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OlFactor Laboratories acquires exclusive license to patented technology from UC Riverside

OlFactor Laboratories, Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of Avisio, Inc. acquired an exclusive license to patented technology from UC Riverside.

10 Feb 2010

Study: New mechanism may allow bacteria to develop resistance to antibiotics

Scientists have shown that cells' DNA-reading machinery can skim through certain kinds of damaged DNA without skipping any letters in the genetic "text." The studies, performed in bacteria, suggest a new mechanism that can allow bacteria to develop resistance to antibiotics.

10 Feb 2010

Ikonisys to showcase oncoFISH cervical test at Eurogin 2010 Cervical Cancer Prevention Conference

Ikonisys announced today that they will exhibit their proprietary oncoFISH® cervical test at the Eurogin 2010 Cervical Cancer Prevention Conference held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo from February 17-20.

10 Feb 2010

Obama: No 'short cut' to deal with health reform issues

President Barack Obama surprised reporters by coming into the White House briefing Tuesday afternoon following a meeting with Democratic and Republican congressional leaders.

10 Feb 2010

Idaho Health Freedom Act: Passage will lead to loss of $1.6 billion in federal health care funding

As the Idaho House approved legislation today laying the groundwork to oppose a non-existent federal health care law, the long-term effects of the move could be felt for years to come. AARP is calling the Idaho Health Freedom Act (House Bill 391) a disastrous and problem-riddled piece of legislation that, if signed into law, could see Idaho lose nearly $1.6 billion in federal health care funding for the state and cost thousands of jobs.

10 Feb 2010

Drinking milk during pregnancy can protect baby against multiple sclerosis

Drinking milk during pregnancy may help reduce your baby's chances of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as an adult, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto April 10 to April 17, 2010.

10 Feb 2010

Disney participates in 'Let’s Move' campaign to promote nutrition and healthy lifestyles for kids and families

As part of its ongoing effort to promote healthy lifestyles and nutrition for kids and families, Disney today announced that it will develop a program in collaboration with First Lady Michelle Obama supporting “Let’s Move,” her newly announced campaign to create a healthier generation.

10 Feb 2010

US HIFU announces exclusive partnership with Riverside Research Institute

US HIFU, a worldwide leader in the development, distribution and use of minimally invasive high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technologies, announced today its exclusive partnership with Riverside Research Institute (RRI) to develop and test an ultrasonic method of prostate imaging and treatment that combines advanced tissue-type imaging with ultrasound energy from the Sonablate® 500 medical device.

10 Feb 2010

Excelsior Medical receives Canadian marketing license for new, pre-filled catheter lock syringe

Excelsior Medical Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of pre-filled catheter flush syringes, today announced that it has received a Medical Device License from Health Canada for its new, pre-filled catheter lock syringe to be sold in the Canadian marketplace.

10 Feb 2010

Study could lead to new therapeutic strategies for Parkinson's disease

A new study from The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro - at McGill University is the first to discover a molecular link between Parkinson's disease and defects in the ability of nerve cells to communicate.

10 Feb 2010

Third-party-payment system needs reform, says AAPS

The 2,000-page "Obamacare" agenda is stalled, but some want to try to jump-start "reform." Republicans introduced a 200-page substitute for H.R. 3962, which failed on a vote of 176 to 258. Now the President plans to meet with Republican congressional leaders.

10 Feb 2010

MHI researchers receive $4.8M as grants for genetics and genomic medicine research projects

Two research teams led by Dr. Christine Des Rosiers and Dr. John D. Rioux, both researchers at the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) and professors at the Universit- de Montr-al, have been awarded grants of $2.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively, to finance research projects on genetics and genomic medicine.

10 Feb 2010

Study challenges clinical myths about effects of depression on cognitive functioning

Many clinicians believe that depression goes hand in hand with cognitive difficulties such as memory problems or difficulties concentrating and paying attention, but a recent review of nearly 20 years of literature conducted by researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center has found that depression does not always lead to such impairments.

10 Feb 2010

Ligon Discovery, Lycera announce collaboration to identify drug candidates for immune disorders

Ligon Discovery announced today that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Lycera Corporation to apply its Small Molecule Microarray (SMM) screening technology to identify first-in-class drug candidates for immune disorders. Ligon will apply its SMM technology to screen protein targets identified by Lycera as critical to the development of certain immune disorders. Financial terms were not disclosed.

10 Feb 2010

New Multi-Cycle program reduces risk of infertility treatment for older mothers

Fertility experts at the Reproductive Science Center of the Bay Area (RSC) announced they have launched a new program from IntegraMed geared toward easing the risk of infertility treatment for qualified women of ages 49 and younger who want to use their own eggs in order to achieve pregnancy.

10 Feb 2010

Palatin Technologies completes first cohort dosing in bremelanotide trial for sexual dysfunction

Palatin Technologies, Inc. today announced the completion of first cohort dosing in a placebo-controlled, multiple dose study of bremelanotide, its experimental treatment for sexual dysfunction. The primary endpoint in this double-blind safety study is evaluation of blood pressure effects of subcutaneous bremelanotide in men between 45 and 65 years old. The study will also evaluate consistency of plasma exposure of bremelanotide given as repeated subcutaneous injections.

10 Feb 2010

IgM/IgG ratio is useful in diagnosing primary biliary cirrhosis

Previous studies have shown that assessment of immunoglobulin subclasses in plasma cells by immunohistochemistry (IHC) may be useful in the histopathologic evaluation of autoimmune liver diseases. However, further studies are necessary in order to validate the diagnostic utility of IgM and IgG immunohistochemistry in this specific scenario.

10 Feb 2010

Health officials encourage caution, despite H1N1 case decline

As the number of new H1N1 (swine flu) infections worldwide drops, U.S. health officials on Friday cautioned the virus continues to circulate and can still be deadly, Reuters reports. According to the WHO, H1N1 remains the dominant strain worldwide, but there are reports of the recent emergence of the seasonal flu in Africa and China, according to the news agency.

10 Feb 2010

ASA Effect test: A tool to identify patients who do not respond to ASA therapy

A convenient test is now available in Canada that determines if the ASA a patient is taking to prevent heart attack and stroke is working. ASA Effect(TM) is offered through LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services and its network of collection and testing centres.

10 Feb 2010

Six months old infants know when we're "playing" them

A study by York University researchers reveals that infants as young as six months old know when we're "playing" them - and they don't like it.

10 Feb 2010

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OlFactor Laboratories acquires exclusive license to patented technology from UC Riverside

Study: New mechanism may allow bacteria to develop resistance to antibiotics

Ikonisys to showcase oncoFISH cervical test at Eurogin 2010 Cervical Cancer Prevention Conference

Obama: No 'short cut' to deal with health reform issues

Idaho Health Freedom Act: Passage will lead to loss of $1.6 billion in federal health care funding

Drinking milk during pregnancy can protect baby against multiple sclerosis

Disney participates in 'Let’s Move' campaign to promote nutrition and healthy lifestyles for kids and families

US HIFU announces exclusive partnership with Riverside Research Institute

Excelsior Medical receives Canadian marketing license for new, pre-filled catheter lock syringe

Study could lead to new therapeutic strategies for Parkinson's disease

Third-party-payment system needs reform, says AAPS

MHI researchers receive $4.8M as grants for genetics and genomic medicine research projects

Study challenges clinical myths about effects of depression on cognitive functioning

Ligon Discovery, Lycera announce collaboration to identify drug candidates for immune disorders

New Multi-Cycle program reduces risk of infertility treatment for older mothers

Palatin Technologies completes first cohort dosing in bremelanotide trial for sexual dysfunction

IgM/IgG ratio is useful in diagnosing primary biliary cirrhosis

Health officials encourage caution, despite H1N1 case decline

ASA Effect test: A tool to identify patients who do not respond to ASA therapy

Six months old infants know when we're "playing" them

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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