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Isis Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca partner to develop new delivery methods for antisense oligonucleotides

AstraZeneca and Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced a strategic alliance to discover and develop novel delivery methods for antisense oligonucleotides.

14 Nov 2014

Genticel completes patient enrollment for ProCervix phase II study

Genticel, a French biotechnology company and leading developer of therapeutic vaccines, today announces the completion of patient enrollment of the phase II study of its lead therapeutic vaccine candidate, ProCervix.

14 Nov 2014

Cornerstone's CPI-613 drug candidate chosen as 2014 Top 10 Most Interesting Oncology Projects to Watch

Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development stage company and leader in the growing field of cancer metabolism-based therapeutics, today announced that its lead compound CPI-613 has been chosen by Informa and Kantar Health as one of the 2014 Top 10 Most Interesting Oncology Projects to Watch.

14 Nov 2014

Laurus Labs to use Novasep Varicol continuous chromatography system

Novasep, a leading supplier of manufacturing solutions to the life sciences industry, and its long-time partner Nilsan Nishotech Systems, a specialist in process engineering in India, today announce the commissioning of a continuous chromatography Varicol system at Laurus Labs, one of India’s fastest growing API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) makers.

14 Nov 2014

Electrical stimulation technology can help SCI patients regain bladder control

When individuals suffer a spinal cord injury, paralysis is only a part of the major impact on quality of life. Often they also lose bladder control, which frequently causes infections that can lead to kidney damage.

14 Nov 2014

World-first transitional pain program aims to stop chronic pain following surgery

A world-first transitional pain program that aims to stop pain from becoming chronic after surgery is being pioneered at Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network.

14 Nov 2014

Research shows mustard and garlic receptor is linked to cold-induced pain

Some people experience cold not only as feeling cold, but actually as a painful sensation. This applies even to fairly mild temperatures - anything below 20°C.

14 Nov 2014

Chemotherapy drug combined with cancer-killing virus may treat recurrent ovarian cancer

In six out of 10 cases, ovarian cancer is diagnosed when the disease is advanced and five-year survival is only 27 percent.

14 Nov 2014

Load bearing, biodegradable implants can reduce the number of second surgeries

No other joint in the human body is as highly mobile as is the shoulder. However, it is also very sensitive and prone to injury, with athletes being particularly affected.

14 Nov 2014

Rare gene mutation linked to lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of heart attack

Rare mutations that shut down a single gene are linked to lower cholesterol levels and a 50 percent reduction in the risk of heart attack, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the Broad Institute at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, and other institutions.

14 Nov 2014

Strains of enterotoxigenic E. coli worldwide have similar toxins and virulence factors

The strains of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) that infect adults and children in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, have notably similar toxins and virulence factors, according to research published ahead of print in the Journal of Bacteriology.

14 Nov 2014

New laser technology accurately detects leaks in biogas plants

There are nearly 8,000 biogas plants today in Germany. They use biomass-derived gas to generate electricity and heat.

14 Nov 2014

Multi-institutional study establishes new criteria for Alzheimer's-related memory disorder

A multi-institutional study has defined and established criteria for a new neurological disease closely resembling Alzheimer's disease called primary age-related tauopathy (PART).

14 Nov 2014

$Hip fracture patients have lower mortality rate in smaller hospital departments$

Hip fracture patients have lower mortality rate in smaller hospital departments

For several years the Danish health service has been moving towards increased centralisation and specialisation in large hospital departments based on the thesis that this provides better results for patients.

14 Nov 2014

American College of Cardiology partners with 1776 to identify promising health startups

The American College of Cardiology is partnering with 1776, the global incubator and investment fund, as an association partner in addition to supporting 1776's Challenge Cup - a global competition spanning 16 cities in 11 countries to identify the most promising health startups solving some of the health care industry's biggest challenges.

14 Nov 2014

Concordia Healthcare reports record revenues of 147% in third quarter 2014

Concordia Healthcare Corp. ("Concordia" or the "Company"), a diverse healthcare company focused on legacy pharmaceutical products, orphan drugs, and medical devices for the diabetic population, today announced its financial and operational results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

14 Nov 2014

Utah study shows men have better spatial and navigation skills than women

A University of Utah study of two African tribes found evidence that men evolved better navigation ability than women because men with better spatial skills - the ability to mentally manipulate objects - can roam farther and have children with more mates.

14 Nov 2014

New electronic 'tongue' offers potential application in food testing, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring

An electronic "tongue" could one day sample food and drinks as a quality check before they hit store shelves. Or it could someday monitor water for pollutants or test blood for signs of disease.

14 Nov 2014

Researcher develops loudspeaker system for people with hearing problems

Families often watch TV together, but what happens when one member has hearing difficulties? Usually the result is a compromise on listening volume that doesn't really satisfy anyone.

14 Nov 2014

Impaired brain circulation in African Americans can increase risk of cerebrovascular disease

Researchers at The University of Texas have found that compared to Caucasian Americans, African Americans have impaired blood flow regulation in the brain that could contribute to a greater risk of cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke, transient ischaemic attack ("mini stroke"), subarachnoid haemorrhage or vascular dementia.

14 Nov 2014

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Isis Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca partner to develop new delivery methods for antisense oligonucleotides

Genticel completes patient enrollment for ProCervix phase II study

Cornerstone's CPI-613 drug candidate chosen as 2014 Top 10 Most Interesting Oncology Projects to Watch

Laurus Labs to use Novasep Varicol continuous chromatography system

Electrical stimulation technology can help SCI patients regain bladder control

World-first transitional pain program aims to stop chronic pain following surgery

Research shows mustard and garlic receptor is linked to cold-induced pain

Chemotherapy drug combined with cancer-killing virus may treat recurrent ovarian cancer

Load bearing, biodegradable implants can reduce the number of second surgeries

Rare gene mutation linked to lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of heart attack

Strains of enterotoxigenic E. coli worldwide have similar toxins and virulence factors

New laser technology accurately detects leaks in biogas plants

Multi-institutional study establishes new criteria for Alzheimer's-related memory disorder

Hip fracture patients have lower mortality rate in smaller hospital departments

American College of Cardiology partners with 1776 to identify promising health startups

Concordia Healthcare reports record revenues of 147% in third quarter 2014

Utah study shows men have better spatial and navigation skills than women

New electronic 'tongue' offers potential application in food testing, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring

Researcher develops loudspeaker system for people with hearing problems

Impaired brain circulation in African Americans can increase risk of cerebrovascular disease

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