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CMA and Pfizer Canada team up for new online CME program for physicians

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and Pfizer Canada are pleased to announce a collaboration for a new online Continuing Medical Education (CME) program for physicians across the country.

2 Dec 2009

TGF--1 suppresses the growth of cancer cells, find researchers

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found that a naturally occurring protein -- transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF--1) -- which normally suppresses the growth of cancer cells, causes a rebound effect after a prolonged exposure.

2 Dec 2009

Women are less likely than men to receive major funding for scientific research

Women were less likely than men to receive major funding for scientific research, according to a study from the University of Michigan Health System. The study also found that only a quarter of all researchers, both men and women, who received a major early career award went on to get further federal funding within five years.

2 Dec 2009

Cancer Genomic Microarray Facility selects febit's Geniom RT Analyzer to advance its biomedical research

The Cancer Genomic Microarray Facility at the Kimmel Cancer Center of the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, selected febit's Geniom® RT Analyzer to advance its biomedical research by proceeding targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and microRNA (miRNA) analysis.

2 Dec 2009

Pulmonary embolism can be diagnosed by combining SPECT and low-dose CT, shows research

When it comes to diagnosing pulmonary embolism-a sudden blockage in the lung artery that could be deadly if not treated-which technique is the most effective?

2 Dec 2009

Allina Hospitals selects Acuo Technologies' integrated medical imaging solution for improved patient care

Acuo Technologies, developers of high-performance medical image management software, data migration tools and services, today announced contracting with Allina Hospitals and Clinics for a new Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA), providing the foundation of image storage across the Allina network of hospitals, clinics and affiliates.

2 Dec 2009

RapidArc radiotherapy technology delivers highly-precise IMRT treatment

Former New Jersey Assemblyman Francis Bodine was surprised and delighted when his radiotherapy treatment sessions for prostate cancer went from about 20 minutes each day to less than five.

2 Dec 2009

Healthy eating habits can combat childhood obesity

Two new studies show how important forming healthy food and beverage habits can be in children and adolescents. This science adds to a growing body of evidence that has helped shape a new nutrition and physical activity program from the National Football League and National Dairy Council (NDC) called Fuel Up to Play 60.

2 Dec 2009

Galenea and Otsuka Pharmaceutical extend their research and development collaboration

Galenea Corp. and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced today the further extension of their research and development collaboration through 2011. This latest extension increases the collaboration term to seven years and brings the total committed funding to approximately $90 million.

2 Dec 2009

Fight 2 Win PSA launched to find a cure for Hodgkin's Disease

Leading post-production house Optimus Santa Monica today announced that the “Fight 2 Win” PSA – created by Draftfcb Irvine Creative Director Scott Murray, produced by Draftfcb Irvine Senior Producer Tom Anderson, directed by RSA’s Russo Brothers and edited by Optimus Santa Monica Editor Hovig Menakian– has launched and will run through the end of 2009 on Fox, Turner and ESPN.

2 Dec 2009

OptiNose announces study results of intranasal device for treating chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps

OptiNose is pleased to announce the publication of results from its Phase II clinical study investigating the efficacy and tolerability of its novel, intranasal drug/device product for the topical treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in Rhinology, the official journal of the International and European Rhinologic Societies.

2 Dec 2009

Results from ongoing clinical trial of ISF35 to be presented at ASH annual meeting

Memgen announced today that results from its ongoing, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society co-sponsored clinical trial in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have been selected for an oral presentation at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

2 Dec 2009

New scientific breakthrough may allow doctors to reverse cleft palate in humans

In a study newly published in the journal Development, investigators at the USC School of Dentistry describe how to non-surgically reverse the onset of cleft palate in fetal mice - potentially one step in the journey to a better understanding of similar defects in humans.

2 Dec 2009

New direct-to-consumer laboratory testing service offers streamlined access to healthcare

Long known for their independent, can-do spirit, Houstonians aren't waiting around for the government to tell them how and when to access healthcare. They are doing it themselves daily at ANY LAB TEST NOW®, a direct-to-consumer laboratory testing service recently opened throughout the city.

2 Dec 2009

U.S. Nonwovens introduces single-use instant Hand Sanitizing Gel Cards

U.S. Nonwovens Corp. announces an exciting new, patent-pending innovative product. The FIRST ever single-use instant Hand Sanitizing Gel Cards.(TM) Kills 99.9% of germs.

2 Dec 2009

Survey and existing research reveal differences in pain management between genders

For many Canadians, December is the start of the holiday season and a time of joy and celebration, but for some, it can also be a time of increased aches and pains. Whether it's a backache from shoveling away the first snowfall, hanging holiday lights or a headache from the stress of holiday shopping, December brings a new set of aches and pains.

2 Dec 2009

Copper may help fight against healthcare-associated infections

In a busy Birmingham teaching hospital, researchers swapped a conventional toilet seat, tap-handles and a ward door push-plate for similar items made from 70% copper. They compared the number of microbes on the copper surfaces against the number of bacteria on the same items from another ward and found that the copper surfaces had 90-100% fewer live bacteria than the non-copper surfaces.

2 Dec 2009

LEED certification for UM Clinical Research Building

The Clinical Research Building (CRB), at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has been honored for its sustainability components. The building was awarded the LEED- designation, established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation's preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings.

2 Dec 2009

Percutaneous disc decompression keeps patients pain-free up to two years later, shows study

A randomized, controlled study comparing standard conservative therapy to a minimally invasive treatment called percutaneous disc decompression for painful herniated disc revealed that while both treatments help patients in the short run, only disc decompression kept patients pain free up to two years later.

2 Dec 2009

Targeted breast ultrasound: A safe and cost effective alternative for women under 40

Targeted breast ultrasound of suspicious areas of the breast, including lumps, is a safe, reliable and cost-effective alternative to invasive biopsies for women under age 40, according to the findings of two studies presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

2 Dec 2009

Medical News

CMA and Pfizer Canada team up for new online CME program for physicians

TGF--1 suppresses the growth of cancer cells, find researchers

Women are less likely than men to receive major funding for scientific research

Cancer Genomic Microarray Facility selects febit's Geniom RT Analyzer to advance its biomedical research

Pulmonary embolism can be diagnosed by combining SPECT and low-dose CT, shows research

Allina Hospitals selects Acuo Technologies' integrated medical imaging solution for improved patient care

RapidArc radiotherapy technology delivers highly-precise IMRT treatment

Healthy eating habits can combat childhood obesity

Galenea and Otsuka Pharmaceutical extend their research and development collaboration

Fight 2 Win PSA launched to find a cure for Hodgkin's Disease

OptiNose announces study results of intranasal device for treating chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps

Results from ongoing clinical trial of ISF35 to be presented at ASH annual meeting

New scientific breakthrough may allow doctors to reverse cleft palate in humans

New direct-to-consumer laboratory testing service offers streamlined access to healthcare

U.S. Nonwovens introduces single-use instant Hand Sanitizing Gel Cards

Survey and existing research reveal differences in pain management between genders

Copper may help fight against healthcare-associated infections

LEED certification for UM Clinical Research Building

Percutaneous disc decompression keeps patients pain-free up to two years later, shows study

Targeted breast ultrasound: A safe and cost effective alternative for women under 40

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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