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Applied Neurosolutions provides update regarding its blood-based Alzheimer’s test

Applied NeuroSolutions, Inc.(www.AppliedNeuroSolutions.com), a biotechnology company focused on the development of products for the early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease ("AD"), today confirmed, as previously disclosed in July 2009, that it has achieved sufficient analytical sensitivity to detect tau in serum patient samples.

9 Oct 2009

Save the Children urges world leaders to implement global food security initiative to curb child malnutrition

Although food prices have dropped from last year's record highs, fallout from the financial crisis is driving an increasing number of children into hunger, says Save the Children.

9 Oct 2009

Harborside Healthcare to pay $1.375M to resolve kickback allegations

Harborside Healthcare and HHC Nutrition Services will pay the United States $1.375 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that the company received kickbacks and assistance under the guise of a sham durable medical equipment (DME) provider, the Justice Department announced today.

9 Oct 2009

CBO: Over 10 years, finance health reform bill will cost $829 billion but reduce deficit

The Congressional Budget Office yesterday released its updated cost estimates for the health bill being considered by the Senate Finance Committee.

9 Oct 2009

DuoFertility helps women to conceive naturally without IVF

One in six women in the UK have difficulties conceiving – a figure which is predicted to rise to one in three by 2020. Many women turn to costly, invasive fertility treatments such as IVF, which typically has a success rate of 20%. DuoFertility is a groundbreaking new fertility monitor which helps women to maximise their chances of conceiving naturally without resorting to fertility treatment.

9 Oct 2009

FDA files complaint against Rel's Foods for selling adulterated food products

The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Rel's Foods Inc. (Rel's), of Oakland, Calif., seeking to stop the company from manufacturing, producing, and selling adulterated food products.

9 Oct 2009

Gluten-free diet leads to complete recovery of bone mineralization in CD affected children

Celiac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder characterized by life-long intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Although CD can be diagnosed at any age, it commonly occurs during early childhood (between 9 and 24 months). Reduced bone mineral density is often found in individuals with CD.

9 Oct 2009

News organizations examine Guatemalan drought, malnutrition

McClatchy/Chicago Tribune examines the "worst drought in 30 years" in Guatemala, which "has destroyed 80 percent of the region's crops and claimed the lives of more than a dozen children so far this year."

9 Oct 2009

Researchers to develop new technique to detect tuberculosis in developing countries

Two billion people worldwide carry the pathogen that causes tuberculosis (TB), and most of them do not even know they are infected. This is because some 90 percent of people with TB have "latent" infections. They have no symptoms, they can't spread the disease to others and the bug remains dormant in their lungs -- often for years.

9 Oct 2009

CardioPharma to submit an NDA for CardiaPill

CardioPharma is beginning the final funding phase before submitting an NDA for CardiaPill, the world's first patented triple-combination cardiovascular polypill. "The recent news from Kaiser Permanente reinforces that in this cost containment and efficacy oriented healthcare environment, CardiaPill is in the right place at the right time," stated Don Sellers, CardioPharma's Chairman and CEO.

9 Oct 2009

NHLBI awards $16.7 million to develop new clinical strategies in stem cell therapy

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has awarded a total of $16.7 million to Irwin Bernstein, M.D., and Beverly Torok-Storb, Ph.D., both members of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

9 Oct 2009

Coburn opposes Medicare Part B premiums freeze, Mccain calls drug pact 'unsavory'

Health care news is emerging from the Senate besides the Finance Committee bill.

9 Oct 2009

Gene sequencer donated for cardiovascular research

The Foundation has donated a latest-generation gene sequencer to the hospital's Cardiovascular Research Unit for use in its research project "Genetic testing in cardiovascular pathologies linked to sudden cardiac death among young athletes".

9 Oct 2009

Children's Hospital Boston conference explores innovative ways to transform the national Health IT system

As government, industry and academic leaders work to transform the nation's health information system, there is increasing interest in the notion of a national health information network in which consumers can actively engage, and which can provide the foundation for an "iPhone-like" ecosystem of applications to compete on price and value.

9 Oct 2009

Also in Global Health News: Uganda malaria efforts; child mortality in Vietnam; refugee health; U.S. aid to Somalia; HIV in South Africa

The Guardian examines efforts to reduce malaria in Katine, Uganda, through the distribution of insecticide-treated nets to high-risk groups. Though the article details a reduction in the number of malaria cases in the region, additional nets are needed to cover the entire population. Also, health experts warn additional strategies, such as indoor residual spraying and increased access to drugs are needed to defeat malaria (Kavuma, 10/8).

9 Oct 2009

Aging of the immune system coincides with higher rates of cancer in the elderly

Elderly cancer patients need a combination of treatments tailor-made to their specific needs to successfully combat the disease. The challenge is to boost their immune response to cancer vaccines, because like the rest of our organs, our immune system ages and gradually becomes less efficient as we get older.

9 Oct 2009

Grifols USA to distribute AMDL Diagnostics' DR-70 Onko-Sure cancer test

Radient Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a US-based pharmaceutical company through its wholly-owned subsidiary AMDL Diagnostics, Inc. (ADI) announced today it has entered into an exclusive 5-year marketing and distribution agreement with Grifols USA, LLC.

9 Oct 2009

New high-performance, open fit digital hearing aid from America Hears

America Hears, Inc. (www.AmericaHears.com) introduced a new high-performance, open fit digital hearing aid offering significant value for listeners with mild to moderate hearing loss who need assistance hearing and understanding everyday speech, even in challenging listening environments such as noisy restaurants.

9 Oct 2009

ALDA Pharmaceuticals, Acklands-Grainger sign supplier agreement

ALDA Pharmaceuticals Corp. announces that it has entered into a Supplier Agreement with Acklands-Grainger Inc.("AGI"). ALDA's products will be distributed through AGI's five distribution centres to its 160 branches across Canada and included in AGI's full catalogue of products. Dr. Terrance Owen, President & CEO states, "This agreement with AGI is an important step in achieving nation-wide distribution of our products.

9 Oct 2009

BMJ News examines outcomes of U.N. Human Development Index

BMJ News examines the results of the recent U.N. Human Development Index, which documents "people's wellbeing in 182 countries and territories around the world." The 2009 report reveals the wide disparities between developing and wealthy countries in the investment in health and health outcomes. "For example, a child born in a country that ranks low on the index," like Niger, "can expect to live just over 50 years—17 years less than in a medium ranked country and 30 years less than in the highest ranked countries," the journal writes.

9 Oct 2009

Medical News

Applied Neurosolutions provides update regarding its blood-based Alzheimer’s test

Save the Children urges world leaders to implement global food security initiative to curb child malnutrition

Harborside Healthcare to pay $1.375M to resolve kickback allegations

CBO: Over 10 years, finance health reform bill will cost $829 billion but reduce deficit

DuoFertility helps women to conceive naturally without IVF

FDA files complaint against Rel's Foods for selling adulterated food products

Gluten-free diet leads to complete recovery of bone mineralization in CD affected children

News organizations examine Guatemalan drought, malnutrition

Researchers to develop new technique to detect tuberculosis in developing countries

CardioPharma to submit an NDA for CardiaPill

NHLBI awards $16.7 million to develop new clinical strategies in stem cell therapy

Coburn opposes Medicare Part B premiums freeze, Mccain calls drug pact 'unsavory'

Gene sequencer donated for cardiovascular research

Children's Hospital Boston conference explores innovative ways to transform the national Health IT system

Also in Global Health News: Uganda malaria efforts; child mortality in Vietnam; refugee health; U.S. aid to Somalia; HIV in South Africa

Aging of the immune system coincides with higher rates of cancer in the elderly

Grifols USA to distribute AMDL Diagnostics' DR-70 Onko-Sure cancer test

New high-performance, open fit digital hearing aid from America Hears

ALDA Pharmaceuticals, Acklands-Grainger sign supplier agreement

BMJ News examines outcomes of U.N. Human Development Index

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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