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Congress Unlikely To Pass Economic Stimulus Package With Additional Medicaid Funds In Lame-Duck Session

A "broad-based stimulus favored by Democrats" that includes additional federal Medicaid funds for states "seems highly unlikely" to pass this week during a lame-duck session of Congress amid opposition from Republicans, CQ Today reports (CQ Today, 11/14).

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 6:00 am

New Biomarkers For Brain Tumor Discovered

Researchers in the US and The Netherlands have discovered that cancer cells from a deadly type of human brain tumor called glioblastoma release tiny sacs containing proteins that traverse the brain-blood barrier and contain genetic material that could be used as biomarkers in new diagnostic tools and perhaps as new targets for treatments too.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 6:00 am

India's Cellular Ringtone Boosts Country's Condom Sales, Officials Say

Condom sales in India increased by 85 million in the months following a media campaign featuring a cellular phone ringtone that says "condom, condom," officials at India's National AIDS Control Organization said on Friday, AFP/Philippine Daily Inquirer reports (AFP/Philippine Daily Inquirer, 11/14).

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 6:00 am

Experimental Drug RGN-259 Promotes Healing In Patients With Non-Healing Corneal Ulcers - Four Patients Treated Under "Compassionate Use" IND

REGENERX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (AMEX:RGN) announced today that its ophthalmic drug candidate, RGN-259, was used to treat four neurotrophic keratitis patients with non-healing eye ulcers caused primarily by the herpes zoster virus under a "Compassionate Use" IND (Investigational New Drug application).

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 5:00 am

Reducing The Risk Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Household Appliances Over Winter, UK

With the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, the Health Protection Agency is today reminding people to have their fossil fuel and wood burning appliances - such as boilers, heaters and cookers - checked by an appropriately registered engineer before the winter sets in.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 5:00 am

Plans For North Texas Region's First School Of Pharmacy - University Of Dallas Announces

The University of Dallas (UD) announced today its plans to develop North Texas' first professional doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree program. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., is the largest market in the country without an academic pharmacy program. The University expects to enroll its first class of 75 students in 2011.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 5:00 am

Investigations Following A Death From Anthrax

Following the announcement of the death of a patient from inhalation anthrax the Health Protection Agency have been carrying out testing at the patient's workshop in Hackney, where animal skin drums were made. Testing was carried out to see whether there were traces of anthrax at the property and if any specialist cleaning was needed before it could be used again.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 5:00 am

HepaLife's Liver Stem Cell Line Launched Onboard NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour Mission STS-126 For Special Experiments During 15-day Roundtrip

HepaLife Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HPLF) (FWB: HL1) (WKN: 500625), developing the first-of-its-kind bioartificial liver device intended for the treatment of liver failure, announced today that its proprietary 'PICM-19' liver stem cell line is onboard the Space Shuttle "Endeavour" as part of a scientific experiment to investigate the differentiation and function of stem cells in space.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 5:00 am

Interpol Seizes $6.65M In Counterfeit HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB Drugs In Southeast Asia

The International Criminal Police Organization recently confiscated $6.65 million worth of counterfeit HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis drugs in Southeast Asia and made 27 arrests as part of a five-month investigation involving nearly 200 raids, Aline Plancon, an officer involved in the operation, said on Monday, Bloomberg reports.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 5:00 am

President-Elect Barack Obama, Congressional Democrats Frame Health Care, Other Proposals As Job-Creation Plans

President-elect Barack Obama and congressional Democrats have begun to frame their proposals for health care and other issues as "job-creation measures" in response to the current economic downturn, the Washington Post reports.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 5:00 am

New Molecular Insight Into Vertebrate Brain Development

In the December 1st issue of G&D, Dr. Fred H. Gage (The Salk Institute for Biological Studies) and colleagues reveal a role for the Hippo signaling pathway in the regulation of vertebrate neural development, identifying new factors - and potential therapeutic targets - that may be involved in congenital brain size disorders and neurological tumor formation.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

American College Of Physicians Finds No Substantial Differences Among "Second-Generation" Antidepressant Drugs

The American College of Physicians is publishing a new guideline for the treatment of depression in Annals of Internal Medicine. ACP found no substantial differences in efficacy or quality of life among "second-generation" antidepressants used to treat depressive disorders such as major depressive disorder.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Terrence Higgins Trust And Age Concern Wirral Invite Local People To Take Part In Focus Groups

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and Age Concern Wirral are inviting members of Wirral's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and people living with HIV aged 50 and over to come forward and take part in a new and exciting project called Hidden Voices.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

8,000 Pharmaceutical Scientists To Gather In Atlanta For The American Association Of Pharmaceutical Scientists' Annual Meeting And Exposition

On November 16-20, 2008, 8,000 of the world's most prominent pharmaceutical scientists will put their best research on paper and present their findings at the AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition. This year's meeting will take place in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Pancreatic Insufficiency - Altus Pharmaceuticals Plans To Submit New Drug Application For Trizytek Approval

Altus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTU) announced today that it is reaffirming its plan to submit a new drug application (NDA) for Trizytek TM (liprotamase) in the first-half of 2009. Trizytek is a non-porcine derived enzyme replacement therapy for patients with pancreatic insufficiency.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Obama Must Avoid 'Tripwires' On Abortion, Bioethics Issues, Washington Post Opinion Says

Although President-elect Barack Obama "seems to be preparing for office with characteristic care and seriousness," he "need[s] to be aware of ... certain tripwires that could trigger explosive controversy," including issues regarding embryonic stem cell research and abortion rights, columnist Michael Gerson writes in a Washington Post opinion piece.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Low Complication Profile For Pelvic Floor Repair - New Restorelle™ Series Demonstrates Near Zero Mesh Erosion Rate

Mpathy Medical, a rapidly growing medical device company which specializes in restoring pelvic health to women, today announced the findings of a retrospective cohort study carried out by Red Alinsod, MD, FACOG, FACS, ACGE, Laguna Beach, CA.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

AspenBio Pharma Reports On FDA 510(k) Clinical Trial Progress For AppyScore, World's First Blood-Based Diagnostic Test For Human Appendicitis

AspenBio Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPY), an emerging bio-pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of novel drugs and diagnostics for humans and animals, reported the enrollment level in the ongoing FDA 510(k) clinical trial for AppyScore™, the world's first blood-based diagnostic test for human appendicitis exceeds 700 patients.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Cyclosporin Human Neuroprotection Validated By Maas Biolab Scientists

Maas Biolab researchers CSO Eskil Elmér, M.D., Ph.D. and neuroscientist Magnus Hansson, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues have for the first time ever demonstrated the mitochondrial permeability transition (mPT) or "megapore" occurs in viable adult human neuron mitochondria and the ability of cyclosporin-A to block its formation.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Society Has Integral Role On New Nice NHS Evidence Advisory Committee

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain will sit on a new independent standing advisory committee for NHS Evidence. The establishment of the NHS Evidence Advisory Committee was announced today by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

ANF Welcomes New NENA Leadership

The Australian Nursing Federation warmly welcomed Lynne Geri as the new President of the National Enrolled Nurses of Australia (NENA). "Lynne comes with much experience; she has been a nurse for 22 years and currently works in rehabilitation at Bendigo Health.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Could Racist Attitudes Be Awakened By Genetic Research?

People are different, both physically and mentally, but genetically everyone is very similar. That's been the thought of scientists for decades now. But with population research becoming more and more common, the University of Alberta's Tim Caulfield is concerned that genetic research could awaken racist attitudes.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Non-White Med Students Reject Therapies Associated With Their Culture

Non-white medical students are more likely to embrace orthodox medicine and reject therapies traditionally associated with their cultures. That is one finding from an international study that measures the attitudes of medical students toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

The Visible Body, The First Comprehensive 3D Human Anatomy Visualization And Learning Tool, Now Cross-Platform And Cross-Browser

Argosy Publishing, an award-winning interactive visual content developer, announced that the Visible Body™ (http://www.visiblebody.com) -- the first free, Web-based 3D interactive model of the human body -- is available now for the first time on Mac®. The Visible Body can now also be accessed using Firefox® and Safari®, in addition to Internet Explorer®.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

The Genetic Interest Group Welcomes The New HFE Act

The Genetic Interest Group, the UK patient organisation for all those affected by genetic disorders, welcomes the passing into law of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Chronic Plaque Psoriasis - 2nd Case Of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy In A Raptiva Patient

Genentech, Inc. (NYSE:DNA) announced today that the company has issued a Dear Healthcare Provider letter to inform dermatologists and neurologists of a 2nd case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) which resulted in the death of a 73-year old woman who had received Raptiva® (efalizumab) for approximately four years for treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

First 3-D Glimpse Of Bacterial Cell-Wall Architecture

The bacterial cell wall that is the target of potent antibiotics such as penicillin is actually made up of a thin single layer of carbohydrate chains, linked together by peptides, which wrap around the bacterium like a belt around a person, according to research conducted by scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

States Looking To Cut Services, Raise Taxes As Revenue Declines, Budget Deficits Mount

With the majority of states facing "astonishing" declines in revenue and mounting budget deficits, many are "scrambling to find ways to get through the rest of the year without hacking apart vital services or raising taxes," the New York Times reports.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Studies To Examine Factors Behind Racial Disparities In Breast, Colon Cancers

The following summarizes articles about two cancer studies that examine racial disparities. Breast cancer: Researchers from the University of North Carolina's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center are expanding the Carolina Breast Cancer Study to examine why black women are more likely than white women to die from the disease, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

In Vivo Model For Human Brain Cancer (Human Glioblastoma GBM) For Drug Discovery Applications Introduced By Celprogen

Celprogen Inc., a Global leader in the Stem Cell Research and Therapeutics industry for development of stem cell technologies in regenerative medicine, today announced that they have successfully validated an in vivo model system for testing efficacy of cancer drugs and also novel drug candidates for Human Glioblastoma.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

Thallion Initiates Enrollment In Phase II Metastatic Melanoma Trial

Thallion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX:TLN) today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in its Phase II trial evaluating TLN-232 as a treatment for metastatic melanoma in patients who have failed one prior therapy.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 4:00 am

New Research Into Drug Delivery To Treat Eye Disease Highlighted By Conference Report

Researchers are investigating microneedles, nanoparticles and polymer carriers as potential new techniques to combat the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in the United States, according to a report from the Third Annual ARVO/Pfizer Ophthalmics Research Institute Conference. The report (http://www.iovs.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Novagali Pharma S.A. Withdraws Its Marketing Authorisation Applicationfor Vekacia (ciclosporin)

The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has been formally notified by Novagali Pharma S.A. of its decision to withdraw its application for a centralised marketing authorisation for the medicine Vekacia (ciclosporin) 0.05% eye drops. Vekacia was expected to be used for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Vekacia was designated as an orphan medicine on 6 April 2006.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Opinion Pieces Examine Future Of Catholic Electorate After Strong Support For Obama

The following summarizes recent opinion pieces examining how Catholic leaders are reacting to Catholic support for President-elect Barack Obama. Exit polls showed that 54% of Catholics voted for Obama.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Kangaroo Genome Mapped

Australian researchers have launched the world first detailed map of the kangaroo genome, completing the first phase of the kangaroo genomics project.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

'Enlightened' Atoms Stage Nano-Riot Against Uniformity

When atoms in a crystal are struck by laser light, their electrons, excited by the light, typically begin moving back and forth together in a regular pattern, resembling nanoscale soldiers marching in a lockstep formation. But according to a new theory developed by Johns Hopkins researchers, under the right conditions these atoms will rebel against uniformity.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

$14 Million In Savings Over 10 Years And Huge Health Gains At Canada's Supervised Injection Facility

Canada's only supervised injection facility is extending lives and saving the health-care system millions of dollars, a new study shows. In analyzing the cost-effectiveness of Vancouver-based Insite, a safe injection facility in a downtown neighbourhood where about 5,000 injection drug users live, researchers found $14 million in savings and health gains of 920 life-years over 10 years.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Why Should You Care About Diabetes? Kansas Department Of Health And Environment

November is American Diabetes Month. To increase awareness of diabetes and its complications, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) are asking the public "Why should you care about diabetes?" "Diabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and amputations," said Roderick L. Bremby, Secretary of KDHE.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Type 1 Diabetes Prevented, Reversed By Two Cancer Drugs, UCSF Study Shows

Two common cancer drugs have been shown to both prevent and reverse type 1 diabetes in a mouse model of the disease, according to research conducted at the University of California, San Francisco.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

One Hour HIV Testing Offered In Hastings On World AIDS Day, UK

Hastings and Rother Primary Care Trust, Terrence Higgins Trust and Hastings Voluntary action are working together to offer one hour HIV testing in Hastings on World AIDS Day, December 1. The testing clinic will be based at Hastings Voluntary Action in Priory Street and will be open from 9.30am-1.30pm.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Organ Donation: Public Awareness Is Key To Success

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) welcomes the Government's call for more people across the country to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register. This call from Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, came in response to publication today of the Organ Donation Taskforce report recommending that an opt-out system for organ donation should not be introduced in the UK at this time.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

UNICEF Inducted Into Polio Hall Of Fame

UNICEF was inducted into the Polio Hall of Fame today in recognition of its role as a founding partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The other three founding partners in the initiative-Rotary International, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-were also inducted.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Better Predictive Tools For Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

"How will our loved one come out of this?" After an accident that results in severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI), the answer to this simple question can change everything for a family. The latest study carried out by Dr.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Scientists Find A Trigger To Aggressive Bowel Cancer

Cancer Research UK scientists have shown how bowel cancer can become aggressive, according to research published in Nature Genetics*. The researchers, based in the Cardiff School of Biosciences, Cardiff University and at Cancer Research UK's Beatson Institute in Glasgow found that a tumour suppressor protein called Pten is critical in stopping tumours from growing in mice.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Welcomes Landmark Embryology Act

Commenting on the new Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act, Director of Policy and Campaigns, Robert Meadowcroft, said: "The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign wholeheartedly welcomes the passing into law of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Re-launched Allergy Screening Service Hits The Airwaves, UK

Just under a hundred NPA members are now offering the NPA and Allergy UK Allergy Screening Service. The service which has been recently remodelled to include a "pin prick" test as well as a screen was the subject of radio interviews conducted by regional and local stations across England last week.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Christmas: Festivities, Family - And (Too Much) Food

With plum puddings to eat and parties to attend, it's no surprise many people will gain an average 0.5kg by the end of the festive season. But according to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), Christmas need not go hand-in-hand with a Santa-like stomach.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Antibiotic Mechanism Revealed By Biomedical Engineers' Detective Work

A series of genetic clues led a team of Boston University biomedical engineers to uncover exactly how certain antibiotics kill bacteria. The findings could help rejuvenate the efficacy of older antibiotics and reveal new antibiotic targets within bacterial cells.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

It's Not Too Late; Get Your Flu Shot Now

The Alabama Department of Public Health encourages the public to get their flu shots. Contact your local health care provider or county health department to ask about influenza vaccination. "An ample supply of influenza vaccine remains available this season," said Dr. Donald Williamson, state health officer.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Texas, Florida Facing Physician Shortages; Hispanics Largely Affected

Texas will need an additional 40,000 doctors by 2025 to keep up with a growing population, particularly among Hispanics, the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

California Schoolchildren Win Key Patient Safety Protection

Judge Lloyd G. Connelly of the California Superior Court issued an important ruling confirming the patient safety protections contained in California's Nursing Practice Act, the California Nurses Association (CNA) reports. As a result, diabetic children in California schools will not be subject to the dangers of receiving insulin injections from unlicensed personnel.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Contaminants In Life-Saving Drug Detected Using Simple New Method

The blood-thinning drug heparin is highly effective when used to prevent and treat blood clots in veins, arteries and lungs, but earlier this year its reputation as a lifesaver was sullied when contaminated heparin products caused serious allergic reactions that led to a large number of deaths.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Boston Globe Examines Discrepancies In Massachusetts Hospitals' Insurance Reimbursement Payments

Some hospitals in Massachusetts receive payments from insurers that on average are about 15% to 60% more than payments for the same procedure at competing hospitals, even when there is no evidence that higher-priced care leads to better patient outcomes, according to a Boston Globe review of private insurance data.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Direct Link Found Between Alcohol Sponsorship And Hazardous Drinking Among Sportspeople

Commenting on a new report by the University of Manchester that finds a direct link between alcohol sponsorship in the sports industry and hazardous drinking among sportspeople, Professor Ian Gilmore, President of the Royal College of Physicians and chair of the UK Alcohol Health Alliance said:

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 3:00 am

Gut Check Reveals Vast Multicultural Community Of Bugs In Bowels, Stanford Scientists Say

Mention the phrase "diverse ecosystem," and it conjures images of tropical rainforests and endangered coral reefs. It also describes the human colon. A new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine reveals in greater detail than ever before the full extent of the bacterial community inhabiting the human bowel - 10 times more diverse than previous research had suggested.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 2:00 am

Learning Complicated Tasks Requires Sleep

Sleep helps the mind learn complicated tasks and helps people recover learning they otherwise thought they had forgotten over the course of a day, research at the University of Chicago shows.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 2:00 am

Prenatal Diagnosis Improved By Microarray Analysis

A "chip" or array that can quickly detect disorders such as Down syndrome or other diseases associated with chromosomal abnormalities proved an effective tool in prenatal diagnosis in a series of 300 cases at Baylor College of Medicine, said researchers in a report that appears in the current issue of the journal Prenatal Diagnosis. In the report, a team led by Dr. Arthur Beaudet and Dr.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 2:00 am

Sunshine Deficit May Diminish Vitamin D Levels And Harm Cardiovascular Health

The temperature might not be the only thing plummeting this winter. Many people also will experience a decrease in their vitamin D levels, which can play a role in heart disease, according to a new review article in Circulation. Vitamin D deficiency results in part from reduced exposure to sunlight, which is common during cold weather months when days are shorter and more time is spent indoors.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 2:00 am

CAPHOSOL Results In Minimal Oral Mucositis And Pain In Head/neck Cancer Patients

New data show that CAPHOSOL® (www.cahttp://www.caphosol.comphosol.com), an advanced electrolyte solution, results in low rates of oral mucositis and pain in patients with head and neck (HN) cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 2:00 am

Bone Marrow Cells May Prove Effective In Regenerating Heart Muscle, Improving Function

Researchers at the University of Utah are enrolling people in a new clinical trial that uses a patient's own stem cells to treat ischemic and non-ischemic heart failure. The one-year Cardiac Repair Cell Treatment of Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (IMPACT-DCM) study will look at the safety of injecting Cardiac Repair Cells (CRC) and their ability to improve heart function.

Posted on 19 November 2008 | 2:00 am


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