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First Edition: May 7, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about two new studies exploring whether the slowdown in the nation's health spending growth rates is, in fact, due more to structural changes in the health ystem than to the economy.

7 May 2013

New controllable light filter for preterm incubators considerably blocks undesirable light wavelengths

Preterm infants appear to mature better if they are shielded from most wavelengths of visible light, from violet to orange. But it has been a challenge to develop a controllable light filter for preterm incubators that can switch between blocking out all light--for sleeping--and all but red light to allows medical staff and parents to check up on the kids when they're awake.

7 May 2013

Kinase inhibitors: an interview with Jan Hoflack, CSO of Oncodesign

Kinase inhibitors are molecules that block the activity of kinases. Kinases are a specific class of enzymes. They are extremely important in signal transduction processes in the human body meaning that they actually regulate most of the physiological processes that take place in the body.

7 May 2013

UNMC to participate in the PathCentral Pathology Network

PathCentral (www.pathcentral.net), a technology-enabled company dedicated to the success of the international pathology community, and the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), today announced that UNMC will participate in the PathCentral Pathology Network (www.pathcentralpro.net), the specialty's most comprehensive online information exchange and digital consultation forum.

7 May 2013

Study offers new hope to patients suffering from laminopathies

Laminopathies are hereditary diseases that affect mainly the muscle tissue. These diseases include for example Emery-Dreifuss Muscular dystrophy, dilated cardiomyopathy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy and Hutchison-Gilford progeria syndrome.

7 May 2013

Aptiv Solutions participates in 'Practice Adaptive Clinical Trials’ conference at Tokyo University

Aptiv Solutions, a biopharmaceutical and medical device development services company and pioneer in adaptive clinical trial design, simulation and execution, announces its participation in a prestigious conference on adaptive clinical trials, held at the University of Tokyo on May 10th 2013.

7 May 2013

Bayer honours Canadians who have made a mark on society through science and innovation

Scientists and innovators have guided every step in Bayer's 150-year journey to becoming a global leader in healthcare, crop and material sciences. As it marks its 150th anniversary this year, Bayer also celebrates Canadian innovation and individuals who exemplify the curiosity and commitment to help shape a better future.

7 May 2013

Biocryst reports financial results for first quarter 2013

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

7 May 2013

AUA and ASTRO release new guideline on adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy after prostatectomy

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the American Urological Association (AUA) are pleased to announce the publication of the joint guideline on radiation therapy after prostatectomy for patients with and without evidence of prostate cancer recurrence.

7 May 2013

American Pain Society to host Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans from May 8 to 11

The 32ed Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society will convene May 8-11 at the New Orleans Convention Center.

7 May 2013

Akorn reports record consolidated revenue of $73.9 million in first quarter 2013

Akorn, Inc., a niche generic pharmaceutical company, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

7 May 2013

Chief Hospitalist at Harrison Medical Center receives Sound Physicians' 2013 Summit Award

Sound Physicians, a leading hospitalist organization focused on driving improvements in quality, satisfaction and financial performance of inpatient healthcare delivery, announced that Rana Tan , MD, Chief Hospitalist at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wash., is the recipient of Sound Physicians' 2013 Summit Award, which honors hospitalists who display exemplary performance of Sound Physicians' organizational values.

7 May 2013

New report highlights factors that contribute to asthma

There is still no cure for asthma, so for 22 million people in the U.S., this chronic disease continues to be a daily burden no matter where they live. But it's not just air pollution they should be worried about. Factors such as pollen, secondhand smoke – even high rates of poverty, a large uninsured population or a high number of ER visits – can be critical signs that certain cities and states are worse for families with asthma. It is especially true for people with severe asthma.

7 May 2013

Implantation of new mechanical heart valve reduces anticoagulation therapy in AVR patients

For more than 40 years, patients under 65 years of age requiring heart valve replacement have had to choose between a mechanical valve that offers life-long durability but requires aggressive warfarin anticoagulation or a biological (cow or pig) valve that will wear out in 10-20 years but does not require anticoagulation.

7 May 2013

Patients with faulty heart valves can benefit from Valve-in-Valve technique

When a biologic aortic valve prosthesis fails, the patient often faces a high risk valve replacement through repeat open heart surgery. A new technique, known as Valve-in-Valve, uses minimally invasive techniques to introduce a collapsible aortic heart valve into the damaged valve in order to restore function.

7 May 2013

New Process Analytical Technology for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing industries

Process Analytical Technology (PAT) is quickly becoming an integral component in the pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing industries. Utilizing a low latency network of powerful chemometric instruments, multivariate data analysis software, process control tools, and a central SQL database, PAT provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies an edge over their competitors.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 7 May 2013

Entremed reports patent issuance for its lead drug candidate ENMD-2076

EntreMed, Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of a variety of cancers, today announced the issuance by the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office of Patent Certificate No. ZL 200680044656.7.

7 May 2013

New form of electroconvulsive therapy could prevent adverse cognitive side effects

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most effective acute treatment for severe major depression. However, even with newer forms of ECT, there remains a significant risk of adverse cognitive effects, particularly memory problems.

7 May 2013

Nationwide movement against early elective deliveries prompts U.S. hospitals to adopt new policies

A national movement to eliminate non-medically indicated (NMI) delivery before 39 weeks has prompted nearly two-thirds of all U.S. hospitals handling non-emergency births to adopt specific policies against the practice, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

7 May 2013

Hospital for Special Surgery signs agreement with Brazilian healthcare organization

Clinical pathways and quality initiatives leading to world class outcomes are the foundation of a far-reaching agreement between New York-based Hospital for Special Surgery, the recognized leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and related specialties, and Amil Par, the largest managed healthcare organization in Brazil, on behalf of Hospitalys Ortopedia, its newly opened orthopedic center in Rio de Janeiro.

7 May 2013

Medical News

First Edition: May 7, 2013

New controllable light filter for preterm incubators considerably blocks undesirable light wavelengths

Kinase inhibitors: an interview with Jan Hoflack, CSO of Oncodesign

UNMC to participate in the PathCentral Pathology Network

Study offers new hope to patients suffering from laminopathies

Aptiv Solutions participates in 'Practice Adaptive Clinical Trials’ conference at Tokyo University

Bayer honours Canadians who have made a mark on society through science and innovation

Biocryst reports financial results for first quarter 2013

AUA and ASTRO release new guideline on adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy after prostatectomy

American Pain Society to host Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans from May 8 to 11

Akorn reports record consolidated revenue of $73.9 million in first quarter 2013

Chief Hospitalist at Harrison Medical Center receives Sound Physicians' 2013 Summit Award

New report highlights factors that contribute to asthma

Implantation of new mechanical heart valve reduces anticoagulation therapy in AVR patients

Patients with faulty heart valves can benefit from Valve-in-Valve technique

New Process Analytical Technology for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing industries

Entremed reports patent issuance for its lead drug candidate ENMD-2076

New form of electroconvulsive therapy could prevent adverse cognitive side effects

Nationwide movement against early elective deliveries prompts U.S. hospitals to adopt new policies

Hospital for Special Surgery signs agreement with Brazilian healthcare organization

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

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