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WERF to assess the hidden cost of endometriosis to society and women with the disease

The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) has raised sufficient funds to commence the first ever prospective study to assess the hidden cost of endometriosis to society and to women with the disease.

28 Aug 2009

Albert Einstein College of Medicine receives $11.2 million NIH grant to study genes associated with longevity

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University a five-year, $11.2 million grant to study the impact of damage to DNA on aging and disease. Research funded by this grant, and conducted by a consortium of scientists, could reveal the role of genome maintenance systems in delaying aging and will begin to explore novel interventions to maintain health in old age.

28 Aug 2009

Researchers find link between asymptomatic PAD and cardiovascular events among stroke and TIA patients

Measuring circulation in the ankle using a device similar to a blood pressure cuff can help identify asymptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) in stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) survivors, a group at much higher risk of subsequent cerebrovascular events, according to a study in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

28 Aug 2009

Urine LAM-ELISA's sensitivity of 50.7% in identifying TB disappoints

Urine LAM-ELISA does not appear to be useful as an independent diagnostic test for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). A trial of the new diagnostic, described in the open access journal BMC Infectious Diseases found that it was only capable of identifying 50.7% of TB cases.

28 Aug 2009

Sagent Pharmaceuticals adds fluconazole injection to its line of premixed bags

Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has launched fluconazole injection in premix bags. IMS Health estimates that 2008 U.S. sales of fluconazole injection approximated $18 million. Sagent will begin marketing and shipping fluconazole bags immediately.

28 Aug 2009

Study reveals the mechanisms of sodium tungstate in treating diabetes

The molecular mechanisms of tungstate activity in diabetes have been uncovered. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Genomics have identified the pathways through which sodium tungstate improves pancreatic function and beta cell proliferation.

28 Aug 2009

MoBx Mobile Breast Services acquired by United Medical Systems

United Medical Systems announces the acquisition of MoBx Mobile Breast Services, a Vacaville, California-based company for an undisclosed cash amount. The acquisition expands UMS’ stereotactic operations throughout Northern California. United Medical Systems is an international leader in shared medical services providing mobile services to over 625 hospitals and medical centers in 32 states and South America.

28 Aug 2009

Polymedix And UMass receive Phase I STTR contract for research on drug-resistant bacteria treatments

PolyMedix, Inc. (OTC BB: PYMX, www.polymedix.com), an emerging biotechnology company developing acute care products for infectious diseases and acute cardiovascular disorders, and the University of Massachusetts, have received a Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract in the amount of $100,000 to support research to identify lead antimicrobial compounds to effectively treat multi-drug resistant and biofilm-embedded bacteria.

28 Aug 2009

Enzymes could be targeted to kill dangerous pathogens

Researchers at Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and University of Maryland have demonstrated that an enzyme that is essential to many bacteria can be targeted to kill dangerous pathogens.

28 Aug 2009

Licensing agreement between Orexo and Novartis signed to develop and commercialise a novel product related to Orexo’s OX17 program

Orexo (STO: ORX) announces it has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with a Novartis affiliate to develop and commercialise a novel product related to Orexo’s OX17 program.

28 Aug 2009

The Research Partnership study reveals that diabetes can have a major effect on people's lives

A new research study carried out by The Research Partnership reveals that living with diabetes can have a major effect on people's lives, with just under half (44%) of type 2 patients reporting that the condition has impacted on either their ability or their desire to have sex.

28 Aug 2009

Ipsen Group announces first-half 2009 financial results

The Board of Directors of Ipsen (Paris:IPN), chaired by Jean-Luc Bélingard, met on 27 August 2009 to review the Group’s results for the first half 2009, published today. The full 2009 half year financial report is available on the Group’s web site, www.ipsen.com, under the Regulated Information heading in the Investor Relations pages.

28 Aug 2009

Forest Laboratories announces phase 3 trial results for roflumilast

Forest Laboratories, Inc., an international pharmaceutical manufacturer and marketer and Nycomed, a privately owned pharmaceutical company, today announced that results of four phase III trials have been published in the prestigious peer-reviewed medical journal The Lancet showing that roflumilast, a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, improved lung function and reduced exacerbations in patients with moderate to severe COPD.

28 Aug 2009

Philips launches a new power toothbrush for kids

American children miss more school days each year due to dental related problems than any other two diseases combined.(1) As parents help their kids prepare for back-to-school, they can help kids learn effective tooth brushing habits for a lifetime of good oral health with the new Philips Sonicare For Kids power toothbrush.

28 Aug 2009

Pelosi appeals for $100,000 to counter GOP 'Smears' on health overhaul efforts

Roll Call reports: "Hoping to boost Democratic Congressional Committee fundraising before the August Federal Election Commission deadline, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) released an appeal Thursday with a goal of bringing in $100,000 in new donations by Monday to help fight for health care reform."

28 Aug 2009

Mental health advocates demand more psychaitric beds in North Carolina

Mental health advocates are calling attention to what they see as a need for more psychiatric beds in North Carolina.

28 Aug 2009

Carbon nanotubes may help regrow nerve tissue according to a research study

Carbon nanotubes hold many exciting possibilities, some of them in the realm of the human nervous system. Recent research has shown that carbon nanotubes may help regrow nerve tissue or ferry drugs used to repair damaged neurons associated with disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and perhaps even paralysis.

28 Aug 2009

Iowa researchers modify siRNA for impacting targeted cells in cancer treatment

Small interfering RNA (siRNA), a type of genetic material, can block potentially harmful activity in cells, such as tumor cell growth. But delivering siRNA successfully to specific cells without adversely affecting other cells has been challenging.

28 Aug 2009

NIH awards $3.5-million grant to Tay-Sachs Gene Therapy Consortium for research on fatal genetic disorders

In a victory for families who dug into their own pockets to fund new research, the National Institutes of Health has awarded a $3.5-million grant to the Boston-based Tay-Sachs Gene Therapy Consortium to prepare a gene therapy for human clinical trials in a bid to halt the fatal genetic disorder.

28 Aug 2009

Medassets' web-based technology and consulting solutions to improve profitability of hospitals

In today’s tough economic climate, the majority of U.S. hospitals are challenged to generate low single-digit profit margins given the impact of rising supply costs, variances in supply utilization, and reduced revenue due to changes in patient volumes and payor reimbursement.

28 Aug 2009

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WERF to assess the hidden cost of endometriosis to society and women with the disease

Albert Einstein College of Medicine receives $11.2 million NIH grant to study genes associated with longevity

Researchers find link between asymptomatic PAD and cardiovascular events among stroke and TIA patients

Urine LAM-ELISA's sensitivity of 50.7% in identifying TB disappoints

Sagent Pharmaceuticals adds fluconazole injection to its line of premixed bags

Study reveals the mechanisms of sodium tungstate in treating diabetes

MoBx Mobile Breast Services acquired by United Medical Systems

Polymedix And UMass receive Phase I STTR contract for research on drug-resistant bacteria treatments

Enzymes could be targeted to kill dangerous pathogens

Licensing agreement between Orexo and Novartis signed to develop and commercialise a novel product related to Orexo’s OX17 program

The Research Partnership study reveals that diabetes can have a major effect on people's lives

Ipsen Group announces first-half 2009 financial results

Forest Laboratories announces phase 3 trial results for roflumilast

Philips launches a new power toothbrush for kids

Pelosi appeals for $100,000 to counter GOP 'Smears' on health overhaul efforts

Mental health advocates demand more psychaitric beds in North Carolina

Carbon nanotubes may help regrow nerve tissue according to a research study

Iowa researchers modify siRNA for impacting targeted cells in cancer treatment

NIH awards $3.5-million grant to Tay-Sachs Gene Therapy Consortium for research on fatal genetic disorders

Medassets' web-based technology and consulting solutions to improve profitability of hospitals

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