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Shire announces FDA approval of Vyvanse Capsules for binge eating disorder

Shire plc announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules (CII), the first and only medication for the treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder (B.E.D.) in adults, shown to significantly reduce the mean number of binge days per week.

30 Jan 2015

Genetic support for insulin system role in growth hormone response

Genetic determinants of insulin sensitivity are positively related to spontaneous growth and response to growth hormone treatment in children born small for gestational age, researchers have found.

30 Jan 2015

Many MEN1 tumour types found in children

Most tumour types reported in adult patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia Type-1 can be found in children with the condition, although rarely before the age of 10 years, shows a large study.

30 Jan 2015

Nomogram aids management of boys with constitutional delay in growth and puberty

A puberty nomogram is better than the classical criteria for identifying boys with constitutional delay in growth and puberty, report researchers.

30 Jan 2015

Postprandial glucagon linked to glycaemic control in Type 1 diabetes

Research shows that postprandial glucagon levels increase over time in children with newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes, and are associated with worsening glycaemic control, suggesting an adjunctive treatment approach.

30 Jan 2015

Childhood macroprolactinomas amenable to dopamine agonist treatment

Dopamine agonist treatment normalises prolactin levels in about three-quarters of children with macroprolactinomas, show findings from a large series.

30 Jan 2015

Prone position linked to epilepsy sudden death risk

Around three-quarters of patients who have a sudden unexpected death in epilepsy are found lying in the prone position, show meta-analysis findings.

30 Jan 2015

Atypical features common in bipolar disorder subtypes, associated with therapy

Atypical features are prevalent in all subtypes of bipolar disorder, a Chinese survey published in Neuroscience Bulletin, shows, and are associated with the use of antidepressant medication in patients with mixed stage and remission subtypes.

30 Jan 2015

Chronic pain common in affective disorders

Patients with major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder frequently report chronic pain at multiple sites, research shows.

30 Jan 2015

Using antioxidant to reverse brain inflammation improves obesity, diabetes symptoms

Using an antioxidant to reverse inflammation in the brain caused by a high-fat diet greatly improves symptoms related to obesity and type II diabetes, a new study from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests.

30 Jan 2015

BTH to develop new technologies to improve quality of life for elderly people with mild dementia

Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden will receive 10 million SEK to develop new technologies that will increase the quality of life for elderly people with mild dementia. The technology, IT support via e-readers, will also facilitate for the relatives.

30 Jan 2015

UCSD, UCSF launch new project to map cancer cells

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and University of California, San Francisco, with support from a diverse team of collaborators, have launched an ambitious new project - dubbed the Cancer Cell Map Initiative or CCMI - to determine how all of the components of a cancer cell interact.

30 Jan 2015

Abbott's new TECNIS Multifocal IOLs now available in the U.S. for people with cataracts

Two new intraocular lenses (IOLs) that restore vision to people with cataracts are now available in the United States. The new TECNIS Multifocal IOLs, developed by Abbott, provide people with cataracts options to have a full range of near, intermediate and distance vision, while customizing their treatment based on their personal vision needs and lifestyle.

30 Jan 2015

Stark Pediatrics' Asif Younus recognized with Physician Summit Award

Buckeye Health Plan recognized Asif Younus, M. D., of Stark Pediatrics, Inc., in Canton with a Physician Summit Award, the company's highest designation for a health care provider. Summit Awards are given each year to primary care physicians and obstetricians for providing clinical excellence.

30 Jan 2015

New report highlights patient-centered medical home's impact on quality, costs

Today at a briefing on Capitol Hill, the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative released a new publication highlighting the significant impact the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) has on improving quality and reducing costs of primary care delivery.

30 Jan 2015

Childhood football increases risk of cognitive impairment

The DETECT study, published yesterday, showed that former National Football League (NFL) players who participated in tackle football before the age of 12 years were more likely to have memory and thinking problems in adulthood.

30 Jan 2015

SynTheAll Pharmaceutical wins 2015 CMO Leadership Award

WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc., a leading open-access R&D capability and technology platform company serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries with operations in China and the United States, announced today that SynTheAll Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., WuXi's small-molecule manufacturing subsidiary, has won a 2015 CMO Leadership Award, which is presented by Life Science Leader magazine based on research conducted by Nice Insight.

30 Jan 2015

OSTAR introduces Cellular TeleHealth Blood Pressure Monitoring System in North America

OSTAR Healthcare Technology, a Washington State Based TeleHealth Solutions company, announced the North American launch of yet another first in their Cellular TeleHealth Blood Pressure Monitoring System.

30 Jan 2015

Neuland Labs' revenues for third quarter of FY 2015 decrease 17% to $17.14 million

Neuland Laboratories Ltd., a pharmaceutical manufacturer providing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), complex intermediates and custom manufacturing solutions services to customers located in 85 countries, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2015, ended December 31, 2014.

30 Jan 2015

Family Doctor Medical Clinic opens new paediatric treatment centre in Moscow

Family Doctor Medical Clinic ltd announces opening of new paediatric treatment facility in Moscow.

30 Jan 2015

Medical News

Shire announces FDA approval of Vyvanse Capsules for binge eating disorder

Genetic support for insulin system role in growth hormone response

Many MEN1 tumour types found in children

Nomogram aids management of boys with constitutional delay in growth and puberty

Postprandial glucagon linked to glycaemic control in Type 1 diabetes

Childhood macroprolactinomas amenable to dopamine agonist treatment

Prone position linked to epilepsy sudden death risk

Atypical features common in bipolar disorder subtypes, associated with therapy

Chronic pain common in affective disorders

Using antioxidant to reverse brain inflammation improves obesity, diabetes symptoms

BTH to develop new technologies to improve quality of life for elderly people with mild dementia

UCSD, UCSF launch new project to map cancer cells

Abbott's new TECNIS Multifocal IOLs now available in the U.S. for people with cataracts

Stark Pediatrics' Asif Younus recognized with Physician Summit Award

New report highlights patient-centered medical home's impact on quality, costs

Childhood football increases risk of cognitive impairment

SynTheAll Pharmaceutical wins 2015 CMO Leadership Award

OSTAR introduces Cellular TeleHealth Blood Pressure Monitoring System in North America

Neuland Labs' revenues for third quarter of FY 2015 decrease 17% to $17.14 million

Family Doctor Medical Clinic opens new paediatric treatment centre in Moscow

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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