American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2009 Annual Meeting 'Highlights and Hot Topics'

... Symposium Address New Therapies for Bone and soft Tissue Health 6.2 million bone ... hold great promise for the future of bone and soft tissue health are now surfacing. Growth factor ... made in tendon and ligaments reconstructions with soft tissue aides. Ankle Sprains ( ...

Rexin-G Controls Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in Chemotherapy-Resistant Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Osteosarcoma: Phase I/II & Confirmatory Phase II Studies

... of Rexin-G in chemotherapy-resistant metastatic soft tissue sarcoma and osteosarcoma, as presented by ... Analysis of efficacy in 42 patients with bone and soft tissue sarcoma showed a dose-response ... patients with chemotherapy-resistant metastatic soft tissue sarcoma and osteosarcoma. About ...

Soft Contact Lenses Do Not Lead to 'Myopic Creep' in Children, Study Shows

... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- soft contact lens wear does not result in clinically ... research further dispels a long held myth that soft contact lenses increase myopia progression (a/k/a ... study confirms that they can safely be fit in soft contact lenses to correct their myopia," says ...

Cell Therapeutics Announces that the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Completes Enrollment in Phase II Clinical Trial of Brostallicin as First Line Therapy for Advanced or Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma

... outcomes in patients with advanced non-GIST soft tissue sarcomas. This study is the second EORTC study of brostallicin in soft tissue sarcoma. The initial study used ... results are encouraging, a Phase III study in soft tissue sarcoma could be initiated in 2009." The ...

Clinical Data Demonstrates 5-Year Efficacy and Safety of Aquamid(R) in Facial Augmentation

... announced that 5-year clinical data for its soft volume filler Aquamid(R) was presented at the ... results of Aquamid(R) injections for facial soft tissue augmentation and facial contouring. ... the FDA. About Aquamid(R) Aquamid(R) is a soft volume filler that gives a natural look and ...

Cardium and Tissue Repair Company's Excellarate Candidate for Healing Diabetic Wounds Gains Media Focus in Multiple Regions Across U.S.

... a particular site in the body and can be used in soft tissue such as skin, ligament, tendons and ... tissues, including hard tissue (bone) and soft tissue (ligament, tendon, cartilage). About ... products, including hard tissue (bone) and soft tissue (ligament, tendon, cartilage) repair. For ...

American Heart Association Journal Report: Reducing Kids' Salt Intake May Lower Soft Drink Consumption, Reducing Obesity, High Blood Pressure and Later Health Risks

... who eat less salt drink fewer sugar-sweetened soft drinks and may significantly lower their risks ... same is true in children. "Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a significant source of calorie ... study. "It has been shown that sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption is related to obesity in young ...

Cepheid Launches New GeneXpert(R) Tests in Europe for Simultaneous, Rapid Detection of Staphylococcus Aureus and Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

... Tests for Skin and soft Tissue Infection and Blood Culture Extend ... (BC) and Xpert(TM) MRSA/SA-Skin and soft Tissue Infection (SSTI) tests as European CE IVD ... aureus (SA) -- directly from blood cultures and soft tissue infection samples respectively. "The ...

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Positive Preliminary Phase 2 Data on KRX-0401 in Patients with Chemo-Insensitive Rare Sarcoma

... 13 2 (15%) 5 (38%) Alveolar soft Part 10 3 (30%) 3 ... been shown to be quite active in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma (ASCO 2007). Responding patients ... in patients with chondrosarcoma, alveolar soft part sarcomas and extra-skeletal myxoid ...

PEAK Surgical Announces Completion of First PRECISE Clinical Study, Receipt of Medical Design Excellence Award for PEAK(R) Surgery System and Achievement of Over 1,000 Surgeries Using PEAK PlasmaBlade(TM)

... System to expand the indications to include cutting and coagulation of soft tissue during plastic and reconstructive, ENT (ear, nose and throat), ... PlasmaBlade 4.0, which is designed to be used to cut through all types of soft tissue, including skin, fat and muscle; the PlasmaBlade Needle, which has ...

Children and Orthopaedic Surgical Emergencies

... more children with infections of the joints, bones and particularly the soft tissue around the bone, that are caused by bacteria which is resistant to ... of the hip (the epiphysis) gradually slips out of position through the soft growth plate cartilage. This condition produces pain in the hip, the ...

IlluminOss Medical Announces First Human Case Utilizing a Unique, New, Minimally Invasive Technology for Fracture Repair is Performed at Medical Hospital del Trabajadar in Santiago, Chile

... and screws inserted to stabilize the fracture. There may be extensive soft tissue damage; the patient has limited or no mobility initially which may ... weight bearing immediately. Due to the minimally invasive approach, soft tissue injury is virtually eliminated, minimizing the potential for ...

SynergEyes, Inc. Raises $13.3 Million in 'Series C' Financing

... lens for patients seeking crisp, clear vision and the all-day comfort of a soft lens. "SynergEyes sincerely appreciates the continued commitment of ... potential for a product that can offer all the benefits of a rigid and soft contact lens without any of the disadvantages is tremendous." ...

Transdel Enrolls First Patient for Ketotransdel(TM) Phase 3 Clinical Trial

... in the Treatment of Pain Associated with Mild to Moderate Acute soft Tissue Injury," will be conducted at approximately 25 to 35 sites in the ... cream allows the active ingredient ketoprofen to reach the target soft tissue and exert its well-known anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. ...

Journal of the American Dental Association Publishes Key Clinical Data for the Use of OraVerse(TM) a Local Anesthetic Reversal Agent

... Dental Association (JADA). The first publication, entitled "Reversal of soft tissue local anesthesia with phentolamine mesylate in adolescents and ... details the efficacy and safety of OraVerse in reducing the duration of soft tissue anesthesia in patients receiving standard local anesthetic ...

Menicon Undertakes With the Novovision Clinic a Paediatric Myopia Control Clinical Trial

... in over 30 countries. Menicon is a manufacturer dedicated to all areas of soft and GP contact lens related businesses including material development, ... is a world-leader in the development of hyper-Dk GP (Menicon Z) and soft contact lenses (Menicon PremiO). Contact: Toshio Matsushima Global ...

Transdel Initiates Ketotransdel(TM) Phase 3 Clinical Program for Pain

... safety of Ketotransdel(TM) for the topical treatment of acute pain from soft tissue injuries. Clinical sites are planned throughout the United States ... cream allows the active ingredient ketoprofen to reach the target soft tissue and exert its well-known anti- inflammatory and analgesic effects. ...

Tepha Announces First Human Usage of Medical Devices Derived from New Class of Resorbable Polymers

... FDA 510(k) cleared in February 2007, was utilized in a range of orthopedic soft tissue repair procedures. Tornier, based in Edina, Minnesota, is a leader ... market and is collaborating with Tepha on several products for orthopedic soft tissue repair. About Tepha, Inc. Tepha, Inc, is a developer of medical ...

Innocoll Announces Dosing of First Patient in US Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Investigate CollaRx(R) GENTAMICIN TOPICAL for the Treatment of Moderately Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers

... infections and the prevention of surgical site infections in both hard and soft tissues. The development of the topical indication is based upon a series ... spread to the bone (osteomyelitis), which is less well vascularized than soft tissue. Currently, there are no topically applied antibiotics marketed in ...

Popular Energy Drinks Cause Tooth Erosion

... General Dentistry's (AGD) clinical, peer reviewed journal, the pH level of soft drinks isn't the only factor that causes dental erosion. A beverage's ... permanent teeth are more susceptible to attack from the acids found in soft drinks, due to the porous quality of their immature tooth enamel. As a ...

Innocoll Announces Dosing of First Patient in US Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Investigate CollaRx(R) BUPIVACAINE SURGICAL IMPLANT for the Management of Post-operative Pain

... acute and chronic pain, to co-ordinate up to five trials in a variety of soft and hard tissue procedures; including hysterectomy, herniorrhaphy, ... abdominal hysterectomy at eight different US sites. The other phase 2 soft tissue trials in herniorrhaphy and open gastrointestinal surgeries are ...

Innocoll Announces Dosing of First Patient in US Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Investigate CollaRx(R) GENTAMICIN TOPICAL for the Treatment of Mildly Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers

... infections and the prevention of surgical site infections in both hard and soft tissues. The development of the topical indication is based upon a series ... spread to the bone (osteomyelitis), which is less well vascularized than soft tissue. Currently, there are no topically applied antibiotics marketed in ...

Prescient Medical, Inc. Acquires New Technology to Detect Inflammation in Coronary Blood Vessels

... executive officer. "Since 80 percent of all heart attacks are caused by soft plaques that suddenly rupture, identifying these plaques will allow ... million of them will suffer a heart attack caused by the sudden rupture of soft plaque hidden inside the artery wall. This type of plaque is believed to ...

Mayo Clinic Study Shows Drug Could Effectively Treat, Prevent the Spread of Breast Cancer

... used in mouse models. "We found a complete reduction of tumors in the soft tissue (mammary fat glands) and in tumors in the bone. It targeted and blocked the metastasis from soft tissue to the bone," says Merry Jo Oursler, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic cell ...

Innocoll Provides a Progress Update on its Clinical Development Programs and Specialty Pharmaceutical Operations

... trials for the management of post-operative pain in a variety of soft tissue and orthopedic surgery models. - First patient dosing in at ... of phase 2, multi-centered, controlled clinical trials in a variety of soft tissue and orthopedic surgical models; including hysterectomy, ...

R788 in TASKi3 Clinical Trial Does Not Meet Efficacy Endpoints in RA Patients Who Had Previously Failed Biologic Therapies - Results Incongruent

... a chronic inflammatory disease that puts the body's immune system into overdrive where it ultimately causes inflammation in the joints and destroys soft tissues, cartilage and bone. Rigel's R788 is a novel, orally available syk kinase inhibitor designed to interrupt the cellular signaling at the ...

R-Tech Ueno, Ltd. Completes Phase 1 Clinical Study on RK-023

... Due to the influence of male hormones during and after puberty, thick and long hair does not regenerate but is replaced with thin and short soft hair, and consequently the hair follicles become atrophied, reducing the quantity of hair, localized from the parietal to the frontal region. ...

National Cancer Institute Research Identifies Unique Mechanism of Brostallicin's Anti-Tumor Effectiveness

... hematologic toxicities. Activity was demonstrated in a number of solid tumor types. A phase II study of brostallicin in relapsed/refractory soft tissue sarcoma met its pre-defined activity and safety hurdles and resulted in a first-line phase II study that is currently being conducted by the ...

Risks of Delaying ACL Reconstruction in Young Athletes May Be Too High, Study Shows

... If the decision was made to delay treatment, patients were instructed to wear a custom ACL brace. All patients who underwent the surgery utilized a soft tissue graft with anatomically placed tunnels and fixation devices that did not cross the growth plate. Patients were also followed for a minimum of ...

Rigel's R788 Significantly Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis in Phase 2b Clinical Trial

... a chronic inflammatory disease that puts the body's immune system into overdrive where it ultimately causes inflammation in the joints and destroys soft tissues, cartilage and bone. Rigel's R788 is a novel, orally available syk kinase inhibitor designed to interrupt the cellular signaling at the ...

Trius Announces Positive Results From Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Torezolid in Patients With Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections

... based on animal efficacy studies. Collectively, these data enable us to select the 200 mg dose for our Phase 3 pivotal trials in complicated skin and soft tissue infections." Torezolid was well tolerated by patients in this Phase 2 trial. Treatment-emergent adverse events related to study drug, 92% ...

Medivation Announces Positive New Efficacy Data From Phase 1-2 Trial of MDV3100 in Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients

... Radiographic control in CTC count soft tissue conversion lesions Radiographic (from (partial ...

Video: Partnership Unites UCB with Consumer Product Innovator OXO(R)

... easy removal of needle cover; flared needle cap designed to reduce needle pricks due to recoil. Easy to push syringe plunger - large and soft thumb pad for patients to push the plunger. Easy to read syringe barrel - magnified barrel helps ensure patients receive entire dose as ...

Glivec(R) is the First Adjuvant Treatment Approved in the UK to Delay Return of Gastrointestinal Cancer After Surgery

... who have a low or very low risk of recurrence should not receive adjuvant treatment.(1) What is GIST? GIST is a type of cancer called a soft tissue sarcoma i.e. a cancer of a supportive or connective tissue in the body such as fat, muscle, blood vessels, deep skin tissues, nerves, bones ...

Cardium Announces Completion of Patient Recruitment in Phase 2b Clinical Trial of Excellarate(TM) for the Potential Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

... include therapeutic angiogenesis (cardiovascular ischemia, peripheral arterial disease) and orthopedic products, including hard tissue (bone) and soft tissue (ligament, tendon, cartilage) repair. GAM technology can also be applied to a number of other approaches benefiting from sustained localized ...

Genes Identified That Enhance Tumor Cell Sensitivity to CTI's Cancer Drug Brostallicin

... hematologic toxicities. Activity was demonstrated in a number of solid tumor types. A phase II study of brostallicin in relapsed/refractory soft tissue sarcoma met its pre-defined activity and safety hurdles and resulted in a first-line phase II study that is currently being conducted by the ...

Rib-X Pharmaceuticals Novel Antibiotic Delafloxacin Named One of R&D Directions 100 Great Investigational Drugs of 2009

... About cSSSI Complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) encompass a wide range of serious infections involving the deeper soft tissue, including severe cellulitis and major abscesses. These infections may occur in patients with skin ulcers or burns, as well as patients who ...

Cardium Reports on Applicability of Corgentin to Stem Cell Therapies: Independent Studies Indicate that Ad5IGF-1 Potentiates Stem Cells to Improve Cardiac Function After Heart Attack

... include therapeutic angiogenesis (cardiovascular ischemia, peripheral arterial disease) and orthopedic products, including hard tissue (bone) and soft tissue (ligament, tendon, cartilage) repair. For more information about Cardium's Tissue Repair Company subsidiary, please visit www.t-r-co.com . ...

Innocoll Announces Dosing of Last Patient in Second US Phase 3 Clinical Trial to Investigate GENTAMICIN SURGICAL IMPLANT for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Colorectal Surgery Patients

... to systemic antibiotic therapy for the treatment of localized, deep tissue infections and the prevention of surgical site infections in both hard and soft tissues. GENTAMICIN SURGICAL IMPLANT is already approved in 49 countries spanning Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia and there are ...

ULURU Inc. to Present Altrazeal(TM) Clinical Evidence and Advanced Therapeutic Research at the Diabetic Foot Global Conference (DFCon) 2009

... during the meeting. Clinical evidence will be presented on a poster titled, " Nanoparticulate Aggregate Wound Dressing in the Management of soft Tissue Wounds ". This research details the application of Altrazeal(TM) in the treatment of a patient following radical debridement of necrotizing ...