Gene Variant For Biological Ageing In Humans Discovered
Scientists from the UK and The Netherlands have identified for the first time a variant of a gene that is linked to biological ageing in humans and suggest the discovery will help us better understand cancer and diseases of ageing…
Young Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: Closed-Loop ‘Artificial Pancreas’ System Can Improve Blood Sugar Control
An article published Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet reports that the use of ‘artificial pancreas’ closed-loop insulin delivery systems can improve blood sugar control in patients with type 1 diabetes. In these systems the insulin is delivered in response to changing blood sugar levels…
TGen Finalizes Alliance With Van Andel Research Institute
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has announced the completion of a strategic alliance and affiliation agreement with the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) that will maximize the research capabilities of both non-profit institutes…
New Agent To Manage Cancer Related Effusions
In the USA each year, 200,000 cancer patients suffer from a malignant pleural effusion development of excessive fluid (pleural effusion) in the chest. Several litres of such fluid can accumulate, and many patients suffer from significant breathlessness and distress…
Virology Text Focuses On Families
A new virology textbook published by ASM Press educates the reader by focusing on the families. Based on the author’s experiences teaching virology for more than 35 years, Virology: Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis enables readers to develop a deep understanding of fundamental virology by emphasizing principles and discussing viruses in the context of virus families…
Target Identified That May Reduce Complications Of Obesity
Although obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and coronary heart disease worldwide, only some obese individuals go on to develop these metabolic complications, while others are relatively protected. Defining these protective factors could help scientists prevent disease in the wider population…
Progenics Presents Novel Multiplex PI3-Kinase Inhibitors At American Association For Cancer Research Conference On Protein Translation And Cancer
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNX) today announced the presentation of preclinical data on a series of novel compounds that simultaneously blocked two critical pathways involved in the growth and survival of cancer cells. The compounds were identified as part of the Company’s ongoing oncology drug discovery efforts…
Tenaxis Medical, Inc. Announces Completion Of The Enrollment Phase Of Their Pivotal Study
Tenaxis Medical has completed enrollment of its pivotal US study for the ArterX Vascular Sealant™. The study was designed to enroll up to 220 patients who were scheduled to receive a synthetic vascular graft or patch at 12 investigational sites within the US…
Bacteria Toxic To Wound-Treating Maggots
Bacteria that infect chronic wounds can be deadly to maggot ‘biosurgeons’ used to treat the lesions, show researchers writing in the journal Microbiology. The findings could lead to more effective treatment of wounds and the development of novel antibiotics…
HealthSpring Home Visit Nurse Intercepts Cardiac Arrest
Olive Branch, Miss. resident Glenn Lusk has a special perspective on the value of his Medicare Advantage plan. It was a HealthSpring-contracted nurse practitioner who discovered during a home visit in November that Lusk was experiencing serious heart trouble. “Somebody up above was looking out for me,” Lusk said…
