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Three Independent Studies Include the ImmuKnow(R) Assay to Manage and Optimize Immunosuppression Therapy in Transplant Patients

The results of these studies will be presented during the American Transplant Congress in Boston, MA May 30 - June 3, 2009 COLUMBIA, Md., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- A study conducted at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY examined liver transplant recipients to determine whether the use o...

Spherix Elects New Independent Director, and Elects Chairman of the Board

BETHESDA, Md., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spherix Incorporated (Nasdaq: SPEX ), an innovator in biotechnology for diabetes therapy, and a provider of technical and regulatory consulting services to food, supplement, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today announced that, on May 1...

An Independent Study Reports on the Utility of ImmuKnow(R), the Cylex(TM) Immune Cell Function Assay, for Monitoring Heart Transplant Recipients

The results of the largest study performed to date will be presented during the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Annual Meeting in Paris, France on April 24, 2009 COLUMBIA, Md., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Since it was cleared as an in vitro assessment of cell-mediate...

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

SAN DIEGO, March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cardium Therapeutics (NYSE Amex: CXM ) today reported on an NIH-funded, pre-clinical study conducted by independent researchers at the University of Cincinnati entitled IGF-1--Overexpressing Mesenchymal Stem Cells Accelerate Bone Marrow Stem Cell ...

Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Announces Independent Studies on Copper Binding Properties of its Lead Candidate OXIGON(TM)

Studies Support Potential for Alzheimer's Disease and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases NEW YORK, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ILNS) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on development of disease-modifying therapeutic agents for Alzheim...

Hana Biosciences Announces Successful Planned Independent Safety Analysis Supports Ability to Complete Pivotal rALLy Clinical Trial of Marqibo, Its Lead Novel Anti-Cancer Compound

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hana Biosciences (Nasdaq: HNAB ) today announced that an Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) has completed a planned, pre-specified safety review of interim data from the ongoing pivotal rALLy clinical trial of Marqibo(R...

Mindset Media Study Reveals Which Independent Voters Favor Obama Vs. McCain

Study Finds That Self-Proclaimed Independent Voters Who Score High in Creativity Skew toward Obama and Very Optimistic Independents Prefer McCain NEW YORK, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindset Media (http://www.mindset-media.com ), which operates an online ad network that enables brand advertise...

Modigene Platform Validated in Independent Phase III Trial of CTP Technology

- Validates the Clinical Utility of Modigene's CTP Technology for Extending the Duration of Action of Therapeutic Proteins - NES-ZIONA, Israel, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Modigene Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: MODG) today noted the successful completion of a Phase III clinical tri...

Emisphere Announces Data From Independent Clinical Study of Effects of Oral GLP-1 on Glucose and Insulin Concentrations

GLP-1 Has Potential to Treat Type 2 Diabetes Using Emisphere's Eligen(R) Technology CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EMIS ) today announced findings from a clinical study assessing the oral delivery of GLP...

New Study Shows BENICAR(R) (olmesartan medoxomil) Reverses Blood Vessel Damage Independent of Blood Pressure Lowering

Data published in the Journal of the American Society of Hypertension demonstrate that early blockade of angiotensin II reversed vascular hypertrophy PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in the current Journal of the American Society of...

Soliris(R) Improved Fatigue Independent of Changes in Anemia in Patients with PNH by Controlling Hemolysis

Data Suggest Role of Hemolysis in PNH-Related Fatigue Presentation at the European Hematology Association 13th Congress CHESHIRE, Conn., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Soliris(R) (eculizumab) therapy improved the often disabling fatigue experienced by patients with the rare blood...

Two Large, Independent Outcomes Trials Offer New Important Safety Information on Cardiovascular Effects of AVANDIA(R)

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Two long-term, large-scale and independent studies evaluating cardiovascular (CV) outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes enrolled more than 9,300 patients taking AVANDIA(R) (rosiglitazone maleate) and provide more than 20,000 patient years of additional e...

ASPIRE Independent Review Board Announces 10 Ways to Protect Participants' Rights in Clinical Drug Trials and Optimize Results From Research

ASPIRE IRB Is Exhibiting at Bio International Convention in San Diego June 17-20 Currently, over 54,255 Trials with Locations in 154 Countries Are Taking Place SAN DIEGO, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- ASPIRE IRB ( http://www.aspire-irb....

Promise of Vical's CMV Vaccine Noted by Independent Experts

SAN DIEGO, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In an editorial commentary(1) in the current issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID), independent experts on cytomegalovirus (CMV) said the vaccine under development by Vical Incorporated (Nasdaq: VICL ), at the optimal dose and regimen te...

Video: Major Independent Trial Demonstrates Significant Anticancer Benefit of Zometa(R) in Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer

- Zometa when added to hormone therapy, following surgery, significantly reduced the risk of cancer returning or death by 36% beyond clinical benefits achieved with hormone therapy alone(1) - Findings may allow clinicians to improve standard of care for premenopausal women diagn...

Seven Presentations by Two Independent Research Groups Highlight Advantages of Pressure Cycling Technology (PCT) at Scientific Symposia in Philadelphia, Boston, and New York City

SOUTH EASTON, Mass., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBIO ) ("PBI") today announced that scientists from the New York University (NYU) School of Medicine, the Brooklyn Hospital Center, and the Harvard School of Public Health made presentations highlighting...

Longevinex(R) Found to be Superior to Green Tea Molecule in Independent Human Study

Growing body of evidence shows matrix of polyphenols, as provided in Longevinex(R), exert greater benefit than resveratrol alone. 150-year lifespan not far off? SAN DIMAS, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- While molecular biologists and news reporters present jaw-dr...

Facet Solutions' AFRS(TM) Demonstrates Biomechanical Advantages Over Dynamic Stabilization in Independent Testing

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Facet Solutions, Inc. announced today that testing conducted by Professor Vijay Goel, PhD., from the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Toledo, demonstrated that the Anatomic Facet Replacement System (AFRS(TM)) has shown biomechanical advanta...

Video: New Research Discovers Independent Brain Networks Control Human Walking

Kennedy Krieger Institute Study Enhances Understanding of Brain Plasticity and Motor Skills, Signaling Advancements for Future Rehab Practices BALTIMORE, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a study published in the August issue of Nature Neuroscience, researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Instit...

Isotechnika's independent data monitoring committee conducts review of phase 2b kidney transplant trial

- Company Set to Host Evening Symposium at ATC - EDMONTON, March 27 /CNW/ - Isotechnika Inc. announced today that an independent data monitoring committee (DMC) has met and reviewed the interim data from the Phase 2b kidney transplant (PROMISE) trial. The review included 3 month data from ...

Regular Yoga Practice Is Associated With Mindful Eating

...a gained less weight over a 10-year period than those who did not. This was independent of physical activity and dietary patterns. We hypothesized that mindfulness...ga increases mindfulness in eating and leads to less weight gain over time, independent of the physical activity aspect of yoga practice," said Kristal, who is als...

Study Shows Brain Fitness can Save Medicare Billions

... savings. The report is part of a multi-site trial funded by the National Institutes of Health and known as the Advanced Cognitive Training for independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study. There were 2,802 healthy adults, aged 65 and older, enrolled in the study. The participants were divided into three ...

Economy is Driving Many Osteoporotic Women to Retire Later - But Their Ability to Work May Be Undermined by Sub-Optimal Management of Their Disease

... National Women's Health Resource Center : The not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) is the leading independent consumer health information source for women. Through nationwide public education campaigns and personal assistance, NWHRC has helped women be informe...

S.C. Medical Home Pilot for Diabetes Enrolls 1,110

...C., BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina ( www.SouthCarolinaBlues.com ) and BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina ( www.BlueChoiceSC.com ) are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The only South Carolina-owned and operated health insurance carrier, BlueCross BlueShield of ...

Prospective Clinical Advantages of Trabecular Metal(TM) Technology Highlighted in Comparative Study

...uctions in reimbursement levels from third-party payors and cost-containment efforts of healthcare purchasing organizations; our ability to retain the independent agents and distributors who market our products; changes in general industry and market conditions, including domestic and international growth rates ...

Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline Announce Positive Phase 3 Study Results for BENLYSTA(TM) in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

...y 28 days thereafter for the duration of the study. All receive standard of care therapy in addition to the study medication. Safety is reviewed by an independent Data Monitoring Committee throughout both studies. About BENLYSTA (belimumab) Belimumab is an investigational human monoclonal an...

Reliv International's GlucAffect(TM) Proven Effective in Clinical Study

... sugar management, digestive health and anti-aging. Reliv sells its products through an international network marketing system of approximately 68,700 independent distributors. Additional information about Reliv International, Inc. can be obtained on the Web at www.reliv.com . ...

Schering-Plough Expands Vicriviroc Phase II Study in Treatment-Naive Patients With HIV

...tients (47-48 per treatment arm). Following 24 weeks of treatment, a formal interim analysis was conducted and the safety results were reviewed by an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board. Based on these results, the study has been extended to stage two, in which the enrollment target is an additional 105 p...

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

...elaying treatment until closer to skeletal maturity. Our study measured the independent risk factors for and relative risk of meniscal and chondral injuries in ped... "In our study, the largest of skeletally immature patients to evaluate independent risk factors, a delay in treatment of more than 12 weeks had about a four-f...

ThromboGenics' Microplasmin Phase III Program Progressing According to Schedule

...e III trials for the treatment of vitreomacular adhesion, is progressing according to schedule. All protocol-specified, interim masked analyses by the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) have been completed. Recruitment is on track and the DMC, having found no safety concerns, has unanimously recommended...

Hand Washing with 4% CHG Antiseptic Kills Flu Viruses

...ed according to package instructions. The strain tested was Swine Flu Influenza A H1N1 A/Swine/Iowa/15/3. The time-kill study, conducted by an independent laboratory showed that Hibiclens(R), a 4% CHG product, reduced the virus by 99.94 percent after 30 second, 60 second, and three minute exposures. Hib...

Commonwealth Fund Case Study Points to 'Continuous Innovation' at Group Health Cooperative

... The mission of The Commonwealth Fund is to promote a high performance health care system. The fund carries out this mandate by supporting independent research on health care issues and making grants to improve health care practice and policy. Group Health Cooperative Marking its 62nd year...

GeoVax Labs, Inc. Announces Results of 2009 Annual Shareholders Meeting

...y, Harriet Robinson, John Spencer and Peter Tsolinas. Additionally, stockholders ratified the appointment of Porter Keadle Moore LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. Don Hildebrand, company co-founder and Chairman of the Board of D...

CoAxia, Inc. Announces $21.5M Series D Financing

...bral vasospasm, have received US FDA 510(k) clearance, and have secured the CE Mark for cerebral perfusion augmentation. Sofinnova Partners is an independent venture capital firm based in Paris, France that specializes in investments in early stage companies and corporate spin-offs in the technology and lif...

Alfacell Provides Shareholder Update

...ll lung cancer to prospectively demonstrate increased tumor responses when Onconase is added to a standard lung cancer chemotherapy regimen." Another independent study in vivo is underway that may confirm Dr. Pass' in vitro study. After much thought, consideration, and input from highly respected lung exp...

Roskamp Institute Announces Enrollment of First Students to Participate in its Innovative Research Doctorate Program

...Roskamp is an Affiliated Research Centre (ARC) of the United Kingdom's Open University (OU) and was recently granted a license from the Commission for independent Education within the Florida Department of Education to begin this program. "Roskamp has always played a significant role in training and mentori...

New Studies Presented at European Society of Anaesthesia Further Validate Masimo PVI(TM) for Noninvasive and Continuous Fluid Monitoring

...ugh Motion and Low-Perfusion pulse oximetry, announced today that three new independent studies demonstrating the clinical accuracy and utility of Masimo PVI as a ... pulse oximetry's ability to detect life-threatening events. More than 100 independent and objective studies demonstrate Masimo SET provides the most reliable SpO...

Overview of Pixantrone Phase III Clinical Data Presentation at American Society of Clinical Oncology 2009 Annual Meeting Now Available at Clinical Care Options

...O) 2009 Annual Meeting on June 1, 2009 is now available at Clinical Care Options website http://www.clinicaloptions.com . Clinical Care Options is an independent medical education company that provides state-of-the-art medical information to healthcare professionals through conference coverage and other educati...

ThermoGenesis Announces National Institute of Health Grant

...nd South America, China and Russia/CIS, where ThermoGenesis markets through independent distributors. MarrowXpress , a device used for isolating stem ...istributor for the CryoSeal System in Japan and the Company markets through independent distributors in Europe and South America. This press...

Two New Clinical Studies Show That Limited Exposure to Blood Transfusion Significantly Increases Morbidity and Mortality After Surgery

...own as Masimo SET(R), which virtually eliminated false alarms and increased pulse oximetry's ability to detect life-threatening events. More than 100 independent and objective studies demonstrate Masimo SET provides the most reliable SpO2 and pulse rate measurements even under the most challenging clinical cond...