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Study reveals introspection anchored in specific part of brain

A new study reveals that 'introspection' (thinking about our own thoughts or behaviour) is anchored in a specific part of our brain. The research by scientists from the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL (University College London) examined people's accuracy when reflecting on decisions they had made.

18 Nov 2010

Survey finds concern over regulatory compliance as major challenge to Life Sciences industry

Cegedim Relationship Management, the world's leading provider of Life Sciences-specific Customer Relationship Management solutions, today issued the results of the 2010 European Trends in Aggregate Spend, Transparency, and Disclosure Report, a market research study conducted through September and October of this year.

18 Nov 2010

Gen-Probe's APTIMA HPV assay effective for cervical cancer screening: FASE study

In a study published today in the International Journal of Cancer, Gen-Probe's APTIMA HPV Assay provided a better combination of sensitivity and specificity than HPV DNA- or cytology-based tests for cervical cancer screening.

18 Nov 2010

LVNC cardiomyopathy associated with heart failure, stroke and ventricular arrhythmias

Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC), a cardiomyopathy about which little is fully understood, is associated with heart failure (HF), stroke and ventricular arrhythmias, according to a study to be presented Nov. 17 at the 2010 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in Chicago. The researchers also will report that advanced imaging technologies reveal that developing these cardiac risks appear to progress over time in patients with LVNC.

18 Nov 2010

Researchers report results from Phase III DEFINE study for coronary heart disease

Researchers today presented results from the Phase III DEFINE (Determining the EFficacy and Tolerability of CETP INhibition with AnacEtrapib) study with Merck's investigational CETP inhibitor, anacetrapib. In the trial of 1,623 patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) or CHD risk equivalents, anacetrapib showed no significant differences from placebo in the primary safety measures studied.

18 Nov 2010

State-of-the-art imaging system helps locate and count myriad connections between brain nerve cells

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, applying a state-of-the-art imaging system to brain-tissue samples from mice, have been able to quickly and accurately locate and count the myriad connections between nerve cells in unprecedented detail, as well as to capture and catalog those connections' surprising variety.

18 Nov 2010

Beams of light advance prosthetic limbs

Using beams of light to allow amputees not only to control but also to feel the movement of prosthetic limbs is the ambitious goal of a new $5.6 million Department of Defense initiative.

18 Nov 2010

CARMAT completes assembly of first artificial heart clinical version

CARMAT, the designer and developer of the world's most advanced artificial heart, today announced that it has completed the assembly of the first clinical version of its artificial heart (to be implanted in humans during clinical trials scheduled for 2011).

18 Nov 2010

Cardiac stem cells from sick patients could generate new heart muscle: Research

Cardiac stem cells even in elderly and sick patients could generate new heart muscle and vessel tissue and be used to treat heart failure, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2010.

18 Nov 2010

Access Pharmaceuticals to present two oncology posters at CPR Conference

ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., a biopharmaceutical company leveraging its proprietary drug-delivery platforms to develop treatments in areas of oncology, cancer supportive care and diabetes, announced that two oncology posters are being displayed this week at the Innovations in Cancer Prevention and Research Conference at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX.

18 Nov 2010

New findings reveal complexities in close chemical combat waged among bacteria

Like all organisms, bacteria must compete for resources to survive, even if it means a fight to the death. New research led by scientists from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and the University of California, Santa Barbara, describes new complexities in the close chemical combat waged among bacteria.

18 Nov 2010

Researchers find clue behind dementia development

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have found a clue as to how some people develop a form of dementia that affects the brain areas associated with personality, behavior, and language.

18 Nov 2010

Children's heart disease affects mental health of mothers

Mothers of children with severe heart disease are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression than mothers of healthy children, even once any medical interventions are over.

18 Nov 2010

New technique to identify cancer biomarkers

The University of Liège has presented TARGETOME, the most recent of its spin-offs, which is also the first to spring from its applied geno-proteomics centre, GIGA.

18 Nov 2010

Multiple pain locations contribute to greater knee pain

A new study found that patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee who also have pain in other joints were more likely to experience greater knee pain. Specifically, pain in the lower back as well as foot pain and elbow pain on the same side as the affected knee were associated with more severe knee pain. Full details appear in the December issue of Arthritis Care & Research, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology.

18 Nov 2010

Medivir AB reports positive interim data on Phase 2b ASPIRE study for hepatitis C

Medivir AB, the emerging research-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases announces today positive top-line 24-week interim data from the Phase 2b ASPIRE (C206) study of TMC435 in treatment-experienced hepatitis C patients.

18 Nov 2010

MK-4827 drug candidate shows promising anti-tumour activity in first human trial

A new drug that targets proteins responsible for helping cancer cells to repair damage to their DNA has shown promising anti-tumour activity in its first trial in humans.

18 Nov 2010

Cigarette smoke, automobile exhaust and french fries increase risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

There is growing evidence that exposure to a group of chemicals known as type-2 alkenes -- which are found in the smoke inhaled from cigarettes, the exhaust of automobiles and even in French fries - can increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease and other neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease.

18 Nov 2010

Report plus Great American Smokeout offer reasons to quit, renew tobacco prevention efforts

A new report issued by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) shows that each year, smoking is responsible for 5,135 deaths in Minnesota and $2.87 billion in excess medical costs to treat diseases caused by smoking. The report, titled "Health Care Costs and Smoking in Minnesota," was completed by Jeffrey Fellows, Ph.D., and a nationally known health economist from the Center for Health Research at Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

18 Nov 2010

Amsterdam 2010 third quarter total expense increases from EUR 4.4 million to EUR 4.7 million

Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics, a leader in the field of human gene therapy, today provides its non-audited business update in compliance with the EU transparency directive. This report summarizes material events and AMT's financial position for the third quarter of 2010.

18 Nov 2010

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Study reveals introspection anchored in specific part of brain

Survey finds concern over regulatory compliance as major challenge to Life Sciences industry

Gen-Probe's APTIMA HPV assay effective for cervical cancer screening: FASE study

LVNC cardiomyopathy associated with heart failure, stroke and ventricular arrhythmias

Researchers report results from Phase III DEFINE study for coronary heart disease

State-of-the-art imaging system helps locate and count myriad connections between brain nerve cells

Beams of light advance prosthetic limbs

CARMAT completes assembly of first artificial heart clinical version

Cardiac stem cells from sick patients could generate new heart muscle: Research

Access Pharmaceuticals to present two oncology posters at CPR Conference

New findings reveal complexities in close chemical combat waged among bacteria

Researchers find clue behind dementia development

Children's heart disease affects mental health of mothers

New technique to identify cancer biomarkers

Multiple pain locations contribute to greater knee pain

Medivir AB reports positive interim data on Phase 2b ASPIRE study for hepatitis C

MK-4827 drug candidate shows promising anti-tumour activity in first human trial

Cigarette smoke, automobile exhaust and french fries increase risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

Report plus Great American Smokeout offer reasons to quit, renew tobacco prevention efforts

Amsterdam 2010 third quarter total expense increases from EUR 4.4 million to EUR 4.7 million

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