Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Napo) is pleased to announce the positive results of a successfully completed Phase 2 study of crofelemer for the treatment of hospitalized adult patients with mild to moderate acute…
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NHGRI’s new strategic plan to identify genetic bases of most single-gene disorders
A new strategic plan from an arm of the National Institutes of Health envisions scientists being able to identify genetic bases of most single-gene disorders and gaining new insights into multi-gene disorders…
U-Systems completes pivotal study for automated breast ultrasound cancer screening
U-Systems, the leader in automated breast ultrasound today announced the completion of a pivotal ROC Reader Study for automated breast ultrasound cancer screening. Conducted by University of Chicago, an acclaimed pioneer in…
Affymetrix introduces NG Class Detergents to advance study of integral membrane proteins
Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFX) today launched its Anatrace® brand Neopentyl Glycol (NG) Class™ Detergents, the next generation of detergents to significantly advance the study of integral membrane proteins (IMPs), the most important proteins…
FDA grants BrainStorm’s NurOwn orphan drug designation for treatment of ALS
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (OTCBB: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies and therapeutics, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to…
Spinal cord sugar residues regulate growth and survival of nerve cells
Researchers in Bochum have found out that certain sugar residues in the spinal cord regulate the growth and survival of nerve cells which control the movement of muscles. “We hope that our…
The Lancet publishes CHAMPION trial results against heart failure
The CHAMPION (CardioMEMS Heart Sensor Allows Monitoring of Pressure to Improve Outcomes in NYHA Class III Patients) clinical trial was published online today in The Lancet. CHAMPION demonstrated a 30% reduction in…
Researchers discover mechanism for normalizing blood sugar without insulin need
Diabetes can result from either a deficiency of insulin (type 1 or insulin-dependent diabetes) or decreased sensitivity to insulin (type 2 diabetes). Researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston have discovered a mechanism for…
First evidence of human DNA fragment in bacterial genome
First evidence of gene transfer from human host to bacterial pathogen offers new view of evolution, disease. If a human cell and a bacterial cell met at a speed-dating event, they would…
Gene-transfer system may control mosquito-borne diseases without pesticides
Scientists have modeled a system that may be used to control mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit, without the use of pesticides. In the proposed system, mosquitoes are engineered to carry two…
FDA approves Hologic’s 3-D digital mammography system to diagnose breast cancer
Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced the Company received approval…
Blood Pressure-lowering Medication Not Beneficial In Acute Stroke
A large trial that examined the effects of lowering blood pressure in the acute phase of stroke found that treatment is ineffective at preventing vascular events and poor functional outcome, according to…
Chemists Make Discovery That May Lead To Drug Treatment Possibilities For Alzheimer’s
UC Santa Barbara scientists have made a discovery that has the potential for use in the early diagnosis and eventual treatment of plaque-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Type 2 diabetes….
Study explores levels of burden and depression in caregivers with sensory impairment
When a person experiences impairment or declining health, caregiving typically falls to a family member, most often a spouse. This increased burden can cause burnout, stress, and illness in the caregiver. The…
New study reveals link between coronary artery disease and genetic susceptibility
A new study involving researchers at the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) and Scripps Health patients reveals major scientific progress in understanding the mechanism of heart disease at the molecular and genomic…