was designed and optimized for use with the U-Systems' somo•v® Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) system.

18 May 2011

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Abbott RealTime PCR assay for measuring HCV viral load receives FDA marketing approval

Estradiol may exacerbate tumor growth in breast cancer

Inspector General: Push for EMRs overlooks security issues

Common gene fault triggers a ripple of molecular signals leading to more aggressive cervical cancer

Mayo Clinic develops new screening procedure for Lynch syndrome detection

'Gatekeeper' protein plays a key role in skin-cancer prevention

Mpex, Synteract partner for cystic fibrosis fundraising event

State roundup: Med schools in Texas face budget crunch

Vitamin D plays a key role in protection against childhood asthma

Biothera begins dosing in Imprime PGG and cetuximab combination Phase III trial for colorectal cancer

Fragile X syndrome may be treatable

Serpin-2 molecule may be a perfect target for preventing mosquito's immunity

New image-processing software allows significant radiation dose reduction

OctreoPharm Sciences granted SME status by the EMA

New gripping and safety device to protect nurses' fingers and hands to be displayed at INS meeting

Momentive Performance Materials collaborates with SSF to develop combination products

Schryver Medical adopts Zmanda's backup and disaster recovery solutions to backup critical enterprise data

InvoTek introduces new Safe Laser System for persons with limited movement

LabCorp announces extension of cash tender offer for outstanding shares of Orchid Cellmark

U-Systems introduces RCC Transducer Technology for somo•v Automated Breast Ultrasound system

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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