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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

Study identifies genetic link between vitamin D and heart disease

Previous studies have shown a link between low vitamin D status and heart disease. Now a new study shows that patients with high blood pressure who possess a gene variant that affects an enzyme critical to normal vitamin D activation are twice as likely as those without the variant to have congestive heart failure.

2 Dec 2009

Canadians with hemophilia A can use new treatment option, XYNTHA

Canadians with hemophilia A - a rare, inherited blood-clotting disorder - now have a new treatment option with the introduction of XYNTHA(TM), a recombinant factor VIII product for both the control and prevention of bleeding episodes and surgical prophylaxis.

2 Dec 2009

Universal Access and Human Rights: A central theme for World AIDS Day 2009

More than 33.4 million people are living with HIV/AIDS in the world today with 2.7 million new infections occurring each year. FHSSA reports, Sub-Saharan Africa is unequally impacted by HIV/AIDS, with 71% of new infections each year.

2 Dec 2009

MRI pioneer honored with MRC Millennium Medal

Sir Peter Mansfield, The University of Nottingham's Nobel Laureate for Physiology and Medicine, is to be recognised, once again, for his part in one of the most important breakthroughs in medical science.

2 Dec 2009

Study of Acetadote Injection as a cost-saving treatment for acetaminophen poisoning published

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today that an independently conducted study of Acetadote (acetylcysteine) Injection, or intravenous N-acetylcysteine, as a cost-saving treatment for acetaminophen poisoning was published in Volume 12, Number 4 of the peer-reviewed Journal of Medical Economics, distributed in December.

2 Dec 2009

Annual screening ultrasound may benefit women who are at elevated risk for breast cancer

Results of a large-scale clinical trial presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) provide the first strong evidence of the benefit of annual screening ultrasound for women with dense breasts who are at elevated risk for breast cancer. In addition, the study confirmed that MRI is highly sensitive in depicting early breast cancer.

2 Dec 2009

New patented technology to combat healthcare-associated infections

Independent testing performed at ATS Labs, an internationally recognized antimicrobial testing laboratory, demonstrated that PerfectClean with Micrillon wipers eliminated biological contaminants in a very short time. This promising technology has the potential to impact disinfection practices in the healthcare market.

2 Dec 2009

Study finds ethnic pride may be as important as self-esteem, particularly for boys

Ethnic pride may be as important as self-esteem to the mental health of young African-American adolescents, according to a new study in the Nov./Dec. issue of the journal Child Development.

2 Dec 2009

Antipsychotic medications increase the levels of inflammation markers, find researchers

Overall, antipsychotic medications are reasonably effective, and fairly well tolerated treatments for mood and psychotic disorders. However, treatment with a number of antipsychotic medications is associated with weight gain, and for some, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia.

2 Dec 2009

Neogen announces acquisition of BioKits food safety business of San Diego

Neogen Corporation announced today that it has acquired the BioKits food safety business of San Diego, Calif.-based Gen-Probe Incorporated ( GPRO). The acquisition includes more than 50 test kits for food allergens, meat and fish speciation, and plant genetics.

2 Dec 2009

Medical News

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

Study identifies genetic link between vitamin D and heart disease

Canadians with hemophilia A can use new treatment option, XYNTHA

Universal Access and Human Rights: A central theme for World AIDS Day 2009

MRI pioneer honored with MRC Millennium Medal

Study of Acetadote Injection as a cost-saving treatment for acetaminophen poisoning published

Annual screening ultrasound may benefit women who are at elevated risk for breast cancer

New patented technology to combat healthcare-associated infections

Study finds ethnic pride may be as important as self-esteem, particularly for boys

Antipsychotic medications increase the levels of inflammation markers, find researchers

Neogen announces acquisition of BioKits food safety business of San Diego

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

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