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Amniocentesis and non-embryonic stem cells among list of "Huge Medical Breakthroughs"

Two key focus areas of Biocell Center, the nation's first amniotic fluid stem cell bank, have been recently mentioned among the most important medical discoveries of the last century. Amniocentesis and non-embryonic stem cells were among the list of "Huge Medical Breakthroughs" presented in an article by Althea Chang on Mainstreet.com, produced by TheStreet.com on June 29, 2010.

8 Jul 2010

Safelight Security announces release of new, on-demand Information Security Awareness course

Employees are a company's primary line of security defense, but they often don't have the skills to identify and prevent a potential breach. Safelight Security, a leading provider of security education programs, today announced the release of its new, on-demand Information Security Awareness course designed to make staff more aware of security risks and educate them on how to protect sensitive information.

8 Jul 2010

Study of latest in clinical data technology applied to Phase II clinical trial in South Africa

Last week, at the fourth annual Clinical Trials in Emerging Economies conference, Margaret Ann Snowden, Director of Biostatistics and Data Management at Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation, and Daragh Ryan of Cmed Technology, presented a case study of the application of the latest in clinical data technology to a large Phase II clinical trial in South Africa. The presentation provided an update on how effective technology can be in promoting the development of affordable vaccine regimens for the prevention of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide.

8 Jul 2010

Mathematical model for imaging tumors in breast using microwave tomography

The most popular method of breast cancer detection today is X-ray mammography, which takes images of a compressed breast by low-dose ionizing radiation. However, there are several disadvantages to using X-rays for breast cancer screening, chief among them being the invasivity of radiation and the high costs, which limit their wide use and can deter women from getting them. In addition, depending on the age of the patient and tissue density, X-ray mammograms often result in false positives and negatives.

8 Jul 2010

Patients with hyperglycaemia during acute illness have increased risk of developing diabetes: Researchers

Hyperglycemia during critical illness may be used as a warning of future diabetes. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care have found a significant association between acute illness complicated with hyperglycaemia and the future development of type II diabetes or glucose intolerance.

8 Jul 2010

PolyMAC technique retrieves specific proteins needed to study formation of cancer cells

A Purdue University researcher can better retrieve specific proteins needed to study how cancer cells form by using a newly developed technique and synthetic nanopolymer.

8 Jul 2010

UTHealth Biotechnology Commercialization Center leases over three-quarters of available space

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) announced that its Biotechnology Commercialization Center (BCC) has leased more than three-quarters of its available space to eight Texas-based startups in less than a year. The center's focus is to assist biotech entrepreneurs and small companies with the translation of discoveries into innovative health solutions.

8 Jul 2010

Children of unemployed Americans experience avoidable loss of healthcare coverage: Research

Not only are the children of the 15.3 million unemployed Americans feeling the impact of financial hardship brought on by the economic recession, many of their children may be experiencing an avoidable loss of healthcare coverage, according to new research by the Child Policy Research Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center published in the July issue of Health Affairs.

8 Jul 2010

Study looks at the effects of Schwartz Center Rounds program on caregivers

Caregivers who participated in a program where attendees discuss medical cases that were complex for psychosocial and emotional reasons were more likely to be attentive to the psychosocial and emotional aspects of patient care. The program also enhanced their beliefs about the importance of empathy.

8 Jul 2010

Optics Express publishes special focus issue on lung cancer imaging research

Advanced imaging technologies that promise to improve the development of effective drugs to treat lung cancer are the focus of the current special issue of Optics Express, an open-access journal published by the Optical Society (OSA). Research featured in the special focus issue on Imaging in Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer outlines standardized approaches to measure and compare tumor size, as well as to validate the accuracy of such measurements under defined settings.

8 Jul 2010

MicroRNA-212 plays key role in determining vulnerability to cocaine addiction: Study

Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have found that a particular type of genetic material plays a key role in determining vulnerability to cocaine addiction and may offer an entirely new direction for the development of anti-addiction therapies. In animal studies, the scientists found that a molecule called microRNA-212 was increased in the brains of test animals that had extended access to cocaine.

8 Jul 2010

Silence strengthens RNAi IP portfolio with issuance of key patent in structural modification technology

Silence Therapeutics plc announces the issuance of United States patent 7,750,144, titled Methods and Compositions for Enhancing Efficacy and Specificity of RNA Silencing, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The issued patent generally claims methods of producing double stranded (RNAi) agents having decreased off-target silencing activity through certain structural modifications. The ability to minimize the off-target effects of RNAi therapeutics is critical for controlling unwanted cellular activity and/or potential safety concerns.

8 Jul 2010

Research findings link some autoimmune disorders with cancer

Patients with a certain type of scleroderma may get cancer and scleroderma simultaneously, Johns Hopkins researchers have found, suggesting that in some diseases, autoimmunity and cancer may be linked.

8 Jul 2010

Local anesthetics have potential therapeutic effects on IBD: Research article

Inflammatory bowel disease is a disease of the gastrointestinal tract, mainly the intestines that may occur in the people who have genetic potential with a contribution of environmental factors. There has been no definitive medical treatment and drugs usually help the symptoms just to relieve.

8 Jul 2010

Medizone seeks international patent protection for Asepticsure technology

Medizone International, Inc. has filed an international patent application under the auspices of the Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) to secure international patent protection for its Asepticsure™ technology. The international patent application consolidates the two previously filed patent applications titled "Healthcare Facility Disinfecting System" and "Disinfecting Process and Apparatus."

8 Jul 2010

Zanett closes $20.6M in new contracts for second-quarter 2010

Zanett, Inc. announced today that Q-2 2010 was a record quarter for the firm with respect to the rate of contracts closed in a quarterly period. Between the period of April 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010, over $20.6 million in new business has been closed. This amount is comprised of 50 different customers, with the largest customer being responsible for a $7.5 million mandate previously announced.

8 Jul 2010

York University study shows misoprostol prevents cell communication

A York University study has shown for the first time how the drug misoprostol, which has been linked to neurodevelopmental defects associated with autism, interferes with neuronal cell function.

8 Jul 2010

OCR, DSHS announce agreement to provide protective services to children in Washington State

The Office for Civil Rights at HHS today announced an agreement to help ensure that children in Washington State in need of welfare and protective services will not be segregated based on race, color, or national origin. OCR, along with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and HHS' Administration for Children and Families, signed the voluntary resolution agreement to provide equal access to care needed by one of Washington's more vulnerable populations.

8 Jul 2010

Affymetrix anticipates second-quarter total revenues in the range of $71-72 million

Affymetrix, Inc. today reported that based on preliminary financial data, the Company expects total revenue for the second quarter of 2010 to be in the range of $71-72 million, as compared to the Company's previous guidance in the range of $80-82 million. The company expects product revenue for the second quarter of 2010 to be approximately $65-66 million, including instrument sales of approximately $4-5 million and consumable sales of approximately $60-61 million.

8 Jul 2010

Health information technology improves quality of care, study shows

Secure patient-physician e-mail messaging improves the effectiveness of care for patients with diabetes and hypertension, according to new research by Kaiser Permanente. The study, published in the July issue of Health Affairs, shows that health information technology improves quality of care scores.

8 Jul 2010

Medical News

Amniocentesis and non-embryonic stem cells among list of "Huge Medical Breakthroughs"

Safelight Security announces release of new, on-demand Information Security Awareness course

Study of latest in clinical data technology applied to Phase II clinical trial in South Africa

Mathematical model for imaging tumors in breast using microwave tomography

Patients with hyperglycaemia during acute illness have increased risk of developing diabetes: Researchers

PolyMAC technique retrieves specific proteins needed to study formation of cancer cells

UTHealth Biotechnology Commercialization Center leases over three-quarters of available space

Children of unemployed Americans experience avoidable loss of healthcare coverage: Research

Study looks at the effects of Schwartz Center Rounds program on caregivers

Optics Express publishes special focus issue on lung cancer imaging research

MicroRNA-212 plays key role in determining vulnerability to cocaine addiction: Study

Silence strengthens RNAi IP portfolio with issuance of key patent in structural modification technology

Research findings link some autoimmune disorders with cancer

Local anesthetics have potential therapeutic effects on IBD: Research article

Medizone seeks international patent protection for Asepticsure technology

Zanett closes $20.6M in new contracts for second-quarter 2010

York University study shows misoprostol prevents cell communication

OCR, DSHS announce agreement to provide protective services to children in Washington State

Affymetrix anticipates second-quarter total revenues in the range of $71-72 million

Health information technology improves quality of care, study shows

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