Medical Research News
Focus on the latest clinical studies, reports, findings, programs and standards covering a wide spectrum of medical and health issues. This section highlights research into human populations and includes information about research facilities, funding, resources and public policy.
A New Scientific Sleep App Recently Featured on TED.com
Sonic Sleep Coach App Ensures You Get More Out of Your Sleep Using the Science of Sound; As Seen on Daniel Gartenberg's TED.com Talk - December 11, 2017 - Proactive Life LLC
Blue Diesel Data Science Introduces Pharmaceutical Insight Platform Reducing Research Time from Weeks to Minutes
Blue Diesel Data Science announces the beta launch of its pharmaceutical platform VisionaryRX. VisionaryRX provides a deep and comprehensive view into the drug industry. It relates multiple forms of industry standard data in the pharmaceutical industry under one view. Because VisionaryRX uses over 50 million rows of information, the result is fast and complete visibility into the industry. Useful for pharmaceutical manufacturing, labeling, partnerships and strategic direction insight. - December 10, 2017 - Blue Diesel Data Science
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Honored as a Most Distinguished Retiree and Recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been honored as a Most Distinguished Retiree and recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the field of education. About Leona... - December 09, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Advance Reviews, Awards for Uniquely Normal: Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism Suggest a "Game-Changer" Book
Advance praise for Robert J. Bernstein’s Uniquely Normal book involve terms like “ground-breaking,”1 “extraordinary,”2 “compelling,”3 “revolutionary”4 and an “alternative to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).”5 The book also just won... - December 04, 2017 - Future Horizons, Inc.
The Rise of Wearable Technology for Clinical Trials: Insights from Novartis
Alex Sverdlov, Statistical Scientist and Director at Novartis to present keynote address at Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials 2018. - November 29, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Perthera and ZERO Announce the Decode Your Prostate Cancer Program
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, has announced its partnership with ZERO, the leading nonprofit prostate cancer advocacy group in the USA, to form and launch the nationwide Decode Your Prostate Cancer program aimed to provide each prostate cancer patient with... - November 28, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation Joins GIVE Los Angeles Challenge to Win $15,000 from LA Magazine
End of year fundraiser to further innovative breast cancer research. - November 22, 2017 - Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
Stool Bank in Asia Welcomes New Scientist
The Asia Microbiota Bank, the first stool bank in Hong Kong, expands the team by adding a new scientist to help lead research efforts on bacteria clusters unique to the Asian population. The scientific team uses next generation sequencing and strain level analysis to optimize Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) treatment outcomes in Asia. "We hope that the deep FMT data we are collecting from around Asia will help uncover key strains that influence intestinal health."-Co-Founder, Jon Chan - November 16, 2017 - Asia Microbiota Bank
Berry Brunk Promoted to Chief Executive Officer, Stratus Interoperable, Inc., Effective January 1, 2018
Chief Strategy Officer Berry Brunk promoted to CEO effective 1/1/18. Current CEO and Chairman Fred Zolla will move to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and will work closely with Mr. Brunk to execute the overall business strategy and vision of the company. - November 15, 2017 - Stratus Interoperable
Cellenkos Inc. Enters Regulatory T-Cell Platform Research Collaboration with MD Anderson
Cellenkos Inc. has announced a multi-year collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center focused on development of cord blood regulatory T cell (CB TREG) therapeutics for treatment of autoimmune disease and inflammatory disorders. As part of this collaboration, Cellenkos Inc. - November 15, 2017 - Cellenkos Inc.
Home Respiratory Therapy Leaders Applaud Nomination of Alex Azar to Secretary of Health and Human Services
Council for Quality Respiratory Care looks forward to working with HHS to reform the competitive bidding program for Medicare’s respiratory therapy benefit. - November 14, 2017 - CQRC
New Confirmed Delegates & Speakers for RNA Therapeutics
SMi are thrilled to welcome Dr. James Hamilton, Vice President, Head of Clinical Development, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals onto the speaker panel RNA Therapeutics 2018. Dr. James Hamilton is currently responsible for all aspects of clinical trial design, implementation and execution. In this role, Dr. - October 28, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access: New Research Highlighted at 2017 PTCOG-NA Conference Illustrates the Clinical Value of Proton Therapy
Research Underscores Importance of Patient Access to Effective Cancer Treatment. - October 27, 2017 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
NAA Announces New Five-Year, $500,000 Commitment with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
In all, NAA has raised and donated more than $5 million for St. Jude through its partnership, now in its 22nd year. In addition to those efforts, the NAA hosts the NAA Toy Auction every November at St. Jude. - October 27, 2017 - National Auctioneers Association
Mercodia Releases Unique Multiplex Assay in Collaboration with Quansys
Multiplex assays have been plagued by a lack of specificity and accuracy, with unreliable data as a result. However, a new multiplex assay has reached the US market. Mercodia, based in Sweden, has teamed-up with Quansys Biosciences, based in the US, to launch the AKURIO Islet Hormones multiplex assay, which measures four of the most notable hormones in pancreatic research: glucagon, insulin, C‑peptide and proinsulin. - October 27, 2017 - Mercodia AB
RUNX1 Research Program Announces New Grants for Innovate Cancer Research
The RUNX1 Research project is proud to announce it has awarded three grants for research in 2017 in conjunction with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. - October 27, 2017 - RUNX1 Research Program
Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation Launches Virtual Art Gallery to Help Establish Autonomic Disorders Clinic at Medical University of South Carolina
Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation launched today a virtual art gallery aimed at raising funds to establish a permanent Research Chair of Autonomic Disorders at the Medical University of South Carolina. Artists’ Eye on Dysautonomia features works from Charleston-area artists, as well as others... - October 24, 2017 - Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Receives Petit Family Foundation Grant in Support of Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) recently received a $4,000.00 grant from The Petit Family Foundation in support of the inaugural “Speaking of NEC: Unplugged” event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating... - October 16, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Qrons Inc. Announces Launch of New Website Website Offers Visitors Insight Into the Company's Innovative Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Traumatic Brain Injuries
Qrons Inc. (OTCPK: QRON) ("Qrons " or the "Company"), a preclinical biotechnology company developing advanced cell-based solutions to combat neuronal injuries with a laser focus on traumatic brain injuries, announced today the launch of its fully featured website. The website... - October 10, 2017 - Qrons Inc.
United Energy Trading (UET) Raises Thousands for Blood Cancer Research
Energy company takes top honors at Light The Night Walk, supporting blood cancer research and awareness. - October 10, 2017 - United Energy Trading
Kidney Community Applauds Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Improve Access to Kidney Care Treatments, Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Kidney Disease
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient groups, manufacturers and researchers – today praised the introduction of Senate Bill 1890, “Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment... - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Kidney Care Community Celebrates the Passage of the Senate’s CHRONIC Care Act with Unanimous Consent
Kidney Community States Bill will Improve Access to Quality Care, Expand Treatment Choice. - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Wins Health + Wellness Design Award
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) is pleased to announce that it has received an award from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). The "Speaking of NEC" brochure, created as a companion piece to the audio podcast series of the same name, has been recognized as part of GDUSA’s... - September 27, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Dr. Pravin U. Dugel Elected to the Orbis International Board of Directors
Dr. Pravin U. Dugel, managing partner, Retinal Consultants of Arizona – one of the nation’s leading Retina & Vitreous academic, clinical research and patient treatment facilities, has been elected to the Orbis International Board of Directors. Orbis International is a global... - September 26, 2017 - Retinal Consultants of Arizona
RxFunction Welcomes New Director -- Robert P. Rinek of Piper Jaffray Joins RxFunction’s Board of Directors
“This is a very exciting opportunity. There is a great clinical need out there that RxFunction is uniquely positioned to address,” said Robert P. Rinek, board member of RxFunction. - September 19, 2017 - RxFunction.com
Cayman Contributes Tandem Spectra Data to Cloud-Based Mass Spectral Library
Cayman Chemical is collaborating with ThermoFisher and HighChem to provide accurate and high quality tandem spectra to the mzCloud™ library of mass data. mzCloud™ is a web-based mass spectral database comprised of a curated collection of high- and low-resolution MSn spectra acquired... - September 16, 2017 - Cayman Chemical Company
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Announces Plans for First Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund announces plans for the inaugural Speaking of NEC: Unplugged event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating effects of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) on premature infants and their families, to be held in Greater Hartford, Connecticut during the spring of 2018. - September 14, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Christina DiArcangelo Puller Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Christina DiArcangelo Puller of Spring City, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 19 years in the fields of clinical research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. About... - September 09, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Baebies Announces Partnership with Trivitron's Labsystems Diagnostics to Bring Latest Technologies to Newborn Screening Worldwide
Customers to benefit from more high quality newborn screening platforms. - September 08, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Provides Update on Natural History Registry for Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Morgan's Fund adds three new surveys to the Natural History Registry for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC Registry). The surveys encompass the neonatal (newborn) period, feeding, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) diagnosis and treatment. - September 07, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
DrugRehab101.com Relaunches Site with New Design and Expanded Content
DrugRehab101.com features articles on commonly abused drugs, treatment options, and drug rehab programs. Rehab facilities can choose a featured listing to advertise their service on the site. - September 07, 2017 - Drug Rehab 101
Complete Sleep Management in Fort Worth Receives Program Accreditation
Complete Sleep Management in Fort Worth recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). “The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Complete Sleep Management on meeting the high standards required to earn accreditation as a sleep... - September 05, 2017 - CompleteSleep Management
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
U.S. Ranks Among Countries with Highest Rates of Prostate Cancer - September 01, 2017 - Men's Health Network
WiCON Publishes the China Pharmaceutical Guide 2017 (12th Edition)
WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of well-known WiCON | Pharma China (www.pharmachinaonline.com), announced the official publication of its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2017 (12th Edition). The publication, an indispensable reference for MNC pharma executives with China responsibilities for more than a decade, continues to play an instrumental role in helping executives understand, navigate, manage and lead their pharmaceutical businesses in China. - September 01, 2017 - WiCON International Group LLC
OncoTAb Publishes Results on New Blood Test That Aids in Early Breast Cancer Detection
A new blood test kit created by researchers from the University of North Carolina can help women catch changes in their blood that could indicate the development of breast cancer. The test, named Agkura™, is becoming available nationwide this week through an Indiegogo campaign. Funds raised will help get the word out about the kit to doctors and oncologists nationwide and assist in further research. Researchers also believe that development of a test for pancreatic cancer is on the horizon. - August 30, 2017 - OncoTAb, Inc.
Cambridge Polymer Group Awarded $225,000 SBIR Grant from the National Institutes of Health
CPG research team to develop injectable hydrogel technology for eye tamponade. - August 26, 2017 - Cambridge Polymer Group
The International Assoc. of Who’s Who is Recognizing Dr. Anna Goc as Professional of the Year
Dr. Anna Goc of San Jose, California, is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Research. - August 25, 2017 - International Association of Who's Who
Call for Abstracts for the Event for Medical Ultrasound
Call for abstracts for 2018 AIUM Convention. - August 15, 2017 - American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Felicity A. Erdmann, Alumni CCRN Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Felicity A. Erdmann of Seattle, Washington has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Felicity A. Erdmann, Alumni CCRN Ms. Erdmann is the Director of Wedgwood... - August 11, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
BioLabMart Inc. Announces Company Name Change to Qrons Inc.
BioLabMart Inc., (OTC PINK/Trading Symbol: BLMB) (“the Company”), a startup preclinical stage biotechnology company, is pleased to announce that the company has changed its name to Qrons Inc., and has received a new Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP)... - August 11, 2017 - Qrons Inc.
Academy Medical and Brain Sentinel Partner to Strengthen Offering in Federally Funded Medical Facilities
Government partnership will expand access to Academy Medical’s product portfolio within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Indian Health Services (IHS) for patients and clinicians. - August 02, 2017 - Academy Medical
QPS Bio-Kinetic Completes $400,000 Renovation Project
QPS Bio-Kinetic, one of the world's largest independent early phase sites in the U.S., recently completed a $400,000 upgrade to one of its five early phase research clinics as part of its strategic plan to bring in more wide-ranging research opportunities. - August 02, 2017 - QPS Bio-Kinetic
Baebies Announces CE Mark for SEEKER, an Innovative Newborn Screening Platform for Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Baebies is pleased to announce that SEEKERTM, a high throughput newborn screening laboratory solution, now has CE Mark and available in Europe and other countries that recognize CE Mark. SEEKER quantitatively measures the activity of lysosomal enzymes from newborn dried blood spot specimens. - July 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Baebies Announces Assays for FINDER Launch Panel: G6PD, Total Serum Bilirubin, Albumin and Direct Bilirubin
Baebies, Inc., a company focused on advancing newborn screening and pediatric testing, announced the first assays on the FINDER launch panel, currently under development. The panel includes tests for total serum bilirubin, albumin, direct bilirubin, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) on a single cartridge, making it the first comprehensive, rapid and near-patient testing solution for hyperbilirubinemia. - July 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
ALPCO to Highlight Assay Qualification Program at the AACC’s 69th Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo
ALPCO announced it will feature a variety of products supported by its assay qualification program at the AACC’s 69th Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in San Diego August 1-3, 2017. Among these products is the Easy Stool Extraction Device and a Therapeutic Drug Monitoring ELISA portfolio. - July 25, 2017 - ALPCO
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. to Showcase New Products at the 69th Annual AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. (ALFA), the industry’s groundbreaking leader of innovative product development and a U.S. manufacturer of rapid, point-of-care in vitro diagnostics, will be attending the 69th annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Exhibition of the American Association for... - July 25, 2017 - Alfa Scientific Designs
CrowdReviews.com Partners with Pulsus to Announce: 22nd World Congress on Cognitive Behavioral Science and Therapy
About the Conference: Cognitive Behavioral therapy meetings will provide an opportunity for all marketing societies working on psychology and Behavioral psychiatry to talk about their work. Cognitive Behavioral therapy conferences will congregate renowned speakers, investigators, Nobel laureates,... - July 12, 2017 - topseos.com
Gastric Cancer Foundation Announces Leadership Transition - New Co-Chairs to Advance Gastric Cancer Research Through the Registry and Research Scholar Program
The new co-chairs have been active in helping the Foundation expand its visibility and sharpen its strategic focus to support research funding for the disease and help those suffering with it. - July 11, 2017 - Gastric Cancer Foundation
Coppe Laboratories Announces Powassan Virus Co-Infection Research in Wisconsin Lyme Patients
Coppe Laboratories conducted patient testing research in Wisconsin among 95 Lyme suspected patients. Within the 95 patient cohort, 41 were tested positive for Lyme disease. Of the 41 tested positive it was demonstrated in the research that approx. 17% of patients were also positive for Powassan Virus. - July 11, 2017 - Coppe Laboratories
Nancy Craigmyle Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nancy Craigmyle of Vero Beach, Florida has been honored as a Top Executive for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of research. About Nancy Craigmyle Ms. Craigmyle, although retired after over 40 years of scientific... - July 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide