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Pandemic H1N1 influenza of swine origin has distinct means of transmission from seasonal flu

Current research suggests that pandemic H1N1 influenza of swine origin has distinct means of transmission from the seasonal flu, yet does not result in the pathogenic severity of avian flu viruses.

2 Feb 2010

Strength of distal leg musculature contributes to SCK difficulty in older adults

Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults, according to an observational study published in the January issue of Physical Therapy (PTJ), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). These researchers found that adults with SCK difficulty had significant decreases in adjusted strength measurements of trunk extensor, knee extensor, and ankle flexion muscles.

2 Feb 2010

Study may yield potential treatments for brain damage and neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have shown how transplanted stem cells can connect with and rescue threatened neurons and brain tissue. The results point the way to new possible treatments for brain damage and neurodegenerative diseases.

2 Feb 2010

Mountain View Hospital extends the use of SRS hybrid EMR

SRS, the leader in hybrid EMRs, today announced that Mountain View Hospital, an SRS client based in Idaho, is extending its use of the SRS hybrid EMR throughout its diverse range of highly dedicated physicians and staff. The hospital has grown by 40% with its recent expansion.

2 Feb 2010

Unusual molecule in brain and retina can trigger vision loss

Scientists have identified a double agent in the eye that, once triggered, can morph from neuron protector to neuron killer. The discovery has significant health implications since the neurons killed through this process results in vision loss and blindness.

2 Feb 2010

Decreased release of neurotransmitter acetylcholine contributes to heart failure

Scientists at the Robarts Research Institute at The University of Western Ontario, working in collaboration with researchers in Brazil, have used a unique genetically-modified mouse line to reveal a previously unidentified mechanism contributing to heart failure.

2 Feb 2010

Breast cancer: 1 in 9 women affected, early detection vital

Kylie, Sheryl Crow, Cynthia Nixon star of Sex in the City and now the fictional character Sally from Coronation Street, what do all these women have in common? They have all faced real or portrayed public battles with breast cancer, highlighting one of the most common of the female cancers.

2 Feb 2010

Cardiac catheterization: A groundbreaking tool in the field of cardiology

Cardiac catheterizations have been a groundbreaking tool in the field of cardiology. This procedure offers a minimally invasive means for obtaining important information about the heart and its blood vessels, while also providing a less invasive treatment for certain heart conditions.

2 Feb 2010

Also in Global Health News: Retrovirus enzyme; audit of USAID program; Africa's agriculture

A study published on Sunday in the journal Nature has shed light on the enzyme integrase, "which is found in retroviruses like HIV and is a target for some of the newest HIV medicines," Reuters reports. Scientists at the Imperial College London and Harvard University grew a crystal of integrase in the lab allowing them to see the enzyme's structure. According to the news service, the scientists "said that having the integrase structure means researchers can begin fully to understand how integrase inhibitor drugs work, how they might be improved, and how to stop HIV developing resistance to them," according to the news service (Kelland, 2/1).

2 Feb 2010

Research could help in developing more specific treatments for Type 2 diabetes

New research on Type 2 diabetes by Trinity College Dublin researchers could benefit young adults (aged 18-25 years) with the condition. The research led by Professor John Nolan of Trinity College Dublin and St James's Hospital, Dublin, has just been published online in the leading international journal, Diabetes Care.

2 Feb 2010

Suzhou Erye Pharmaceutical receives Chinese SFDA approval for manufacturing penicillin at new facility

NeoStem, Inc., an international biopharmaceutical company with operations in the U.S. and China, announced that it recently was advised that its Suzhou Erye Pharmaceutical subsidiary ("Erye") received approval from the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) in China to manufacture solvent crystallization sterile penicillin and freeze dried raw sterile penicillin at their new facility which provides 50% and 100% greater manufacturing capacity, respectively, than its existing facility. Historically, these two lines have accounted for approximately 20% of Erye's sales.

2 Feb 2010

MDLinx announces new Omnibus offering for international pharmaceutical market research

MDLinx, a division of M3 USA, announced today a new Omnibus offering for international pharmaceutical market research. The new offering, launched at the Pharmaceutical Market Research Conference, enables market researchers a new, simplified, reduced-cost means of accessing specialty physicians around the world.

2 Feb 2010

Researchers urge policy makers to consider coverage for smoking and weight loss counseling

Reducing obesity and smoking have become national priorities in the United States. Research has shown that intensive counseling can positively impact each problem. However, because such counseling is typically not covered by medical insurance, cost can be a barrier.

2 Feb 2010

Depomed expands patent portfolio around extended release gabapentin formulation technology

Depomed, Inc. announced today that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a U.S. patent application (No. 12/239,591) directed to pharmaceutical dosage forms that deliver the compound gabapentin via Depomed’s proprietary Acuform® gastric retentive drug delivery technology.

2 Feb 2010

Caregivers of ICU survivors endure more stress than those caring for Alzheimer's disease patients

Intensive care unit patients are not the only ones likely to be severely depressed in the aftermath of hospitalization. Family and friends who care for them often suffer emotional and social hardship, too, according to a prospective study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine that is the first to monitor patients and caregivers during a one-year period for predictors of depression and lifestyle disruption.

2 Feb 2010

Gene mutation can trigger preterm births, says study

Mutation of a gene that helps protect the body from genetic instability leads to cellular and molecular changes in the pregnant uterus that trigger premature birth, according to a study appearing online Feb. 1 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

2 Feb 2010

Tubing-Free Insulin Pump System improves glycemic control in diabetic patients

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and The Endocrine Group researchers have concluded that the OmniPod® Insulin Management System significantly improved blood glucose control in diabetes patients who previously received insulin through multiple daily injections. The retrospective study results were published in the latest issue of Infusystems USA, in a study titled, 'Clinical Experience with a Tubing-Free Insulin Pump System.'

2 Feb 2010

Study evaluates hepatocyte transplantation as an alternative to liver transplantation

A research team from the National Taiwan University Hospital has evaluated the efficiency of transplanted hepatocyte (liver) cells in animal models severely damaged by two kinds of chemical toxicity to see whether and how transplanted hepatocytes were able to efficiently repopulate the toxin-induced, severely damaged livers.

2 Feb 2010

Studies suggest potential therapeutic targets for food poisoning, TB and autoimmune diseases

Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered how the virulent food-borne bacteria Listeria monocytogenes induces infected immune cells to sabotage their own defensive response.

2 Feb 2010

MEDSEEK’s revenue grows 346% over five years

MEDSEEK, the leading provider of healthcare enterprise portal connectivity solutions, today announced the acquisition of 58 new hospital clients and a 53 percent increase in one-year revenue backlog, as healthcare industry changes fuel demand for its eHealth solutions.

2 Feb 2010

Medical News

Pandemic H1N1 influenza of swine origin has distinct means of transmission from seasonal flu

Strength of distal leg musculature contributes to SCK difficulty in older adults

Study may yield potential treatments for brain damage and neurodegenerative diseases

Mountain View Hospital extends the use of SRS hybrid EMR

Unusual molecule in brain and retina can trigger vision loss

Decreased release of neurotransmitter acetylcholine contributes to heart failure

Breast cancer: 1 in 9 women affected, early detection vital

Cardiac catheterization: A groundbreaking tool in the field of cardiology

Also in Global Health News: Retrovirus enzyme; audit of USAID program; Africa's agriculture

Research could help in developing more specific treatments for Type 2 diabetes

Suzhou Erye Pharmaceutical receives Chinese SFDA approval for manufacturing penicillin at new facility

MDLinx announces new Omnibus offering for international pharmaceutical market research

Researchers urge policy makers to consider coverage for smoking and weight loss counseling

Depomed expands patent portfolio around extended release gabapentin formulation technology

Caregivers of ICU survivors endure more stress than those caring for Alzheimer's disease patients

Gene mutation can trigger preterm births, says study

Tubing-Free Insulin Pump System improves glycemic control in diabetic patients

Study evaluates hepatocyte transplantation as an alternative to liver transplantation

Studies suggest potential therapeutic targets for food poisoning, TB and autoimmune diseases

MEDSEEK’s revenue grows 346% over five years

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