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Researchers use pulsed light to modify lactose protein that causes 10% of milk-related allergies

The researchers have managed to modify a type of lactose protein called β-lactoglobulin artificially by means of a treatment with pulsed light. This protein, which is present in lactose serum, is responsible for approximately 10% of milk-related allergies. As a result of this treatment, milk becomes much more digestible.

4 Feb 2015

ESMO highlights collaborative efforts to improve access to cancer medicines

On World Cancer Day 2015, ESMO acknowledges patient's right to access treatment and highlights collaborative efforts towards improving access for all.

4 Feb 2015

Canadian Veterans of FSSF honoured with U.S. Congressional Gold Medal

The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today represented the Government of Canada at an event honouring Canadian Veterans of the 1st Special Service Force (FSSF), more famously known as the Devil's Brigade.

4 Feb 2015

Important tips to prevent food allergies

Food allergies affect over 1.4 million Canadians, and this number is increasing. Allergic reactions to a food can happen quickly and without warning.

4 Feb 2015

Recession of mid-2000s continues to impact America's children

The bipartisan children's advocacy organization First Focus and PolicyLab at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia released a new analysis today showing that, five years after its technical end, the recession of the mid-2000s continues to impact America's children.

4 Feb 2015

HIV science and treatment knowledge can end AIDS epidemic in the US

The scientific evidence is clear. As a result of extraordinary advances in biomedical research, we now have the tools we need to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. Or do we?

4 Feb 2015

BIANJ to host annual event to raise funds for NJ residents living with brain injury

The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) is excited to host its 9th Annual Gala on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, New Jersey.

4 Feb 2015

Winners of Verizon Powerful Answers Award bring solutions to redefine the world

Four great ideas were named first place winners of the Verizon Powerful Answers Award, a year-long global challenge to discover and help bring to market technology-based solutions with the potential to change our world.

4 Feb 2015

Free dementia workshops to be held at Houston's Alzheimer's Association

Since December 2003, Marsene Boldt, RN, has been providing care services for Houston area residents with her At Your Side Home Care location at 16868 Royal Crest Dr.

4 Feb 2015

Cphi partners with InformEx to launch new InformEx cGMP Zone at 2015 show

CPhI, the leading global sourcing event for the pharmaceutical industry, is partnering with InformEx to launch the new, InformEx cGMP Zone at the 2015 show (3-5th February in New Orleans).

4 Feb 2015

Induced labor is not associated with Autism spectrum disorder, shows study

In a study to be presented on Feb. 5 in an oral pleanary session at 8 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in San Diego, researchers will report that induced or augmented labor are not associated with increased odds of Autism spectrum disorder.

4 Feb 2015

Cardinal Health approves quarterly dividend of $0.3425 per share

Cardinal Health today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.3425 per share.

4 Feb 2015

Amgen's biosimilar Phase 3 rheumatoid arthritis study meets primary and secondary endpoints

Amgen today announced a Phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of biosimilar candidate ABP 501 compared with Humira® (adalimumab) in patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis met its primary and key secondary endpoints.

4 Feb 2015

BioMed Realty Trust expands footprint in Seattle's core innovation district of South Lake Union

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. today announced that it is under contract to acquire the 307 Westlake Avenue North building in the heart of the burgeoning South Lake Union life science market of Seattle, Washington for approximately $90 million.

4 Feb 2015

Study: Simple strategies can lead to significant improvements in one-year-olds at risk for ASD

A new study by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers finds that a collection of simple strategies used by parents can lead to significant improvements in one-year-olds at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

4 Feb 2015

Two genetic mutations can interact to reduce risk for heart attack

Researchers have determined that two mutations on a single gene can interact in a way that lowers the carrier's risk for a heart attack.

4 Feb 2015

Neovasc closes underwritten public offering of common stock

Neovasc Inc. is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 12,075,000 common shares of the Company at a price per share of US$7.19 (the "Offering") for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$74,883,850 for the Company and US$11,935,400 for the Selling Securityholders (as defined below) before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by the Company and the Selling Securityholders.

4 Feb 2015

Study opens door for development of tools to modulate CoQ10 synthesis in human cells

A study which counts with the participation of University of Granada scientists has provided new data on the Q10 coenzyme (CoQ10), a molecule which is synthesized within the cells of the organism itself and which has essential functions for cellular metabolism.

4 Feb 2015

AMS sponsors ‘Healthy Body Healthy Mind’ series to promote awareness on stress urinary incontinence

American Medical Systems Inc. (AMS), a subsidiary of Endo International plc and leading provider of medical technologies for pelvic health, is proud to be a sponsor of an episode of the popular Healthy Body Healthy Mind series titled "Managing Female Stress Urinary Incontinence."

4 Feb 2015

Congressman Fattah meets with Amarantus regarding research efforts for degenerative brain diseases

Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), architect of the Fattah Neuroscience Initiative, met last week with Amarantus, a biotechnology company on their recent efforts to develop treatment and diagnostics for degenerative brain diseases, including Alzheimer's.

4 Feb 2015

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Researchers use pulsed light to modify lactose protein that causes 10% of milk-related allergies

ESMO highlights collaborative efforts to improve access to cancer medicines

Canadian Veterans of FSSF honoured with U.S. Congressional Gold Medal

Important tips to prevent food allergies

Recession of mid-2000s continues to impact America's children

HIV science and treatment knowledge can end AIDS epidemic in the US

BIANJ to host annual event to raise funds for NJ residents living with brain injury

Winners of Verizon Powerful Answers Award bring solutions to redefine the world

Free dementia workshops to be held at Houston's Alzheimer's Association

Cphi partners with InformEx to launch new InformEx cGMP Zone at 2015 show

Induced labor is not associated with Autism spectrum disorder, shows study

Cardinal Health approves quarterly dividend of $0.3425 per share

Amgen's biosimilar Phase 3 rheumatoid arthritis study meets primary and secondary endpoints

BioMed Realty Trust expands footprint in Seattle's core innovation district of South Lake Union

Study: Simple strategies can lead to significant improvements in one-year-olds at risk for ASD

Two genetic mutations can interact to reduce risk for heart attack

Neovasc closes underwritten public offering of common stock

Study opens door for development of tools to modulate CoQ10 synthesis in human cells

AMS sponsors ‘Healthy Body Healthy Mind’ series to promote awareness on stress urinary incontinence

Congressman Fattah meets with Amarantus regarding research efforts for degenerative brain diseases

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