Results From Trials of DHA in Alzheimer's Disease and Age-Related Cognitive Decline
... amounts, and is the most abundant omega 3 fatty
acid in the brain. DHA oil is abundant in some marine ... et al - A clinical trial of docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA) for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. ... of the MIDAS Trial: Effects of Docosahexaenoic
acid on Physiological and Safety Parameters in ...
ALP Life Sciences, LLC Announces Nanoveson(TM) Patent Filing and Whitepaper Availability on Proposed Therapy for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Comorbid Diseases
... including biliary phospholipids, arachidonic
acid metabolites, cholesterol, methyl metabolites, ... research focused on blocking arachidonic
acid metabolism along cytochrome P450, leukotriene, ... and thromboxane eicosanoid pathways. Arachidonic
acid metabolism is implicated in many inflammatory ...
Shire Presented Results of a New Database Analysis on Lialda(R) (Mesalamine) and Other 5-ASAs for Ulcerative Colitis at Digestive Disease Week
... presented the results of a 5-aminosalicylic
acid (5-ASA) persistency analysis entitled, "Twelve-month Persistence with 5-aminosalicylic
acid Therapy: Results from a Large Pharmacy Database," ... "Twelve-Month Persistence With 5-Aminosalicylic
acid Therapy: Results From A Large Pharmacy Database." ...
New Study Evaluating the ADHD Medication VYVANSE(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII Demonstrated No Change in the Pharmacokinetic Profile of VYVANSE When Coadministered with Prilosec OTC(R) 40 mg (20 mg X 2), a Commonly Used Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
... of adults in the United States who suffer from
acid reflux. ADHD is estimated to affect 4.4 percent ... inhibitors tend to decrease the production of
acid in the stomach," said Dr. Matthew Brams, a ... these medications act on proton pumps by blocking
acid production thereby reducing gastric acidity.
...
Taking Folic Acid for a Year Before Pregnancy May Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth
... Dimes Message: Start Taking a Vitamin with Folic
acid Before Pregnancy
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Women who take folic
acid supplements for at least one year before they ... study author.
"We already know that folic
acid supplementation beginning before pregnancy and ...
Lack of Food Variety Puts Kids With Autism at Risk for Poor Nutrition
... Suggest Food Variety and Cognition-Related Fatty
acid are Important to Well Being of Affected Children ... children with autism have low levels of a fatty
acid linked to cognitive function. This finding, the ... warrants further research into how the low fatty
acid levels may trigger biochemical changes in the ...
Hyperion Therapeutics Receives Orphan Drug Designation for HPN-100 for the Treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders
... )
HPN-100 is a pre-pro-drug of phenylacetic
acid which is the active moiety of BUPHENYL(R), the ... ornithine transcarbamylase and argininosuccinic
acid synthetase. HPN-100 is dosed orally in liquid ... transcarbamylase (OTC), or argininosuccinic
acid synthetase (AS). BUPHENYL should not be ...
Cepheid Announces European Release of First On-Demand Molecular Test for Simultaneous Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and Resistance to Rifampicin
... find that it requires less hands-on work than the
acid fast smear, long a standard method to identify ... for fully integrated and automated nucleic
acid analysis. The system is designed to purify, concentrate, detect and identify targeted nucleic
acid sequences thereby delivering answers directly ...
American Lung Association Study to be Published in the 'New England Journal of Medicine' Finds Prescription Heartburn Medication Does Not Control Asthma Symptoms as Previously Thought
... and breathlessness were triggered in part by
acid reflux. A new study conducted by the American ... who do not exhibit symptoms associated with
acid reflux such as heartburn or stomach pain.
... symptoms. These results show that prescription
acid controllers were no more effective than placebo ...
Hyperion Therapeutics Announces Results for Phase II Study in Urea Cycle Disorders
... ornithine transcarbamylase and argininosuccinic
acid synthetase. HPN-100, which is dosed orally in ... which is formed from phenylacetic
acid and glutamine.
Hyperion and Ucyclyd Pharma, ... transcarbamylase (OTC), or argininosuccinic
acid synthetase (AS). BUPHENYL(R) should not be ...
Another LNA-based RNA Inhibitor Enters Clinical Trials
... inhibitor was developed using the Locked
Nucleic
acid technology. In preclinical animal studies, ... receptor (AR) down regulation by locked nucleic
acid antisense
oligonucleotides specifically inhibits ...
"EZN-3042, a novel locked nucleic
acid oligonucleotide against survivin,
inhibits ...
Studies Show Combination Laser Therapy Effective At Clearing Acne, Reducing Oil Production
... pulsed-dye laser and topical 5-aminolevulinic
acid provides long-lasting clearance of acne lesions. ... known as
topical 5-aminolevulinic
acid (ALA) and activated by long-pulse, pulsed dye ... the photosensitizer topical methyl-aminolevulinic
acid (MAL) with either PDT or red light. Dr. ...
Mission Pharmacal Launches CitraNatal(R) Assure Prescription Prenatal Vitamin
... a patented, plant-based form of the omega-3 fatty
acid DHA, which is consistent with current published ... women(1). DHA is the recommended essential fatty
acid for prenatal care. It has been shown to be ... et al. A Randomized Trial of Docosahexaenoic
acid Supplementation During the Third Trimester of ...
Phase III Trial Results Show Elitek(R) (rasburicase) Significantly Reduced Plasma Uric Acid Levels versus Allopurinol in Adults with Hematologic Cancers at Risk for Tumor Lysis Syndrome
... (rasburicase) significantly reduced plasma uric
acid (PUA) levels compared to allopurinol alone ... alone, which showed a reduction in plasma uric
acid levels for the sequential combination versus ... can be eliminated. Elevated levels of plasma uric
acid can cause hyperuricemia, a serious condition that ...
Arthritis Advisory Committee Recommends FDA Approval of Febuxostat for the Treatment of Hyperuricemia in Patients With Gout
... for its ability to lower levels of serum uric
acid in patients with hyperuricemia associated with gout. Hyperuricemia, elevated uric
acid levels in the body, is associated with gout, a ... and diarrhea.
About Gout and Uric
acid
...
Takeda's Investigational PPI TAK-390MR Demonstrated Higher Healing Rates Compared to Lansoprazole as the Severity of Erosive Esophagitis Grade Increased, a New Integrated Analysis Showed
... GERD is a chronic condition commonly known as
acid reflux disease. GERD
can occur when the valve at ... liquids to enter the stomach and closes to keep
acid and
food in the stomach.
When the LES does not ... The
stomach is better equipped to handle
acid than the esophagus. If the
esophagus is ...
New Data Shows Prescription Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters Reduced the Incidence of Death in Heart Failure Patients
... study, showed that 1 g/d dose of
omega-3
acid ethyl esters reduced all cause mortality and ... long term treatment with
prescription omega-3
acid ethyl esters was effective in reducing both ... reasons.
Treatment with prescription omega-3
acid ethyl esters resulted in a nine
percent relative ...
Ardea Biosciences Advances Lead Product Candidate for the Treatment of Gout, RDEA594, Into Phase 1 Clinical Trial
... safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and uric
acid lowering
effects of single ascending oral doses ... caused by
abnormally elevated levels of uric
acid in the blood stream. These
abnormally elevated levels lead to the deposition of uric
acid crystals in
and around the connective tissue of ...
Nature Publication Reports on Key Role of Bile Acids in Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Signaling
... 7, Number 8, August 2008) describes why bile
acid receptors
are promising targets for drug ... Highlights of the article, "Targeting bile
acid signaling for metabolic
diseases," authored by ... metabolism and homeostasis.
For example, bile
acid activation of FXR results in a decrease in ...
New Discovery of Key Difference in Bile Acid Metabolism in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes May Suggest Underlying Disorder
... First Extensive Report of Bile
acid Aberration in Type 2 Diabetes Patients ... have
discovered a key difference in bile
acid metabolism in people with type 2
diabetes which ... preliminary data suggesting
alterations in bile
acid metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes. Now ...
FDA Broadens US Indication for Once-Yearly Reclast(R) as Only Osteoporosis Treatment Approved for Prevention of Fractures After a Hip Fracture
... The active ingredient in Reclast is zoledronic
acid 5 mg administered
once a year(1). Zoledronic
acid is also available in a different dosage
under the ... HORIZON Recurrent Fracture Trial. Zoledronic
acid and clinical fractures and mortality after ...
Video: Major Independent Trial Demonstrates Significant Anticancer Benefit of Zometa(R) in Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
... of these studies, AZURE
(Adjuvant Zoledronic
acid to redUce REcurrence), has completed ... in patients with hypersensitivity to
zoledronic
acid or other bisphosphonates, or any of the ... 1. Gnant, M. et al. Efficacy of Zoledronic
acid in Premenopausal Women With Breast Cancer ...
Ardea Biosciences Identifies Lead Development Candidate for Gout, RDEA594
... is caused by abnormally elevated
levels of uric
acid in the blood stream. RDEA594 is a major ... to be responsible for
essentially all of the uric
acid lowering effects seen with RDEA806. Robust
uric ... the URAT1 transporter-mediated uptake of uric
acid ex vivo and ...
Abbott's Phase III Studies of Investigational TriLipix(TM) (ABT-335), in Combination With Statins, Meets Primary Endpoints on Improving LDL, Triglycerides and HDL
... an investigational new fenofibric
acid molecule, will be known as
TriLipix(TM).
Both ... statins. These studies using fenofibric
acid combined with
atorvastatin and simvastatin met ... TriLipix is an investigational new fenofibric
acid molecule, currently
in clinical development for ...
Low Acid Coffee Backed By Scientific Research
... Calif., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Puroast(R) Low
acid Coffee
has conducted both chemistry and consumer ... Davis found
Puroast(R) to have less than half the
acid of all other commercial coffees.
The company now ... symptom relief when drinking
Puroast(R) Low
acid Coffee.
"This is important research for both ...
Mayo Clinic Proceedings Contributors Highlight Research Findings About Cardiovascular Benefits Associated With Omega-3 Fatty Acids
... with cardiovascular
benefit, docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA), are
found in fish oils. The best source ... randomized to receive omega-3 fatty
acid supplements
containing DHA and EPA or to act as ...
Phosphagenics Initiates U.S. Clinical Trials for Its Topical Retinoic Acid
... an increase in dermal absorption of retinoic
acid when formulated with
Phosphagenics' proprietary ... to the American Journal of Dermatology, retinoic
acid is
prescribed most often as the topical treatment ... Inc., half of the
patients who end their retinoic
acid treatment cycle prematurely do so
because of ...
Folate in Strawberries May Contribute to Healthy Pregnancy
... New Study Links Folic
acid to Reduced Premature Births
WATSONVILLE, ... reported about a study that shows folic
acid supplements greatly
reduced the risk of premature ... of the California
Strawberry Commission. "Folic
acid is the synthetic form of folate, which
is ...
Huge Drop in Preterm Birth-Risk Among Women Taking Folic Acid One Year Before Conception
... Largest U.S. Study of Pre-conceptional Folic
acid Supplementation
Receives March of Dimes Award
... New research suggests that
women who take folic
acid supplements for at least one year before ... 28 to 32 weeks."
"We already knew that folic
acid supplementation beginning before
pregnancy and ...
Radiesse Provides Greater Patient Satisfaction Than Either Juvederm or Perlane as Reported in a 205-Patient Clinical Trial Published in the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery
... similar safety characteristics as
hyaluronic
acid fillers.
Results from two other studies were ... study of Radiesse against leading
hyaluronic
acid fillers demonstrates this difference in a ... filler as compared to three leading
hyaluronic
acid fillers, Perlane and two forms of Juvederm. The ...
Ardea Biosciences, Inc. Announces New Clinical Development Program Directed Toward the Treatment of Gout
... Dose-Dependent Reduction in Serum Uric
acid in Phase 1 Clinical Study
- Phase 2 Efficacy ... caused by
abnormally elevated levels of uric
acid in the blood stream. These
abnormally elevated levels lead to the deposition of uric
acid crystals in
and around the connective tissue of ...
Cost-Effectiveness Study Supports Use of EUFLEXXA(TM) by Rheumatologists for Pain Relief in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
... hyaluronate) intra-articular hyaluronic
acid (HA) for the relief of
pain in patients with ... the first and only non-avian
derived hyaluronic
acid approved in the U.S. for the treatment of ... includes EUFLEXXA(TM), hyaluronic
acid for pain from
osteoarthritis in the knee. Urology ...
Bayer Issues Additional Guidance to Physicians on Trasylol(R)
... to patients who received either
aminocaproic
acid or tranexamic acid. Data have not, as yet, been ... to patients who received either aminocaproic
acid or tranexamic
acid. Patient safety remains ... and safety of the use of
aprotinin, aminocaproic
acid and ...
Hyperion Therapeutics Announces Enrollment of First Patient in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of GT4P in Patients With Urea Cycle Disorders
... including a protein restricted diet, amino
acid supplementation,
and pharmacological therapy," ... transcarbamylase (OTC), or
argininosuccinic
acid synthetase (AS)), and a pre-prodrug of ... parts of the urea cycle, essential
amino
acid supplementation, replacement of urea cycle ...
Studies Show Body Mass Index Has No Effect on Resolution and Healing of GERD Symptoms
... erosive esophagitis, a condition in
which stomach
acid wears away, or erodes, the inner lining of the ... and stomach does not close properly, allowing
acid to leak back
into the esophagus. When a person is ... erosive
esophagitis, a condition in which stomach
acid wears away, or erodes, the
inner lining of the ...
FASgen Announces Significant Milestone in Its Cancer Drug Development Program
... BALTIMORE, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- FASgen's fatty
acid synthase
inhibitor (FASi) compounds, led by ... of action for the treatment of cancer. The
fatty
acid biosynthesis pathway is critical to all living ... many compounds that
selectively inhibit fatty
acid biosynthesis. One group of these compounds
holds ...
University of Michigan Study Shows SEQUENOM's MassARRAY Technology Identifies HPV Infections Missed by Standard Hybridization Test
... time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry-based nucleic
acid analysis platform that quantitatively measures genetic target material and ... manner. SEQUENOM's MassARRAY system facilitates a number of nucleic
acid analysis applications including single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) ...
Cepheid Receives Grant to Develop Ten-Color Real-Time PCR Detection Technology for Use in the GeneXpert(R) System
... and detection functions for fully integrated and automated nucleic
acid analysis. The system is designed to purify, concentrate, detect, and identify targeted nucleic
acid sequences thereby delivering answers directly from unprocessed samples. ...
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Unveils Six-Month Efficacy Data for EUFLEXXA(R) for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
... non-pharmacologic therapy and simple analgesics. The goal of hyaluronic
acid (HA) therapy is to reduce pain and improve physical function by ... (1% sodium hyaluronate) is the first non-avian derived * hyaluronic
acid (HA) approved in the U.S. for treatment of knee pain due to osteoarthritis ...
Pain Relief in Just One Visit with Genzyme's Synvisc-One
... Single-injection products will drive the US Hyaluronic
acid Viscosupplementation market to nearly $1 billion by 2013, according to ... Synvisc-One will drive procedural growth in the hyaluronic
acid (HA) viscosupplementation market. Released to the market in February ...