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Positive results from SKP-1041 Phase 2 study in insomnia patients with MOTN awakenings

Results of a Phase 2 study sponsored by Somnus Therapeutics, Inc., add further evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of a novel bedtime therapeutic that addresses a major underserved need of insomnia patients: maintaining sleep.

16 Jun 2011

AFP says battle against AIDS not over in India

Though the country has reduced by half the number of new infections since 2001, "UNAIDS coordinator in India, Charles Gilks, said that while the authorities should be commended for tackling the problem, the country had not yet won the battle," the news agency reports.

16 Jun 2011

Phosphate regulating hormone associated with increased risk of kidney failure and death among CKD patients

A high level of a hormone that regulates phosphate is associated with an increased risk of kidney failure and death among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, according to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Miami and funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health.

16 Jun 2011

DiagnoCure receives new U.S. patent for PCA3 prostate cancer biomarker portfolio

DiagnoCure, Inc., a life sciences company commercializing high‐value cancer diagnostic tests and delivering laboratory services, today reported the issuance of a new U.S. patent, which represents a significant addition to DiagnoCure's PCA3 prostate cancer biomarker portfolio.

16 Jun 2011

Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptor-beta plays key role in onset of obesity

A new study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine has found that a cellular signaling pathway governs the differentiation of cells into fat tissue or smooth muscle, which lines the vascular system. Engaging this signaling pathway and its capacity to govern cell differentiation has important implications in preventing obesity and cardiovascular disease.

16 Jun 2011

ISCO discovers novel technology to produce pure hepatocyte population

International Stem Cell Corporation announces the discovery of a novel, patent-pending technology to produce unlimited numbers of liver cells (hepatocytes) that are free of contamination with potentially dangerous undifferentiated cells.

16 Jun 2011

Magical thinking may help consumers cope with stressful situations

Magical thinking, usually dismissed as na-ve and irrational, can actually help consumers cope with stressful situations like trying to lose weight, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

16 Jun 2011

Non-invasive intervention can greatly improve patients' inhibitory control

Inhibitory control can be boosted with a mild form of brain stimulation, according to a study published in the June 2011 issue of Neuroimage, Elsevier's Journal of Brain Function.

16 Jun 2011

UC Irvine researchers discover top six risk factors for weight loss surgery

University of California at Irvine (UC Irvine) researchers reviewed data from more than 100,000 bariatric surgery patients and discovered the top six risk factors that could help doctors and patients predict, evaluate, reduce or avoid in-hospital mortality after weight loss surgery.

16 Jun 2011

Hybrid operating rooms emerging as a major market segment within OR integration systems

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, hybrid operating rooms (ORs) are emerging as a major market segment within operating room integration systems.

16 Jun 2011

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to relaunch online smoking-cessation study

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center announced today that it is relaunching an online study to help people quit smoking. The study, called WebQuit, is enrolling adult smokers nationwide. Participation is free to eligible individuals.

16 Jun 2011

Study: Glowing gel improves children's hand hygiene

Use of a glowing gel that shows kids how well they wash their hands by illustrating bacteria they missed while washing and may significantly improve hand hygiene, according to a study published in the July issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

16 Jun 2011

Train the brain to manage chronic pain

How do you function when chronic pain is a part of your daily life? The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness (UCSD CFM) at UC San Diego Health System offers a novel program to help people who are dealing with chronic pain "train their brains" to lessen their experience of discomfort and, in some cases, eliminate it.

16 Jun 2011

Study: Number of Americans caring for aging parents tripled since 1994

The percentage of Americans who provide care for their aging parents has tripled since 1994, according to a new study.

16 Jun 2011

Patient Access Solutions announces 67% reduction in company's total liability

Patient Access Solutions, Inc., A provider of healthcare/financial processing technologies for the healthcare and home care industry today announced that the company has reduced its outstanding liabilities by $1,768,189.00.

16 Jun 2011

InNexus files patent protection for new Age-related Macular Degeneration therapeutic

InNexus Biotechnology Inc., a biopharmaceutical company creating and developing innovative solutions for cancer, inflammation and other difficult-to-treat diseases, announced today that it has filed for patent protection covering a novel antibody product for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and other eye disorders.

16 Jun 2011

Cambridge Biomedical, Neogenix partner to develop ELISA assays for pancreatic and colorectal cancer

Neogenix Oncology, Inc. is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with Cambridge Biomedical, Inc, based in Boston, MA, for the development of its pancreatic and colorectal cancer diagnostic serum ELISA assays.

16 Jun 2011

ISSCR honors UCSF cancer scientist with 2011 Outstanding Young Investigator Award

UCSF's Robert Blelloch, MD, PhD, has received the 2011 Outstanding Young Investigator Award from the International Society for Stem Cell Research, for his pioneering research on the role of molecular tools known as microRNAs in embryonic stem cells and cancer.

16 Jun 2011

Report: For-profit Medicaid managed care plans have higher admin costs

Commercial Medicaid managed care plans that are publicly traded may not be serving beneficiaries as well as other plans, according a report released Wednesday by the Commonwealth Fund.

16 Jun 2011

ACC to expand partnership and strategic alliance with FIGMD

FIGMD, Inc. today announced the American College of Cardiology (ACC) will expand its partnership and strategic alliance with FIGMD by making an equity investment.

16 Jun 2011

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Positive results from SKP-1041 Phase 2 study in insomnia patients with MOTN awakenings

AFP says battle against AIDS not over in India

Phosphate regulating hormone associated with increased risk of kidney failure and death among CKD patients

DiagnoCure receives new U.S. patent for PCA3 prostate cancer biomarker portfolio

Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptor-beta plays key role in onset of obesity

ISCO discovers novel technology to produce pure hepatocyte population

Magical thinking may help consumers cope with stressful situations

Non-invasive intervention can greatly improve patients' inhibitory control

UC Irvine researchers discover top six risk factors for weight loss surgery

Hybrid operating rooms emerging as a major market segment within OR integration systems

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to relaunch online smoking-cessation study

Study: Glowing gel improves children's hand hygiene

Train the brain to manage chronic pain

Study: Number of Americans caring for aging parents tripled since 1994

Patient Access Solutions announces 67% reduction in company's total liability

InNexus files patent protection for new Age-related Macular Degeneration therapeutic

Cambridge Biomedical, Neogenix partner to develop ELISA assays for pancreatic and colorectal cancer

ISSCR honors UCSF cancer scientist with 2011 Outstanding Young Investigator Award

Report: For-profit Medicaid managed care plans have higher admin costs

ACC to expand partnership and strategic alliance with FIGMD

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