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EvoNexus announces graduation of TruMed Systems

EvoNexus a San Diego-based incubator for technology startup companies, today announces the graduation of TruMed Systems, creators of the turnkey Vaccine Management Solution AccuVax.

13 Jan 2015

$Aptose begins APTO-253 clinical study in patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic malignancies$

Aptose begins APTO-253 clinical study in patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic malignancies

Aptose Biosciences Inc., a clinical-stage company developing new therapeutics and molecular diagnostics that target the underlying mechanisms of cancer, today announced dosing of the first patient in its Phase 1b clinical study of APTO-253 in patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic malignancies.

13 Jan 2015

Duke researchers grow contracting human skeletal muscle in lab

In a laboratory first, Duke researchers have grown human skeletal muscle that contracts and responds just like native tissue to external stimuli such as electrical pulses, biochemical signals and pharmaceuticals.

13 Jan 2015

Study: Community-wide CVD prevention programs help reduce hospitalizations, death rates

In a rural Maine county, sustained, community-wide programs targeting cardiovascular risk factors and behavior changes were associated with reductions in hospitalization and death rates over a 40-year period (1970-2010) compared with the rest of the state. Substantial improvements were seen in control of hypertension and cholesterol, and smoking cessation, according to a study in the January 13 issue of JAMA.

13 Jan 2015

Ebola epidemic in Liberia could be eliminated by June, finds study

The Ebola epidemic in Liberia could likely be eliminated by June if the current high rate of hospitalization and vigilance can be maintained, according to a new model developed by ecologists at the University of Georgia and Pennsylvania State University.

13 Jan 2015

Obstetric care during Ebola epidemic are deeply challenging

Obstetric interventions during an Ebola epidemic are deeply challenging say two new commentaries published today (14 January) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG).

13 Jan 2015

Interactive virtual human body: an interview with Frank Sculli, CEO, BioDigital

The BioDigital Human is an interactive, virtual model of the human body that addresses huge deficiencies in health education and communication. From diagnosis to drugs to devices, the human provides an engaging way to really understand complex health information.

13 Jan 2015

Review shows that fish compound can help combat cardiovascular disease

A major international review of a peptide originally found in fish that could be used in the battle against cardiovascular disease has been published.

13 Jan 2015

Using MDRS to accelerate deformulation: a new whitepaper from Malvern Instruments

A new whitepaper from Malvern Panalytical on Oral Solid Dose (OSD) deformulation demonstrates how the analytical technique of Morphologically Directed Raman Spectroscopy (MDRS) can be used to accelerate the development of generic products to a successful conclusion.

From Malvern Panalytical 13 Jan 2015

Study assesses therapeutic benefits of new oral immunotherapy for children allergic to wheat

The study carried out by researchers from the Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics along with the Allergy Department of the Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús of Madrid have shown that, most of the children that received this new oral immunotherapy treatment were able to eat 100 grams of wheat bread without side effects. This result has overcome the risk of accidental ingestion by patients with this allergy. This research could be the basis for large clinical trials with more patients with the aim of assessing the therapeutic benefit of this new approach.

13 Jan 2015

Valorem Surgical reports FDA approval and first utilization of MaxiMIS Spinal Fixation System

Valorem Surgical, an early stage medical device company with a platform on surgically treating spinal pathologies through a minimally invasive (MIS) approach, today announced that the Company has received FDA clearance and its first case utilizing its minimally invasive MaxiMIS Spinal Fixation System, performed by board-certified, neurosurgeon, Dr. Jae Lim in Reston, VA.

13 Jan 2015

HealthLoop releases new doctor-patient engagement app

HealthLoop released a new app of its doctor-patient engagement platform today. HealthLoop+ MD is another step forward in bringing the latest technology and innovation of next generation follow-up care to doctors and patients.

13 Jan 2015

Beckman Coulter Genomics announces CAP accreditation

Beckman Coulter Genomics, a leading provider of DNA Sequencing Services announces today accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Automation and Genomics 13 Jan 2015

DPS Health states that tackling Emergent-Risk cohort becomes a high priority

The Emergent-Risk population represents one of the greatest threats to population health and will overwhelm the current U.S. healthcare system if something isn't done to engage these individuals in improving their health and quality of life, warned Neal Kaufman, MD, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of DPS Health.

13 Jan 2015

Georgia State University awarded contract to improve mental health services for Georgia's youth

Georgia State University's School of Public Health has received a five-year, $800,000 contract from the Georgia Department of Education to coordinate Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (YMHFA) and other professional development efforts designed to improve services for Georgia's youth.

13 Jan 2015

Genetic finding could lead to new treatments for people living with blindness, vision loss

Finding genes for retinal degenerations has immediate benefits for people living with blindness and vision loss, their families, and their physicians. Establishing a genetic cause confirms the clinical diagnosis at the molecular level, helps predict the future visual prognosis, suggests therapies, and allows some patients to join clinical trials. While more than 200 genes for retinal degenerations have been identified, approximately 40-50% of cases remain a mystery.

13 Jan 2015

LongROAD project launched to improve safety and mobility needs of older adults

In the coming decades, the population of older adults in the United States will reach unprecedented numbers. By the year 2029, more than one in five Americans will be over the age of 65. And most of them will continue driving. To understand their safety and mobility needs, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has launched a five-year, $12 million Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) project with Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and six other institutions.

13 Jan 2015

New study finds prevalence of secondhand smoke exposure among teens who have never smoked

Many teens who have never smoked are being exposed to the health dangers of tobacco. A new study by the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, in collaboration with East Tennessee State University, the Indian Institute of Technology and the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, estimated the prevalence of secondhand smoke exposure worldwide among teens who had never smoked, and found that one third of those teens are exposed to secondhand smoke inside the home.

13 Jan 2015

eAgile releases new UHF EPC compliant MicroWing inlay

eAgile Inc., a global leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, announced today the release of their new UHF EPC compliant MicroWing inlay. The MicroWing is the size of a paper clip which makes it the smallest RFID inlay available on the market to achieve a greater than 2 meter read range.

13 Jan 2015

U-M researchers identify how amlexanox drug improves metabolism of sugar

Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified how a promising drug in clinical trials for the treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders improves the metabolism of sugar by generating a new signal between fat cells and the liver.

13 Jan 2015

Medical News

EvoNexus announces graduation of TruMed Systems

Aptose begins APTO-253 clinical study in patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic malignancies

Duke researchers grow contracting human skeletal muscle in lab

Study: Community-wide CVD prevention programs help reduce hospitalizations, death rates

Ebola epidemic in Liberia could be eliminated by June, finds study

Obstetric care during Ebola epidemic are deeply challenging

Interactive virtual human body: an interview with Frank Sculli, CEO, BioDigital

Review shows that fish compound can help combat cardiovascular disease

Using MDRS to accelerate deformulation: a new whitepaper from Malvern Instruments

Study assesses therapeutic benefits of new oral immunotherapy for children allergic to wheat

Valorem Surgical reports FDA approval and first utilization of MaxiMIS Spinal Fixation System

HealthLoop releases new doctor-patient engagement app

Beckman Coulter Genomics announces CAP accreditation

DPS Health states that tackling Emergent-Risk cohort becomes a high priority

Georgia State University awarded contract to improve mental health services for Georgia's youth

Genetic finding could lead to new treatments for people living with blindness, vision loss

LongROAD project launched to improve safety and mobility needs of older adults

New study finds prevalence of secondhand smoke exposure among teens who have never smoked

eAgile releases new UHF EPC compliant MicroWing inlay

U-M researchers identify how amlexanox drug improves metabolism of sugar

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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