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Boston Scientific announces positive results from REPRISE II clinical trial of Lotus Valve System

Boston Scientific Corporation reported favorable six-month results from the first 60 patients enrolled in the REPRISE II clinical trial evaluating the safety and performance of the Lotus™ Valve System in symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis considered at high risk for surgical valve replacement.

17 Sep 2013

New analysis finds that EU member states identify 13 directives for patient safety

Europe is at the forefront of acknowledging the importance of patient safety and risk management. Eight to 10 percent of patients in the region are subjected to healthcare-associated infections and medication or prescription errors. Around 30 to 40 percent of these issues are preventable, and healthcare institutions have rolled out several initiatives for reporting and learning systems, as well as patient safety directives. Denmark in particular has shown considerable progress, followed closely by the U.K. and France.

17 Sep 2013

Researchers discover how Yersinia immobilizes immune system to spread within organs

Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts have identified how one type of bacteria, Yersinia, immobilizes the immune system in order to grow in the organs of mice. To do so, the researchers extended the use of a technique and suggest that it could be used to study other bacteria that use the same or similar means of infection.

17 Sep 2013

Findings underscore importance of communicating risks and benefits of CPM to women

Young women with breast cancer often overestimate the odds that cancer will occur in their other, healthy breast, and decide to have the healthy breast surgically removed, a survey conducted by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators indicates.

17 Sep 2013

Innovative sodium reduction and fiber ingredients showcased at 20th International Congress of Nutrition

Backed by research that demonstrates significant health benefits as well as unparalleled taste that meets consumer needs, food ingredients are taking center stage as thousands of experts from around the world converge to discuss the state of global health and nutrition at the leading international nutrition conference taking place this week in Spain.

17 Sep 2013

New method to target, eliminate cancer-supporting macrophages in mouse tumors

When a person has cancer, some of the cells in his or her body have changed and are growing uncontrollably. Most cancer drugs try to treat the disease by killing those fast-growing cells, but another approach called immunotherapy tries to stimulate a person's own immune system to attack the cancer itself.

17 Sep 2013

Acacia Pharma initiates two pivotal Phase 3 studies of APD421 in prevention of PONV

Acacia Pharma, a pharmaceutical company specialising in the development of drugs for supportive care, announces the initiation of two pivotal Phase 3 studies of APD421 in the prevention of post-operative nausea & vomiting (PONV).

17 Sep 2013

AMP announces slate of award winners for excellent work in molecular pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) proudly announces its slate of award winners for 2013. Each recipient was carefully vetted and selected by a distinguished group of AMP leadership.

17 Sep 2013

Immune marker predicts transplant success, improves selection of bone marrow donors

The risk of death following bone marrow transplantation can be reduced about 60 percent using a new technique to identify bone marrow donors who make the most potent cancer-fighting immune cells, according to research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The findings appear in the September 16 online issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

17 Sep 2013

Non-physical abuse by dating partner can have serious effect on teenager's health and well-being

Non-physical abuse by a dating partner such as threats, controlling behavior and harassing text messages can have a serious effect on a teenager's health and well-being, finds new research led by a Michigan State University scholar.

17 Sep 2013

arGEN-X announces CTA filing of Phase Ib cancer study with ARGX-111

arGEN-X, a clinical stage human monoclonal antibody therapeutics company, announces today the CTA filing of a first-in-man Phase Ib cancer study with ARGX-111, its second proprietary SIMPLE Antibody product to enter the clinic this year.

17 Sep 2013

PA. Gov. Corbett expected to announce Medicaid expansion plan today; issue also contentious in VA. governor's race

Corbett, a Republican, is reportedly likely to call for a hybrid program similar to what Arkansas is doing. In Virginia, Democrat Terry McAuliffe's vows to expand the program for low-income people could hold the state's budget hostage, Republicans argue.

17 Sep 2013

Medical imaging self-referral leads to unnecessary imaging examinations

Patients having knee MRI examinations are significantly more likely to receive a negative finding if referred by physicians who have a financial interest in the imaging equipment being used, according to a study published online in the journal Radiology.

17 Sep 2013

Research finding offers new approach to treating melanoma

Scientists at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute today announced the discovery that a gene encoding an enzyme, phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1, plays an essential role in the development and progression of melanoma. The finding offers a new approach to treating this life-threatening disease.

17 Sep 2013

Oil spill exposure appears to play role in development of hematologic and hepatic toxicity

A new study reports that workers exposed to crude oil and dispersants used during the Gulf oil spill cleanup display significantly altered blood profiles, liver enzymes, and somatic symptoms compared to an unexposed control group.

17 Sep 2013

LSO Medical, GME German Medical Engineering form strategic partnership

LSO Medical SAS, a leading French laser manufacturer for aesthetic and surgical applications, and GME German Medical Engineering GmbH, a German company developing and marketing laser applications, announced today the formation of a strategic partnership.

17 Sep 2013

PRISYM ID launches new solution to transform global Label Lifecycle Management

PRISYM ID has launched a new solution - PRISYM 360, to transform global Label Lifecycle Management in the medical device industry through intelligent use of data.

17 Sep 2013

Spinal injuries present in 11% of Iraq/Afghanistan casualties

Spinal injuries are present in 1 out of 9 U.S. military personnel sustaining combat injuries in Iraq or Afghanistan -- a much higher rate than in previous wars, according to a report in the Sept. 15 issue of Spine. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

17 Sep 2013

Research findings unravel phytonutrient gaps worldwide

Amway's Nutrilite Health Institute today presented preliminary global phytonutrient research findings which suggest that people around the world may lack different key phytonutrients in their diets due to low global fruit and vegetable intakes.

17 Sep 2013

Expert offers tips to help college students avoid serious health conditions down the road

To attract customers, restaurant chains have been rolling out budget deals, offering $5 pizzas, $3 meals — even $1 sandwiches. But while these new offerings are light on its customers' wallets, they hit them where it hurts in terms of calories, fat, and sodium content.

17 Sep 2013

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Boston Scientific announces positive results from REPRISE II clinical trial of Lotus Valve System

New analysis finds that EU member states identify 13 directives for patient safety

Researchers discover how Yersinia immobilizes immune system to spread within organs

Findings underscore importance of communicating risks and benefits of CPM to women

Innovative sodium reduction and fiber ingredients showcased at 20th International Congress of Nutrition

New method to target, eliminate cancer-supporting macrophages in mouse tumors

Acacia Pharma initiates two pivotal Phase 3 studies of APD421 in prevention of PONV

AMP announces slate of award winners for excellent work in molecular pathology

Immune marker predicts transplant success, improves selection of bone marrow donors

Non-physical abuse by dating partner can have serious effect on teenager's health and well-being

arGEN-X announces CTA filing of Phase Ib cancer study with ARGX-111

PA. Gov. Corbett expected to announce Medicaid expansion plan today; issue also contentious in VA. governor's race

Medical imaging self-referral leads to unnecessary imaging examinations

Research finding offers new approach to treating melanoma

Oil spill exposure appears to play role in development of hematologic and hepatic toxicity

LSO Medical, GME German Medical Engineering form strategic partnership

PRISYM ID launches new solution to transform global Label Lifecycle Management

Spinal injuries present in 11% of Iraq/Afghanistan casualties

Research findings unravel phytonutrient gaps worldwide

Expert offers tips to help college students avoid serious health conditions down the road

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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