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New research to improve effectiveness of nicotine vaccination for cigarette smokers

If Pradeep K. Garg, Ph.D., of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center figures out why some smokers are more addicted to nicotine than others, it could lead to more successful smoking cessation treatments.

6 May 2010

Prescription drug may have new use in boosting effectiveness of vaccines for bacterial, viral diseases

A prescription drug already approved to treat genital warts and skin cancer may have a new use in boosting the effectiveness of future vaccines for bacterial and viral diseases, such as hepatitis C and HIV (the AIDS virus). These findings appear in ACS' Molecular Pharmaceutics, a bi-monthly journal.

6 May 2010

Understanding the new health care law -- The Diane Rehm Show

Wednesday on The Diane Rehm Show, Kaiser Health News staff writer Mary Agnes Carey joined The Washington Post's Alec MacGillis and Health Affairs' Susan Dentzer to talk about the impact the recently passed health overhaul law will have on a variety of consumers, ranging from young people to senior citizens as well as employers, the uninsured and people with pre-existing conditions (NPR, 5/5).

6 May 2010

Whole grain barley products with low glycemic response provide favourable metabolic benefits

Evidence from observational studies indicates that diets rich in whole grain reduce risk of obesity and other diseases related to the metabolic syndrome e.g. type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular disease. The mechanisms involved are only partially elucidated. Work within HEALTHGRAIN has revealed novel insights regarding some potential mechanisms.

6 May 2010

New techniques to help women make decisions, increase safety during IPV

A new research study to be conducted by Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing associate professor Nancy Glass will help women plan for their personal safety when ending an abusive relationship.

6 May 2010

Measurement of finger temperature to assess individual's risk for CVD

Two University of Houston professors are working to help keep your heart beating stronger and longer simply by monitoring the temperature of your fingertip.

6 May 2010

Increase in patient safety results in fewer negative medical outcomes: RAND study

Lisa Maas, executive director of Californians Allied for Patient Protection, issued the following statement in response to a recent study by the RAND Corporation which found that a reduction in the number of preventable patient injuries in California from 2001 to 2005 also corresponded to a drop in malpractice claims.

6 May 2010

Scientists analyze genetic networks of microRNAs in tumors

Genes interact in complex networks that govern cellular processes, much like people connect a social network through relationships. Researchers are now discovering how biological networks change and are rewired in cancer.

6 May 2010

IBM embarks on multi-year research effort to better understand actions needed to improve human health

IBM today launched a multi-year research effort to connect and analyze enormous collections of data from a wide variety of sources in order to enable individuals, governments and businesses to better understand which actions to take to improve human health. The project will initially focus on solving the issue of childhood obesity.

6 May 2010

GEO-PICTURES can save lives and mitigate disaster effects on environment

Targeted for use in emergencies, GEO-PICTURES will save lives and mitigate disaster effects on environment. In emergency situations striking humanity, environment and the civil public, it is of paramount importance to communicate from the field what has happened and where as quickly and accurately as possible so that appropriate actions can be taken.

6 May 2010

Study reveals long-term advantages of fast initial weight loss

If you thought the best way to lose and maintain weight was the slow and steady approach, think again. A new study by Lisa Nackers and colleagues, from the University of Florida in the US, suggests that the key to long-term weight loss and maintenance is to lose weight quickly, not gradually, in the initial stages of obesity treatment. Their findings1 are published online in Springer's International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.

6 May 2010

Two Cardiff University academics elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Two Cardiff University academics, both leaders in different aspects of neuroscience research, have received one of the leading honours in medical science.

6 May 2010

New tools developed to enrich cereal products with bioactive compounds

The bioactive compounds of cereals are concentrated in the peripheral layers of the grains (bran) but most of them have a low bio-accessibility. In the HEALTHGRAIN project of the European Union, new tools for process monitoring were developed that support commercial implementation of innovative milling techniques including partial grain debranning, fine grinding and classification of grain fractions, resulting in flours and ingredients with enhanced nutritional properties.

6 May 2010

Promising new generation of contact lenses for myopia control

An international team of researchers tested a contact lens that may reduce the progress of nearsightedness, or myopia, by fully correcting the central vision but reducing the relative peripheral farsightedness, or hyperopia.

6 May 2010

Dassault Systèmes announces partnership with echoBase

Dassault Systèmes (DS), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today a partnership with application developer echoBase, Inc, marking DS's entry into the electronic medical records market. echoBase's Resonate iPhone application for doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and other healthcare providers will leverage Dassault Systèmes' ENOVIA V6 online collaboration and data management solution to deliver portability, availability and security of healthcare data.

6 May 2010

OUP's Oxford Textbook of Medicine launched online for the first time

Oxford University Press has launched, for the first time online, the prestigious Oxford Textbook of Medicine. Generations of consultants, trainees, and medical students have relied on this "classic" for practical guidance on clinical management and the prevention of disease. Others, such as journalists, authors, and lawyers have used it as the ultimate reference medical book.

6 May 2010

Phase II trial: TB-402 demonstrates superior antithrombotic activity to enoxaparin

BioInvent International AB and ThromboGenics NV announce today positive results from their Phase II trial of TB-402. TB-402 is a novel, long acting anticoagulant that is being developed as a single injection for the prevention of venous thromboembolism following orthopaedic surgery.

6 May 2010

Study confirms long-term durability of endoscopic RFA using HALO system for eradicating Barrett's esophagus

Results from two major multi-center clinical trials presented at the Digestive Disease Week in New Orleans independently confirmed that the effects of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for eradicating a pre-cancerous condition of the esophagus called Barrett's esophagus are durable in the long-term. In a plenary scientific presentation titled "Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett's Esophagus: Five-year Durability Outcomes from a Prospective Multi-Center Trial," patients with Barrett's esophagus were treated with endoscopic RFA using the HALO system.

6 May 2010

New film on depression, drugs and alternative paths to better mental health

A new film on depression, drugs and alternative paths to better mental health will premiere Wednesday, May 12th at UltraStar Cinemas in Del Mar, CA. An answer to the pharmaceutical industry's media blitz, Living Life Films' "Changing Our Minds" questions society's values while revealing interesting and disturbing truths about psychiatry and the drug industry.

6 May 2010

MRO releases software upgrades for Audit Tracker Online

MRO Corp., a leading provider of disclosure management applications and services for healthcare organizations, today announced the launch of software upgrades for Audit Tracker Online. The upgrades to MRO's request management program offer hospitals and health systems enhanced performance and functionality in effectively managing payer audits and denials from initial medical records request through appeals and payment resolution.

6 May 2010

Medical News

New research to improve effectiveness of nicotine vaccination for cigarette smokers

Prescription drug may have new use in boosting effectiveness of vaccines for bacterial, viral diseases

Understanding the new health care law -- The Diane Rehm Show

Whole grain barley products with low glycemic response provide favourable metabolic benefits

New techniques to help women make decisions, increase safety during IPV

Measurement of finger temperature to assess individual's risk for CVD

Increase in patient safety results in fewer negative medical outcomes: RAND study

Scientists analyze genetic networks of microRNAs in tumors

IBM embarks on multi-year research effort to better understand actions needed to improve human health

GEO-PICTURES can save lives and mitigate disaster effects on environment

Study reveals long-term advantages of fast initial weight loss

Two Cardiff University academics elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

New tools developed to enrich cereal products with bioactive compounds

Promising new generation of contact lenses for myopia control

Dassault Systèmes announces partnership with echoBase

OUP's Oxford Textbook of Medicine launched online for the first time

Phase II trial: TB-402 demonstrates superior antithrombotic activity to enoxaparin

Study confirms long-term durability of endoscopic RFA using HALO system for eradicating Barrett's esophagus

New film on depression, drugs and alternative paths to better mental health

MRO releases software upgrades for Audit Tracker Online

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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