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Researchers identify genetic signatures in melanoma tumors that predict response to immunotherapy

A team led by Ludwig and Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) researchers has published a landmark study on the genetic basis of response to a powerful cancer therapy known as immune checkpoint blockade.

21 Nov 2014

Managing food security after global catastrophe

If it were the end of the world as we know it, we'd be fine, according to Michigan Technological University professor Joshua Pearce.

21 Nov 2014

NPS MedicineWise Reducing Antibiotic Resistance program focuses on urinary tract infections

The next phase of the NPS MedicineWise Reducing Antibiotic Resistance program for health professionals has launched today focused on the complex topic of managing urinary tract infections (UTIs).

21 Nov 2014

Aequus Pharmaceuticals closes $4.2M private placement offering of special warrants

Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the "Company" or "Aequus") is pleased to announce that it has closed a brokered private placement offering (the "Brokered Offering") of special warrants for approximately C$3.7 million.

21 Nov 2014

University of Louisville receives $50,000 grant for childhood cancer research

The St. Baldrick's Foundation, a volunteer-driven and donor-centered charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, has awarded a one-year, $50,000 grant to the University of Louisville (UofL).

21 Nov 2014

Coqui Pharma signs contract with INVAP to design Medical Isotope Production Facility in Alachua, Fla

Coqui RadioPharmaceuticals Corp., a medical isotope company working to become the first U.S. commercial producer of Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), is proud to announce it has formally signed a contract with INVAP to design its Medical Isotope Production Facility (MIPF) in Alachua, Fla. Mo-99 is the parent isotope of Technetium-99, which is used in 80 percent of nuclear medicine procedures worldwide.

20 Nov 2014

Childhood affective features may guide adult psychiatric diagnosis

Clinical features that can appear many years ahead of a psychiatric diagnosis may help doctors to predict whether patients will develop bipolar disorder or unipolar depression, say researchers.

20 Nov 2014

Successful antipsychotic treatment may alter striatal connectivity

Connectivity within the striatum changes as psychotic symptoms improve in patients treated with second-generation antipsychotics, a study shows.

20 Nov 2014

Study warns that trans fats may be bad for the memory

A high intake of dietary trans fatty acids may have an adverse effect on memory, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2014.

20 Nov 2014

INTEGRA introduces Three Position Stage for VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 handheld benchtop pipettes

INTEGRA has introduced a Three Position Stage for its VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 handheld benchtop pipettes. The new accessory expands available stage positions for microplates, reservoirs and tips on a VIAFLO 96 or VIAFLO 384 from 2 to 3 thereby enhancing workflow in a wide range of applications. Beneficially the Three Position Stage also features an indexing function to allow access to 384-well plates using a 96-channel pipetting head.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 20 Nov 2014

Excess fat in lungs may cause pulmonary fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis has no cure. It's caused by scarring that seems to feed on itself, with the tougher, less elastic tissue replacing the ever moving and stretching lung, making it increasingly difficult for patients to breathe.

20 Nov 2014

Electronic cigarettes reduce smoking habits

Electronic cigarettes offer smokers a realistic way to kick their tobacco smoking addiction. In a new study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, scientists at KU Leuven report that e-cigarettes successfully reduced cravings for tobacco cigarettes, with only minimal side effects.

20 Nov 2014

New research may help develop drug for celiac disease

Celiac disease patients suffer from gluten intolerance and must adjust to a life without gluten from food sources like wheat, rye and barley.

20 Nov 2014

Gilda's Club Chicago, Cellar Angels to generate proceeds through online wine sales

Gilda's Club Chicago is pleased to announce a new partnership with national wine company, Cellar Angels, to generate proceeds through online wine sales.

20 Nov 2014

Endo International announces commercial availability of generic product, Valcyte

Endo International plc today announced that its Qualitest subsidiary has launched a generic version of Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc.'s Valcyte® (Valganciclovir Tablets USP, 450 mg).

20 Nov 2014

Hospital professionals invited to submit speaker proposals for 2015 Healthcare Symposium

DNV GL - Healthcare invites hospital professionals and others from within the healthcare industry to submit speaker proposals for next year's Healthcare Symposium, to be held October 21 – 23, 2015, in Las Vegas.

20 Nov 2014

Alcohol taxes may lead to more number of jobs, improve health

Alcohol tax increases reduce the harms resulting from excessive alcohol consumption, and may lead to a small net increase in the number of jobs, according to new research released today at the American Public Health Association's 142nd Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

20 Nov 2014

Medical News

Researchers identify genetic signatures in melanoma tumors that predict response to immunotherapy

Managing food security after global catastrophe

NPS MedicineWise Reducing Antibiotic Resistance program focuses on urinary tract infections

Aequus Pharmaceuticals closes $4.2M private placement offering of special warrants

University of Louisville receives $50,000 grant for childhood cancer research

Coqui Pharma signs contract with INVAP to design Medical Isotope Production Facility in Alachua, Fla

Childhood affective features may guide adult psychiatric diagnosis

Successful antipsychotic treatment may alter striatal connectivity

Study warns that trans fats may be bad for the memory

INTEGRA introduces Three Position Stage for VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 handheld benchtop pipettes

Excess fat in lungs may cause pulmonary fibrosis

Electronic cigarettes reduce smoking habits

New research may help develop drug for celiac disease

Gilda's Club Chicago, Cellar Angels to generate proceeds through online wine sales

Endo International announces commercial availability of generic product, Valcyte

Hospital professionals invited to submit speaker proposals for 2015 Healthcare Symposium

Alcohol taxes may lead to more number of jobs, improve health

Apellis Pharmaceuticals signs agreement to acquire Potentia Pharmaceuticals

Job authority increases symptoms of depression among women

A new method for determining onset of elevated influenza activity at community level

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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