Ear/Nose/Throat
Decreased Survival for Puerto Rican Women with “Triple-negative” Breast Cancer Subtype
October 2, 2010 8:31 am | by AACR | News | CommentsMIAMI — Puerto Rican women who had breast cancer that lacked estrogen and progesterone receptors and did not overexpress the HER2neu protein (triple-negative) had worse survival than those with other types of invasive breast cancer, according to a study presented at the Third AACR...
Race Not Root of Disparity in Lung Cancer Between Whites and Blacks
October 2, 2010 8:31 am | by AACR | News | CommentsMIAMI — Race itself was not a prognostic factor of overall survival among black patients with lung cancer, according to data from a retrospective study presented at the Third AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities.
Racial Differences in Breast Cancer Treatment Persist, Despite Similar Economics
October 2, 2010 8:31 am | by AACR | News | CommentsMIAMI — African-American women with breast cancer living in Washington, D.C., are more likely to experience delays in treatment regardless of insurance type, socioeconomic status and cancer characteristics such as stage and grade.
Vitamin D Levels Lower in African-Americans
September 29, 2010 11:34 am | by AACR | News | Comments• Lower levels may be linked to aggressive breast cancer. • Findings suggest possible prevention strategy. • Vitamin D levels should be monitored closely. MIAMI — African-American women had lower vitamin D levels than white women, and vitamin D deficiency was associated with a greater...
Method to Detect Bladder Cancer Earlier is Under Development
September 28, 2010 12:31 pm | by AACR | News | CommentsDENVER — Scientists may have discovered a way to diagnose bladder cancer at its earliest and, therefore, most treatable stages by measuring the presence or absence of microRNA using already available laboratory tests.
Sleep Solutions, Inc. Re-incorporates as NovaSom, Inc.
September 28, 2010 10:31 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsGLEN BURNIE, Md., Sept. 28 /- Sleep Solutions, the pioneer and largest national service provider of home sleep tests for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has changed its name to NovaSom, Inc., a Delaware corporation. The company changed its name to better reflect its history and commitment...
Gloria Gaynor to Appear at AARP's Orlando@50+ National Event & Expo
September 28, 2010 7:32 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsPARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 28 /- Grammy Award winner Gloria Gaynor -- whose hit songs have captivated the public for over 35 years -- will appear at AARP's Orlando@50+ National Event & Expo to raise awareness of knee osteoarthritis (OA), including her own experience with this potentially...
First Franchise Urgent Care Clinic to Open
September 27, 2010 12:31 am | by San Diego Business Journal | News | CommentsA longtime local health care executive is hoping to attract some of the county’s urgent care business when he opens the first franchise clinic of a national chain tailored to these types of patients.
Results From Argos Therapeutics' Arcelis™ Immunotherapy Phase 2 Study for Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Accepted for Poster Presentation at Ninth International Kidne...
September 24, 2010 6:33 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsDURHAM, N.C., Sept. 24 /- Argos Therapeutics today announced that results from its Arcelis™ immunotherapy Phase 2 study for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have been accepted for a poster presentation at the Ninth International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Oct. 1-2 in...
Tolerx begins trials for juvenile diabetes treatment
September 23, 2010 11:32 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | News | CommentsTolerx Inc. has enrolled its first patient in a late-stage clinical trial for a potential therapy to treat type 1 — juvenile — diabetes. If the drug is later approved, it would be the first one-time therapy for the disease.
ENTrigue Surgical, Inc. Announces Initial Clinical Experience with Ventera™ Sinus Dilation Systems and the Commercial Launch of Synaero™ Hemostasis Product
September 23, 2010 5:25 am | News | CommentsSAN ANTONIO, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- ENTrigue Surgical, Inc. ("ENTrigue"), a San Antonio, Texas-based company that designs, develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices used for Ear, Nose and Throat surgical procedures, announced today the first clinical experience with its Ventera™ sinus dilation systems.
Reportlinker Adds IP Overview - "Monoclonal Antibodies against digestive system cancers" Patent Landscape 2010
September 21, 2010 12:31 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsNEW YORK, Sept. 21 /- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: IP Overview – "Monoclonal Antibodies against digestive system cancers" Patent Landscape 2010...
National Health Education Campaign: "When Will You Pick?"™ Encourages Families to Make Flu Vaccination a Priority This Fall
September 21, 2010 9:32 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsGAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 21 /- New school schedules, exciting sporting events, and daily homework assignments are already keeping families busy this fall. But how many have taken time to get their annual flu vaccinations? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises...
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse Executive-in-Residence Launches Medical Device Company
September 21, 2010 9:32 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsPITTSBURGH, Sept. 21 /- The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG), the organization providing capital investments and customized company formation and business growth programs to western Pennsylvania's life sciences enterprises, announced today that one of its nationally recognized...
Accuray Incorporated to Speak at JMP Securities Healthcare Conference
September 20, 2010 7:32 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsSUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 20 /- Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY ), a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today that its management is scheduled to present at the JMP Securities Healthcare Conference in New York City on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30...
Lantos Technologies Closes on $1.6 Million Series A Financing to Support Development of World’s First Real-time 3D Ear Canal Scanning Technology
September 17, 2010 7:55 am | News | CommentsCambridge, MA, September 16, 2010 — Lantos Technologies, Inc. today announced it has closed on $1.6 million in a Series A financing. Catalyst Health Ventures led the round, which was joined by additional investors Excel Venture Management and Mass Medical Angels.
Fact or Fiction: ADHD in America, a Capitol Hill Forum
September 16, 2010 9:35 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsWASHINGTON, Sept. 16 /- Shire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY ), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, has partnered with the Entertainment Industries Council (EIC) , the Lab School of Washington and other organizations in support of National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
Access Pharmaceuticals Launches MuGard Product Website
September 15, 2010 6:31 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsDALLAS and NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /- ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACCP ), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in products for cancer and supportive care, announced today it has launched www.MuGard.com . The patient- and healthcare professional- focused site is...
Humidifiers Just Got More Fun for Kids - Vicks Launches Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier
September 14, 2010 7:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsNEW YORK, Sept. 14 /- Getting kids excited about humidifiers is tough to say the least, particularly when they're dragged out of the closet only when little ones are sick. The American Academy of Pediatrics, however, recommends using a cool mist humidifier throughout the winter...
North American Spine Welcomes Kenneth Alo, M.D. to Physician Group
September 13, 2010 8:32 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsHOUSTON, Sept. 13 /- North American Spine is pleased to announce that Kenneth Alo, M.D. has joined to help further the advancement of minimally invasive pain treatment techniques used to both diagnose and treat inter-vertebral lumbar discs, spinal stenosis and many other causes of back...
Study to control blood pressure in diabetics enrolling
September 10, 2010 11:32 am | by Baylor College of Medicine | News | CommentsMost people believe controlling blood sugar levels is the only concern for people with diabetes. However, doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say there are more health concerns that must be managed to save the life of a diabetic. "One of the leading causes of death for people with...
Updated Phase 2 Data With Flutemetamol Published in Annals of Neurology
September 8, 2010 6:31 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsPRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 7 /- GE Healthcare announced today that results from its multicenter phase 2 study of flutemetamol were published in the September issue of Annals of Neurology . Flutemetamol is an investigational positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent being developed by...
CyberKnife Treatment for Prostate Cancer
September 3, 2010 6:32 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsMIAMI, Sept. 3 /- CyberKnife radiosurgery treatment for prostate cancer is rapid, effective and has no side effects, with the added benefit of being non-invasive. Since 2003, the CyberKnife Center of Miami and the CyberKnife Center of Palm Beach have been providing this high tech cancer...
Baylor/UT Health Center for AIDS Research receives five year renewal
August 27, 2010 1:36 pm | by Baylor College of Medicine | News | CommentsThe Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's Center for AIDS Research has received a five-year renewal from the National Institutes of Health . The center was established at BCM in 1994 and partnered with UTHealth in 2004. It is designed to...
Award-Winning U.S. Talk Show Host Montel Williams Joins Rex Bionics New International Advisory Board
August 24, 2010 6:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsNORTH HARBOUR, New Zealand, Aug. 24 /- Rex Bionics Ltd., the company developing a robotic exoskeleton enabling wheelchair users to walk, announced formation of an International Advisory Board that includes Emmy Award-winning U.S. talk show host Montel Williams . Also named to the...
