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Positive efficacy data from Phase 2 study of AEZS-108 announced

AEterna Zentaris Inc. (the "Company"), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on endocrine therapy and oncology, today announced positive efficacy data from a Phase 2 study with its targeted cytotoxic peptide conjugate, AEZS-108 (formerly AN-152), in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

25 Nov 2009

CXCL5 molecule causes insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in obese people

Many people who are overweight or obese develop insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes at some stage in their lives. A European research team has now discovered that obese people have large amounts of the molecule CXCL5, produced by certain cells in fatty tissue.

25 Nov 2009

Pharmaceutical Institute introduces comprehensive series of e-courses on hospital marketplace

Pharmaceutical Institute, a leading provider of specialized training solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, today announced the launch of a new e-course titled, Hospital Marketplace. The new Hospital Marketplace e-course is the newest addition to the company's Managed Markets Excellence(TM) series, a comprehensive series of e-courses designed to fill the critical need for basic and advanced managed markets knowledge for commercial professionals.

25 Nov 2009

New biodegradable drug-eluting fibers advance stent technology and brain surgery

Stents that keep weakened and flabby arteries from collapsing have been true life-savers. But after six months, those stents are no longer needed -- once the arteries are strengthened, they become unnecessary. Previously, doctors had no choice but to leave them in place.

25 Nov 2009

Wellcore announces leadership team and product introduction plans

Wellcore Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based company dedicated to developing wireless products and services that promote wellness, safety and security, is announcing its leadership team and product introduction plans.

25 Nov 2009

Faulty enzyme may contribute to malignant brain tumour formation

Around 70 per cent of people with a type of brain tumour - called a low-grade glioma - have a faulty version of an enzyme called IDH1. The mutation is also found in a significant proportion of patients with acute myeloid leukaemia.

25 Nov 2009

New online vision therapy program from Infinite Mind

Infinite Mind, a Salt Lake City based software company, announces the launch of a new online vision therapy program eyeQ, the software program is to be used in conjunction with existing in-office therapy methods.

25 Nov 2009

Comparison study finds no significant differences in post-transplant survival rates of NASH and ETOH groups

Researchers at the University of Miami School of Medicine compared the outcomes of cirrhotic patients who underwent liver transplants for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) versus alcoholic liver disease (ETOH) and found no statistically significant differences in post-transplant survival rates between the NASH and ETOH groups

25 Nov 2009

New findings suggest current system of classifying psychoactive drugs in UK may need to be revisited

Drug users are well informed about the harms associated with the drugs they use, and perceive alcohol and tobacco to be amongst the most dangerous substances, according to a survey by UCL (University College London) and Imperial College London researchers.

25 Nov 2009

HAMS: A support and informational program to deal with alcohol problems

There is a new game in town when it comes to dealing with alcohol problems. It is harm reduction, offering pragmatic and realistic strategies where traditional approaches to alcohol problems have failed. Spearheading this movement is a group called HAMS -- Harm Reduction, Alcohol Abstinence and Moderation Support. HAMS is a free-of-charge, lay-led support and informational group for people who drink alcohol.

25 Nov 2009

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America continues its present coverage guidelines for mammography screenings

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), one of the largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits for small and mid-sized companies, today announced that the company will continue to follow its current insurance coverage guidelines for mammography screenings.

25 Nov 2009

Involving family members in medical rounds can improve standard of care, says new study

Involving family members of pediatric cancer and hematology patients in medical rounds benefits both the family and the medical team, according to a new Indiana University School of Medicine study.

25 Nov 2009

High salt intake poses greater risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease

High salt intake is associated with significantly greater risk of both stroke and cardiovascular disease, concludes a study published on bmj.com today.

25 Nov 2009

People with severe EBS at increased risk of skin cancer, say scientists

UK scientists have discovered the link between people with the skin blistering disease Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex-Dowling-Meara, (EBS -DM) - and tumour growth, according to research published in Journal of Investigative Dermatology today (Monday).

25 Nov 2009

Strategies to elicit response in autistic children

most children will greet Daddy with a hug, many autistic children aren't capable of affectionate interactions that keep a family intact.

25 Nov 2009

$80 million grants may soon be available to support health information technology workforce

Dr. David Blumenthal, HHS’ National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, today announced plans to make available $80 million in grants to help develop and strengthen the health information technology workforce.

25 Nov 2009

New mammography guidelines can set breast health care back a half century in time, says cancer expert

Until recently, women hitting their 40th birthdays expected to begin receiving yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer. Earlier this week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a government appointed task force, advised cutting back on the number of mammograms that women receive, as well as pushing back the age of the first mammogram to 50.

25 Nov 2009

Strategies to manage holiday stress

As Black Friday nears and national unemployment levels push into double digits for the first time in decades, the American Psychological Association's (APA) newest Stress in America survey finds that Americans continue to cite financial concerns as leading sources of stress.

25 Nov 2009

‘Testing Millions’ campaign in conjunction with World AIDS Day launched by AHF

As part of a groundbreaking global effort to test several million people for HIV in conjunction with this year’s observation of World AIDS Day on Tuesday, December 1st, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, is spearheading and coordinating the ‘Testing Millions’ campaign. The campaign, which has been organized by AHF in coalition with hundreds of global partners from 52 countries around the world, is mobilizing non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local and national governments, international relief agencies, faith-based organizations and civil society to participate.

25 Nov 2009

Canadians with chronic neck and back pain now have access to top spinal care

Canadians suffering from chronic and severe neck and back pain now have access to the top spinal care available. Spinal heath expert, Dr. Ron Nusbaum, has launched Back Clinics of Canada, a state-of-the-art facility that focuses on educating patients on the importance of spinal health and offering cutting-edge care that can bring an end to back pain.

25 Nov 2009

Medical News

Positive efficacy data from Phase 2 study of AEZS-108 announced

CXCL5 molecule causes insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in obese people

Pharmaceutical Institute introduces comprehensive series of e-courses on hospital marketplace

New biodegradable drug-eluting fibers advance stent technology and brain surgery

Wellcore announces leadership team and product introduction plans

Faulty enzyme may contribute to malignant brain tumour formation

New online vision therapy program from Infinite Mind

Comparison study finds no significant differences in post-transplant survival rates of NASH and ETOH groups

New findings suggest current system of classifying psychoactive drugs in UK may need to be revisited

HAMS: A support and informational program to deal with alcohol problems

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America continues its present coverage guidelines for mammography screenings

Involving family members in medical rounds can improve standard of care, says new study

High salt intake poses greater risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease

People with severe EBS at increased risk of skin cancer, say scientists

Strategies to elicit response in autistic children

$80 million grants may soon be available to support health information technology workforce

New mammography guidelines can set breast health care back a half century in time, says cancer expert

Strategies to manage holiday stress

‘Testing Millions’ campaign in conjunction with World AIDS Day launched by AHF

Canadians with chronic neck and back pain now have access to top spinal care

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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