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New cell therapy can reverse effect of 'bad' LDL cholesterol and reduce atherosclerosis

Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have shown in a new study on mice, that cell therapy can be used to reverse the effect of 'bad' LDL cholesterol and reduce the inflammation that leads to atherosclerosis.

1 Mar 2011

Heterotaxin useful for studying intestinal birth defects may also inhibit cancerous tumor growth

In an interesting bit of scientific serendipity, researchers at North Carolina State University have found that a chemical compound useful for studying the origins of intestinal birth defects may also inhibit the growth and spread of cancerous tumors.

1 Mar 2011

ACP president reminds physicians about ethics principle

"Honesty is a core professional obligation and lying, even for a patient, is a breach of that obligation," J. Fred Ralston Jr., MD, FACP, president of the American College of Physicians reminded all physicians, including the organization's 130,000 internal medicine physician and medical student members today.

1 Mar 2011

Star-Ledger examines Tibotec's agreement with generic drug makers on experimental HIV/AIDS treatment

In a piece on the move by drug manufacturer Tibotec Pharmaceuticals to grant licenses to generic manufacturers in India and South Africa to create copies of its experimental HIV/AIDS drug, the New Jersey Star-Ledger examines why drug companies are particularly focused on expanding their reach in sub-Saharan Africa.

1 Mar 2011

Psychology thesis reveals work motivation greatly reduces stress in IT consultants

Information Technology consultants experience less stress when they carry out assignments in a working environment that motivates them. It also helps IT consultants experience less stress if they are able to manage their own work and if the demands placed on them in their work are reasonable. This is revealed in a psychology thesis from Gothenburg University, Sweden.

1 Mar 2011

Anti-AIDS gel shows promise

Dr. Ian McGowan, a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh who is leading a second-phase study of the gel said, “These are early results, but [they] help set the stage for current and future trials of rectal microbicides and the development of a rectal-specific formulation of tenofovir gel.” Researchers have focused on the use of microbicides such as tenofovir, as a preventive treatment to be used in vaginal sex. However, scientists think unprotected anal sex is much more risky.

1 Mar 2011

Scientists receive $2 million NIH grant to improve orthopedic surgery using biomimetic patch

Two Washington University in St. Louis scientists are imitating nature as they attempt to solve one of the most difficult problems in orthopedic surgery: reattaching tendon to bone.

1 Mar 2011

Medical experts propose six-point framework for safe production and use of Kava plant

Medical and scientific experts propose a global framework for the safe production and use of the medicinal plant Kava, including further clinical testing In Australia.

1 Mar 2011

Experts explores how sexuality and religion affect, influence young British society

Sexuality and religion are generally considered uncomfortable bedfellows. Now, for the first time, a team of researchers from Nottingham have carried out a detailed study around these issues and how they affect and influence the lives of British 18 to 25 year olds.

1 Mar 2011

ACP praises Obama for 'Empowering States to Innovate Act' on health insurance coverage

The American College of Physicians today applauded President Obama for advocating that states have an earlier option to design their own approaches to provide coverage to their residents, as long as it is comparable to those offered through the health exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act.

1 Mar 2011

Decision Resources: 52% of surveyed cardiologists identify furosemide as efficacious acute heart failure therapy

Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that the highest proportion of surveyed cardiologists identify furosemide as the most efficacious agent for the treatment of acute heart failure when compared to other available therapies.

1 Mar 2011

Intercell reports EUR 255.2m net loss for full year 2010

Today Intercell AG announced its financial results for Q4 and the preliminary results for the full financial year 2010 and presented an update on the Company's development programs.

1 Mar 2011

Lymph node dissection may not be necessary for localized non-small cell lung cancers

Lymph node dissection, the current standard surgical treatment for localized non-small cell lung cancers, may be unnecessary in certain screen-detected early stage cases , according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO), the official journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

1 Mar 2011

Scientists discover lead contamination in ceramic cookware sold in Philadelphia's Chinatown

Recently, a research team from the Department of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University discovered an alarming amount of lead contamination in ceramic cooking and eating utensils sold in Philadelphia's Chinatown.

1 Mar 2011

Excella achieves SafeBridge Potent Compound Safety Certification

SAFEBRIDGE® CONSULTANTS, INC., headquartered in Mountain View, California, has announced that Excella GmbH in Feucht, Germany has met the criteria established under the SafeBridge program for "Potent Compound Safety Certification" and has been deemed competent and proficient in the safe handling of potent active pharmaceutical ingredients ("APIs") and potent drug products.

1 Mar 2011

New guidelines to address major clinical issues encountered in treatment of Barrett's esophagus

Endoscopic removal of pre-cancerous cells in patients with confirmed, high-risk Barrett's esophagus is recommended rather than surveillance, according to a new "Medical Position Statement on the Management of Barrett's Esophagus," published by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. The medical position statement was published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the AGA Institute.

1 Mar 2011

U.K.'s DFID might reduce funding for FAO in light of 'patchy' performance

The U.K.'s Department for International Development on Saturday said it might reduce its contribution to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization if the agency does not improve its performance, Reuters reports.

1 Mar 2011

LifeWatch fourth quarter revenues increase 11.9% to $21.9 million

LifeWatch AG, the leading provider of wireless telemedicine, today announces the results for the fourth quarter 2010 and full fiscal year 2010 and provides an outlook for 2011. LifeWatch marked the end of a challenging year with a return to growth and profitability in the fourth quarter of 2010.

1 Mar 2011

Study: Worksite wellness program can help control overall health care costs

A Highmark Inc. study published in the March/April edition of the American Journal of Health Promotion found that health care costs rose at a 15 percent slower rate among wellness participants than a comparison group when employers consistently offered a wellness program to their employees.

1 Mar 2011

New research reveals how maternal antibodies block immune response to measles virus

New research that reveals how maternal antibodies block an immune response to the measles virus is a first step toward improving current childhood vaccination practices, scientists say.

1 Mar 2011

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New cell therapy can reverse effect of 'bad' LDL cholesterol and reduce atherosclerosis

Heterotaxin useful for studying intestinal birth defects may also inhibit cancerous tumor growth

ACP president reminds physicians about ethics principle

Star-Ledger examines Tibotec's agreement with generic drug makers on experimental HIV/AIDS treatment

Psychology thesis reveals work motivation greatly reduces stress in IT consultants

Anti-AIDS gel shows promise

Scientists receive $2 million NIH grant to improve orthopedic surgery using biomimetic patch

Medical experts propose six-point framework for safe production and use of Kava plant

Experts explores how sexuality and religion affect, influence young British society

ACP praises Obama for 'Empowering States to Innovate Act' on health insurance coverage

Decision Resources: 52% of surveyed cardiologists identify furosemide as efficacious acute heart failure therapy

Intercell reports EUR 255.2m net loss for full year 2010

Lymph node dissection may not be necessary for localized non-small cell lung cancers

Scientists discover lead contamination in ceramic cookware sold in Philadelphia's Chinatown

Excella achieves SafeBridge Potent Compound Safety Certification

New guidelines to address major clinical issues encountered in treatment of Barrett's esophagus

U.K.'s DFID might reduce funding for FAO in light of 'patchy' performance

LifeWatch fourth quarter revenues increase 11.9% to $21.9 million

Study: Worksite wellness program can help control overall health care costs

New research reveals how maternal antibodies block immune response to measles virus

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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