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Red coloration might represent some physiological benefit: Research

Red coloration-historically seen as costly in vertebrates-might represent some physiological benefit after all, according to research published in the journal Physiological and Biochemical Zoology.

29 Jan 2013

Mayo Clinic study: Cardiac disease may increase risk of mild cognitive impairment

Cardiac disease is associated with increased risk of mild cognitive impairment such as problems with language, thinking and judgment -- particularly among women with heart disease, a Mayo Clinic study shows. Known as nonamnestic because it doesn't include memory loss, this type of mild cognitive impairment may be a precursor to vascular and other non-Alzheimer's dementias, according to the findings published online Monday in JAMA Neurology.

29 Jan 2013

Reprogramming eye cells that enable night vision may one day treat retinitis pigmentosa

Doctors may one day treat some forms of blindness by altering the genetic program of the light-sensing cells of the eye, according to scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

29 Jan 2013

DRCRF announces recipients of Nov. 2012 Damon Runyon Fellows

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting innovative early career researchers, named 15 new Damon Runyon Fellows at its fall Fellowship Award Committee review.

29 Jan 2013

Military women more likely to contract sexually transmitted infections: Study

As the number of women in the military increases, so does the need for improved gynecologic care. Military women may be more likely to engage in high-risk sexual practices, be less likely to consistently use barrier contraception, and, therefore, more likely to contract sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to research recently released by a physician at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island.

29 Jan 2013

New research sets out alternative approach to pandemic preparedness

'Evil' scientists, deadly viruses and terrorist plots are usually the preserve of Hollywood blockbusters. But when it comes to pandemic influenza, it is the stuff of real life. As controversy about research into the H5N1 bird flu virus continues, a new paper argues for a complete overhaul of current approaches to pandemic preparedness.

29 Jan 2013

GENIEUR teams aim to understand causes and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Europe-wide network GENIEUR including researchers from Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, launch program for understanding the causes and improving the diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

29 Jan 2013

Benefits of GPS for people with dementia

As part of the norwegian research project "Trygge Spor", more than fifty dementia sufferers have been using GPS for periods varying from several weeks to up to a year. The results show that localisation technology helps achieve an increased sense of security, freedom and quality of life, both for sufferers and their next of kin.

29 Jan 2013

Karmanos Cancer Institute’s SoftVue system under FDA review for market clearance

SoftVue, the whole breast ultrasound imaging device created by two scientists from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University School of Medicine, is currently undergoing review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for market clearance.

29 Jan 2013

MAKOplasty Hip may benefit people with degenerative joint disease

The hip is one of your body's largest weight-bearing joints and millions of Americans are suffering with hip pain. Adventist Medical Center is the first and only hospital in Oregon, providing people suffering from hip pain, an option of robotic assisted surgery. Thanks to the collaboration between orthopedic surgeons and a robot, patients can now experience less pain and quicker recovery times.

29 Jan 2013

Transcendental Meditation technique reduces PTSD symptoms in U.S. Marines

U.S. Marines and other active-duty military personnel who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are finding relief through a simple meditation technique known as the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique.

29 Jan 2013

Minimally invasive islet transplantation reverses progression of atherosclerosis in type 1 diabetics

Minimally invasive islet transplantation for patients with type 1 diabetes achieves insulin independence and reverses the progression of atherosclerosis in the first few years after transplant, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago study.

29 Jan 2013

New, preference-based navigation intervention improves screening rates for colon cancer

A mailing or phone call to help patients get screened for colorectal cancer significantly increases their chances of actually getting tested, according to a study published in the January issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention by researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.

29 Jan 2013

New DNA-delivering film holds promise for improving effectiveness of vaccines

Vaccines usually consist of inactivated viruses that prompt the immune system to remember the invader and launch a strong defense if it later encounters the real thing. However, this approach can be too risky with certain viruses, including HIV.

29 Jan 2013

Meridian reports positive pre-IND meeting with FDA for ML061

Buffalo Grove, Illinois-based specialty-oncology drug development company, Meridian Laboratories, Inc (Meridian) held a Type B Pre-Investigational New Drug (pre-IND) meeting with the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation Research, Division of Oncology Products on Wednesday January 23, 2013 to discuss its plan to commence clinical development of ML061, Meridian's lead product, as a treatment for various types of cancer.

29 Jan 2013

Stem cells from bone marrow or fat improve recovery after stroke in rats

Stem cells from bone marrow or fat improve recovery after stroke in rats, finds a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy. Treatment with stem cells improved the amount of brain and nerve repair and the ability of the animals to complete behavioural tasks.

29 Jan 2013

Researchers unveil first maturation-based ‘disease in a dish’ model for ARVD/C

Most patients with an inherited heart condition known as arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C) don't know they have a problem until they're in their early 20s. The lack of symptoms at younger ages makes it very difficult for researchers to study how ARVD/C evolves or to develop treatments. A new stem cell-based technology created by 2012 Nobel Prize winner Shinya Yamanaka, M.D., Ph.D., helps solve this problem.

29 Jan 2013

Janssen, Medivir and Idenix partner for clinical development of HCV combination therapy

Medivir AB today announced a non-exclusive collaboration between Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Janssen) and Idenix Pharmaceuticals for the clinical development of an all-oral (interferon-free) direct-acting antiviral (DAA) hepatitis C (HCV) combination therapy.

29 Jan 2013

Sanofi announces availability of Auvi-Q in U.S. retail pharmacies

Sanofi announced today that Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) is now available in U.S. retail pharmacies nationwide with a prescription from a healthcare provider.

29 Jan 2013

IOF-ESCEO Pre-Clinical Symposium to be held on April 18 in Rome, Italy

Investigators with an interest in pre-clinical and translational musculoskeletal research are invited to attend the 3rd IOF-ESCEO Pre-Clinical Symposium to be held on April 18, in Rome, Italy.

29 Jan 2013

Medical News

Red coloration might represent some physiological benefit: Research

Mayo Clinic study: Cardiac disease may increase risk of mild cognitive impairment

Reprogramming eye cells that enable night vision may one day treat retinitis pigmentosa

DRCRF announces recipients of Nov. 2012 Damon Runyon Fellows

Military women more likely to contract sexually transmitted infections: Study

New research sets out alternative approach to pandemic preparedness

GENIEUR teams aim to understand causes and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Benefits of GPS for people with dementia

Karmanos Cancer Institute’s SoftVue system under FDA review for market clearance

MAKOplasty Hip may benefit people with degenerative joint disease

Transcendental Meditation technique reduces PTSD symptoms in U.S. Marines

Minimally invasive islet transplantation reverses progression of atherosclerosis in type 1 diabetics

New, preference-based navigation intervention improves screening rates for colon cancer

New DNA-delivering film holds promise for improving effectiveness of vaccines

Meridian reports positive pre-IND meeting with FDA for ML061

Stem cells from bone marrow or fat improve recovery after stroke in rats

Researchers unveil first maturation-based ‘disease in a dish’ model for ARVD/C

Janssen, Medivir and Idenix partner for clinical development of HCV combination therapy

Sanofi announces availability of Auvi-Q in U.S. retail pharmacies

IOF-ESCEO Pre-Clinical Symposium to be held on April 18 in Rome, Italy

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