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Slow rate of living and reduced energy metabolism is sufficient to increase longevity: Study

Don't put down the red wine and vitamins just yet, but if you're taking antioxidants because you hope to live longer, consider this: a new study published in the June 2010 issue of the journal GENETICS casts doubt on the theory that oxidative stress to our tissues shortens lifespan. That's because researchers from McGill University in Canada have identified mutations in 10 different genes of worms (genes believed to have counterparts in humans) that extend their lifespan without reducing the level of oxidative stress the worms suffer.

7 Jul 2010

Study: High concentrations of cocoa flavanols decrease blood pressure

A new study by UCSF cardiologists and researchers found that high concentrations of cocoa flavanols decrease blood pressure, improve the health of blood vessels and increase the number of circulating blood-vessel-forming cells in patients with heart disease. The findings indicate that foods rich in flavanols - such as cocoa products, tea, wine, and various fruits and vegetables - have a cardio-protective benefit for heart disease patients.

7 Jul 2010

Extended treatment with blood thinner benefits patients immobilized by acute medical illness: Study

A treatment plan used to prevent potentially dangerous blood clots in recovering surgical patients can also benefit some patients immobilized by acute medical illness, doctors have found in a multi-institutional study.

7 Jul 2010

New research shows cellular changes in fat tissue lead to type 2 diabetes

Cellular changes in fat tissue-not the immune system-lead to the "hyperinflammation" characteristic of obesity-related glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati.

7 Jul 2010

MedClean Technologies signs Partnership Agreement with Bear Consulting

MedClean Technologies, the leading provider of on-site technology for the treatment and disposal of medical waste and the destruction of confidential documents and related media, today announced it has signed a Partnership Agreement with Bear Consulting aimed at implementing an expense reduction program that could save the Federal Government more than $100 million over the next decade.

7 Jul 2010

Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute awarded grant to develop new system to predict sudden cardiac arrest

The Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute has been awarded a $1.66 million, four-year grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health to develop a measurement system that could help doctors predict which patients could be struck by sudden cardiac arrest, a heart rhythm disturbance that causes instant death in more than 95 percent of cases.

7 Jul 2010

HHS Secretary releases $15M for operation of nurse managed health clinics

U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently announced the release of $15,000,000 for the operation of 10 nurse managed health clinics to support the education and training of nurse practitioners. Nurse managed health centers staffed by nurse practitioners provide comprehensive primary health care services to populations living in medically underserved communities.

7 Jul 2010

Polyethylene glycol "works a bit better" than lactulose for chronic constipation: Study

When ordinary over-the-counter laxatives fail to work, doctors turn to other medications to treat people with constipation. Now, a new review of existing research finds that one common drug treatment is better than another is at helping patients who are desperate to get things moving.

7 Jul 2010

Multicolor quantum dots can distinguish Reed-Sternberg cells, article shows

The tunable fluorescent nanoparticles known as quantum dots make ideal tools for distinguishing and identifying rare cancer cells in tissue biopsies, Emory and Georgia Tech scientists have demonstrated.

7 Jul 2010

Molecular Templates enters into oncology drug discovery and translation research agreement with ImClone

Molecular Templates announced today that it has entered into a collaborative oncology drug discovery and translation research agreement with ImClone Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company.

7 Jul 2010

Perseid Therapeutics achieves second milestone for CTLA4-Ig therapeutics

Maxygen, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of improved protein drugs, today announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Perseid Therapeutics LLC, achieved a second preclinical milestone under its collaboration with Astellas Pharma Inc. to co-develop and commercialize next-generation CTLA4-Ig therapeutics.

7 Jul 2010

Carrots can help protect vision, not improve

In a recent survey among eyecare providers, nearly 30 percent hear the following question at least once a week: Will eating carrots really improve my vision?

7 Jul 2010

HFA launches Hospice Information Center for families, friends and professionals

Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest educational offering, the Hospice Information Center for families, friends and professionals. This centralized resource is part of "HFA CARES: Hospice Foundation of America's Conversations, Advice, Resources and Education Series," funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and can be found at www.hospicefoundation.org/infocenter.

7 Jul 2010

MicroRNAs accurately identify four histological types of renal tumors: Study

Rosetta Genomics, Ltd., a leading developer and provider of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, announces that a peer-reviewed article entitled "Accurate Molecular Classification of Renal Tumors Using MicroRNA Expression" has been published in the online version of The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.

7 Jul 2010

Genentech submits BLA for trastuzumab-DM1 in advanced HER2-positive breast cancer

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced that the company submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for trastuzumab-DM1 (T-DM1) in people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer who have previously received multiple HER2-targeted medicines and chemotherapies.

7 Jul 2010

Retin-A Micro Pump combines tretinoin for treating acne: Study

From the minute they wake until the minute they sleep, today's teenagers have busy, demanding schedules. Life may be hectic, but an acne care routine doesn't have to get in the way, according to a new study published in the July 2010 issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.

7 Jul 2010

Apicore files DMF for Fondaparinux Sodium API with U.S. FDA

Apicore LLC announced today that they filed a drug master file (DMF) for Fondaparinux Sodium active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 28, 2010.

7 Jul 2010

Dehaier Medical Systems reaffirms earlier earnings estimate for fiscal 2010

Dehaier Medical Systems Ltd., an emerging leader in the development, assembly, marketing and sale of medical devices and homecare medical products in China, today reaffirmed the company's earlier earnings estimate of $0.80 EPS for fiscal year 2010.

7 Jul 2010

Virginia Hospital Center selects CredenceHealth to provide best quality of care for patients

CredenceHealth, a provider of real-time clinical intelligence for hospitals and health plans, announced today that Virginia Hospital Center , a 342-bed not-for-profit hospital in Arlington, Virginia, has selected CredenceHealth for the hospital's latest patient quality improvement initiative.

7 Jul 2010

HTA acquires $13.5M medical office portfolio in Texas

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., a self-managed, non-traded real estate investment trust, announced the purchase of a medical office portfolio located in Denton, Texas and Lewisville, Texas for approximately $13,500,000.

7 Jul 2010

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Slow rate of living and reduced energy metabolism is sufficient to increase longevity: Study

Study: High concentrations of cocoa flavanols decrease blood pressure

Extended treatment with blood thinner benefits patients immobilized by acute medical illness: Study

New research shows cellular changes in fat tissue lead to type 2 diabetes

MedClean Technologies signs Partnership Agreement with Bear Consulting

Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute awarded grant to develop new system to predict sudden cardiac arrest

HHS Secretary releases $15M for operation of nurse managed health clinics

Polyethylene glycol "works a bit better" than lactulose for chronic constipation: Study

Multicolor quantum dots can distinguish Reed-Sternberg cells, article shows

Molecular Templates enters into oncology drug discovery and translation research agreement with ImClone

Perseid Therapeutics achieves second milestone for CTLA4-Ig therapeutics

Carrots can help protect vision, not improve

HFA launches Hospice Information Center for families, friends and professionals

MicroRNAs accurately identify four histological types of renal tumors: Study

Genentech submits BLA for trastuzumab-DM1 in advanced HER2-positive breast cancer

Retin-A Micro Pump combines tretinoin for treating acne: Study

Apicore files DMF for Fondaparinux Sodium API with U.S. FDA

Dehaier Medical Systems reaffirms earlier earnings estimate for fiscal 2010

Virginia Hospital Center selects CredenceHealth to provide best quality of care for patients

HTA acquires $13.5M medical office portfolio in Texas

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