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Study highlights role of SIRT1 protein as tumor suppressor in prostate cancer

Researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson and two other institutions have discovered new evidence that suggests the "longevity" protein SIRT1, known for its life-spanning effects in different species, can inhibit the development of a known precursor to prostate cancer, prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia.

14 Jan 2011

FDA asks manufacturers to eliminate higher-dose prescription combination acetaminophen products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking manufacturers of prescription combination products that contain acetaminophen to limit the amount of acetaminophen to no more than 325 milligrams in each tablet or capsule.

14 Jan 2011

Patients on dialysis may face risk of death from atrial fibrillation: Study

The abnormal heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation, is increasingly common in patients on dialysis and is linked to a sharp rise in death, in an already at-risk population, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

14 Jan 2011

Viewpoints: Health law repeal; Individual mandate; Essential benefits package; Arizona transplant program

If the government fails, then costs will rise inexorably. Nothing in the law guarantees success: The law embodies almost every idea anyone has offered and hopes a couple of them will work.

14 Jan 2011

T.A. Sciences receives US patent for TA-65 to tackle aging process

Telomerase Activation Sciences, today announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 7,846,904 to the Geron Corporation. The patent covers the use of certain compounds to upregulate telomerase expression in cells.

14 Jan 2011

Research study to develop rapid, inexpensive blood screening test for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

A clinical research study to develop a rapid and inexpensive blood screening test for the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer has been launched by Henry Ford Health System and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.

14 Jan 2011

Zimmer launches LPS-Flex Mobile Bearing knee system in the US

Zimmer Holdings, a global leader in musculoskeletal care, today launched the Zimmer NexGen LPS-Flex Mobile Bearing Knee with Prolong Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene in the United States.

14 Jan 2011

Study reports long-term complications in childhood survivors of bacterial meningitis

Nearly half of children who survive an episode of bacterial meningitis experience persistent behavioral, intellectual, or other complications, reports a study in the January issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.

14 Jan 2011

CJSM highlights emerging issues in sport medicine

Should electrocardiograms be included in cardiovascular screening of athletes? What's the current status of research into long-term effects of concussions? These and other hot topics are the focus of the January Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, a special issue on "Emerging Issues in Sport Medicine."

14 Jan 2011

Roundup: Calif. revisits single payer; Kan. and Maine join lawsuit; Texas young adults' insurance challenge

Republican attorneys general in Kansas and Maine say they will join more than 20 other states in a lawsuit challenging the federal health care law. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt sent a letter to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday formally asking that Kansas join the multistate lawsuit pending in federal district court in Florida.

14 Jan 2011

Older adults with recent heart attack, kidney dysfunction lack long-term medication adherence: Study

Among older adults with a recent heart attack, those with lower levels of kidney function are less likely to take their medications as prescribed, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

14 Jan 2011

Health Care REIT completes $3.2 billion gross investments during 2010

Health Care REIT, announced today that it completed $3.2 billion of gross investments during calendar 2010. During the year, the company had dispositions of $196 million, resulting in 2010 net investments of $3.0 billion.

14 Jan 2011

IDRI receives Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation multi-million dollar grant to identify new leads in TB

The Infectious Disease Research Institute today announced it has received a multi-million dollar grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for "Chemical genomics for the identification of targets and leads in tuberculosis."

14 Jan 2011

ITM scientists to combat tapeworm infection using drugs

The Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp increases its fight in Congo against the pork tapeworm, in spite of its name also a human parasite, causing epilepsy.

14 Jan 2011

FDA clears Nanosphere's RV+ test for detection of respiratory viruses

Nanosphere, a leader in the development and commercialization of advanced molecular diagnostics systems, announced today FDA 510(k) clearance for the Verigene Respiratory Virus Plus Nucleic Acid Test on the Verigene System.

14 Jan 2011

SMM enters agreement with State of Alabama to deliver world-class product and service

HASCO Medical, a managed healthcare provider that serves patients in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, today announced that Southern Medical & Mobility, a wholly owned subsidiary of HASCO Medical, has signed an agreement with an entity of the State of Alabama.

14 Jan 2011

Medical News

Study highlights role of SIRT1 protein as tumor suppressor in prostate cancer

FDA asks manufacturers to eliminate higher-dose prescription combination acetaminophen products

Patients on dialysis may face risk of death from atrial fibrillation: Study

Viewpoints: Health law repeal; Individual mandate; Essential benefits package; Arizona transplant program

T.A. Sciences receives US patent for TA-65 to tackle aging process

Research study to develop rapid, inexpensive blood screening test for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

Zimmer launches LPS-Flex Mobile Bearing knee system in the US

Study reports long-term complications in childhood survivors of bacterial meningitis

CJSM highlights emerging issues in sport medicine

Roundup: Calif. revisits single payer; Kan. and Maine join lawsuit; Texas young adults' insurance challenge

Older adults with recent heart attack, kidney dysfunction lack long-term medication adherence: Study

Health Care REIT completes $3.2 billion gross investments during 2010

IDRI receives Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation multi-million dollar grant to identify new leads in TB

ITM scientists to combat tapeworm infection using drugs

FDA clears Nanosphere's RV+ test for detection of respiratory viruses

SMM enters agreement with State of Alabama to deliver world-class product and service

American Heart Association proposes new metrics to monitor quality of stroke care

Researchers discover molecular mechanism behind coffee's protective effect

12-HETE enzyme inhibition can prevent ischemic retinopathy: Study

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grants $1.5million to Liverpool University for bacterial study

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

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