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Depression in mothers during pregnancy associated with higher levels of stress hormones in children

The cocktail of hormones cascading through depressed mothers' bodies may play an important role in the development of their unborn children's brains.

13 Dec 2010

MEDNAX acquires Wilmington Maternal-Fetal Medicine

MEDNAX, Inc., today announced the acquisition of a maternal-fetal medicine physician group based in Wilmington, NC.

13 Dec 2010

Enzo Biochem first quarter total revenues increase 2% to $25.7 million

Enzo Biochem, Inc. today reported improved sequential results for the first fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2010, the result of recent programs to reduce expenses, consolidate activities and expand operations.

13 Dec 2010

First Edition: December 13, 2010

Today's health policy headlines highlight today's expected ruling by a Virginia federal court judge on the health law's constitutionality.

13 Dec 2010

U-M's participation in Medicare Physician Group Practice Demonstration Project helps save over $15 million

Medicare patients with a host of physical problems are getting better care at the University of Michigan Health System, and U-M staff have saved more than $15 million on the cost of that care over four years.

13 Dec 2010

Yissum introduces novel DNA profiling method for investigating complex crime scenes

Forensic DNA science has advanced significantly in the latest decade, and constitutes today the mainstay of forensic science. All serious crime scenes are routinely inspected for DNA evidence and many cases are solved by matching the DNA in the crime scene to that of a suspect. But often a crime scene will contain complex DNA mixtures (usually more than two individuals), and the detection of a particular DNA profile in such mixtures is challenging.

13 Dec 2010

Women & Infants Hospital participates in new fertility drug study

The emotional and physical demands on a couple seeking fertility treatment can be daunting. Researchers are constantly on a quest to improve fertility to increase a couple's chances of becoming pregnant in the most time and cost efficient manner.

13 Dec 2010

Fracture risk assessment tool for Singaporeans released

Today, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases at the University of Sheffield, UK announced the launch of a FRAX- calculator for Singapore.

13 Dec 2010

Vical's Vaxfectin adjuvant boosts immune response of DNA-based vaccines against cancer

Vical Incorporated announced today that the company's Vaxfectin® adjuvant has significantly boosted the immune response of DNA-based vaccines against a range of pathogens and cancer in preclinical models from rodents to non-human primates. Vaxfectin® has demonstrated similar effects with protein- and peptide-based vaccines in preclinical models.

13 Dec 2010

Stimatix GI's AOS-C1000 colostomy management device meets primary, secondary endpoints in pre-clinical studies

Stimatix GI reported that the AOS-C1000(TM), a unique colostomy management device, met primary and secondary endpoints in pre-clinical in-vivo animal studies. The study was conducted under the direction of Dr. Ron Greenberg, Senior Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv Israel. Primary endpoints of repeatable stoma sealing for continence control as well as secondary endpoints regarding tissue pathology and survival were met confirming the AOS-C1000(TM) as capable of enabling repeatable colostomy site (stoma) sealing for continence control.

13 Dec 2010

Lubricants associated with higher rating of sexual pleasure

A recent survey by researchers at Indiana University has found that women who used lubricants during sex, reported significantly higher levels of satisfaction and pleasure.

13 Dec 2010

Silicon Biosystems' newly formed subsidiary to commercialize DEPArray technology platform

Silicon Biosystems, S.p.A., a provider of specialized molecular and cell biology technology, today announced that it has formed a U.S. subsidiary operation, Silicon Biosystems, Inc., to be headquartered in San Diego, California. The newly formed business will focus on commercial operations and the development of the North American research and clinical diagnostics markets for the company's DEPArray™ technology platform.

13 Dec 2010

Strategies for securing life insurance policy for pre-existing medical conditions

If you've ever been told that you can't buy life insurance due to a pre-existing medical condition or that your application was rated up due to one or more medical conditions, Life Quotes, Inc. offers these tips for securing a life insurance policy at a rate you can live with.

13 Dec 2010

bioTheranostics reports new findings from study evaluating Breast Cancer Index molecular oncology test

bioTheranostics, a bioMerieux company that develops innovative oncology diagnostic tests to support targeted disease management, announced today new findings from a clinical study evaluating the company's Breast Cancer Index (BCI) molecular oncology test. Data from the study were presented at the 33rd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).

13 Dec 2010

Infinity extends global strategic alliance with Mundipharma for development, commercialization of IPI-926

Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the extension of its global strategic alliance with Mundipharma International Corporation Limited to develop and commercialize IPI-926, Infinity's novel Smoothened antagonist, as well as development candidates arising from Infinity's phosphoinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) and discovery programs.

13 Dec 2010

Santen launches DIQUAS Ophthalmic Solution in Japan

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that DIQUAS Ophthalmic Solution 3% (diquafosol tetrasodium) received pricing approval and was launched for sale today in Japan by its partner, Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Inspire will receive a related milestone payment of $1.25 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 and is also entitled to receive payments based upon a tiered royalty rate on net sales of DIQUAS in Japan, with a minimum rate in the high single digits and a maximum rate in the low double digits.

From Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 13 Dec 2010

United BioSource announces acquisition of Total Healthcare Group

United BioSource Corporation (UBC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Medco Health Solutions, Inc., today announced the acquisition of Total Healthcare Group (THG), a London-based international consultancy serving clients in the biopharmaceutical industry. THG provides global payer research, strategic planning, and global value dossiers for biopharmaceutical products.

13 Dec 2010

Prevenar 13 launched in first childhood immunization program for PD in Nicaragua

Pfizer Inc. announced that Prevenar 13 (Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine [13-valent, adsorbed]) was introduced into the first childhood immunization program for pneumococcal disease (PD) in the developing world under the auspices of the Advance Market Commitment (AMC) when Nicaragua launched its program today. The AMC is an innovative program which involves private-public partnerships to help make newer vaccines available on a sustainable, affordable and accelerated basis to the least developed countries.

13 Dec 2010

GeparQuinto study data on bevacizumab plus chemotherapy in early breast cancer to be presented at 33rd CTRC-AACR

Results of the GeparQuinto study, randomized Phase III efficacy data on the use of bevacizumab plus chemotherapy to treat women with early breast cancer will be presented at the 33rd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

13 Dec 2010

Scientists create functioning human intestinal tissue from pluripotent stem cells

For the first time, scientists have created functioning human intestinal tissue in the laboratory from pluripotent stem cells.

13 Dec 2010

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Depression in mothers during pregnancy associated with higher levels of stress hormones in children

MEDNAX acquires Wilmington Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Enzo Biochem first quarter total revenues increase 2% to $25.7 million

First Edition: December 13, 2010

U-M's participation in Medicare Physician Group Practice Demonstration Project helps save over $15 million

Yissum introduces novel DNA profiling method for investigating complex crime scenes

Women & Infants Hospital participates in new fertility drug study

Fracture risk assessment tool for Singaporeans released

Vical's Vaxfectin adjuvant boosts immune response of DNA-based vaccines against cancer

Stimatix GI's AOS-C1000 colostomy management device meets primary, secondary endpoints in pre-clinical studies

Lubricants associated with higher rating of sexual pleasure

Silicon Biosystems' newly formed subsidiary to commercialize DEPArray technology platform

Strategies for securing life insurance policy for pre-existing medical conditions

bioTheranostics reports new findings from study evaluating Breast Cancer Index molecular oncology test

Infinity extends global strategic alliance with Mundipharma for development, commercialization of IPI-926

Santen launches DIQUAS Ophthalmic Solution in Japan

United BioSource announces acquisition of Total Healthcare Group

Prevenar 13 launched in first childhood immunization program for PD in Nicaragua

GeparQuinto study data on bevacizumab plus chemotherapy in early breast cancer to be presented at 33rd CTRC-AACR

Scientists create functioning human intestinal tissue from pluripotent stem cells

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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