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.
Is Hair Loss Caused by Skull Expansion?
A new study suggests that people who agonize over hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) might actually have skull expansion (skull bone growth) to blame. A UK researcher has determined that men and women whose skull bones keep growing during adulthood are far more likely to develop hair thinning, hair loss and baldness. - January 12, 2009 - HairGrowthSOS.com
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Launches Medical Science Liaison Program
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a full-service patient enrollment firm that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide clinical trial patient recruitment, enrollment, retention and adherence, has announced that the firm has launched its... - January 04, 2009 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Charles Peterfy, Chief Scientific Officer at Synarc to Give Featured Presentation at GTCbio’s 4th Imaging in Preclinical & Clinical Drug Development Conference
Charles Peterfy, Chief Scientific Officer at Synarc will give the featured presentation at GTCbio’s 4th annual Imaging in Preclinical & Clinical Drug Development Conference on March 16-17, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. - January 02, 2009 - GTCbio
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $2.1 Million Asbestos Research Grant
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that it has received a contract totaling $2.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study vermiculite (or Libby amphibole), a mineral resembling mica used in insulation, packing and other processes. A... - December 21, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
World AIDS Day: HIV Treatment Patterns Consistent in Practice, QuantiaMD Finds
A national survey of HIV clinicians conducted by Dr. John Bartlett on QuantiaMD reveals important details about treatment patterns for HIV patients since the introduction of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 2007 federal HIV guidelines. - December 02, 2008 - Quantia Communications, Inc.
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Gala Celebrates Families United for a Cure
Mayor Bloomberg, South Pacific Star Kelli O’Hara, and CBS broadcaster Charles Osgood pay tribute to families at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's "Life Without Lupus" Gala on November 20, 2008. The nation’s largest annual benefit for lupus, held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, raised millions of dollars for patient services, community outreach, and research to find better treatments and a cure for the systemic autoimmune disease. - November 25, 2008 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Offers Referrals
Organization behind the world's first Tourette Syndrome DNA sharing repository offers medical referrals to New Jersey families of children with TS. - November 23, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
XTractor™ - a Powerful Scientific Literature Alert Service with Unlimited Free Access Creates a User Base of Over 900 Users from 150 Premier Organizations Worldwide
Molecular Connections announced today, that XTractor™ the first of its kind manually curated literature alert service has built a user base of over 900 from more than 150 premier organizations in less then 4 months from its launch. XTractor™ has been widely accepted and well received among the scientific fraternity both in the academia and the industry across the globe. - November 15, 2008 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
Demand for Micro Flow Management Components Grows Dramatically Within 5 Years
As medical, diagnostic and consumer handheld applications (micro-fuel cell) expect low cost disposable solutions, the challenge is to integrate sensors and valves at the chip manufacturing level. This implies some partnership between technology providers and microfluidic foundries. - November 15, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
NuU Medspa Welcomes Prestigious Surgeon and Founder of Midwest LipoDissolve & Weight Loss On-Board
Dr. Vishnu Subramani, Board Certified Physician & Surgeon, joins the reputable NuU Medical Spa. Dr. Subramani specializes in weight management and body sculpting procedures. He has successfully performed over 2,500 body sculpting procedures including; LipoDissolve, SmartLipo, and Tumescent... - November 13, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Recombinant Human Soluble RANKL (sRANKL) Launched in USA
OYC International Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of recombinant human soluble RANKL (sRANKL) to support osteoporosis and bone metabolism research initiatives. Receptor activator of NF-kB ligand (RANKL), also designated TRANCE, OPGL and ODF, is a member of the TNF family that is expressed... - November 07, 2008 - OYC International, Inc.
New Jersey is Home for World’s First Shared Genetics Resource for Tourette Syndrome Research
Renowned Geneticist Leads Program to Benefit TS Researchers Worldwide. - November 02, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Understanding Tourette Syndrome - a Workshop for Educators
Group behind the world's first Tourette Syndrome DNA sharing repository hosts workshop for teachers and school professionals. - November 01, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Study Identifies Gene Linking Chronic Inflammation to Cancer
Many cancers are believed to be caused or accelerated by chronic inflammation, such as skin, lung, colon, and prostate cancers. Genes that connect inflammation and cancer are of great medical interest because they may offer tactics to prevent or treat these diseases. Today, a team of researchers at... - October 26, 2008 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Tourette Syndrome Genetic Research and State-of-the-Art Treatments
World renowned experts in genetics and pediatrics featured in presentation by New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - October 11, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Motivation is Key to Beat the Inactivity Crisis Says Science Report
Despite the glorious success of Team GB at the Beijing Olympics this summer, the UK is still suffering from a growth in obesity levels which have doubled since the 1980’s. Around one in four men and one in three women in the UK are obese, according to government statistics. People who are obese also have an increased risk of high blood pressure and/or cholesterol, type two diabetes, a heart attack or stroke and some forms of cancer. - October 05, 2008 - Take To The Streets
Irvine BMW to Host Third Annual Taste of Irvine Event
Event to Benefit FRAXA, The Fragile X Research Foundation. - October 04, 2008 - Irvine BMW
Genomic Nanosystems Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Sequenom for the Right to Use Digital PCR in Prenatal Testing and Mass Spectrometry
Genomic Nanosystems, LLC, today announced that it has granted an exclusive license to Sequenom, Inc. (Nasdaq: SQNM) for the right to use Digital PCR in noninvasive prenatal research and diagnostics on a technology, platform and sample independent basis, and has granted the exclusive right to use... - September 22, 2008 - Genomic Nanosystems
What is Tourette Syndrome?
Tourett Syndrome DNA Sharing Repository Helps Families Understand the Definition of TS. - September 21, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tygon® Tubing Products Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics, Inc. is now offering a full range of Tygon ® tubing products for fluid handling applications. Saint Gobain produces more than 40 grades of Tygon®, Tygothane®, Norprene®, Versilic ® and more. These products are sold online from www.professionalplastics.com/TYGONTUBING. - September 19, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Free Webinar Helps Teachers Recognize Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom
Group behind the world's first TS DNA Sharing Repository aims to assist educators help children with Tourette Syndrome. - September 19, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
BioScience Laboratories Tests Product Efficacy Against Clostridium Difficile Spores on Human Hands
BioScience Laboratories is one of the only facilities with the capability of testing a product’s efficacy when challenged with Clostridium difficile spores in vitro and now on human skin. BioScience Laboratories recently received approval from an independent institutional review board to test... - September 18, 2008 - BioScience Laboratories
TS DNA Sharing Repository Hosts State-of-the-art Treatment Talk About Tourette Syndrome and Associated Conditions
TS DNA Sharing Repository hosts a presentation on "State-of-the-art treatments for Tourette Syndrome and associated conditions" by Dr. Robert King as part of NJCTS ongoing genetic research project. - September 12, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Paper Reveals New Way to Combat Bioterror Agents
A new paper published in PLoS One, an international, peer-reviewed, open access, online publication by the Public Library of Science, have revealed an additional mechanism to neutralize Botuliimum neurotoxins (BoNTs). BoNTs are a family of toxins that cause the disease botulism, but they can also be used as bioterror agents that cause paralysis when they poison the neurons that transmit the signals responsible for breathing and muscular movement. - August 22, 2008 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Aquatic Habitats Announces New Logo to Mark Recent Acquisition
Aquatic Habitats (AHAB), a world leader in aquatic housing solutions for the biomedical research community, announced today the launch of their new logo and tagline. These updates symbolize a new era for the company after the integration of Marine Biotech, Inc. AHAB's parent company, Aquatic... - August 20, 2008 - Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc
Advanced 3D Imaging Summit for Dentistry to be Held in Columbus, Ohio
Due to the accelerated growth of dental 3D imaging in the Ohio Valley region, on September 5th, 2008, the first comprehensive, regional summit will be held in Columbus, Ohio. Eight renowned speakers will discuss how 3D imaging has impacted the level of care they provide to their patients. The Ohio 3D Summit will offer dental professionals the possibility to learn from their peers in an educational environment. To register, please call Bev Reeder from Patterson Dental at 614-791-9141. - July 25, 2008 - Sirona Dental Systems
6 Year Old Son's Parents Proactively Raise Money for Diabetes Research and Care by Forming AdamsCure.Org, a Non-Profit and Providing Concerts and Various Entertainment
AdamsCure.Org is about providing a service in the form of quality entertainment to raise money for diabetes research and care. Concerts will run about a month apart. In addition to musical entertainment, they plan to have comedy acts, talent shows, bull roasts, crab feasts, golf tournaments, etc. Ticket prices are extremely fair and available by calling 877-725-8849 or by visiting their web site at www.adamscure.org. - July 23, 2008 - AdamsCure.Org
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign, Welcomed at European Meeting
Dr. Mary Galinski, Founder and President of the Malaria Foundation International, attended the International Conference on Malaria held April 21-22 in Bonn, Germany: Joining Forces, Synergizing Action, Sustainable and innovative ways of ensuring long-term prevention and treatment measures by 2015. The MFI's End Malaria - Blue Ribbon pins were welcomed at the meeting. - July 22, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Studies Show Hope for Reversing Trend in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Number of People with Diabetes Increases to 24 Million according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Studies show hope for reversing trend in people with T2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome using carbohydrate restricted diet. - July 03, 2008 - Nutrition & Metabolism Society
Reading for Cancer - Novelist Donates Book
New novel by author Michael Raymond intended to launch a new fundraising concept - Read a book for Cancer. Revenues from sales are donated to Cancer Society and readers urged to donate as well and pass book along. - July 01, 2008 - Michael Raymond
Trippy Trilogy - Alive Mind's Altered Consciousness Collection
3 Acclaimed Documentaries Coming to DVD. - June 24, 2008 - Alive Mind
Russ Allen Reports Link Found Between Electrical Pollution and Autism in Children
Since the 1990s, autism has become the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. With numbers on an annual rise, it has been estimated that one in every 150 births (24,000 newborns a year) will be diagnosed with autism. - June 14, 2008 - Glenmore Books
LabSource, Inc. Introduces Its New BioFlash Catalog
LabSource Inc. is pleased to announce the immediate availability of its new Summer 2008 BioFlash catalog with products for the life science laboratory. This all-new, full-color BioFlash features laboratory products including disposable gloves and protective clothing, labels, pipettes, tips, PCR... - June 12, 2008 - LabSource, Inc.
Public Awareness, Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS)
Acute Aortic Syndrome Research Program, a student organization at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the only student organization at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) has launched a public awareness campaign to educate the public in regards with Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS) a newly... - May 31, 2008 - Acute Aortic Syndrome Research Program @ UCLA
NuU Medspa Join the Mission to March for Babies®; NuU Participate in Raising Awareness for March of Dimes®
NuU Medspa has devoted their efforts to The 39th Annual March for Babies held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Wesley Bolin Plaza, AZ. The March of Dimes® Walk heightens awareness and funds for the prevention of premature birth – the leading cause of newborn death and healthy... - May 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
3rd Annual American Cancer Society Coral Gables Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show
In joyous culmination and tasteful celebration of a successful Coral Gables Relay of Life 2008, this year they are hosting the Third Annual Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show. At 6:30pm on Thursday, May 22nd at the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables; survivors, family, friends, supporters, volunteers and community members will assemble to the theme of Old Havana. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Coral Gables American Cancer Society Relay for Life. - May 18, 2008 - Coral Gables Relay for Life
Global Dialysis Care Products and Services Market to Top $69 Billion by 2010: Marketstrat
The world market for end-stage renal disease dialysis devices and services is expected to reach $64.5 billion by the end of 2008, according to a new report titled, “End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Dialysis Devices & Services Worldwide.” - May 12, 2008 - Marketstrat
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Exhibits at Bio 2008
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS) (www.integratedtrials.com), a company providing innovative and efficient patient-oriented solutions to the clinical research industry, has announced that the firm will be exhibiting at the 2008 Bio International Convention, June... - May 04, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Research Night on Gender and Multiple Sclerosis Scheduled for May 15
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host the Tenth Annual MS Research Night on Thursday, May 15 at the Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley. This year’s speaker, Dr. Caroline Whitacre, will be discussing the effects of gender on MS, specifically... - May 01, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Changes in the Field of Revision Rhinoplasty
There are many changes going on in the field of revision rhinoplasty that will impact patients and doctors alike in the near future. - April 30, 2008 - Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction
Four Teens Fully Recover from Autism
Press Conference and World Premiere Movie. - April 25, 2008 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
MakroCare: Oracle Clinical Implementation
MakroCare announces the completion of Oracle Clinical implementation to strengthen its Clinical Data Management services. This implementation will help the company in creating a faster data management solution, which improves time lines and optimizes the cost of the clinical trial. MakroCare has... - April 23, 2008 - MakroCare
North Carolina Researchers Awarded Grant to Propel Multiple Sclerosis Research
Grants part of ongoing collaboration between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National MS Society. - April 11, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Plymouth Pharmaceuticals and Dermatologist Cited in ‘Skin and Allergy News’ Regarding Drug’s (Acunol™) Role in Preventing Jewelry Allergy
The respected journal “Skin & Allergy News” recently released “Nickel Named Contact Allergen of the Year” in its current issue. Researcher Dr Katherine A Zug, of the Department of Dermatology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, has published her... - April 10, 2008 - Plymouth Pharmaceuticals Inc
ClinfoSource and Nucleus Network Jointly Launch On-Line GCP Clinical Trials Training Programs for the Australia-New Zealand Region
ClinfoSource, a US-based global online training company has partnered with Nucleus Network of Australia to provide web-based GCP training for clinical trials professionals in the Australia region, later to be extended to include New Zealand regulations. This program will offer clinical trial investigators, coordinators, research associates and others a solid and practical understanding of clinical trials conduct and management, the regulations and ethics central to the drug development process. - February 28, 2008 - ClinfoSource
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives Funding to Study Inhalation Toxicity of Jet Fuel
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), has announced that Dr. Darol E. Dodd, a senior research toxicologist at CIIT and director of toxicology and preclinical studies at The Hamner, has received a $655,367 contract from the Navy Health Research Center – Environmental... - February 28, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Vascular BioSciences Awarded Phase 1 STTR Grant from the National Heart Lung Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health for Pulmonary Hypertension Research
Vascular BioSciences announced today it has received a STTR Phase 1 grant from the National Heart Lung Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health in the amount of $165,745. The STTR award, “Targeting Pulmonary Hypertension with R-Ras,” will be performed in collaboration with... - February 10, 2008 - Vascular BioSciences, Inc
Transinsight’s GoPubMed with Social Networking Features for Biomedical Experts
GoPubMed now allows users to identify experts in the biomedical field and gain important information on recent research topics by viewing their networks. - January 11, 2008 - Transinsight
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Patient Study Compliance
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a company providing innovative and efficient patient-oriented recruitment solutions to the clinical research industry, has announced the release of a podcast discussing effective strategies to incorporate patient-study compliance... - January 07, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.