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.
Pipette.com Improves Pipette Accuracy by Offering High Quality Pipette
Pipette.com, major pipette distributor, announces the revamp of their pipette management system and offers a 10% discount on initial orders to new customers. - July 25, 2013 - Pipette.com
33rd Annual Oscar Miller Day Symposium
Shoulder and Elbow: Athletes to Arthritis - July 25, 2013 - OrthoCarolina Research Institute
GenTech Scientific Invests in WNY and the Global Scientific Community
GenTech Scientific, Inc. Honored as a Fast Track Company of WNY 2013. - July 21, 2013 - GenTech Scientific, Inc.
Patrik Verstreken to be Awarded 2014 IBRO-Kemali Prize for Research in the Field of Basic and Clinical Neurosciences
Young Belgian neuroscience researcher has produced seminal research on synaptic transmission and Parkinson’s disease. - July 09, 2013 - International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)
Leading University Academic Research Organization Selects SimpleCTMS
Trial By Fire Solutions, a leading eClinical solution provider specializing in clinical study management applications, today announced the expanded user base of SimpleCTMS into the area of academic research organizations. One of the world’s leading academic research organizations has selected... - July 09, 2013 - Trial By Fire Solutions
A Clinical Guide on the SMART Approach
"SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research," recently published by Thieme and the AO Foundation, is a must-have guide for spine care professionals seeking to make a meaningful contribution to the scientific literature and advance their careers by publishing high-quality clinical research. - July 03, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Major Pipette Distributor Pipette.com Has Expanded Its Stock of Electronic Pipettes: Biohit Picus and Eppendorf Xplorer Plus Now Available
Pipette.com, leader in the liquid handling products, is now stocking Biohit Picus and Eppendorf Xplorer Plus electronic pipettes. This new inventory of electronic pipettes will amplify the already extensive assortment of pipettes available to the science community through Pipette.com. - June 30, 2013 - Pipette.com
American Clinical Solutions Releases a New Testing Service for BuTrans
American Clinical Solutions is going to launch a new testing service for BuTrans (buprenorphine) in urine samples soon. - June 30, 2013 - American Clinical Solutions
Lipoprotein Structure Function Claims Supported in New Omega-3 DHA Review by Source-Omega
Supplements of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) derived from algae directly support liver-function, says a new literature review published by the International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries. The review was published online June 21st 2013. The internationally based authors looked at the... - June 25, 2013 - Source-Omega
New 20ml Vacuum Insulated Concentrator Tube
Organomation has added a new 20 ml vacuum insulated concentrator tube to their glassware product line (Cat# GP2244). The new concentrator tube combines 0.2-20ml end point volume with a reduced height of only 119mm. The 20 ml tube allows for a larger end point volume than the traditional 10 ml... - June 23, 2013 - Organomation
Leading Pipette Distributor Pipette.com Now Stocks Simport’s Dropette and Heathrow Scientific Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes
Pipette.com, major leader in the liquid handling industry, is now stocking transfer pipettes. This newly available stock of pipettes will increase the already wide selection of pipette inventory offered by Pipette.com. - June 21, 2013 - Pipette.com
National Senior Wii Bowling Day
Raising Funds for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research - June 20, 2013 - NeuroScience Foundation
OMICS to Co-Publish Open Access Journals with AstonJournals
New milestone in Driving Efficiencies Across the world in Expanding Global knowledge with AstonJournals. - June 18, 2013 - OMICS Group Incorporation
17th Annual Research Day Features New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Patient-Centered Medical Education Program
Dr. Stuart Green and Kirsten Graham present their research on the landmark program, which Dr. Green helped NJCTS implement in 2011 and is soon to be published. - June 14, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
ALPCO to Distribute NAG Assays from PPR Diagnostics
New distribution agreement allows ALPCO to distribute NAG assays from PPR Diagnostics. - June 13, 2013 - ALPCO
American Clinical Solutions Announces How to Interpret Hydromorphone Test Results
American Clinical Solutions currently provides test services for hydromorphone and other common opioids in urine and oral fluid. - June 09, 2013 - American Clinical Solutions
NanCogenics Reports Research Findings on Tumor-Localization of Cancer Therapeutics
Research results on the use of magnetic nanovectors for the tumor-specific localization of cancer therapeutics is discussed. - June 08, 2013 - NanCogenics Inc
Dr. David Hardy Joins AIDS Research Alliance's Board; Brings 30+ Years HIV Medical Experience
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a very experienced HIV researcher and physician to their Board of Directors. Dr. David Hardy, the Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of... - June 01, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
HepB Fndn Honors Dr. Purcell Fmr Ch. of Hepatitis Viruses Sec. at NIH; Most Successful Gala to Date
National Nonprofit Raises More Than $100,000 to Support its Global Hepatitis B Research, Outreach & Patient Advocacy - June 01, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Mouse Osteopontin ELISA Now Available from ALPCO
ALPCO launches the second species-specific kit in a line of Osteopontin ELISAs. - May 31, 2013 - ALPCO
Social & Scientific Systems Uses HeartSignals to Submit HL7 QT Data Sets to 2013 FDA ECG Warehouse
Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. (SSS), a clinical research services provider focusing on both the government and commercial sectors, announced today that SSS' Cardiac Core Laboratory Services HeartSignalsTM system has been formally validated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to... - May 30, 2013 - Social & Scientific Systems, Inc.
Coming Soon to American Clinical Solutions - New Antidepressant Test Panel
American Clinical Solutions is going to offer a newly designed antidepressant test panel for physicians to monitor antidepressant compliance. - May 30, 2013 - American Clinical Solutions
American Clinical Solutions Adds Ritalin to Their Drug Test Panel
Ritalin (methylphenidate) is the most commonly prescribed drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a major neurobehavioral disorder in childhood. - May 23, 2013 - American Clinical Solutions
American Clinical Solutions Provides Test Services for Diazepam in Both Urine and Oral Fluid
"Why is diazepam not detected in urine when the patient is prescribed diazepam, while several other seemingly unrelated benzodiazepines showed up on the test report?" The answer is in the pharmacokinetic properties of diazepam. - May 20, 2013 - American Clinical Solutions
Q-Lab Announces Launch of Dutch Language Website
Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated weathering test equipment and outdoor exposure test services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Dutch language website at www.q-lab.com/nl-nl/. Dutch-speaking customers can now visit and learn about weathering, research test equipment and... - May 20, 2013 - Q-Lab Corporation
ALPCO to Exhibit with BÜHLMANN Laboratories at DDW 2013 and Feature Fecal Calprotectin ELISA
The partnering companies will feature BÜHLMANN's Fecal Calprotectin ELISA that is pending FDA clearance for IVD use in the United States. - May 16, 2013 - ALPCO
Logos Biosystems Launches the Luna-FLTM Fluorescence Cell Counter
Logos Biosystems, a provider of innovative life science research tools, today announced the introduction of a next generation automated cell counter, the Luna-FL TM. The "Luna-FLTM fluorescence cell counter is a breakthrough for life science researchers," says Neon Jung, CEO of Logos... - May 10, 2013 - Logos Biosystems, Inc
Pipette.com Enhances User Experience with Site Re-launch Concentrating on Pipettes, Pipette Tips and ISO 17015 Pipette Calibration Service
Leading distributor of pipettes to clients worldwide, Pipette.com has re-launched their popular website. The new website improves visitor’s navigation experience and ensures that users gain access to additional resources that will help guide them in making the best product selection for their... - May 10, 2013 - Pipette.com
Families of SMA Awards $150,000 to Dr Burghes and Dr Lorson at Ohio and Missouri to Investigate New Antisense Therapies for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This funding is being awarded to Co-Principal Investigators Dr. Arthur Burghes at Ohio State University and Dr. Christian Lorson at University of Missouri. - May 10, 2013 - Cure SMA
Gribbles Pathology and Sengenics Enter Into Partnership to Deliver Cutting-Edge Genetic Tests
Gribbles Pathology and Sengenics today announced an exclusive partnership to deliver genetic-based clinical tests in Malaysia. The aim of the partnership, between Gribbles, one of Asia and Australasia’s leading private pathology laboratories and Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics... - May 09, 2013 - Sengenics
ALPCO Adds FDA Registered Renin RIA from Cisbio to Product Offering
ALPCO now offering a line of RIA products from Cisbio in the United States. - May 07, 2013 - ALPCO
ALPCO Launches Human Osteopontin ELISA
ALPCO launches the first assay in a new line of species-specific Osteopontin ELISAs. - May 01, 2013 - ALPCO
ALPCO Expands Product Offering with EuroFlow™ Flow Cytometry Reagents and Infinicyt™ Analytical Software from Cytognos S.L.
Starting April 30, 2013 ALPCO will begin offering flow cytometry solutions from Cytognos S.L. - April 30, 2013 - ALPCO
NIH HIV Vaccine Candidate Shown Ineffective
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that it has discontinued administering the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) 505 HIV vaccine candidate, as preliminary data indicate that the vaccine strategy is ineffective. “Despite these disappointing results, no viral infection has ever been... - April 26, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
ALPCO Launches Their First STELLUX Chemiluminescent ELISA
ALPCO announces the launch of their STELLUX Rodent Insulin ELISA, the first ELISA launched in their new STELLUX Chemiluminescent assay product line. - April 26, 2013 - ALPCO
New Efficient Reagents for mRNA Transfection in Classic and Stem Cells
OZ Biosciences SAS, specialized in the development of innovative transfection technologies is delighted to announce the launching of new mRNA transfection Reagents : RmesFect™ and RmesFect™ Stem. - April 25, 2013 - OZ Biosciences
Light Drinking During Pregnancy: CanFASD Responds to Confusing Information That Continues to Cloud the Issue
“It is well known that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the most common type of developmental disability worldwide, some of the most important unanswered questions in the field are 'how much alcohol in pregnancy is too much?' or what is a 'safe' amount of alcohol consumption in pregnancy and can we remember information on how much we drink accurately,” says Dr. Jocelynn Cook, Executive Director of the Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD). - April 24, 2013 - Canada FASD Research Network
A "Can’t Miss" Event in Houston Medical Center: Local Business, Amazing Spaces, Plans Big Bash to Celebrate 15th Anniversary and to Raise Money for Children's Hospital
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers hosting 15th Year Anniversary Event and Charity Event on May 16th, 2013 at 2412 W. Holcombe Blvd. in the Houston Medical Center. Guests will enjoy wine, made-to-order savory crepes, a photobooth, and raffle prizes. The event promises to be fun and unique, the highlight being a "Storage Wars" themed live auction benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston with celebrity auctioneer Walt Cade from the A&E hit show Storage Wars Texas. - April 19, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Eminent Spine Texas Diamondback Minimally Invasive Screw System
Eminent Spine announces the first use of their Minimally Invasive Screw System. - April 19, 2013 - Eminent Spine
Diagnostic Rheumatology and Research, P.C. Chooses SpectraMedi, U.S. Based Transcription Service
Diagnostic Rheumatology and Research, P.C. has selected SpectraMedi to provide U.S. based medical transcription services. - April 13, 2013 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Protein Folding Research for Parkinson’s Disease Receives Research Funds
Protein folding research is at the forefront of some exciting discoveries for Parkinson's disease. Dr. Mark Fisher has been awarded $50,000 to further his protein folding research from the University of Kansas' Proof of Concept Fund. - April 10, 2013 - The University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization
Upcoming Drug Safety Training Opportunities
Don’t Miss Two New Interactive Drug Safety Training Sessions by Dr. Michael J. Klepper, Global Pharmacovigilance Expert, Coming This Spring - April 09, 2013 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
International Dementia Conference 2013, Phoeonix
The International Dementia Conference 2013 is coming to Phoenix, Arizon. This event is both sponsored and hosted by Dementia Therapy Specialists US and Dementia Doctor UK. The all inclusive conference is aimed at everyone working on the front line of dementia care, including ED's, Administrators, doctors and nurses of all disciplines, Home Managers, Care Workers, Social Workers, Researchers, educators and of course people living with dementia. - April 03, 2013 - Dementia Therapy Specialists
Meet the family with a DNA Ancestry Test: TestDiagnostics
Test diagnostics announces addition of new product in its store DNA Ancestry Test. - March 30, 2013 - Test Diagnostics
Smallpox Vaccine Clinical Study Now Enrolling at Avail Clinical Research Near Orlando, Florida; Accepting Healthy M/F Age 18-40
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III Trial to evaluate immunogenicity and safety of three consecutive production lots of the IMVAMUNE® smallpox vaccine in healthy subjects. - March 29, 2013 - Avail Clinical Research
KJT Group Continues to Grow
KJT Group, Inc. is pleased to welcome six new hires to its expanding healthcare research and consulting firm. The newest members of the research team are Carol Malach, Kevin Zheng and Jaclyn Guthart. Carol joins KJT Group as Research Manager and brings significant market research experience in... - March 29, 2013 - KJT Group
ICRC-Weyer Joins CDISC®, Expands Data Management
ICRC-Weyer GmbH, a German clinical contract research organization (CRO), has expanded its data management team and recently joined the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC®) on a gold-level membership. - March 28, 2013 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Hosts 15th Year Anniversary Event to Thank Customers and to Fundraise for the Shriners Hospitals for Children
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers, a leading provider of upscale moving and storage solutions, announces their 15th Year Anniversary Event to be held on May 16th, 2013 at 2412 W. Holcombe Blvd. in the Houston Medical Center. The event promises to be fun and unique, the highlight being a "Storage Wars" themed live auction benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston. - March 26, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
New Plush Toy Cures the Smelly Gym Bag, Proceeds Benefit Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Charity
Family invents odor-eliminating toy to “Get the ShtankOut,” while funding research for deadly disease. - March 26, 2013 - Shtankout
Growing Technology Commercialization: University of Kansas Moving Innovation from the Laboratory to the Marketplace
The University of Kansas is moving innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace at breakneck speed. Julie Goonewardene, President of KU Technology Commercialization Center, announced five researchers were awarded $50,000 each to further their research, research includes 1) medical delivery methods; 2) protein-based drugs for Parkinson's Disease; 3) new drugs for multiple sclerosis; 4) slide and tissue block valet system; 5) and solar panel detectors and sensors. - March 26, 2013 - The University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization