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Tag: "milestone" at medical news

Islet cells producing insulin cultivated in the lab

...the words of Dr. Leo Behie, “This is a significant milestone on the path to effectively producing human tissue that may be used to treat Type 1 diabetes. There is a huge international push to find a human pancreatic cell source — a Holy Grail of sorts — that could be used for transplantation," he said. "Once i...

Phoenix Islands To Be Protected Under Global Conservation Map

... Biodiversity Program of Work. "This is a major milestone for marine conservation efforts in the Pacific and for island biodiversity," said CI President Russell A. Mittermeier. "The Republic of Kiribati has shown unprecedented vision for long-term conservation of its precious marine biodiversity. We are pro...

Researchers Reverse Cell Division

...be unstoppable. This finding could be an important milestone in the fight// against cancer, in which cells divide uncontrollably. Researchers from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have published their findings in the journal Nature. Cell division occurs about a million times in the human body each da...

Intensive Training and Tool Kit, Indicates Adequate Preparation To Combat AIDS.

...d “The development of the tool kit is an important milestone across the world as it empowers the communities and volunteers on treatment. This is a special moment for us and we will continue learning from the beginning of this experience, realizing that information is power. ...

Molecular Imaging Of Cancer Now Possible, New Hybrid Virus Produced

...development, reported in the journal Cell, marks a milestone in cancer research as it could lead to novel treatment strategies for combating cancer. As the technique increases the visibility of the cancer cells and makes it more accessible to treatment, it might allow precise monitoring of how certain anti-c...

Rare Bone Disease Traced To Faulty FOP Gene

...rdinary gift to the FOP community and a monumental milestone on our road to a cure,' said Jeannie Peeper, a 47-year-old FOP patient, member of International FOP Association, who is set to defy all odds despite her total immobility. This novel breakthrough has indeed offered endless hope to numerous victims, ...

India To Set Up A Faculty In Namibia

...nd management at the University of Namibia - a new milestone in New Delhi's programme of empowering developing countries// in Africa through education and the spread of technology. This was announced Thursday by visiting Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma in the Namibian capital Windhoek. ...

Bayer Wins Positive Response For Marketing Its Cancer Drug

...ing AG. Describing the proposed acquisition as a milestone in the company's history, Wenning said that this move was the "right step" for the group. The takeover, Wenning said, would propel Bayer into "the top league of pharmaceutical makers around the world". Wenning went on to tell the company's shareho...

US Firm To Supply Female Condoms To India

...emale condom programme in India represents a major milestone in FHC's efforts to bring FC female condoms to the women of India," said O.B. Parrish, chairman and CEO of FHC. FHC and its Indian partner state-owned Hindustan Latex Ltd (HLL) "are now prepared to enter into formal negotiations to establish manufa...

After Cancer Treatment Worry Continues – Researchers Find

... While the five-year point is often considered a milestone in surviving cancer, Deimling points out that most survivors recognize that it as no guarantee of a cancer-free future. ‘Many cancers can recur long after five years, and the possibility exists that another cancer will result from the carcinogenic ef...

Animal Study Found Cure For Huntington Disease

...f this disease should know that this is a research milestone for all and that this work brings the field closer to finding effective treatment for a devastating disorder’, said Dr. DiFiglia. The Huntington Society of Canada (HSC), a national network of volunteers and professionals united in the fight against...

Advance in Program for Development of Non-Intravenous Therapy for Hemophilia

...eceived an upfront payment, with the potential for milestone payments for achieving discovery, preclinical and clinical goals as well as royalties in the event of marketing approval. About Hemophilia People with hemophilia do not produce adequate amounts of factor VIII or factor IX protein, which are necessa...

Wockhardt acquires Protinex, Farex brands from Netherland Co

... "Acquisition of Protinex and Farex is a critical milestone in our growth plans in nutrition business. Today's acquisition makes us the undisputed leader in medical nutrition. The global market for medical nutrition is worth USD 32.5 billion," Wockhardt Chairman Habil Khorakiwala said. Under the agreement, ...

Aurobindo Receives Approval from USFDA for anti-AIDS drug

...irector, Aurobindo Pharma, 'This is indeed a major milestone for Aurobindo and, in fact, the whole country. What is further significant is that this is the first triple combination filing approved by the US FDA and, in fact, the first one ever filed.' Lanka added that Aurobindo is targeting over $100 million...

Regeneration After Spinal Cord Injury

...rding to Dr. Houle: “This study represents a major milestone in the battle to return spinal cord injury patients to a state of mobility, however there is still a lot of work to be done to adapt this procedure to human use.” A significant aspect of this study is that this process applies to animals that are n...

Cancer Research: Yet Another Milestone

...an cancer cells to chemotherapy. This finding is a milestone in the path of research striving towards increased effectiveness of chemotherapy. Their paper will be published online in advance of its scheduled August 1 publication date (www.genesdev.org).Using an approach that randomly alters expression of m...

Test for Esophageal Reflux Licensed to Bayer by University

...not.” Stell added that the licensing step was “a milestone following 25 years of research, and lots of hard work by Dr. Koufman and the people on her team.” Since 1981, Koufman has done pioneering research in gastric reflux, particularly that which affects the voice and breathing passages. She coined the t...

Cancer Hospice Opens New In-patient Unit

... Care hospice in Belfast, which has marked a major milestone in its ongoing redevelopment.// The unit has made provisions for 18 individual en-suite rooms each of which open out onto a courtyard area. In addition the rooms can provide for a family member to stay overnight with the patient. Manager of cli...

Orchid gets FDA Approval for Cefotaxime Injections

...he FDA approvals for Cefotaxime ANDAs mark another milestone in Orchid's efforts to offer a full-line injectable product range in the US generic market, it said. Though a mature off-patent product, Cefotaxime has limited competition and Orchid expects a notable market share and revenue stream from it. Orch...

The Bovine DNA Sequence Unplugged

Scientists have achieved a very important milestone in the mapping of the bovine genome, which will make it possible to enhance the health and aid better disease// control in cattle. This research is slated to benefit the beef and diary industry immensely. Scientists firmed up on a sequence of 2.9 m...

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