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New Advances in Gastric Diagnostics: Smaller is Better
...imeto directly view past the first few feet of the small bowel. It can provide valuable diagnostic informat...r, when the capsule has been propelled through the small intestine system by normal peristalsis, the recorder is removed and the digital data downloaded into...Digital vs. Analog Mammography
...aditional film-based mammography systems. Several small trials suggest certain efficacies of full-field digital imaging over film-based screening. For instance, one study published in the journal Medical Physician, found that full-field digital mammography optimized low-contrast lesion detection by using ...Bench-Top Centrifuges--Basic Tools for the Small Lab
...the most popular bench-top models suitable for the small laboratory. All are manufactured by medical device...e basic centrifuge. The device is designed for the small lab or doctors office and, the company says, is the quietest small lab centrifuge on the market toda...When Volume Matters, Immunoassay Systems Deliver
...e the size and production levels of both large and small laboratories. Abbott Diagnostics, a division of Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Ill., describes its AxSYM as the leading immunoassay system in the world. It is used in more than 10,000 laboratories across the globe. This system combines continuous ...Lab Automation Networks Proliferating
... and destination sorting into analyzer racks, on a small footprint instrument. This system handles 500 tubes per hour and is easily reconfigured for a mix of clinical chemistry, immunoassay, hematology and other specimen tubes. As an example of pre-analytical equipment that offers options for various conf...Analyzers Offer Point-of-Care Lipid Panels
... of cassettes, the system includes a power supply, small printer, optics check cassette, user and procedures manual and a training video. Polymer Technology Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., produces a 4.3 oz., battery-operated, handheld device called the Professional CardioChek P.A. This device is one o...Gene Chips to Detect CYP Variations: A New Step Toward Customized Medical Therapy.
...id and parallel fashion. To build the microarray, small DNA fragments, also called probes, are anchored and synthesized at specific locations on a small, coated quartz surface. Different probes can be attached to different locations. Each probe is chosen to hybridize selectively with a specific DNA frag...Immunoassay Systems - Your Laboratory Workhorse
...e the size and production levels of both large and small laboratories. Abbott Diagnostics, a division of Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Ill., describes its AxSYM as the leading immunoassay system in the world. It is used in more than 10,000 laboratories across the globe. This system combines continuo...Managing Preanalytical Processes for Patient Safety
...quirements with ease. Some systems are better for small facilities, while others are best for larger institutions. It is important to compare each vendor with particular requirements so that an informed decision can be made. Studies show that 46 percent of laboratory errors take place in the preanalytic...Low-Density Cholesterol Subfractions: Not all LDL-C Particles are Created Equal
... concentrations and sizes of the particles (LDL-C, small LDL, large HDL and large very-low-density lipoprot...cles per liter), linking a greater distribution of small particles with the greatest risk for developing CHD and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Patients with a hi...Diagnosing Diabetes: Immediate HbA1c Results Improve Glycemic Control
...y done in a health-care provider's office, where a small blood sample is drawn. A laboratory tests the sample and then gives the results to the patient's health-care provider. A study published in Diabetes Care (Cagliero E, Levina EV, Nathan DM. Immediate feedback of HbA1c levels improves glycemic contro...Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease
... (CD) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the small intestine that is triggered in genetically susceptible persons by the ingestion of the gluten-containing grains wheat, rye, barley, and possibly oats. The condition is thought to result from the activation of both a T-cell and B-cell immune response,...Urinalysis Analyzers: Large Capabilities in Every Size Device
...rs of urinalysis analyzers comprise a surprisingly small group. Here are some of the latest innovations in ...ce is also appropriate for the physician office or small clinic. PocketChem UA is designed for use with ARKRAY Aution Sticks 10TA for urinalysis. It is desig......crease the absorption and dispersion ofco-injected small molecule drugs, to Halozyme's knowledge, this wasthe first clinical trial conducted to support the benefits andsafety of rHuPH20 for use with large molecule agents, such asmonoclonal antibodies and other large molecule biologics. Mosttherapeutic anti...CV Therapeutics Identifies Potential Anti-Diabetic Mechanism of Action for Ranexa
...covery, development and commercialization ofnovel, small molecule drugs for the treatment of cardiovasculardiseases. CV Therapeutics' approved product, Ranexa(R) (ranolazineextended-release tablets), is indicated for the treatment ofchronic angina in patients who have not achieved an adequateresponse with......ts that are commonly seenwith other antibodies and small molecules targeting the tyrosinekinase pathway indicates that nimotuzumab has the prospect of being"best-in-class" without compromised efficacy," said David Allan,Chairman and CEO of YM BioSciences. About nimotuzumab Nimotuzumab is a humanized mono...... diseases. Since 1981, thecompany has grown from a small start-up to a diversified enterprisewith more than 9,000 employees in locations spanning the globe and2006 revenues of $3.2 billion. Genzyme has been selected by FORTUNEas one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for" in the UnitedStates. With many es......from bioterrorismand biowarfare. Because extremely small amounts of the toxin cancause neurological effects, it is classified as a category ABiothreat by the CDC. The toxin can enter the body very efficientlythrough lung tissue and through the gastrointestinal tract, makingthe threat of purposeful food con...Rosetta Genomics and Weizmann Institute Scientists Identify Role of microRNA in Cancer Suppression
...discovered, naturallyoccurring form of RNAi. These small RNAs act as protein regulatorsand have the potential to form the basis for a new class ofdiagnostics and therapeutics. Since many diseases are caused by theabnormal activity of proteins, the ability to selectively regulateprotein activity through mic...Researchers Discover Method for Identifying How Cancer Evades the Immune System
...ture are complex, the researchersdiscovered that a small subset of genes is integral in explainingimmunological behavior. Using real-time PCR (rtPCR), a high-speed gene amplificationtechnique, Epstein and his M.D./ Ph.D. student, Rebecca Sadun,screened tumors to identify 14 pro-immunity genes, whichtum...Fat Kills Cancer: Turning Stem Cells from Fat Tissue into Personalized, Cancer-Targeted Therapeutics
...for treatment that can findboth primary tumors and small metastases. These stem cells alsohave some plasticity, which means they can be converted by themicro environment of a given tissue into specialized cells, Altanersays. After extracting the stem cells from human fat tissue theresearchers worked to f...Major New Review Supports the Broader Potential of CeNeS COMT Inhibitor Discovery Programme
...ly metabolised in the gut andliver allowing only a small proportion (approximately one per cent)to reach the brain. Therefore, L-DOPA is formulated with agentsthat inhibit the breakdown of L-DOPA by DOPA-decarboxylase, such ascarbidopa and benserazide. The enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT) also cau......from bioterrorismand biowarfare. Because extremely small amounts can causeneurological effects, it is classified as a category A Biothreat bythe CDC. The toxin can enter the body very efficiently through lungtissue and through the gastrointestinal tract, making the threat ofpurposeful food contamination a ......ng leader in optimizing the performance ofexisting small molecule drugs using its proprietarycontrolled-release technologies. The Company's lead product, aunique once-daily formulation of tramadol, is being commerciallylaunched in key markets globally. The Company has a robust pipelineof follow-on products...RTA 402 Shown to Protect Animals Against Toxicities of Standard Cancer Treatments
...neurodegenerative disease, to feed its pipeline of small moleculetherapeutic candidates. Reata takes a new and different approach tobiotechnology, managing its pipeline as a portfolio ofopportunities that can be advanced on a single management andphysical infrastructure, streamlining the route to human tri...Cytokinetics Reports Additional Clinical Trials Data for Ispinesib
...ne-refractoryprostate cancer. Ispinesib is a novel small molecule inhibitor ofkinesin spindle protein (KSP)...(GSK) to discover, develop and commercialize novel small moleculetherapeutics targeting human mitotic kinesins for applications inthe treatment of cancer and......inaparsin (ZIO-101) Darinaparsin is a proprietary small molecule organic arseniclicensed from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Centerand Texas A&M University. Darinaparsin induces cell cyclearrest and cell death by targeting several cellular pathwaysessential for cell survival. Exposure t......nsert. QUADRAMET pairs the targeting ability of a small molecule,bone-seeking phosphonate (EDTMP) with the therapeutic potential ofradiation (samarium Sm-153). Skeletal invasion by prostate, breast,multiple myeloma, and other cancers often creates an imbalancebetween the normal process of bone destruction...CytRx Reports Promising Data from Its Open-Label Extension Clinical Trial of Arimoclomol in ALS
...ny owns three clinical-stage compounds basedon its small molecule "molecular chaperone" co-inductiontechnology. In September 2006, CytRx announced that arimoclomol wasshown to be safe and well tolerated at all three doses tested inits Phase IIa clinical trial in patients with ALS. The Companyplans to enter......411 AV411 is a first-in-class orally bioavailable small molecule, aglial attenuator that suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1beta, TNF alpha, and IL-6, and may upregulate the anti-inflammatorycytokine IL-10. While considered a New Chemical Entity (NCE) in theU.S. and Europe, the drug was first appro...Genetics Journal Thimerosal/Autism Study the 'Best Science Drug Company Money Can Buy'
...ich missed peak blood levels, had asample size too small to detect susceptible subgroups, and failedto address implications of the findings for long term mercurydeposition in the brain. His industry ties were not disclosed bythe journal, The Lancet. "While this latest RhIg effort is the best science drug ......larly capable of causingtumors. CSCs constitute a small percentage of tumor cells that have thepotential to self-renew and to permanently repopulate a tumor withnew cancer cells. CSCs appear to be resistant to variouschemotherapies, which may be one of the key reasons why mostcurrent therapies cannot cure...Insmed Inc. Welcomes Studies Linking IGFBP-3 to Prevention of Blindness in Premature Infants
...fants each year. ROP impedesthe development of the small blood vessels in the back of the eye,leading to blindness in severe cases. A Phase I clinical studyinvestigating IPLEX(TM) as a treatment for ROP is underway at theUniversity of Goteborg, in collaboration with scientists at theHarvard Medical School.......tical companyfocused on discovering and developing small molecule drugs to treatdiseases of aging, announced today that activation of SIRT1, amember of the sirtuin family of enzymes, was shown to protectagainst neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease andAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in anima......ts treated withplacebo. Across clinical studies, a small increase in white blood cellcount (approximately 2... coefficients ofvariation for sitagliptin AUC were small (5.8% and 15.1%). Thepharmacokinetics of sitagliptin was generally similar in healthysubjects and in......rma, a leading biopharmaceuticalcompany developing small molecule drugs for the treatment ofgastrointestina...Many show potentially serious CNS sideeffects. Our small molecule ghrelin agonists target a receptor thatis more directly involved with regulating gastrointe......ts treated withplacebo. Across clinical studies, a small increase in white blood cellcount (approximately 2... coefficients ofvariation for sitagliptin AUC were small (5.8% and 15.1%). Thepharmacokinetics of sitagliptin was generally similar in healthysubjects and in...CytRx Announces Clinical Results from Its Rising Multiple Dose Trial with Arimoclomol for ALS
...ny owns three clinical-stage compounds basedon its small molecule "molecular chaperone" co-inductiontechnology. In September 2006, CytRx announced that arimoclomol wasshown to be safe and well tolerated at all three doses tested inits Phase IIa clinical trial in patients with ALS. The Companyplans to enter...... drug discovery and development companyfocusing on small molecule drugs to improve the lives of patientssuffering from disorders with significant unmet medical need,including insomnia, obesity, pain, Parkinson's disease, restlesslegs syndrome (RLS), and depression. Neurogen conducts its researchand develop...... day for up to 56 days with one ofElixir's potent, small molecule, oral GhrR antagonists. As with theGhrR k...inhibitingghrelin's normal function with a potent, small moleculetherapeutic, one can effectively improve glucose control, managebody weight, and regulate me......t refrigeration for use, and the deliverydevice is small enough to be carried discretely in a pocket orpurse. In addition, Nasulin does not enter the lungs, avoidingpossible long-term effects on lung function and holding thepotential for use in diabetes patients with COPD and asthma. We areexcited by the p......lin sensitivity. In April 2005, Elixir licensed a small molecule ghrelin agonist(designated EX-1314) from ...related to theSirtuin class of proteins, including small molecular weight SIRT1activators and inhibitors. The Company's own R&D efforts andthose of its n...Researchers Discover Gene For Rare Skin Disorder
...lows fatfrom the tissue below to protrude and form small yellowish-whitelumps. The disorder often causes brittle hair and nails, anddeformities in the hands, such as extra, missing, or deformedfingers. Individuals with Goltz syndrome can also have missing orunderdeveloped eyes. In addition, the disorder c......vantages over conventional antibodies due to their small size (20kDa), robust tertiary structure and straight composition thatconfer high solubility, predictable stability and bacterialmanufacturability. Fast pharmaco-kinetics and favorable tissuepenetration of Anticalins can be balanced through adjustable...... soluble liquidformulation that is injectable in a small volume with a small gaugeneedle. About ConjuChem ConjuChem, developer of next generation medicines fromtherapeutic pep...Avalon Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Interim Results For AVN944 Phase I Trial
...hase II studies." Background: AVN944 is an oral small molecule drug that inhibitsinosine monosphospate dehydrogenase (IMPDH), a critical enzyme forsynthesis of guanosine triphosphate (GTP), a molecule required forDNA synthesis and cellular signaling. IMPDH is over expressed inmany cancer cells. Pre-clin......ydiscovering, developing and commercializing novel small moleculemedicines for the treatment of viral disea...mpany's programs focus on Toll-Like Receptor-based small moleculeproduct candidates and direct antiviral compounds that inhibit keysteps in viral proliferati...Eurand's Zentase Effective in Treating Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Studies Show
... it is common practice tosprinkle the enzymes on a small amount of food, for example, onapplesauce. Studies of 11 different baby and infant foods,including applesauce, evaluated which other foods were suitable forsprinkling with Zentase. The study showed that Zentase could remain for . 1 hour withoutany s......h PDX." About PDX PDX (pralatrexate) is a novel, small molecule chemotherapeuticagent that inhibits dihyd... EFAPROXYN EFAPROXYN (efaproxiral) is a synthetic small molecule designedto sensitize hypoxic, or oxygen-deprived, areas of tumors duringradiation therapy b......ced projectsare laquinimod, an orally administered small molecule with uniqueimmunomodulatory properties for the treatment of multiplesclerosis, as well as ANYARA for use in cancer targeted therapy,the primary indication being renal cancer. Further key projects inclinical development comprise the three ora.......02). Inhibition of therenin-angiotensin system by small molecule drugs is known to inducea reactive rise o...eefficacy of current drug therapy1. In contrast to small moleculeinhibitors, which display large variations in serum drug levelsthroughout the day, the vacci......is a research approach investigating the effect of small moleculedrug candidates on the cellular activity o...cus their investigation on the cellularactivity of small molecule drug candidates and their relationshipto apoptosis. This combination of chemical genetics ...... osteoarthritis also have high bloodpressure; even small changes in blood pressure can impactcardiovascular...n)[4],[5]. Independent research shows that even small elevations in bloodpressure can contribute to an increased risk of cardiovascularevents[2],[3],[6],[...New Positive Pre-clinical Data for Active Biotech's RA Project I-3D
...t and CEO About I-3D The I-3D compound is a novel small molecule inhibitorof human dihydroorotate dehydrog...ced projectsare laquinimod, an orally administered small molecule with uniqueimmunomodulatory properties for the treatment of multiplesclerosis, as well as A......ularoutcomes, independent research shows that even small elevations inblood pressure can contribute to an increased risk ofcardiovascular events. Osteoarthritis is the most common form ofarthritis affecting 21 million Americans. "NSAIDs, including some COX-2s, have been associated with raisedblood press......:AMB), a biopharmaceutical company developingnovel small molecules and peptides to treat infectious disease...MB) is a biopharmaceutical companydeveloping novel small molecules and peptides to treat infectiousdiseases and cancer. Ambrilia's product portfolio includes...Haemacure Announces Preliminary Findings of its Plasma Discard Analysis
...umber differentconditions that each afflict only a small number of individuals,but together constitute one of the most lucrative therapeuticareas. The four leading lysosomal disorder products are intended totreat Gaucher's disease, Fabry's disease, Hurler's disease andPompe's disease. In 2006, estimated s...... drug discovery and development companyfocusing on small molecule drugs to improve the lives of patientssuffering from disorders with significant unmet medical need,including insomnia, obesity, pain, Parkinson's disease, restlesslegs syndrome (RLS), and depression. Neurogen conducts its researchand develop......lication describing theproperties of the selective small molecule anti-tumor agent,erastin. Prolexys and Co...n this paper is a powerful way toidentify and test small molecule therapeutics and translate theminto the clinic in a time- efficient and cost-efficient mann...Avalon Updates the AVN944 Phase I Hematologic Malignancies Trial
...August 15,2007. About AVN944 AVN944 is an oral small molecule drug candidate that inhibitsinosine monosphospate dehydrogenase (IMPDH), an enzyme that iscritical for cells to be able to synthesize guanosine triphosphate(GTP), a molecule required for DNA synthesis and cellularsignaling. IMPDH is over exp...Other ContentsquadriplegiaquitquitquitquitrabbitrabbitrabbitrabbitrabbitrabbitrabbitrabbitrabiesrabiesrabiesracingracingracingracingindicesindicesdislocationOther TagsINTERINTERINTERINTERINTERINTERINTERINTERUltraFit
(Date:8/20/2008)... , SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ August 20, 2008 New pha...t the investigational oral drug PTC124 demonstrate...F). The data show that treatment with PTC124 resu...he chloride channel function of patients with nons...Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital in Jerusalem, ...
(Date:8/20/2008)... , , WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Engineers have create...wice the dexterity of similar devices being ,deve...sors and more ,compact, powerful computer hard dr...ve, might be used as a ,"nanoscale manipulator" t...s. The devices also can be used in watery environm...
(Date:8/20/2008)... , HOUSTON (Aug. 20, 2008) The genetic code of ... learn more about how groups of genes function in ...is week in the journal Nature breaks down the ge...ature that one might find anywhere in the world, e...rying to identify, in the Trichoplax , genes that...
(Date:8/20/2008)... , BOSTON -- The PTEN tumor suppressor gene contr...roliferation, cell growth and death. But PTEN is f...the gene is so common among various types of human...ently mutated of all tumor suppressors. , Now, a... Medical Center (BIDMC) and Harvard Medical Schoo...
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