Recent Norwegian research suggests that there may be a connection between high levels of folic acid in pregnant mothers and the development of asthma in their children. However, the researchers stress that…
Category: News
Patients with sensorineural hearing loss can benefit from mucosa-derived stem cell transplant
Stem Cell scientists in Australia have found that patients suffering from hearing problems which began during infancy and childhood could benefit from a transplant of stem cells from their nose. The research,…
People with memory problems may face high risk of stroke
People who have memory problems or other declines in their mental abilities may be at higher risk for stroke, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American…
Mg significantly reduces neonatal brain injury linked with maternal inflammation, infection
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that showed that in rats,…
L-methylfolate in combination with antidepressant drug helps major depressive disorder patients
Data published in the January issue of Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, suggest when L-methylfolate, a medical food available commercially as Deplin®, and by prescription, is used for dietary management of depression in…
FDA grants Neuralstem orphan drug designation for treatment of ALS with spinal cord stem cells
Neuralstem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CUR) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Orphan Products Development has granted it orphan drug designation for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)…
Liquidia to explore PRINT particle technology with PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative
Liquidia Technologies today announced a collaboration with the PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI) to explore the use of the company’s PRINT® particle technology to design next generation malaria vaccines. PRINT technology offers…
HIV-negative babies born to HIV-positive mothers have lower antibody levels for some infections, study finds
“Babies who are exposed to HIV at birth but don’t become infected with the virus have lower levels of antibodies to diseases such as whooping cough, tetanus and pneumococcus,” according to a…
Fetal surgery for spina bifida greatly improves child’s mobility
Performing delicate surgery in the womb, months before birth, can substantially improve outcomes for children with a common, disabling birth defect of the spine. Experts at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)…
Rcadia receives FDA 510(k) clearance for enhanced COR Analyzer System to assess coronary branch vessels
Rcadia Medical Imaging announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance for an enhanced version of its COR Analyzer® System to assess coronary branch vessels in addition to main coronary…
Nine hospitals on dengue fever alert
Nine Ministry of Health hospitals have been put on alert ahead of an expected rise in dengue fever cases, with Jeddah Health Affairs saying that “all the right conditions are in place”…
Myriad Genetics’ 46-gene PROLARIS molecular diagnostic test predicts prostate cancer outcome
Myriad Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:MYGN) announced today that a study published in Lancet Oncology shows the Company’s 46-gene PROLARIS™ molecular diagnostic test significantly predicts prostate cancer outcome. The study demonstrated that a patient’s…
RFID, RTLS technology use in hospitals can improve patient care and safety
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) and real-time location system (RTLS) are emerging forms of technology used in healthcare to improve patient care and safety. For example, the use of RFID and RTLS enabled wristbands…
New curcumin-hybrid compound may help protect, regenerate brain cells after stroke
Whether or not you’re fond of Indian, Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern food, stroke researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center think you may become a fan of one of their key spices. The…
Scientists generate beating heart cells from skin cells of young patients with severe genetic heart defect
Using skin cells from young patients who have a severe genetic heart defect, Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have generated beating heart cells that carry the same genetic mutation. The newly…