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Learn to recognise stroke symptoms and take action: World Stroke Organization

The theme of this year's World Stroke Day on 29th October is "What can I do?". As the World Stroke Organization says, everyone can do something: learn to recognise symptoms and take action, learn to recognise the risk factors and take action.

24 Oct 2009

Researchers question the necessity of duodenal biopsy for celiac disease diagnosis

Duodenal biopsy remains the gold standard for celiac disease (CD) diagnosis. However, it has several pitfalls and requires an invasive procedure in children. In the past few years, a more prominent role for a definitive diagnosis based solely on serology has been proposed. The predictive value of high levels of anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTG) antibodies has also been reported in retrospective CD cohorts.

24 Oct 2009

Olympus introduces Endo Capsule Software for examining high resolution small bowel images

Olympus, a precision technology leader, creating innovative opto-digital solutions in healthcare, life science and consumer electronics products, today announced the introduction of its improved user-friendly Endo Capsule Software version 1.02A, a customized and comprehensive system for examining high resolution small bowel images.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 24 Oct 2009

Officials question validity of community research center cancer studies

The New York Times reports that the whistleblowing of a former vice president of a research hospital in Urbana, Ill., has highlighted some questionable research practices at certain community cancer research sites.

24 Oct 2009

John Muir Health earns Network Cancer Program accreditation

John Muir Health’s Walnut Creek and Concord campuses have earned a three-year accreditation with commendation as a Network Cancer Program (NCP) from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC), a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients. John Muir Health is one of only two hospitals in California and the only one in the San Francisco Bay Area to receive the recognition.

24 Oct 2009

Hair & Makeup Artist Network teams up with UBCF to support women afflicted with breast cancer

Alliance of Women Filmmakers was established to empower women to create diverse screen images of women. The organization produces The Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival which showcases films made by women that educate and inform audiences of social, political and health issues impacting women globally. In addition to presenting the annual festival, Alliance of Women Filmmakers is proud to support other organizations that benefit women.

24 Oct 2009

Updated data on XL184 study in patients with glioblastoma multiforme presented

Exelixis, Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today reported updated phase 2 clinical data which show that XL184 demonstrated activity in patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer.

24 Oct 2009

TransMolecular announces final results from its Phase 2 clinical study of 131I-TM601

TransMolecular, Inc., a developer of innovative oncology drugs through targeted delivery technologies, today announced final results from its Phase 2 clinical study comparing the toxicity and overall survival of three versus six intracavitary injections of its anti-cancer compound 131I-TM601 in the treatment of recurrent malignant glioma.

24 Oct 2009

Low adiponectin levels may increase sepsis related complications

A new Canadian study has found that lower-than-normal levels of a naturally-occurring fat hormone may increase the risk of death from sepsis-an overwhelming infection of the blood which claims thousands of lives each year.

24 Oct 2009

PPA reaches historic milestone; helps the six millionth person

After visiting more than 3,000 cities in all 50 states, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) has reached a historic milestone today by helping the six millionth person at an event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

24 Oct 2009

Seattle Genetics reports its third-quarter financial results

Seattle Genetics, Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The company also highlighted recent product development progress.

24 Oct 2009

Cohen Independent Research Group publishes a report profiling Nutra Pharma

Nutra Pharma Corp., a biotechnology company that is developing treatments for Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), HIV and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), has announced today that Cohen Independent Research Group has published a report profiling Nutra Pharma Corporation.

24 Oct 2009

2009 Inspiration Gala raises $1.27 million for BC Cancer Foundation

The 2009 Inspiration Gala raised $1.27 million for the BC Cancer Foundation and colorectal cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency last night, as nearly 400 guests dined and donated during the emotion-filled, sold-out event.

24 Oct 2009

ECRI Institute releases important changes to its recommendations for preventing surgical fires

A flash fire on a patient during surgery is a very real tragedy, often leading to disfigurement, disability or even death. Though surgical fires are uncommon--about 550 to 650 occur in the United States each year--their consequences are grave enough to warrant ongoing prevention education by healthcare providers.

23 Oct 2009

Sickle cell disease can be treated with resveratrol extract, according to researchers

An extract in red grape skin may be a new treatment for sickle cell disease, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.

23 Oct 2009

Cord Blood America updates progress of its Las Vegas cryogenic facility on MoneyTV

Cord Blood America, Inc. CEO Matthew Schissler updated the progress of their Cryogenic facility in Las Vegas.

23 Oct 2009

Physicians' recognize benefits of genetic testing; say formal education required to put it into practice

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(NYSE: MHS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the findings of a national benchmark survey on physicians' acceptance, use and education regarding pharmacogenomic testing.

23 Oct 2009

Exposing pregnant women to chemotherapy does not affect the foetus

Professor Frederic Amant of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (K.U.Leuven) directs research into the treatment of cancer in pregnant women and the consequences of such treatment on foetal development. In her PhD dissertation on chemotherapy during pregnancy, Kristel Van Calsteren presents new scientific discoveries.

23 Oct 2009

Quality of U.S. health care was virtually stagnant in 2008, says NCQA report

A report released today by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) finds that the quality of U.S. health care was virtually stagnant in 2008, a disturbing slowdown after a decade of improvements. The across-the-board trend was seen in care provided to people with private insurance coverage as well as in Medicare and Medicaid.

23 Oct 2009

Methyl-Seq and Ultra-Deep Resequencing applications from RainDance Technologies

RainDance Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of innovative microdroplet-based solutions for human health and disease research, announced today it will extend the capabilities of its Sequence Enrichment Solution by offering Methyl-Seq and Ultra-Deep Resequencing applications.

23 Oct 2009

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Latest Cancer News and Research

Learn to recognise stroke symptoms and take action: World Stroke Organization

Researchers question the necessity of duodenal biopsy for celiac disease diagnosis

Olympus introduces Endo Capsule Software for examining high resolution small bowel images

Officials question validity of community research center cancer studies

John Muir Health earns Network Cancer Program accreditation

Hair & Makeup Artist Network teams up with UBCF to support women afflicted with breast cancer

Updated data on XL184 study in patients with glioblastoma multiforme presented

TransMolecular announces final results from its Phase 2 clinical study of 131I-TM601

Low adiponectin levels may increase sepsis related complications

PPA reaches historic milestone; helps the six millionth person

Seattle Genetics reports its third-quarter financial results

Cohen Independent Research Group publishes a report profiling Nutra Pharma

2009 Inspiration Gala raises $1.27 million for BC Cancer Foundation

ECRI Institute releases important changes to its recommendations for preventing surgical fires

Sickle cell disease can be treated with resveratrol extract, according to researchers

Cord Blood America updates progress of its Las Vegas cryogenic facility on MoneyTV

Physicians' recognize benefits of genetic testing; say formal education required to put it into practice

Exposing pregnant women to chemotherapy does not affect the foetus

Quality of U.S. health care was virtually stagnant in 2008, says NCQA report

Methyl-Seq and Ultra-Deep Resequencing applications from RainDance Technologies

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