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First period before age of 10 linked to lower lung capacity later in life

"Adult women who had their first menstruation at the age of 10 or earlier have significantly lower lung capacity than women who had their first period at 13", Ferenc Macsali, lead author of the study and a researcher at the Haukeland Hospital in Bergen (Norway), tells SINC.

4 Apr 2011

FDA grants 510(k) clearance for superDimension's marker delivery kit

superDimension, Ltd., a privately-owned company that develops minimally invasive interventional pulmonology devices, today announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the superDimension marker delivery kit. The kit is designed for use with the Company's Electromagnetic Navigational Bronchoscopy (ENB) system, which has treated a total of 20,000 total patients since commercial launch.

4 Apr 2011

People with lung cancer more likely to have high-risk forms of HPV antibodies

Researchers with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have found that people with lung cancer were significantly more likely to have several high-risk forms of human papillomavirus (HPV) antibodies compared to those who did not have lung cancer. These results, which were presented at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011, held April 2-6, indicate that HPV antibodies are substantially increased in people with lung cancer.

4 Apr 2011

ImmunoGen presents IMGN853 data against ovarian cancer, carcinomas at AACR meeting

ImmunoGen, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops targeted anticancer products using its antibody expertise and Targeted Antibody Payload technology, today announced the reporting of the first data on the Company's IMGN853 product candidate for the treatment of ovarian cancer and other types of solid tumors.

4 Apr 2011

Cancer Discovery to present practice-changing research at AACR meeting

Cancer Discovery, the newest journal in the robust publication program of the American Association for Cancer Research, will debut at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011, held here from April 2-6.

4 Apr 2011

AACR continues to increase focus on cancer clinical trials

The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting continues to be a showcase for the most cutting edge science in cancer, and this year's meeting, held here April 2-6, will include an increased focus on clinical trials that will impact patient care.

4 Apr 2011

Positive results from GDC-0973, GDC-0941 combination therapy Phase I trial against cancer

The combination of two compounds that inhibit two of the most frequently mutated cancer pathways is showing promise in an ongoing Phase I trial, according to data presented at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011, held here April 2-6.

4 Apr 2011

Scientists identify new treatment target for squamous cell lung cancer

Scientists at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute have identified a mutation in the DDR2 gene that may indicate which patients with squamous cell lung cancer will respond to dasatinib.

4 Apr 2011

Scientists identify novel gene markers for EGFR inhibition in patients

Scientists are continuing their work on the Biomarker-integrated Approaches of Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer Elimination trial — known more commonly as the BATTLE trial — and presented updated results at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011, held here April 2-6.

4 Apr 2011

Life Technologies launches new TaqMan Mutation Detection Assays

Life Technologies Corporation today announced the launch of its TaqMan Mutation Detection Assays -- highly sensitive and novel molecular analysis research tools with the precision to detect a single mutant molecule hiding in a background of 1 million normal copies.

4 Apr 2011

Study: Diabetes is linked with risk of cancer and mortality

Results of the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study revealed that diabetes is associated with lower risk of prostate cancer in men but with higher risk of other cancers in both men and women.

4 Apr 2011

Common genetic variation linked to bladder cancer risk and telomere length

A common genetic variation links to both bladder cancer risk and to the length of protective caps found on the ends of chromosomes, scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported today at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting.

4 Apr 2011

Scientists identify biomarker for lung cancer chemoprevention

Scientists have identified a biomarker for measuring the success of lung cancer chemoprevention, an emerging frontier in the fight against this disease that has long been stymied by a lack of measureable outcomes. These study results were presented at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011, held April 2-6.

4 Apr 2011

New heart valve procedure helpful for the elderly: Study

Researchers revealed this Sunday a new heart valve that can be implanted without surgery. The device may hold promise for tens of thousands of elderly patients who might not survive a standard valve-replacement operation.

3 Apr 2011

New ‘nanotech’ weapon against drug-resistant superbugs

Scientists at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) and IBM Research – Almaden have developed the first biodegradable polymer nanoparticles to combat drug-resistant superbugs, such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). These nanoparticles can selectively kill the bacteria without destroying healthy red blood cells, and being biodegradable, have great potential to treat infectious diseases in the body. This was reported today in the leading scientific journal, Nature Chemistry [(2011) DOI: 10.1038/nchem.1012].

3 Apr 2011

LCA calls for comprehensive plan of action to reduce lung cancer mortality

Lung Cancer Alliance called again today for a comprehensive plan of action that will make reducing lung cancer mortality a public health priority.

2 Apr 2011

GAAW: ADAO to raise awareness about asbestos dangers

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, which combines education, advocacy, and community to provide a unified voice for asbestos victims, today announced Global Asbestos Awareness Week, "E X P O S E D - The Facts about Asbestos" April 1 - 7, 2011.

From Asthma + Lung UK 2 Apr 2011

Sinai Hospital offers new program that can help improve pediatric patients' lung function

Better breathing through playing the harmonica is a new program used at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, to help pediatric patients with asthma and pneumonia and pediatric patients who are postoperative to exercise their lungs.

1 Apr 2011

Geisinger expert offers advice on how to manage child's asthma

Asthma is the leading cause of hospital visits and missed school days in children, according to the National Institute of Health. A chronic condition, pediatric asthma requires continual care to prevent serious, life-threatening asthma attacks.

1 Apr 2011

Study: MicroRNA can predict risk of BM in lung cancer patients

Conducting genetic profiles using microRNA can help doctors predict which lung cancer patients are likely to also develop brain metastasis, according to a study published today by Scottsdale Healthcare and the Translational Genomics Research Institute.

1 Apr 2011