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Scripps scientists find potential for catastrophic shifts in Pacific ecosystems

Opening the door to a new way of understanding ocean processes and managing and protecting marine resources, a group of researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, has developed a groundbreaking analysis of the North Pacific Ocean and how dramatic changes can unfold across its waters. The study, published in the May 19 issue of the journal...

Scientists find evidence of catastrophic sand avalanches, sea level changes in Gulf of Mexico

Identical twins lose some fundamental similarities as they grow older, a new study reports. Researchers report in this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that these differences may stem from changes in the epigeno...

Scientist-astronaut sends T-cells into space

A former astronaut and researcher at the San Francisco VA Medical Center will be traveling to the Cosmodrome space-launch site at Baikonur, Kazakhstan, this Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, to prepare a crucial experiment designed to demonstrate how human immune response is suppressed in the weightless environment of space. Millie Hughes-Fulford, PhD, director of the Laboratory of Cell Growth at...

U of M study examines kidney stone prevention in astronauts

As the space shuttle Discovery prepares to launch on July 1, researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified a way for astronauts to reduce their risk of developing kidney stones while in space. Astronauts lose calcium in their bones and strength in their muscles while in space because of the zero-gravity environment. This calcium can end up in their kidneys, putting them at ri...

Virus has 'catastrophic' affect on red squirrels, research shows

New research has revealed for the first time the catastrophic effect of a deadly virus on Britain's native red squirrels. The research shows that squirrel poxvirus is threatening to wipe out red squirrels in some of the areas in which they remain in northern England within 10 years. In areas where the virus has been detected, the rate of decline in reds is 17-25 times higher than in plac...

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Gastrointestinal Profile from Novascreen-a Caliper Life Sciences Company

Description:Compound(s) tested through a broad panel of 38 ligand binding and enzyme assays targeting the Central Nervous System. Used to determine selectivity and potential GI liabilities of compounds....
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Space Place opens new astronomy center

"We had pretty much outgrown our other place where we'd been for 15 yea...

Wisconsin astronomers provide fresh look at nearby galaxy

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Former astronaut a leader in Wisconsin Spaceport

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GE Healthcare's technology monitors astronauts' space walks

The health information will enable NASA to monitor and track the health of the astronauts du...

Tech Digest: network outsourcing; UW astronomy; Merge acquisition

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Gastrointestinal ills more common in diabetics

People with diabetes often have gastrointestinal symptoms such as incontinence and nausea, according to a report. But the frequent stomach and intestinal troubles may be a result of poor control of blood sugar rather than a side effect of diabetes medications, researchers suggest. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation have been thought...

Gastrointestinal Complaint to be dealt Psychologically

According to researchers in Norway should not lookout the psychological side when patients present with gastrointestinal complaints. Nausea is a tricky symptom to investigate.// It is unpleasant for the patient and physical exams which can be invasive often reveal no apparent problem. Before packing the patient off to the gastroenterologist's office, doctors might consider whether anxiety and dep...

Link between Astrocytes and Alzheimer's Discovered

United States: Alzheimer’s was always profiled as a disease of the Neurons or Brain cells, until, New York researchers placed a finger on the participation// of Astrocytes in regulating blood flow in the brain- a direct link between Astrocytes and Alzheimer’s. According to Neuroscientist, Dr. Maiken Nedergaard, of the University of Rochester Medical Center, this path-breaking research s...

Gastrointestinal conditions affect sleep

According to two new studies, reveal people with GERD, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, and other gastrointestinal disorders are more likely than others without these conditions to report excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and poor sleep quality.// Researchers from Pennsylvania State University selected more than 1,550 adults, who reported having risk factors for sleep-related breathing dis...

Hand sanitizers may reduce respiratory and gastrointestinal infections at home

Respiratory illness often spreads from one family member to another. A new study has shown in homes were the use// of alcohol based hand sanitizers are used more, the chances of spreading of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases from one family member to another is restricted. The study took into account the family belief and practices, members were asked to record the timing and d...

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Castroviejo Corneal Trephine Set

Description:Set includes: trephine body and guard, two disposable blades and stainless steel sterilizing case. May be used freehand or with Elliot trephine handle. Adjustable stop calibrated in 0.2 increments. Polished finish. Most popular size or model....
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Castroviejo Double Ended Synechia Spatula

Description:Double ended with 0.5 mm by 10 mm and 0.5 mm by 15 mm blades. Both ends are sharp with gently curved blades. Square serrated handle with polished finish. Most popular size or model....
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Castroviejo Cyclodialysis Spatula

Description:Angled blade and flat serrated handle with polished finish. Blade: 1 mm x 10 mm....
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Castroviejo Double Ended Cyclodialysis Spatula

Description:Double ended with 0.5 mm x 10 mm and 0.5 mm x 15 mm blades. Both blades gently curved. Square serrated handle with polished finish. Most popular size or model....
Company:Bausch & Lomb Storz

Castroviejo Double Ended Lacrimal Dilator

Description:One end with needle point and other end with medium taper. Stainless steel. Round knurled handle with polished finish. Overall length: 5.7 inches....
Company:Bausch & Lomb Storz

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Tranzyme Pharma Presents Initial Phase IIa Data for its Novel Ghrelin Agonist, TZP-101, in Patients with Diabetic Gastroparesis

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. & SHERBROOKE, Quebec--(BUSINESSWIRE)--Jun 26, 2007 - Tranzyme Pharma, a leading biopharmaceuticalcompany developing small molecule drugs for the treatment ofgastrointestinal and metabolic diseases, today announced positiveresults for its novel ghrelin agonist, TZP-101, in acceleratinggastric emptying in diabetic patients with gastroparesis. The datafrom a pi...

Antisense Pharma: Promising Phase IIb Results of Targeted Therapy with AP 12009 in Recurrent Anaplastic Astrocytoma

CHICAGO and REGENSBURG - June 21, 2007 - “In anaplasticastrocytoma, AP 12009 as a monotherapy is actually clearly superiorto temozolomide,” Prof. Albert Wong, M.D., StanfordUniversity, California, U.S.A. commented on the international PhaseIIb study with the TGF-beta 2-inhibitor AP 12009, under developmentby Antisense Pharma. Prof. Wong discussed the results of the studyin th...

Anastrozole (Arimidex) Improves Overall Survival in Postmenopausal Women with Early Breast Cancer Receiving Treatment with Tamoxifen

Survival Benefit Demonstrated for an AI Over Tamoxifen ina Single Trial LUTON, UK, Friday 15 June 2007: Analysis of the entirepopulation of a single trial has demonstrated that survival inearly breast cancer can be significantly improved by switching fromtamoxifen to anastrozole (Arimidex). An analysis of the'Arimidex'-'Nolvadex 95' (ARNO 95) study, published online in TheJourna...

2007 ASCO Annual Meeting: Clinical Results on Phase IIb-study with AP 12009 in Anaplastic Astrocytoma selected for Poster Discussion

REGENSBURG, Germany, May 10th, 2007 - AntisensePharma, a German biopharmaceutical company specialized in targetedtherapies for malignant tumors, today announced, that data from thePhase IIb-study with AP 12009 in high-grade glioma will bepresented at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society ofClinical Oncology (ASCO), which will be held in Chicago, Illinois,U.S.A, fro...

Addex Achieves Statistically Significant Outcome in Phase IIa Clinical Trial With ADX10059 in Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease

GENEVA, April 17, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Addex Pharmaceuticalsannounced today the successful completion of a Phase IIa proof ofconcept trial with its lead compound ADX10059 in patients withgastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), a highly prevalentcondition with a significant unmet medical need. The study achievedits primary objective, the control of 24-hour esophageal pH, withstatistical...

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