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When It Comes to Natural Remedies for Hormonal Balance, the Proof Is in the Clinical Research

Femmenessence: Proven to Regulate Hormone Levels in Women SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Women approaching and exiting menopause are in a bind. As hormone levels fluctuate and decline, they experience a range of uncomfortable symptoms that can include hot flashes, night sweats, mood d...

Epeius Biotechnologies Applauds the Belated Scholarship of Their Academic Contemporaries in 2007, As Targeted Gene Therapy Comes of Age in Clinical Medicine

SAN MARINO, Calif., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today their appreciation of the accomplishments of their contemporaries in 2007, a truly remarkable year in terms of biomedical research, scholarship, and gonzo journalism. It was a year in which a definit...

Prothrombin Time Comes in Small (CLIA-Waived) Packages

Determining prothombin levels is necessary to plan or evaluate anticoagulant therapy, to diagnose various inherited conditions, such as hyperhomocystinemia, elevated factor VIII levels, dysfibrinogenemia, factor XII deficiency and disorders of plasmin generation, and to assess acquired conditions,...

New Powder Speeds Healing of Difficult Foot Wounds

...wder's successful treatment of difficult foot wounds could potentially lead to a reduction in amputation rates. "This new powder aggregates, or comes together, in an amazing flexible film that mimics the wound's surface and helps it to retain moisture and protect the wound, but still allows the righ...

Estrogen Getting Cool Reception From Dermatologists for Mixed Results in Improving Appearance of Skin

...kin health is to wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30, don't smoke and use a topical retinoid," said Dr. Parsons. "When it comes to minimizing the cumulative effects of sun damage, an ounce of prevention really does go a long way." For more information on improving the ap...

FDA Issues Complete Response Letter for INTUNIV(TM) (guanfacine) Extended Release for the Treatment of ADHD in Children and Adolescents

...has received a Complete Response letter today for INTUNIV(TM) (guanfacine) Extended Release from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This decision comes following labeling discussions with the FDA that did not result in agreement in time to meet the PDUFA date. The FDA did not identify safety co...

Teeth and Gums Also Benefit from the Healing Power of Aloe Vera

...ducts have received the organization's seal of quality. "Thankfully, consumers with sensitive teeth or gums have a number of choices when it comes to their oral health, and aloe vera is one of them," says AGD spokesperson Eric Shapria, MS, DDS, MAGD, MA. "If they are interested in a more alternat...

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

...the Annual Shareholder Meeting can be found on GeoVax's website at www.geovax.com . HIV/AIDS Background HIV affects the entire globe and comes in a variety of subtypes. Clade B is the predominant subtype in North America where there are roughly 60,000 new infections each year. Globally, the...

Urologist and Allergist Explore Link Between Allergies and Interstitial Cystitis

...d patient visits." That suggests that there is a correlation between allergies and IC, but can allergies cause bladder symptoms? A clearer answer comes from actual allergy testing and treatment of patients. After holding several discussions on this subject, John Hubbard, M.D., a urologist, and C. Stev...

Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Announces Latest Developments on Three SMA Drug Discovery Programs

...of SMA funds and directs the leading SMA research programs. Families of SMA has created hope for our community that did not exist in 1984. Our support comes from generous individual donations and numerous fundraising events held by volunteer families and our chapters. Our successful results and progre...

Great Basin Scientific, Inc. Raises $3.6 Million in Bridge Funding to Prepare for Launch of First Product

...nce into the market as the second generation of diagnostic testing, a disruptive technology platform that promises accurate, point-of-care results and comes at a lower cost than the industry standard," said Ryan Ashton, president and CEO, Great Basin Scientific. Successful Pre-clinical Study Comple...

CardioVascularCS.Org, a division of EndoVascular Forum, Inc., Partners with Complex Interventional Cardiovascular Therapy (CICT) to Extend Electronic Medical Care Advancement

...nd discussion forum developed and hosted by IC Sciences Corporation ( www.ICSciences.com ). The EVF NGHI (next generation health Internet) community comes together to share clinical observations, findings, and cases that all serve to accelerate the awareness and adoption of the most innovative and someti...

Cardiovascular Fitness Not Affected by Cancer Treatment

...me since treatment," LeMoine explains. "That isn't to say there aren't side effects of some treatments that may hinder physical activity, but when it comes to actual cardiovascular fitness as measured in our clinic, many of the standard treatments didn't have a role." "We've modified an in-clinic car...

Stand Up To Cancer Awards $73.6 Million for Novel, Groundbreaking Cancer Research

...were raised in connection with an SU2C telecast on September 5, 2008 that aired simultaneously on the ABC, CBS and NBC networks. Today's announcement comes on the one-year anniversary of the launch of Stand Up To Cancer. SU2C's next round of funding - Innovative Research Grants for individual investigato...

PRA International: Participating Sponsor for Exploratory Clinical Development World in London

...ver consistent and on time performance for our clients. This unique PRA philosophy - THE P E R SON A L ELEMENT - recognizes that true client service comes only from trained, empowered and dedicated employees who are encouraged to use innovation and their personal commitment to accelerate the development ...

Phase 1 Trial of Whole-Parasite Malaria Vaccine to Begin

...come immune to malaria and not get sick. Evidence that the Sanaria approach has the potential to confer high levels of protection against malaria comes from previous studies in which volunteers were exposed to the bites of mosquitoes harboring weakened parasites. While the technological challenges ass...

MedNet Solutions Certified to Score SF-12v2 Health Survey

...rial data, simple formatting errors or minor programming mistakes can easily lead to incorrect survey scores and misinterpreted results. "When it comes to measuring health outcomes, the intake, scoring, and reporting of unimpeachable PRO data is crucial to QualityMetric and our clients. Toward this en...

CDC Analysis Finds Unique Social and Behavior Intervention Helps Reduce MRSA Rates Up to 62% in Study Hospitals

...o identify what makes it possible for everyone who comes in contact with patients to take effective infecti... the intervention, a compelling example of results comes from Albert Einstein Medical Center, where a patie...he cutting edge of health and health care. When it comes to helping Americans lead healthier lives and get ...

Micromet Has Started a New Phase 2 Trial with Adecatumumab in Colorectal Cancer Patients

...osis, and an additional 35 to 45 percent of patients will develop metastases during the course of their disease. The only chance of long-term survival comes with curative resection of hepatic metastasis by liver surgery with reported five and 10 year survival rates of 41 percent and 22 percent, respectivel...

InnoCentive and Nature Publishing Group Announce Partnership to Facilitate Open Innovation

...ms. We look forward to working with InnoCentive to promote the expertise of scientists and bring benefits to the wider community." This agreement comes at a pivotal time when businesses, especially those in life sciences, are endeavoring to maintain research and development activities with reduced bud...

Fast-Acting, Long-Lasting Topical Relief From Arthritis Pain

...nly problem is that the relief tends to be short-lived. Many people find that within 45 minutes to an hour and a half after applying a cream, the pain comes right back. RZN Nutraceuticals, www.rznnutra.com , has solved that problem, with the development of their soothing, medicated and clinically teste...

For Old or Young Dialysis Patients, AV Fistulas Remain Pure Gold

...ss to one's circulatory system to provide life-sustaining dialysis. Interventional radiologists found no difference between the two age groups when it comes to "patency" or the openness of AV fistulas or accesses needed for dialysis. Their results were presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's...

Pharmaxis Announces New Drug Application Submission for Aridol(TM)

... the U.S. There is currently no FDA approved dry powder bronchial challenge test available in the U.S. and Aridol is the first test of this kind that comes complete and ready to use. Alan Robertson, Pharmaxis Chief Executive Officer said: "We are delighted to announce this major milestone for Pharmax...

Experience Not Always the Best Prescription for Snowblowers

...urgeons (AAOS) ( http://www.aaos.org/ ). Timely public safety announcements and increased safety features may be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to reducing snowblower-related hand injuries, it adds. "Snowblower injuries are considered 'low-velocity missile' wounds. Nonetheless, the zone ...

Scientists Discover Why Teeth Form in a Single Row

...blems, accelerates oral disease, and disfigures the face. Current treatments for missing teeth include dentures or dental implants, but each procedure comes with disadvantages. The idea of growing teeth to replace missing ones has captured the imaginations of scientists, with many labs investigating ways t...

New Overall Survival Study Results Confirm Oral Xeloda(R) plus Oxaliplatin (XELOX) is Comparable to FOLFOX-4 for the First-Line Treatment of Advanced Colorectal Cancer

...static breast cancer and adjuvant and metastatic colorectal cancer. Inactive in pill form, Xeloda is enzymatically activated within the body; when it comes into contact with a naturally occurring protein called thymidine phosphorylase, or TP, Xeloda is transformed into 5-FU, a cytotoxic (cell-killing) dru...

NovaRx Appoints Industry Veteran as President and COO

...airman of NovaRx and the company's founding scientist, will assume the title of Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Fakhrai said, "Dr. Russell's appointment comes at an important time for the company as we pursue the late-stage development of our first product Lucanix(R). We welcome the experience he brings." ...

Comprehensive Safety Tests Published on Ruyan(R) Smoking Alternatives

...lable in regular and menthol flavors. The Ruyan V-8 was named the most innovative new product at the 2008 Tobacco Plus Expo. The Ruyan Vegas E-cigar comes in two varieties, the Classic, which contains 16 mg of nicotine, and the Freestyle, which is nicotine free. Both E-cigars produce a thick, flavorful v...

ORBIS and Alcon Call Attention to the Aging Eye

... age and the steps they can take to protect their eyesight is key to preventing vision loss." Serving the elderly population of low-income countries comes with specific challenges, such as the cost of eye care and related expenses, including transportation and support of caretakers, an ability to communi...

Research Attributes Lack of HIV/AIDS Vaccine to Use of Chimpanzees

...esponses in humans, and that claims of chimpanzees' critical role and importance in AIDS vaccine development are without foundation. The publication comes on the heels of recent vaccine failures in late-stage clinical trials, including one vaccine that appeared to increase vulnerability to HIV infection ...

Encorium Group Signs $6.2 Million of New Contracts Mainly for Vaccines Clinical Trials

...to have become a significant partner to this global pharmaceutical company in their vaccines development. Encorium is currently a leading CRO, when it comes to the experience and expertise in the clinical development of pediatric vaccines. I am very proud of our excellent people, who are the key to this ki...

Senate Told Brain Technology Can Impact Public Policy

...t science lecture and part hands-on science fair. "Many believe that we have already entered the 'Cognitive Age,' where the greatest value we create comes from what we know," observed Posit Science Chairman and CEO Jeff Zimman. "In the next few years, newly developed technologies that actually enhance co...

Clinical Trial Shows Cardiovascular Benefits of Rooibos, Popular Antioxidant Herbal Tea from South Africa

...ication of this trial. About Rooibos Rooibos (Aspalanthus linearis) in the pea family (Fabaceae) is a popular beverage from South Africa. The name comes from the local Afrikaans name for "red bush," referring to the red-auburn color of the plant material, which changes after it is harvested and allowed...

Sarah Palin, Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet, and John McCain Top AOL Hot Searches List on August 29th

...onsult their own physicians while on any kind of reduced-calorie diet. The hunger-suppressing quality of Dr. Siegal's cookies, shake mixes, and soup comes from his proprietary mixture of amino acids and the process he uses to make it. For 33 years, Dr. Siegal has personally mixed every batch of his secre...

Deer Farm Industry in Michigan Issues Statement on the Negative CWD Test Results at Kent County Deer Farm

...ident even more challenging. We do not wish for any disease to be spread to a new area. Unfortunately, there are more questions than answers when it comes to CWD. We do not know with any degree of certainty the disease's origins and if it is likely spread through farms, free ranging deer or carcass trans...

September 2008 Mayo Clinic Health Letter Highlights Cataract Removal, Severe Headache and Dual Energy X-Ray Imaging

...ion recently approved a multifocal lens implant that can provide good vision for near and distance vision. However, studies have shown the versatility comes with some tradeoffs in quality of vision. For example, distance vision with a multifocal lens may not be as good as distance vision with a monofocal l...

K-State Researchers Awarded Nearly $1 Million to Test Remedies, Investigate Link Between E. Coli and Distillers' Grains

...grant builds upon the long history of K-State researchers focusing on food safety. An example of that work that has direct application to the consumer comes from meat scientist Melvin Hunt. "Despite care in food processing and provision, there is a possibility that food can become contaminated with poten...

Seventy Years Old and Going Strong With Down Syndrome and No Dementia: The Case of 'Mr. C' Causes Major Interest in the Scientific Community

...l aging and increased life expectancy is that, for one reason or another, he does not actually have an overexpression of all the genetic material that comes along with his extra copy of Chromosome 21. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is among the top journals in special education and is publis...

Scientists Reveal Roadmap to Brain Health That Can Be Passed Down to Future Generations: Exercise, Omega-3, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12

...s a roadmap to supporting brain health. "These scientists also covered the beneficial effects of folic acid and other B vitamins, especially when it comes to preventing cognitive decline and dementia among the elderly," said Dr. Levine. "This comprehensive analysis points to the importance of dietary nut...

Groundbreaking American Journal of Play from Strong National Museum of Play(R) Premiers July 2008

...at Pennsylvania State University and author of Kids' Stuff: Toys and the Changing World of American Childhood. -- The Power of Play: Learning What comes Naturally by David Elkind, professor of child development at Tufts University and author of The Hurried Child and The Power of Play: How Spontaneous, ...