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Novel H1N1 influenza raises parents' awareness and concern about seasonal influenza

Novel H1N1 influenza has raised parents' awareness and concern about seasonal influenza, increasing the likelihood that they will get their children vaccinated compared to past years, according to a recent national survey commissioned by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID).

20 Oct 2009

AAP's initiative to address childhood asthma

With chronic diseases on the rise in children, pediatricians are looking for solutions to improve care and outcomes for these often complex illnesses. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) today announced a new initiative funded with a grant from the Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc. (MCAN) that will allow pediatricians across the country to pilot a series of quality improvement programs to effectively address the top chronic disease affecting kids - childhood asthma.

20 Oct 2009

Rexall Diabetes Starter Kit for newly diagnosed patients

Over 40 per cent of Canadians diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, such as diabetes, feel confused or overwhelmed after leaving their doctor's office, shows a Leger Marketing survey commissioned by the Rexall family of pharmacies.

20 Oct 2009

Link between stress reduction and increase in pregancy rate established

Women who participated in a stress management program prior to or during their second IVF cycle had a 160 percent greater pregnancy rate than women who did not participate in a program, according to a study presented today at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's 65th Annual Meeting.

20 Oct 2009

Substantial price reduction for 24 Chromosome Aneuploidy Screening

Gene Security Network, Inc. (GSN) today announced a substantial price reduction for its 24 Chromosome Aneuploidy Screening with Parental SupportTM. Effective immediately, pricing has been restructured to a single flat fee for testing of up to 24 embryos in an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle.

20 Oct 2009

Bio-Bridge Science receives business license for Bio-Bridge JRS Biosciences (Beijing)

Bio-Bridge Science, Inc., a biotechnology company engaged in the commercial development of vaccines and vaccine-related products announced today that the Company received a business license from the Beijing Administration for Industry and Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) indicating approval of the formation of Bio-Bridge JRS Biosciences (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Bio-Bridge JRS”).

20 Oct 2009

Tel Aviv University develops scaffold to regenerate damaged bones and tissues

Mother Nature has provided the lizard with a unique ability to regrow body tissue that is damaged or torn ― if its tail is pulled off, it grows right back. She has not been quite so generous with human beings. But we might be able to come close, thanks to new research from Tel Aviv University.

20 Oct 2009

Uninsured American adults with diabetes or high cholesterol often go undiagnosed and undertreated: Study

new study shows uninsured American adults with chronic illnesses like diabetes or high cholesterol often go undiagnosed and undertreated, leading to an increased risk of costly, disabling and even lethal complications of their disease.

20 Oct 2009

Researchers develop new technique to study the mechanisms behind diseases in more detail

Researchers have previously been able to analyse which sugar structures are to be found on certain proteins, but not exactly where on the protein they are positioned. This is now possible thanks to a new technique developed at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

20 Oct 2009

PhRMA report says nearly 1,000 life-changing medicines for diseases affecting women in development

America's pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies are working on nearly 1,000 life-changing medicines for diseases affecting women, according to a new report released by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). The medicines are awaiting approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or are in human clinical trials.

20 Oct 2009

Body composition analysis can help in determining obesity risk

The body mass index (BMI) has long been the yardstick in deciding who is at risk because of their weight. BMI is essentially a measure of density, identifying 'under-' and 'over-weight' risk groups. Recent studies however point towards a more sophisticated approach to the issue.

20 Oct 2009

Data on ULORIC treatment for gout flares presented at the 73rd American College of Rheumatology meeting

Data presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology highlight effects of baseline characteristics on achievement of serum uric acid (sUA) levels to <6.0 mg/dL and the frequency of flares with ULORIC- (febuxostat) treatment.

20 Oct 2009

Poor readiness by many hospitals to tackle H1N1 pandemic; RNs step up protest

Some 16,000 registered nurses at 39 hospitals at three Catholic hospital chains in California and Nevada will join a one-day strike and picket October 30 as RNs step up the protest over poor readiness by many hospitals to confront the H1N1 pandemic, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) announced today.

20 Oct 2009

The Affordable Nutrition Index helps people to find budget-friendly nutritious foods

A new food rating system that analyzes both nutrition and cost value of food may now make it easier for people to find budget-friendly, nutritious foods in today-s tough economy.

20 Oct 2009

Lower extremity injuries on the rise among skiers

Over the last two decades, knee injuries have been on the rise among skiers in the French Alps. It is more likely for downhill skiers to experience a lower extremity injury than any other type of injury, whether due to a fall or a collision.

20 Oct 2009

Hydra Biosciences and Cubist Pharmaceuticals join to develop novel ion channel drugs

Hydra Biosciences today announced that they have entered into an agreement with Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for a joint collaboration to develop novel ion channel drugs.

20 Oct 2009

Optimer Pharmaceuticals to present additional data on fidaxomicin at the 47th IDSA meeting

Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that additional data related to fidaxomicin, the Company's lead developmental product candidate for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection, will be presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) to be held at The Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 29 through November 1, 2009.

20 Oct 2009

Congress should spell out how to pay for the changes if physician reimbursement rates in Medicare are raised

The Concord Coalition said today that if Congress raises physician reimbursement rates in Medicare, it should spell out how to pay for the changes.

20 Oct 2009

Right combination of estrogen and SERM can reduce breast cancer risk

The right combination of estrogen and a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), which blocks the effects of estrogen in breast tissue, could relieve menopause symptoms and cut breast cancer risk, Yale researchers report in an abstract presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) scientific meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, October 17-21.

20 Oct 2009

Health Canada approves new Lantus ClikSTAR reusable insulin pen

Health Canada has approved the ClikSTAR reusable insulin pen for use with Lantus, giving patients with diabetes an additional option to safely and effectively achieve and sustain control of their blood sugar levels. The new insulin delivery device was launched today in conjunction with the 20th World Diabetes Congress being held in Montreal, Quebec, making Canada one of the first countries worldwide to launch this state-of-the-art pen.

20 Oct 2009

Medical News

Novel H1N1 influenza raises parents' awareness and concern about seasonal influenza

AAP's initiative to address childhood asthma

Rexall Diabetes Starter Kit for newly diagnosed patients

Link between stress reduction and increase in pregancy rate established

Substantial price reduction for 24 Chromosome Aneuploidy Screening

Bio-Bridge Science receives business license for Bio-Bridge JRS Biosciences (Beijing)

Tel Aviv University develops scaffold to regenerate damaged bones and tissues

Uninsured American adults with diabetes or high cholesterol often go undiagnosed and undertreated: Study

Researchers develop new technique to study the mechanisms behind diseases in more detail

PhRMA report says nearly 1,000 life-changing medicines for diseases affecting women in development

Body composition analysis can help in determining obesity risk

Data on ULORIC treatment for gout flares presented at the 73rd American College of Rheumatology meeting

Poor readiness by many hospitals to tackle H1N1 pandemic; RNs step up protest

The Affordable Nutrition Index helps people to find budget-friendly nutritious foods

Lower extremity injuries on the rise among skiers

Hydra Biosciences and Cubist Pharmaceuticals join to develop novel ion channel drugs

Optimer Pharmaceuticals to present additional data on fidaxomicin at the 47th IDSA meeting

Congress should spell out how to pay for the changes if physician reimbursement rates in Medicare are raised

Right combination of estrogen and SERM can reduce breast cancer risk

Health Canada approves new Lantus ClikSTAR reusable insulin pen

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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