Monthly Archives: September 2012

BIONOVA Skincare: Customization and Life Science Nanotechnology.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Importance of Age Groups BIONOVA, a pioneer brand based on Life Science Nanotechnology, offers customization based on Human physiology. As a result, there are no more same skincare products for Mothers and Daughters, Fathers and Sons even if they have identical skin concerns Continue reading

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Study uncovers how molecular parasite replicates, spreads ability to cause disease

An electron micrograph that illustrates the two different viral particles – the helper phage is the one with the larger capsid, and the SaPI-containing one with the smaller capsid. Credit: Terje Dokland, Ph.D./ University of Alabama at Birmingham. (Phys.org)An international team of researchers has uncovered how a molecular parasite responsible for playing a role in antibiotic-resistant disease, such as MRSA, can replicate and spread ability to cause disease, according to a new study published online this week in the Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Continue reading

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New Molecular Assay Detects Rapidly Emerging Multidrug-Resistant Superbug

BALTIMORE, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (BDX), today announced the release of a research use only (RUO) molecular test designed to rapidly detect antibiotic resistance genes found in the superbug known as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Continue reading

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Common RNA pathway found in ALS and dementia

Public release date: 30-Sep-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Debra Kain ddkain@ucsd.edu 619-543-6163 University of California – San Diego Two proteins previously found to contribute to ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, have divergent roles. But a new study, led by researchers at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, shows that a common pathway links them. Continue reading

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Dr. Arnold Levine Joins GeneCentric Board of Directors

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — GeneCentric, a molecular diagnostics company focused on personalized oncology today announced the appointment of Dr Continue reading

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Biologics Making Steady Inroads Into Device Landscape, says MedCap Advisors CEO Christopher Velis

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– MedCap Advisors, the mergers & acquisition and strategic consulting firm specializing in medical technology, today issued a discussion paper focused on the market penetration of biologics. Continue reading

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Stuart medical business helps connect doctors through virtual technology

STUART The little, green house at 200 Atlanta Ave. looks like any other Cracker house along the St. Continue reading

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Medical negligence: Escorts Heart Institute to pay Rs.50,000

Calcutta News.Net Thursday 27th September, 2012 Taking a tough stand against medical negligence, the apex consumer court has slapped a Rs.50,000 penalty on the Delhi-based Fortis Escorts Heart Institute for an infected blood transfusion that left a patient afflicted with Hepatitis B within weeks of undergoing a bypass surgery in 1995. “There is clear nexus between the blood transfusion on Harbans Kaur Chawla during the course of her cardiac surgery at the institute and her contracting Hepatitis B 60 days later,” National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission president Ashok Bhan and member Vineeta Rai said in a recent ruling Continue reading

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NZ helps develop IVF embryo test

Nikki Horne endured six gruelling cycles of fertility treatment before successfully having two children.She wishes a test for the best time to transfer embryos into the uterus – now under development by New Zealand and overseas… Continue reading

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Unique Genetic Marker Discovery May Help Predict Multiple Sclerosis Relapse

Newswise COLUMBUS, Ohio Scientists may be one step closer to predicting the uncertain course of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that can lay dormant for months or years, thanks to the discovery of a unique genetic marker. Continue reading

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Four Distinct, Genetic Types of Breast Cancer, Study Finds

A new study on the genomics of breast cancer confirms that there are four distinct genetic types of the disease, suggesting that some drugs already used to treat cancer in other parts of the body could possibly be used to treat certain forms of breast cancer that share the same genetic abnormalities. Continue reading

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4 Genetic Types of Breast Cancer

A new study on the genomics of breast cancer confirms that there are four distinct genetic types of the disease, suggesting that some drugs already used to treat cancer in other parts of the body could possibly be used to treat certain forms of breast cancer that share the same genetic abnormalities. The researchers, whose findings were published Sunday in the journal Nature, studied the DNA of breast cancer tumors of 825 patients at various stages of the disease, and found that the disease could be stratified into four major genetic categories Continue reading

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Genetic Technologies Announces BREVAGen(TM) Attains Clearance for Sale Into Florida

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – Sep 25, 2012) – Genetic Technologies Limited ( ASX : GTG ) ( NASDAQ : GENE ) is pleased to announce that BREVAGen has been cleared for sale into the State of Florida following the grant of a permit to the Company’s Australian-based laboratory by the Clinical Laboratory Unit of the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration (“AHCA”). This news follows the Company’s July 2012 market update announcing the clearance of BREVAGen for sale into the State of California. Continue reading

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Gene clues offer new hope for treating breast cancer

NEW YORK Scientists reported Sunday that they have completed a major analysis of the genetics of breast cancer, finding four major classes of the disease. They hope their work will lead to more effective treatments, perhaps with some drugs already in use. Don’t miss these Health stories Trampolines are too dangerous for children to use, the American Academy of Pediatrics warned Monday Continue reading

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Researchers discover gene that causes deafness

Public release date: 30-Sep-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Katie Pence katie.pence@uc.edu 513-558-4561 University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center CINCINNATIResearchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have found a new genetic mutation responsible for deafness and hearing loss associated with Usher syndrome type 1. These findings, published in the Sept. 30 advance online edition of the journal Nature Genetics, could help researchers develop new therapeutic targets for those at risk for this syndrome. Continue reading

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Grand Forks firm stores human cells for future treatments

GRAND FORKS The goal of a Grand Forks start-up is to get customers to prepare for a future in which todays medical breakthroughs based on stem cells are commonplace. You would ordinarily think this is science fiction, said Vin Singh, founder of Next Healthcare, based at UNDs Center for Innovation. Continue reading

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Seton launches sports medicine training

AUSTIN (KXAN) – As many as 160,000 students play high school football in Texas, and half of them will be injured this season, according to physicians. Continue reading

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UNC School of Medicine Dean Bill Roper stresses medical policy

Freshmen interested in medicine were challenged Tuesday night to learn more about the American health care system and work for change in the future. Dr. Bill Roper, dean of the School of Medicine and CEO of the UNC Health Care system, presented The Future of Medicine as part of the First Year Fellows lecture series Continue reading

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