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Panel discussion on benefits of oral chemotherapy in cancer care

US Oncology, Inc. partnered with the Association of Community Cancer Centers, Association of Oncology Social Work, American Society for Clinical Oncology, Community Oncology Alliance, Oncology Nursing Society and the National Patient Advocate Foundation in hosting a panel discussion on Capitol Hill today to examine the benefits of oral chemotherapy in cancer care, as well as challenges in its prescribing, accessibility and adherence in the current health care system.

22 Jan 2010

Infertility can lead to isolation and impact on couple’s relationships

Struggling to get pregnant can be a serious blow to the self-esteem of both women and men, according to a new national survey. Seven in 10 (71 percent) women said that infertility makes them feel flawed, while half of men (50 percent) say it makes them feel inadequate.

22 Jan 2010

AARP launches Idaho Budget Hotline to oppose budget cuts on healthcare and critical services

Bracing for the impact of more budget cuts from the Governor, the worst may still be ahead for the growing number of Idaho families and the elderly forced to turn to the state for the basics.

22 Jan 2010

NTU calls for transparency and openness in negotiations on health care reform legislation

The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) spearheaded a diverse coalition of groups calling for passage of a health care transparency resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives. More than 30 groups signed on to an open letter supporting an effort to bring negotiations on health care legislation out into the open, allowing the American people to see what actions their elected representatives are taking on their behalf.

22 Jan 2010

Flexpoint Sensor Systems to develop home monitoring system using patented Bend Sensor design

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc., http://www.flexpoint.com, announced that they are currently working under an agreement with a company on the development of a Home Monitoring Presence Detection System using their patented Bend Sensor® design.

22 Jan 2010

Apotex provides nearly $2M worth of medicines for Haiti relief efforts

Apotex Inc, the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company, is working with the following relief organizations: World Vision, Feed the Children, and One X One. The company has provided close to $2 million worth of medicines to assist with the healthcare needs of the Haitian population.

22 Jan 2010

Findings may provide new insights into diabetes; suggest novel targets for drug intervention

The neuropeptide corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) makes cameo appearances throughout the body, but its leading role is as the opening act in the stress response, jump-starting the process along the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have found that CRF also plays a part in the pancreas, where it increases insulin secretion and promotes the division of the insulin-producing beta cells.

22 Jan 2010

New learning centre dedicated to train CT health care specialists established

The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and GE Healthcare Canada today announced the establishment of a new learning centre dedicated to training both the current and next generation of CT health care specialists.

22 Jan 2010

Hopkins dentist offers free dental care for needy people

Celebrate late this year – the last Friday of February, almost two weeks after Valentine’s Day, Shamblott Family Dentistry will again spread goodwill and cheer to the local community with a Dentistry from the Heart (DFTH) event. This year’s DFTH will be the fourth annual event offering gifts of free fillings and extractions to the first people who show up at Dr. Scott Shamblott’s office in Hopkins.

22 Jan 2010

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supports the ISE Annual Conference with $25,000 grant

The Adler School of Professional Psychology has received a $25,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support the Annual Conference of the Institute on Social Exclusion. This year's conference, titled "The Social Determinants of Mental Health: from Awareness to Action," will be the first ever in the United States to convene innovative thinkers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to address this topic, and has already received international interest.

22 Jan 2010

Combination of saliva test with ultra high-tech biopsy process may help prevent genetic disorders

Florida's largest fertility clinic announced it is the first in the state to offer promising new tests against birth defects: a coupling of technologies that will allow couples to avoid passing along more than 100 genetic diseases to their newborn.

22 Jan 2010

Understanding mechanism of SIRT6 activity may help treat diabetes and cancer

A study investigating how a cellular enzyme affects blood glucose levels in mice provides clues to pathways that may be involved in processes including the regulation of longevity and the proliferation of tumor cells.

22 Jan 2010

New sensor could help diagnose and treat a variety of diseases

A tiny new sensor could provide fresh, inexpensive diagnosis and treatment methods for people suffering from a variety of diseases.

22 Jan 2010

Intrinsic Bioprobes licenses diabetes biomarkers to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

Intrinsic Bioprobes today announced the exclusive licensing of two novel biomarkers for diabetes to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (Raritan, NJ). The biomarkers are modified forms of blood-circulating proteins and have been linked with the presence of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The financial terms of the licensing agreement were not disclosed.

From Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. 22 Jan 2010

Australian scientists discover cells that cause a common type of childhood leukaemia

Scientists at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne in Australia have discovered the cells that cause a common type of childhood leukaemia - T cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (T-ALL). Targeting of these cells may lead to improved treatments for this disease and help prevent relapse.

22 Jan 2010

PCMA releases statement on new legislation introduced by Congressman Stephen F. Lynch

The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement today on new legislation introduced by Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.) — the FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act (H.R. 4489) — which would increase prescription drug costs and reduce choices for federal employees

22 Jan 2010

Analysis: Will financial incentives and penalties improve hospital care?

The English NHS should "proceed cautiously" in introducing payment for performance schemes aimed at improving the quality of care in hospitals, warn researchers from the University of York on bmj.com today.

22 Jan 2010

Study shows usefulness of handheld devices for teleconsultation and emergency procedures

Handheld devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) and the iPod Touch are prevalent among doctors. However a recent study shows that these devices may be particularly useful for emergency radiologists, who in the near future, may be able to use them for teleconsultation and emergency procedures, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

22 Jan 2010

Clorox urges organizations to equip with flu prevention educational tools to prevent virus spread

Seasonal flu activity typically peaks in January or later, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the flu virus can spread as late as May. On top of the rising seasonal flu activity, this season the 2009 H1N1 virus is also circulating. Organizations – and particularly mass transportation systems where many people pass through daily – need to be ready to combat and help prevent the further spread of both flu viruses this winter and spring.

22 Jan 2010

Heilongjiang Tianlong Pharmaceutical changes R&D focus to antibiotics and cardiac drugs

China Sky One Medical, Inc., a leading fully integrated pharmaceutical company developing and producing over-the-counter drugs in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that Heilongjiang Tianlong Pharmaceutical Company ("Tianlong"), the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, will change its R&D focus from external use medicines to antibiotics and cardiac drugs.

22 Jan 2010

Medical News

Panel discussion on benefits of oral chemotherapy in cancer care

Infertility can lead to isolation and impact on couple’s relationships

AARP launches Idaho Budget Hotline to oppose budget cuts on healthcare and critical services

NTU calls for transparency and openness in negotiations on health care reform legislation

Flexpoint Sensor Systems to develop home monitoring system using patented Bend Sensor design

Apotex provides nearly $2M worth of medicines for Haiti relief efforts

Findings may provide new insights into diabetes; suggest novel targets for drug intervention

New learning centre dedicated to train CT health care specialists established

Hopkins dentist offers free dental care for needy people

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supports the ISE Annual Conference with $25,000 grant

Combination of saliva test with ultra high-tech biopsy process may help prevent genetic disorders

Understanding mechanism of SIRT6 activity may help treat diabetes and cancer

New sensor could help diagnose and treat a variety of diseases

Intrinsic Bioprobes licenses diabetes biomarkers to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

Australian scientists discover cells that cause a common type of childhood leukaemia

PCMA releases statement on new legislation introduced by Congressman Stephen F. Lynch

Analysis: Will financial incentives and penalties improve hospital care?

Study shows usefulness of handheld devices for teleconsultation and emergency procedures

Clorox urges organizations to equip with flu prevention educational tools to prevent virus spread

Heilongjiang Tianlong Pharmaceutical changes R&D focus to antibiotics and cardiac drugs

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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