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Study suggests disparity in colorectal cancer demographics and outcomes between various races

The latest colorectal cancer research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 75th Annual Scientific meeting in San Antonio this week strengthens the growing body of evidence that suggests significant disparity in colorectal cancer (CRC) demographics and outcomes between various races.

19 Oct 2010

Integration of XB-BIS and IPA software improve personalized medicine

Ingenuity Systems, the leading provider of information solutions for life science researchers, and TransMed Systems, a translational medicine software and services company, today announced an integration between IPA software and XB Bio-Integration Suite (XB-BIS).

19 Oct 2010

Cytheris initiates ORVACS Phase II clinical trial to study HIV infection

Cytheris SA, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on research and development of new therapies for immune modulation, today announced the initiation of Phase II clinical trial of the company's investigative immunomodulatory agent, CYT107 (rhIL-7), in combination with two potent antiretroviral drugs represented by the integrase inhibitor raltegravir (ISENTRESS- Merck & Co.) and the CCR5 inhibitor, maraviroc (SELZENTRY- ViiV Healthcare).

19 Oct 2010

Study estimates demand for radiation therapy will increase by 22% over next decade

Between 2010 and 2020, the demand for radiation therapy will exceed the number of radiation oncologists practicing in the U.S. tenfold, which could profoundly affect the ability to provide patients with sufficient access to treatment, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

19 Oct 2010

An overview on American College of Gastroenterology's Annual Scientific meeting

The association between obesity and gastrointestinal-related cancers and coronary artery disease; the link between an overweight or obese body mass index and the severity of Crohn's disease; and whether inflammatory bowel disease is an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease, were among the highlights of new research that was presented this week at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 75th Annual Scientific meeting in San Antonio.

19 Oct 2010

AHRQ analysis finds hospital charges for patient stay averaged $18,000 per day

Hospital charges for the most expensive patient stays at U.S. hospitals in 2008 averaged about $18,000 per day, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. These patients were most likely to be in the hospital for treatment of septicemia, or blood infection, hardening of the arteries, and heart attacks.

19 Oct 2010

Study evaluates collaborative nature of translational medicine

Taking a cue from the world of business-performance experts and baseball talent scouts, Penn Medicine translational medicine researchers are among the first to find a way to measure the productivity of collaborations in a young, emerging institute. They published their findings the most recent issue of Science Translational Medicine.

19 Oct 2010

Study finds process of going in and out of anesthesia as distinct neurobiological processes

A study presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists strengthens emerging evidence that the act of going under anesthesia and coming out of anesthesia are distinct neurobiological processes. It also found that the parietal region of the brain may play a critical role in how anesthesia suppresses consciousness.

19 Oct 2010

Tips to improve cellular prostate health

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in America and may lead to more than 32,000 deaths this year. Medical Doctor and cancer expert, Dr. Isaac Eliaz announces breakthrough research and essential recommendations for the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer.

19 Oct 2010

Fatalism may prevent Latinas from using cancer screening services

Fatalism may prevent women from Latin American descent Latinas from using cancer screening services, according to Karla Espinosa de los Monteros and Dr. Linda Gallo from San Diego State University in the US. Their review shows that women who are pessimistic about preventive health practices and disease outcomes are less likely to have been screened for cervical, breast and colorectal cancer. The research is published online in Springer's International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.

19 Oct 2010

Authors highlight importance of body fluid recovery after training session in sports persons

Top sports persons must always perform to their maximum capacity, making them the most vulnerable to the effects of dehydration. Now, a new study conducted by researchers from the Universidad de Castilla la Mancha (UCLM) reveals that 91% of professional basketball, volleyball, handball and football players are dehydrated when they begin their training sessions.

19 Oct 2010

Many skin cancer patients unaware of being diagnosed with melanoma or nonmelanoma cancer

Socioeconomic factors such as a lower level of education and lack of health insurance may impact individuals' knowledge of the type of skin cancer with which they are diagnosed. As a result, these individuals may have a poor sense of the measures they need to take to reduce the risk of future skin cancers.

19 Oct 2010

BD, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute collaborate to commercialize antibodies

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, Australia, has entered a collaboration with New Jersey based medical technology company BD to evaluate and potentially develop for research and diagnostic use some of the institute's reagents.

19 Oct 2010

Credit cards increase purchases of unhealthy food

People are more likely to buy unhealthy foods when they pay using credit or debit cards, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

19 Oct 2010

Medworxx highlights new opportunities in Patient Flow solution

Medworxx Solutions Inc announced today that it has issued an update to its strategy roadmap, highlighting new opportunities in the Patient Flow area internationally.

19 Oct 2010

New challenges and opportunities for medtech industry

The US and European medical technology industry struggled to sustain historic rates of revenue growth in 2009 but managed to improve overall net income by nearly 11% as companies realigned to achieve improved financial discipline. While medtech has fared better than many industries in the current economic downturn, new challenges will put increasing strain on the industry's long-standing business model.

19 Oct 2010

Study finds no increase in nurse practitioners and physician assistants pursuing pediatric health care

Pediatric health care work force planning efforts are increasingly incorporating the roles of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, especially in plans to alleviate the perceived shortage of pediatric subspecialists.

19 Oct 2010

DOD awards grant to develop ‘lab-on-a-chip’ device for monitoring patients with severe brain injury

The US Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a $5 million grant to The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and the University of Cincinnati to further develop a "lab-on-a-chip" device used for monitoring patients suffering from severe brain injury.

19 Oct 2010

New ADNI-GO effort enables researchers to study Alzheimer's disease

Volunteers in New York, NY are being sought for a clinical study examining the subtle changes that may take place in the brains of older people many years before overt symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) appear. Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center are specifically looking for people with the very earliest complaints of memory problems that affect their daily activities. The study will follow participants over time, using imaging techniques specifically developed to advance research into changes taking place in the structure and function of the living brain, as well as biomarker measures found in blood and cerebrospinal fluid.

19 Oct 2010

Shift in agriculture techniques required to ensure future food security, U.N. special rapporteur on right to food says on World Food Day

Farming techniques must adapt to mitigate the effects of climate change and ensure global food security, Olivier De Schutter, the U.N. special rapporteur on the right to food, said in a statement to mark Saturday's World Food Day, Agence France-Presse reports.

19 Oct 2010

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Study suggests disparity in colorectal cancer demographics and outcomes between various races

Integration of XB-BIS and IPA software improve personalized medicine

Cytheris initiates ORVACS Phase II clinical trial to study HIV infection

Study estimates demand for radiation therapy will increase by 22% over next decade

An overview on American College of Gastroenterology's Annual Scientific meeting

AHRQ analysis finds hospital charges for patient stay averaged $18,000 per day

Study evaluates collaborative nature of translational medicine

Study finds process of going in and out of anesthesia as distinct neurobiological processes

Tips to improve cellular prostate health

Fatalism may prevent Latinas from using cancer screening services

Authors highlight importance of body fluid recovery after training session in sports persons

Many skin cancer patients unaware of being diagnosed with melanoma or nonmelanoma cancer

BD, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute collaborate to commercialize antibodies

Credit cards increase purchases of unhealthy food

Medworxx highlights new opportunities in Patient Flow solution

New challenges and opportunities for medtech industry

Study finds no increase in nurse practitioners and physician assistants pursuing pediatric health care

DOD awards grant to develop ‘lab-on-a-chip’ device for monitoring patients with severe brain injury

New ADNI-GO effort enables researchers to study Alzheimer's disease

Shift in agriculture techniques required to ensure future food security, U.N. special rapporteur on right to food says on World Food Day

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