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Nimotuzumab drug approved for Mexican distribution

YM BioSciences Inc. (NYSE Amex:YMI, TSX:YM, AIM:YMBA), a life sciences product development company that identifies and advances a diverse portfolio of promising cancer-related products at various stages of development, today reported that nimotuzumab has been approved for marketing in Mexico.

17 Sep 2009

Essilor announces first-ever eco-friendly eyewear

Back to school is an important time for families and eyesight, as many schools require eye exams and teachers notice vision needs through classroom activities. With the start of a new school year, it's also a chance for families to kick start a new routine to support the environment and establish every day green habits.

17 Sep 2009

Study reveals that YAP can be used for the diagnosis of gastric carcinoma

A research team led by Professor Yan Xin, from The Fourth Laboratory of Cancer Institute in China measured the expression of YAP and survivin in normal gastric mucosa, precancerous lesions and gastric carcinoma using an immunohistochemical method to analyze the significance and correlations of the 2 factors with gastric carcinogenesis.

17 Sep 2009

CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation for Meridian Health

Meridian Health has received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation, recognizing the organization’s commitment to taking concrete actions to reduce the cancer risk of its employees and their families through screenings, early detection, and healthy changes in lifestyle and in the workplace.

17 Sep 2009

Intarcia's ITCA 650 phase 2 study in type 2 diabetes begins patient enrollment

Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the start of enrollment for a phase 2 study comparing its proprietary drug candidate ITCA 650 (DUROS continuous delivery of exenatide) with Byetta, an FDA-approved twice-daily injection form of exenatide.

17 Sep 2009

Workshop to address high-risk adolescent behaviors

The Evolution Institute and the University of Arizona's Frances McClelland Institute for Children, Youth, and Families are co-hosting an invitation-only workshop at the university, Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, for world-renowned scholars who will apply evolutionary theory to the development of practical solutions for high-risk adolescent behaviors plaguing Western societies.

17 Sep 2009

FDA: Manufacturers to include warning of promethazine hydrochloride injection on labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is telling manufacturers of the drug promethazine to include a boxed warning regarding the injectable form of the drug.

17 Sep 2009

Canada's health care associations urge health ministers to tackle pressing issues at the ministers' annual meeting

Canada's leading health care associations are calling on federal and provincial/territorial health ministers to tackle a number of pressing issues at the ministers' annual meeting, taking place in Winnipeg September 17.

17 Sep 2009

LAB Research signs exclusive agreement to extend Korean market

LAB Research Inc. ("LAB", "LAB Research" or the "Company"), (TSX: LRI), a Canadian-based global non-clinical contract research organization, today announced that it has extended its Korean market coverage through a new exclusive agency agreement with Safe Chemicals Co., LTD., a South Korea based consulting company ("Safe Chemicals").

17 Sep 2009

Study to determine the outcomes and complications of ERCP in a community practice to appear in GIE journal

A new study from researchers in Minnesota found that endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) performed in a community hospital setting results in complication rates that compare favorably with those of academic centers while achieving technical success at or above the performance levels recommended by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)/American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Task Force.

17 Sep 2009

Schiff Nutrition International reports first-quarter fiscal 2010 results

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., (NYSE:WNI), today announced results for the fiscal 2010 first quarter.

17 Sep 2009

Study: HBV genotype is not linked to hepatocellular carcinoma

Previous studies revealed that HBV genotypes as well as mutations in the core promoter, precore or HBx gene have been shown to have an association with the clinical outcome of liver disease, however, this is still controversial. It is likely that this depends on the HBV genotype distribution in certain region.

17 Sep 2009

New CLF survey on the unawareness of Canadians in contracting food-related illnesses

A new survey from the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) reveals more than half of Canadians over the age of 25 (57 per cent) are concerned about contracting food-related illnesses like hepatitis A, but many are unaware that their everyday food preparation and consumption habits may put them at risk for this liver disease

17 Sep 2009

First Edition: September 17, 2009

Today's headlines focus on two clear story lines: First, the long-awaited and much-anticipated Baucus health overhaul measure was unveiled yesterday; second, it's reception was only lukewarm.

17 Sep 2009

Congresswoman Eshoo honored with The Science Coalition's Champion of Science Award

The Science Coalition today gave Congresswoman Anna Eshoo its "Champion of Science" award in recognition of her strong commitment and continued advocacy for basic research funding. "Representing much of Silicon Valley and several research institutions, Congresswoman Eshoo understands the significant role basic research plays both in advancing our knowledge in critical areas like health care and energy and in driving our economy," said Dr. Philip Pizzo, Dean, Stanford School of Medicine.

17 Sep 2009

Educational initiative proves successful in identifying and diagnosing fibromyalgia

According to The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Fibromyalgia Circle of Care Initiative has achieved dramatic success in heightening awareness, diagnosis and best practice treatment of fibromyalgia – a complex and chronic pain disorder that plagues an estimated 10 million Americans.

17 Sep 2009

UPV provides new model to recognize postnatal depression

Worldwide, 13% of women who give birth suffer from postnatal depression, which causes a significant deterioration in a mother's quality of life and her ability to care for her baby. Now, Spanish researchers have developed a model to diagnose this illness with a predictive power of 80% - the best result to date for this kind of depression.

17 Sep 2009

Medical conference to discuss the current and future use of CT and MRI in autopsy practice

A leading forensic pathologist from the University of Leicester is among the keynote speakers at a unique medical conference in the city examining The Use of CT and MRI in Autopsy Practice.

17 Sep 2009

Cancer patients struggles with huge drug costs

Canada's patchwork system of drug coverage is leading to financial hardship for many cancer patients, says a Canadian Cancer Society report released today.

17 Sep 2009

Deterioration in brain function following breast cancer therapy affects quality of life: Study

One of the most problematic side effects of cancer treatment, chemobrain - a range of symptoms including memory loss, inability to concentrate, difficulty thinking and other subtle cognitive changes following chemotherapy - seriously diminishes women's quality of life and daily functioning.

17 Sep 2009

Medical News

Nimotuzumab drug approved for Mexican distribution

Essilor announces first-ever eco-friendly eyewear

Study reveals that YAP can be used for the diagnosis of gastric carcinoma

CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation for Meridian Health

Intarcia's ITCA 650 phase 2 study in type 2 diabetes begins patient enrollment

Workshop to address high-risk adolescent behaviors

FDA: Manufacturers to include warning of promethazine hydrochloride injection on labels

Canada's health care associations urge health ministers to tackle pressing issues at the ministers' annual meeting

LAB Research signs exclusive agreement to extend Korean market

Study to determine the outcomes and complications of ERCP in a community practice to appear in GIE journal

Schiff Nutrition International reports first-quarter fiscal 2010 results

Study: HBV genotype is not linked to hepatocellular carcinoma

New CLF survey on the unawareness of Canadians in contracting food-related illnesses

First Edition: September 17, 2009

Congresswoman Eshoo honored with The Science Coalition's Champion of Science Award

Educational initiative proves successful in identifying and diagnosing fibromyalgia

UPV provides new model to recognize postnatal depression

Medical conference to discuss the current and future use of CT and MRI in autopsy practice

Cancer patients struggles with huge drug costs

Deterioration in brain function following breast cancer therapy affects quality of life: Study

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

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics

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