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BIDMC scientists identify new pathway to address the problem of photophobia during migraines

Ask anyone who suffers from migraine headaches what they do when they're having an attack, and you're likely to hear "go into a dark room." And although it's long been known that light makes migraines worse, the reason why has been unclear.

11 Jan 2010

Common brain tumour in children can arise from stem cells

New research from scientists at Queen Mary, University of London shows how the most common type of children's brain cancer can arise from stem cells.

11 Jan 2010

Researchers identify treatment to reduce health problems associated with enzyme defect

An experimental compound repaired a defective alcohol metabolism enzyme that affects an estimated 1 billion people worldwide, according to research supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

10 Jan 2010

New breakthroughs in AS genome-wide association study

Work done in part by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has led to the discovery of two new genes that are implicated in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), an inflammatory and potentially disabling disease. In addition, the international research team pinpointed two areas along stretches of DNA that play an important role in regulating gene activity associated with the arthritic condition.

10 Jan 2010

Autism spectrum disorders result from miswiring of connections in developing brain

Studying a rare disorder known as tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), researchers at Children's Hospital Boston add to a growing body of evidence suggesting that autism spectrum disorders, which affect 25 to 50 percent of TSC patients, result from a miswiring of connections in the developing brain, leading to improper information flow.

10 Jan 2010

Highmark joins with CDC to promote National Influenza Vaccination Week

Beginning Sunday, Jan. 10 and continuing through the week, Highmark Inc. will join with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to promote National Influenza Vaccination Week.

10 Jan 2010

Research into "chemical chaperone" may lead to new treatments for heart attacks

Researchers at the Indiana University and Stanford University schools of medicine have determined how a "chemical chaperone" does its job in the body, which could lead to a new class of drugs to help reduce the muscle damage caused by heart attacks.

10 Jan 2010

AMAG Pharmaceuticals provides update on the commercial launch of Feraheme Injection

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today provided an update on the commercial launch of Feraheme® (ferumoxytol) Injection for intravenous (IV) use, including preliminary fourth quarter 2009 Feraheme net product revenues estimates, as well as an update on the Company’s international and label expansion efforts.

10 Jan 2010

Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended November 30, 2009.

10 Jan 2010

Quidel to acquire Diagnostic Hybrids for $130M

Quidel Corporation, a leading provider of rapid point-of-care diagnostic tests, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc. for approximately $130 million in cash.

10 Jan 2010

Experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine comment on healthcare reform

Johns Hopkins Medicine has several experts who can discuss health care reform as evident in these two opinion pieces.

9 Jan 2010

Thirteen percent of poison exposure calls related to painkillers

U.S. poison centers answered more than 4.3 million calls in 2008, including nearly 2.5 million calls about human exposures to poison, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers -- up from 4.2 million calls in 2007.

9 Jan 2010

Study analyses physiological parameters of athletes

The maximum time an athlete is able to continue climbing to exhaustion may be the only determinant of his/her performance. A new European study, led by researchers from the University of Granada, the objective of which is to help trainers and climbers design training programmes for this type of sport, shows this to be the case.

9 Jan 2010

Selection of therapeutic workshops to be presented at the Twelfth Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference

“This year’s BIO CEO & Investor Conference will provide a unique forum to showcase therapeutic areas with key catalysts – from new and dynamic therapies to cutting edge investment opportunities,” said Alan Eisenberg, executive vice president of Emerging Companies & Business Development at BIO.

9 Jan 2010

Interest in studying psychology on the rise

"I hope I will be able to touch the lives of people when they most need help and to offer them advice and guidance."

9 Jan 2010

ZO Skin Health files complaint against Obagi Medical Products

Obagi Medical Products, Inc., a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, today announced that it was served January 7, 2010 with a complaint from ZO Skin Health, Inc., a company affiliated with Dr. Zein Obagi, OMP’s original founder.

9 Jan 2010

Home-laundered scrubs have greater bacterial contamination than other alternatives

A study comparing the aerobic bacterial bioburden associated with surgical scrub attire shows significantly greater contamination among home-laundered attire than scrubs laundered by the healthcare facility, scrubs sent out by the facility to a third-party company for laundering, or single-use/disposable scrubs.

9 Jan 2010

New book on baking recipes for people with food allergies

More than 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies, or one in 25. According to The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, one in 17 children age three and under have a food allergy, and these numbers are rising rapidly. The rate of peanut allergy alone has doubled over the last ten years.

9 Jan 2010

Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips and Ashley Koff join to help fans make their “Real Resolutions” a reality

Kettle Foods, maker of Kettle Brand® Baked Potato Chips, is kicking off the New Year by inviting fans to share their “Real Resolutions” for healthy eating and living.

9 Jan 2010

SEIU-UHW members call for NLRB to schedule elections early

Healthcare workers at 26 California hospitals and nursing homes are seeking elections to join more than 55,000 other union members who have already chosen to stay united in the Service Employees International Union - United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), rather than switch to an organization formed by the union's ousted leaders.

9 Jan 2010

Medical News

BIDMC scientists identify new pathway to address the problem of photophobia during migraines

Common brain tumour in children can arise from stem cells

Researchers identify treatment to reduce health problems associated with enzyme defect

New breakthroughs in AS genome-wide association study

Autism spectrum disorders result from miswiring of connections in developing brain

Highmark joins with CDC to promote National Influenza Vaccination Week

Research into "chemical chaperone" may lead to new treatments for heart attacks

AMAG Pharmaceuticals provides update on the commercial launch of Feraheme Injection

Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions

Quidel to acquire Diagnostic Hybrids for $130M

Experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine comment on healthcare reform

Thirteen percent of poison exposure calls related to painkillers

Study analyses physiological parameters of athletes

Selection of therapeutic workshops to be presented at the Twelfth Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference

Interest in studying psychology on the rise

ZO Skin Health files complaint against Obagi Medical Products

Home-laundered scrubs have greater bacterial contamination than other alternatives

New book on baking recipes for people with food allergies

Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips and Ashley Koff join to help fans make their “Real Resolutions” a reality

SEIU-UHW members call for NLRB to schedule elections early

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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