Natural killer cells are major weapons in the body’s immune system. They keep the body healthy by knocking off tumors and cells infected with viruses, bombarding them with tiny lethal pellets. But…
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Vical to present results of Vaxfectin adjuvant at Conference in Hungary
Vical Incorporated (Nasdaq:VICL) today announced that the company is presenting an overview of results for its patented Vaxfectin® adjuvant at the Modern Veterinary Vaccines & Adjuvants conference (Budapest, Hungary, November 17 –…
Eisai signs statement of intent with WHO to supply medicine for treatment of lymphatic filariasis
Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, President & CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today that it has signed a statement of intent with the World Health Organization (WHO) to supply free of charge…
Study finds adverse long term health effects of E coli infection
People who contract gastroenteritis from drinking water contaminated with E coli are at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, kidney problems and heart disease in later life, finds a study…
Ipsen initiates treatment of patients in phase III OBI-1 study for acquired hemophilia A
Ipsen (Euronext: IPN, ADR: IPSEY) announced today that its partner Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Inspiration) has initiated treatment of patients in the first of two phase III pivotal clinical studies of OBI-1, an…
Elorac announces results of Phase III CPO solution studies for acne at Healthcare Conference in New York
Elorac, Inc., a rapidly growing specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of dermatological disorders, announced results of two Phase III studies of its patented Carbamide Peroxide (CPO) solution for the treatment…
Cholera confirmed in Florida woman who traveled to Haiti
“The first known case of cholera in the United States linked to the outbreak in Haiti was confirmed Wednesday by health officials who said a southwest Florida woman contracted the disease while…
Researchers reveal mechanism of early-stage anthrax infection
Studies in mice reveal how bacteria hamper frontline defense cells WHAT: Researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have determined a…
Statins activate bacterial killing properties of white blood cells
Widely prescribed for their cholesterol-lowering properties, recent clinical research indicates that statins can produce a second, significant health benefit: lowering the risk of severe bacterial infections such as pneumonia and sepsis. A…
Vitamin C can prevent and reverse sepsis
Physicians caring for patients with sepsis may soon have a new safe and cost-effective treatment for this life-threatening illness. Research led by Dr. Karel Tyml and his colleagues at The University of…
NIH issues research grant to Selenium for using antimicrobial technology on tympanostomy tubes
Selenium, Ltd., a biopharmaceutical company focused on unique solutions to meet antimicrobial coating and therapeutic needs, has been awarded a research grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders,…
Spleen Might Be Source Of Damaging Cells At Spinal Cord Injury Site
The spleen, an organ that helps the body fight infections, might also be a source of the cells that end up doing more harm than good at the site of a spinal…
Wave patterns formed from complex biochemical reactions can effectively help identify diseased organs
By examining the distinct wave patterns formed from complex biochemical reactions within the human body, diseased organs may be more effectively identified, says Zhengdong Cheng, associate professor in the Artie McFerrin Department…
NIH awards $10 million to advance technology for painless influenza vaccine delivery patch
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $10 million to the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University and PATH, a Seattle-based nonprofit organization, to advance a technology for the painless, self-administration…
Study suggests cross-infection with P aeruginosa occurs between CF centers in the United Kingdom and Canada
A common transmissible strain of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been identified among cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Canada, suggesting that cross-infection has occurred widely between CF centers in the United Kingdom…