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Scientists discover influence of vitamin D in genes linked with autoimmune diseases

UK scientists at the University of Oxford have discovered that vitamin D can affect the activity of more than 200 genes of cells grown in the lab. Some of these genes are known from previous studies to be involved in diseases like diabetes and cancer.

24 Aug 2010

New Halt System procedure for non-cancerous fibroid treatment

A new device manufactured by Northern California-based Halt Medical recently received FDA 510K clearance using a radio-frequency energy system to treat soft tissues. Fully qualified doctors insert the Halt System into targeted fibroids under ultrasound guidance. This procedure targets the core of the fibroid, by cauterizing the blood flow that feeds the fibroid, which decreases fibroid size and subsequent discomfort.

24 Aug 2010

UNT Health Science Center analyzes DNA from unidentified human remains

Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) analyzes DNA from unidentified human remains for law enforcement organizations and medical examiners across the country in an attempt to put a name to a body or victim. The result, in many cases, is resolution for family members who have spent years wondering about the fate of their loved one.

24 Aug 2010

Center For Diagnostic Imaging's new center in Avon offers interventional procedures for joint and back pain

Center for Diagnostic Imaging is pleased to announce the opening of an outpatient medical imaging and image-guided procedure center in Avon, Indiana. The new center allows CDI to better serve medical providers and patients in the western Indianapolis communities.

24 Aug 2010

Ocean Spray offers new dried fruit snacks

As temperatures cool and families trade pool toys for school supplies, Ocean Spray is excited to offer a new, delicious, on-the-go snack for the whole family. Ocean Spray's new dried fruit lineup, including Jumbo Dried Cranberries, Dried Cherries, and Dried Blueberries, is a fun, fresh way for families to enjoy their favorite fruits all year-round.

24 Aug 2010

CardioGenics Holdings receives 'Outperform' investment rating from Zacks

Zacks Equity Research initiated research coverage on CardioGenics Holdings Inc. with a six-month target price of $1.22 per share.

24 Aug 2010

Sporting activity is an important tool for enabling process of socialisation: Researcher

Society gives sense to sport, i.e. sports are a reflection of the traits of a society. This is the conclusion of Mr Asier Oiarbide, lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Activities Science and Sports, in his PhD thesis defended at the University of the Basque Country.

24 Aug 2010

Hemispherx Biopharma enters agreement to settle pending securities class actions

Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. today announced that, as result of court mediation proceedings, it has entered into a written agreement in principle with the Court-appointed lead plaintiffs to settle all of the currently pending securities class actions consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

24 Aug 2010

BioJapan 2010 announces 'Renaissance of Bioindustry' as main theme

BioJapan Organizing Committee will hold the BioJapan 2010 - World Business Forum, scheduled September 29 - October 1 at Pacifico Yokohama, Japan. BioJapan 2010 will revolve around four main topics, 1) Health (Drugs, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics), 2) Environment (Biofuel, Biorefinery, and Biomass Plastics), 3) Food (Functional food), and 4) Clusters & Bio-ventures. At same time, BioJapan will offer various programs integrating exhibitions and seminars.

24 Aug 2010

Assured Pharmacy reports 20.8% increase in same store sales

OTC Stock Review announces that it has initiated coverage of Assured Pharmacy, Inc. Assured Pharmacy, a growing chain of specialty pharmacies specializing in servicing patients who live with chronic pain, just reported a 20.8 percent increase in same store sales for June 2010 versus June 2009.

24 Aug 2010

Ensemble Therapeutics showcases data on new drug discovery platform at ACS National Meeting

Ensemble Therapeutics announced today the presentation of data on its macrocyclic-based drug discovery platform at the American Chemical Society National Meeting August 22-26, in Boston at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center.

24 Aug 2010

A.D.A.M. releases 'Inside Out Health and Wellness' module of online resources for K-12 learners

A.D.A.M., Inc., a leading provider of consumer health information, benefits technology solutions and online education resources, today announced the release of A.D.A.M. Inside Out Health and Wellness—the newest module of its online resources for K-12 learners. This recent addition to the A.D.A.M. Education suite of products is designed to assist educators in teaching nutrition, the significance of healthy eating, and the importance of incorporating 60 minutes of physical activities into students' daily routines.

24 Aug 2010

Maria Shriver joins Alzheimer's Association to release The Shriver Report

Maria Shriver, in Partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, Takes a Groundbreaking Look into the Epidemic's Effect on Women as Caregivers, Advocates, and People Living With Alzheimer's.

24 Aug 2010

Streamline Health implements Audit Compliance for the Enterprise Solution at Children's National

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. a leading provider of document workflow solutions for hospitals, today announced that it has successfully implemented the Audit Compliance for the Enterprise Solution (AuditACE) at Children's National in Washington, DC.

24 Aug 2010

PHLBI announces launch of new website for patients

The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, a non-profit medical research institute focusing on the treatment and prevention of malignant pleural mesothelioma, is proud to announce the launch of its new website: http://www.phlbi.org.

24 Aug 2010

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to present results on RNAi therapeutics at ACS National Meeting

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,a leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today that it will make a total of 16 oral presentations at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2010 240th National Meeting & Exposition being held in Boston, Mass. from August 22-26, 2010.

24 Aug 2010

3SBio and Isotechnika enter strategic agreement for voclosporin in China

3SBio Inc., a leading China-based biotechnology company focused on researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing biopharmaceutical products and Isotechnika Pharma Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of immune modulating therapeutics, today announced the signing of a development and commercialization agreement for voclosporin.

24 Aug 2010

First patient treated in Synta Pharmaceuticals' clinical trial of STA-9090

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp., a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecule drugs to treat severe medical conditions, today announced that the first patient has been treated in its clinical trial of STA-9090 in combination with docetaxel for the treatment of advanced solid tumor malignancies.

24 Aug 2010

Aileron Therapeutics, Roche partner to develop, commercialise Stapled Peptide Therapeutics

Aileron Therapeutics and Roche announced today that they have entered into a collaboration to discover, develop and commercialise a new class of drugs called Stapled Peptide Therapeutics. As part of this agreement, Roche will work with Aileron to develop drug candidates against up to five undisclosed targets selected from Roche's key therapeutic areas, which include oncology, virology, inflammation, metabolism and CNS.

24 Aug 2010

FDA clears PROLOR Biotech's Phase II clinical trial of hGH-CTP

PROLOR Biotech, Inc., a company developing next generation biobetter therapeutic proteins, today announced that it has received regulatory clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct a Phase II clinical trial in the U.S. of its longer-acting version of human growth hormone, hGH-CTP.

24 Aug 2010

Medical News

Scientists discover influence of vitamin D in genes linked with autoimmune diseases

New Halt System procedure for non-cancerous fibroid treatment

UNT Health Science Center analyzes DNA from unidentified human remains

Center For Diagnostic Imaging's new center in Avon offers interventional procedures for joint and back pain

Ocean Spray offers new dried fruit snacks

CardioGenics Holdings receives 'Outperform' investment rating from Zacks

Sporting activity is an important tool for enabling process of socialisation: Researcher

Hemispherx Biopharma enters agreement to settle pending securities class actions

BioJapan 2010 announces 'Renaissance of Bioindustry' as main theme

Assured Pharmacy reports 20.8% increase in same store sales

Ensemble Therapeutics showcases data on new drug discovery platform at ACS National Meeting

A.D.A.M. releases 'Inside Out Health and Wellness' module of online resources for K-12 learners

Maria Shriver joins Alzheimer's Association to release The Shriver Report

Streamline Health implements Audit Compliance for the Enterprise Solution at Children's National

PHLBI announces launch of new website for patients

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to present results on RNAi therapeutics at ACS National Meeting

3SBio and Isotechnika enter strategic agreement for voclosporin in China

First patient treated in Synta Pharmaceuticals' clinical trial of STA-9090

Aileron Therapeutics, Roche partner to develop, commercialise Stapled Peptide Therapeutics

FDA clears PROLOR Biotech's Phase II clinical trial of hGH-CTP

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