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Doctors prepare to take recertification tests; California case examines patient safety

The Associated Press: "For the first time since leaving medical school, many doctors are having to take tests to renew board certification in their fields — 147 specialties from dermatology to obstetrics. Any doctor can deliver a baby, treat cancer, or declare himself a cardiologist. Certification means the doctor had special training in that field and passed an exam to prove knowledge of it.

7 Apr 2010

Jantibody Therapeutics, Pfenex collaborate in production of HSP-avidin fusion proteins

Boston BioCom LLC today announced the successful completion of a collaborative research agreement between its Jantibody Therapeutics LLC subsidiary and Pfenex Inc., resulting in the rapid production of a HSP-avidin fusion protein for the Jantibodies self-assembling vaccines platform.

7 Apr 2010

Defective protein responsible for SCA5 disease cuts synaptic terminals and snarls traffic inside neurons

The neurodegenerative disease spinocerebellar ataxia type 5 (SCA5) damages nerve cells in two ways. University of Minnesota researchers now report that the defective protein responsible for the disease cuts the number of synaptic terminals and snarls traffic inside neurons.

7 Apr 2010

Infusion and injection therapy Medicare defraud scheme: Detroit-area resident pleads guilty

A Detroit-area resident pleaded guilty today for her role in an infusion and injection therapy scheme to defraud Medicare, announced the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS).

7 Apr 2010

Has the NHS procured too many swine flu shots?

Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) has nearly 34 million unused swine flu vaccines at present due to a drop in the number of cases and these vaccinations. A total 44 million shots were procured. 3.8 million of these unused shots will be sent to Africa via the World Health Organization to help them. Of the rest, 10.6m is already with GPs who will be ready to act if more people entitled to the jab come forward. But the remaining 23.6m will be held in reserve.

7 Apr 2010

Does a seasonal flu shot raise the risk of swine flu?

Four new studies by Canadian researchers have come up with the result that the traditional seasonal flu vaccine that has been used for some time now is related to an increased risk of infection with pandemic H1N1 swine flu.

7 Apr 2010

Crucell, GSK sign agreement to develop 'second generation malaria vaccine'

Crucell, the Dutch biotechnology company, "said on Tuesday it had agreed with Britain's GlaxoSmithKline to jointly develop a malaria vaccine candidate, without disclosing financial details," Reuters reports (Gray-Block, 4/6).

7 Apr 2010

Media look at regional effect of China's drought

In light of the "first-ever summit of Mekong nations," where participating countries hailed "China's move to share data on reservoir levels," Bloomberg/BusinessWeek examines the "severe drought" affecting more than 60 million people in countries along Asia's Mekong river.

7 Apr 2010

Opexa Therapeutics to present data from Phase 2b TERMS clinical trial for Tovaxin at 62nd AAN meeting

Opexa Therapeutics, Inc., a company developing a novel T-cell therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS), announced today that the Company has been selected to present key efficacy data at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 62nd Annual Meeting to be held in Toronto, Canada.

7 Apr 2010

Eating protein-rich eggs for breakfast reduces hunger, decreases calorie consumption throughout the day

A new study demonstrates that eating protein-rich eggs for breakfast reduces hunger and decreases calorie consumption at lunch and throughout the day. The study, published in the February issue of Nutrition Research, found that men who consumed an egg-based breakfast ate significantly fewer calories when offered an unlimited lunch buffet compared to when they ate a carbohydrate-rich bagel breakfast of equal calories.

7 Apr 2010

Guidant imposed criminal penalty over $296M for withholding cardioverter defibrillator failure information

Guidant LLC pleaded guilty today in St. Paul, Minn., before U.S. District Court Judge Donovan W. Frank to criminal violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Justice Department announced. The medical device manufacturer's admission of criminal wrongdoing is the result of a four-year investigation into Guidant's handling of short-circuiting failures of three models of its implantable cardioverter defibrillators: the Ventak Prizm 2 DR (Model 1861) and the Contak Renewal (Models H135 and H155).

7 Apr 2010

African-American women with advanced breast cancer have poorer survival rates

African-American women have poorer survival rates than their white and Hispanic counterparts regardless of whether they receive radiation therapy following lumpectomy or mastectomy, UC Davis researchers have found.

7 Apr 2010

Nationwide Phase III clinical trial of OncoVEX for advanced melanoma

Rush University Medical Center is leading a nationwide Phase III clinical trial to determine whether a promising vaccine for advanced melanoma can effectively treat the deadly skin cancer.

7 Apr 2010

Toronto Star examines cost of fighting maternal mortality, Canada's G8 initiative

Experts say that fighting maternal mortality will cost the world a total of $24 billion annually, or an additional $12 billion per year, the Toronto Star writes in an article about Canada's G8 maternal and child health initiative and a maternal health conference that is being planned ahead of the G8 meeting.

7 Apr 2010

AbleNet adds Madentec's entire line of assistive technology solutions to product portfolio

AbleNet, Inc. announces the agreement with Madentec Limited of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for the exclusive global rights to manufacture and sell their entire line of assistive technology solutions. This adds a broad portfolio of proven devices to the AbleNet computer access products. Madentec will continue to own the products and provide engineering development support, which has been their core strength.

7 Apr 2010

Brumby endorses Nixon and her appointment

In a public statement Mr Brumby released he endorsed Nixon and her appointment. Mr Brumby stated, “Christine has said that she should have done things differently on Black Saturday. It is important that we wait for the recommendations of the Royal Commission before passing judgment. Christine and the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority have been crucial to helping fire-affected communities rebuild. The Government supports Christine continuing in her role at VBRRA.’’

7 Apr 2010

Traffic-related pollution near schools contributes to pediatric asthma

Living near major highways has been linked to childhood asthma, but a new study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California suggests that traffic-related pollution near schools is also contributing to the development of asthma in kids.

7 Apr 2010

Update on Aerocrine AB's patent infringement cases against Apieron

Aerocrine AB today announced that its patent infringement cases in the U.S. and Europe against Apieron Inc., Menlo Park, USA will be stayed as a result of Apieron filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

7 Apr 2010

OXiGENE regains compliance for continued listing on NASDAQ Global Market

OXiGENE, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics to treat cancer and eye diseases, today announced that it has received a letter from NASDAQ Global Market exchange confirming that, with the appointment of Tamar Howson to the Company's audit committee, as detailed in the Company's Form 8-K filed on April 5, 2010, NASDAQ staff has determined that the Company complies with Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)

7 Apr 2010

Media outlets examine urbanization, health ahead of World Health Day

Several media outlets examine the health risks associated with rapid urbanization around the world - the theme of this year's World Health Day, to be marked on Wednesday.

7 Apr 2010

Medical News

Doctors prepare to take recertification tests; California case examines patient safety

Jantibody Therapeutics, Pfenex collaborate in production of HSP-avidin fusion proteins

Defective protein responsible for SCA5 disease cuts synaptic terminals and snarls traffic inside neurons

Infusion and injection therapy Medicare defraud scheme: Detroit-area resident pleads guilty

Has the NHS procured too many swine flu shots?

Does a seasonal flu shot raise the risk of swine flu?

Crucell, GSK sign agreement to develop 'second generation malaria vaccine'

Media look at regional effect of China's drought

Opexa Therapeutics to present data from Phase 2b TERMS clinical trial for Tovaxin at 62nd AAN meeting

Eating protein-rich eggs for breakfast reduces hunger, decreases calorie consumption throughout the day

Guidant imposed criminal penalty over $296M for withholding cardioverter defibrillator failure information

African-American women with advanced breast cancer have poorer survival rates

Nationwide Phase III clinical trial of OncoVEX for advanced melanoma

Toronto Star examines cost of fighting maternal mortality, Canada's G8 initiative

AbleNet adds Madentec's entire line of assistive technology solutions to product portfolio

Brumby endorses Nixon and her appointment

Traffic-related pollution near schools contributes to pediatric asthma

Update on Aerocrine AB's patent infringement cases against Apieron

OXiGENE regains compliance for continued listing on NASDAQ Global Market

Media outlets examine urbanization, health ahead of World Health Day

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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