Douglas C. Wallace, Ph.D., a pioneer and internationally prominent scientist in the field of human mitochondrial genetics, has joined The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to continue his investigations into the role of…
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Researchers develop three-dimensional culture that mimics growth patterns of colon cancer stem cells
University of Pittsburgh researchers have devised a three-dimensional system in laboratory culture that mimics the growth patterns of colon cancer stem cells in patients. Their findings were presented at the American Association…
Opto Circuits acquires Unetixs Vascular’s detection and diagnostics products
The acquisition of Unetixs Vascular’s detection and diagnostics products complements and strengthens the existing Opto Circuits (I) Ltd. product portfolio investment in Criticare Systems, Inc.’s vital signs monitoring line and pulse oximetry…
Scientists identify potential new treatment for Nipah and Hendra viruses
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have identified a potential new treatment for the Nipah and Hendra viruses, two lethal and emerging viruses for which there is currently no treatment or vaccine…
Study finds site of tumor impacts disease stage in head and neck cancer
Developing a molecular fingerprint for head and neck cancer tumors could help improve diagnosis and treatment for this deadly and often-times disfiguring form of cancer, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital…
Researchers find link between telomere length and colorectal cancer risk
For the first time, researchers have found a link between long telomeres and an increased risk for colorectal cancer, according to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research special conference…
A step forward for diabetes awareness
A DIABETES awareness campaign was launched by Al Rashid Group (ARG), a division of Landmark Retail, at a conference at the Marina Mall, Manama. Beat Diabetes is a corporate social initiative aimed…
Pfizer announces approval of Lyrica capsules for peripheral neuropathic pain
Pfizer Inc.(NYSE: PFE) announced today that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Lyrica® (pregabalin) capsules for the treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain. This follows the recent approval in Japan…
Hospital marks success of community programmes
A THANKSGIVING lunch was held at the American Mission Hospital (AMH) to celebrate the success of this year’s community outreach events. The highlight of the event included free health checks, which were…
Low birth weight linked to poor growth in children with CKD
The lower the birth weight, the greater the chance of poor growth rate in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a new study appearing in an upcoming issue of the…
Latuda tablets receive FDA approval for treatment of adults with schizophrenia
FDA approves Latuda to treat schizophrenia in adults. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Latuda (lurasidone HCl) tablets for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia affects about 1 percent…
Tenofovir gel to prevent HIV transmission nearing approval
Anti HIV drug Tenofovir in its gel form is to be fast-tracked for approval by the US FDA. The announcement was made by Conrad, a nonprofit scientific organization based in Arlington, Virginia…
Saudi pink ribbon breaks Guinness record
Over 5,000 Saudi and expatriate women on Thursday created the world’s largest human pink ribbon in aid of breast cancer awareness in Jeddah. According to organizers, the number of women coming into…
Federal hospital to open diabetes clinic
In efforts to control obesity and diabetes among children, one of the UAE’s leading federal hospitals is set to open a diabetes clinic dedicated to children under 14 years of age. With…
Doctors say psoriasis afflicts Emiratis on a greater scale
More than 200,000 people in the UAE suffer from an unsightly skin condition, and almost 8,000 more are affected by it every year. The disease, psoriasis, is estimated to affect two per…