Topic: Multiple Sclerosis
by Jerome Groopman, MD and Pamela Hartzband, MDAt a recent weekly case conference at our hospital, we heard about a young woman with an elevated testosterone level. The patient was evaluated by Jame ... moreAn international study of clinical data led by a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-Harvard University cardiologist found that patients with deposits of fatty plaque in their arteries are at especial ... more
Merck KGaA announced that the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved Cladribine Tablets for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS)(1). Cladribine Tablets ... more
The Medical College of Georgia has received a one-year grant to determine the usefulness of using a simulator-based driving training program to improve fitness-to-drive in multiple sclerosis patients. ... more
More than 48 percent of all Americans took at least one prescription drug each month in 2008, which amounts to a 10 percent increase over the previous decade, according to a new report from the US Cen ... more
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Related MedlinePlus Page: Patient Safety ... more
Are we at risk of being at risk? -- Godlee 341 -- bmj.com: "Are we at risk of being at risk? Fiona Godlee, editor, BMJ fgodlee@bmj.comWho decides what constitutes a disease and what is normality? Ov ... more
Are we at risk of being at risk? -- Godlee 341 -- bmj.com: "Are we at risk of being at risk? Fiona Godlee, editor, BMJ fgodlee@bmj.comWho decides what constitutes a disease and what is normality? Ov ... more
Multiple TMS treatments were shown to ease depression and possibly improve cognition and motor symptoms. Medscape Medical News ... more
by WhiteCoat, MDAfter seeing Mrs. WhiteCoat argue on the phone with Medco representatives for 20 minutes about why one of her 80+ year old patients hadn €™t received her medicine despite three lost ... more
I continue to be impressed with the quality of wonkery displayed by the folks whose submissions you'll see below. Looking back at the first 'Review I ever hosted, I was struck by how many wonk-blogger ... more
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, accepted the recommendations on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research recently presented to her by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) President ... more
Research team compared fields and fruits in heart of nation #8217;s strawberry patch PULLMAN, Wash.—Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the org ... more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – New research shows that mentally stimulating activities such as crossword puzzles, reading and listening to the radio may, at first, slow the decline of thinking skills but speed up ... more
Cincinnati, OH, September 2, 2010—The existence of chronic Lyme disease is an issue of sharp debate within the medical community. Some health care workers who call themselves #8220;Lyme literate #82 ... more
'Smart materials' process promises to revolutionize manufacturing of medical devices, other products
The results of the third phase of the HapMap study, which looks at genetic variation in multiple populations, have just been published. Researchers looked at 1184 samples from 11 populations to identi ... more
Hello, everyone. Nice to see you again as another busy day lies in store. We have numerous housekeeping matters to mind and so we are brewing multiple cups of stimulation in order to cope. Please join ... more
Brain lesions associated with increased multiple sclerosis activity appear in patients more often between the months of March and August, a new study shows. ... more
Investigators have identified a strong seasonal pattern in subclinical disease activity in patients with multiple sclerosis. Medscape Medical News ... more
MRI-detected brain lesions more common in spring, summer, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Multiple Sclerosis ... more
Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Genes and Gene Therapy ... more
A new US study that compared brain scans of people with multiple sclerosis to weather data over a two year period found that disease activity varied with the seasons, with spring and summer months sh ... more
New research shows that multiple sclerosis (MS) activity can increase during spring and summer months. The research is published in the August 31, 2010, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of th ... more
Exposure to stress in the womb could be more harmful to males after birth than females, researchers have found. A study shows that when female mice are exposed to stressful situations early in preg ... more
Research led by Dr Matt Hutchings and published in the journal BMC Biology shows that ants use the antibiotics to inhibit the growth of unwanted fungi and bacteria in their fungus cultures which they ... more
New research shows that multiple sclerosis activity can increase during spring and summer months. ... more
I usually try to make nice when guest posting on someone else's blog but I have to call 'em when I see 'em... Larry, you pulled your punches in "Isn't it a Conflict of Interest?"Â The Annals of Int ... more
Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ... more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – New research shows that multiple sclerosis (MS) activity can increase during spring and summer months. The research is published in the August 31, 2010, issue of Neurology®, the me ... more
MRI-detected brain lesions more common in spring, summer, study finds ... more
Okay, it is only Monday, so maybe another comment will come along. But how #8217;s this for being direct? In a remark given to the Associated Press, which spoke briefly with Johnson #038; Johnson ceo ... more
Daniel L. Kastner, M.D., Ph.D.,has been selected to be the Scientific Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), NHGRI Director Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D., announced today. Dr. ... more
Last year, researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) announced that they had shown, for the first time, that adult neural stem cells could improve the memory of mice with advanced Alzh ... more
The largest clinical trial so far of intracoronary autologous stem-cell transplantation in patients with chronic heart failure has shown that such treatment was associated with multiple hemodynamic an ... more
Press conference on the occasion of the 23rd ECNP Congress, Aug. 29, 2010, Amsterdam Schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders are a chronic and often disabling condition. Despite modern treatment ... more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tekamlo® (aliskiren and amlodipine) tablets, a single-pill for the treatment of high blood pressure combining the only approved direct renin inhibit ... more
New research uncovers what may be a primary neuron-damaging insult that occurs in an inherited form of a devastating neurodegenerative disorder. The study, published by Cell Press in the journal Neuro ... more
An international study led by biologists and neuroscientists from the University of Pennsylvania has identified a new genetic risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lo ... more
This article says it all. Â Yes, the harshest critic is Jean Mitchell who has shown the same thing in physical therapy as MedPAC has appropriately informed Congress. Â Unfortunately, Â the physical t ... more
by Kenneth Lin, MDVitamin D seems to be all the rage in medicine these days. A family physician colleague commented to me recently that the laboratory test for vitamin D deficiency is becoming the ... more
Recognizing that venous interventions may potentially play an important role in treating some patients who suffer from multiple sclerosis -- an incurable, disabling disease -- the Society of Intervent ... more
NORFOLK, VA – Researchers have isolated a molecule, small enough to be used as a drug, that can shut down a dysfunctional immune response that causes deadly hemorrhagic shock, results in delayed deat ... more
Study shows brain trauma associated with lifelong conditions that affect quality of life and mortality GALVESTON – Traumatic brain injury, currently considered a singular event by the insurance indus ... more
A study suggests that doctors explain the importance of multiple drugs because chances of a recurrence are highest during the first three months. ... more
Traumatic brain injury, currently considered a singular event by the insurance industry and many health care providers, is instead the beginning of an ongoing process that impacts multiple organ syste ... more
A study by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reveals that the annual economic cost of motor vehicle accidents in the USA is over $99 billion per year - direct medical care accounts ... more
Your boss may be a jerk and life at the office may really suck, but at least you don't suffer the kinds of physical abuse that many foreign workers do in Saudia Arabia: A Saudi couple tortured their ... more
BOSTON, Aug. 26, 2010 — Health conscious consumers who hesitate at the price of fresh blueberries and blackberries, fruits renowned for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have an economical a ... more
In draft guidance published today (26 August 2010) NICE has recommended two treatments for multiple myeloma. Thalidomide (Thalidomide, Celgene) in combination with an alkylating agent and a corticoste ... more
In draft guidance published today (26 August 2010) NICE has recommended two treatments for multiple myeloma. Thalidomide (Thalidomide, Celgene) in combination with an alkylating agent and a corticoste ... more
A new study demonstrates the mechanism by which a single grapefruit compound controls fat and glucose metabolism, replacing multiple drugs. ... more
Biologists and neuroscientists have identified a new genetic risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. ... more
New research uncovers what may be a primary neuron-damaging insult that occurs in an inherited form of a devastating neurodegenerative disorder. The study describes a critical mechanistic link between ... more
One of the largest vision-loss markets is also one of the most underserved in terms of therapeutics. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over ag ... more
New research uncovers what may be a primary neuron-damaging insult that occurs in an inherited form of a devastating neurodegenerative disorder. The study, published by Cell Press in the August 26th i ... more
Infertility is an unexpected obstacle for many people, and the journey can be unpredictable. Patients may find themselves at a crossroads after multiple failed attempts with fertility treatments, and ... more
After multiple failures on its own and in combination with other drugs, expanding into breast cancer doesn't seem likely. There may be some hope for Sutent as a lung cancer treatment because the drug ... more
After multiple failures on its own and in combination with other drugs, expanding into breast cancer doesn't seem likely. There may be some hope for Sutent as a lung cancer treatment because the drug ... more
What do Americans think about when they think about prescription drugs? A new survey finds that cost, safety and industry influence over physicians are on a lot of minds. The overall picture suggests ... more
Scientists have found that vitamin D influences more than 200 genes, including ones related to cancer and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis -- a discovery that shows how serious vitamin D de ... more
The extent to which vitamin D deficiency may increase susceptibility to a wide range of diseases is dramatically highlighted in research published today. Scientists have mapped the points at which vit ... more
This article says it all. Â Yes, the harshest critic is Jean Mitchell who has shown the same thing in physical therapy as MedPAC has appropriately informed Congress. Â Unfortunately, Â the physical th ... more
BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2010 — Scientists today reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecogn ... more
Given that patient and consumer groups are increasingly involved in as stakeholders and experts in management and scientific committees at the European Medicines Agency, one activist group decided to ... more
Human pluripotent stem cells, which can become any other kind of body cell, hold great potential to treat a wide range of ailments, including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord in ... more
BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2010 — An unlikely effort is underway to lift the veil of nearly-total secrecy that has surrounded the process of developing new prescription drugs for the last century, scientists s ... more
Today is the perfect day to share an example of how one federally funded program, so dear to our hearts, has wasted time and money.A few years ago a federally funded project was implemented: Developi ... more
Dr. Donald Berwick Centers for Medicare Medicaid Department of Health and Human Services Attention: Â CMS-1503-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD Â 21244-8013 Re: Â Medicare Program: Payment Policies U ... more
New studies show that treatments targeting specific viral genes protected monkeys infected with deadly Ebola or Marburg viruses. Furthermore, the animals were protected even when therapeutics were adm ... more
BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2010 — The first measurements of healthful antioxidant levels in commercial bottled tea beverages has concluded that health-conscious consumers may not be getting what they pay for: ... more
Mutations in a single gene can cause several types of developmental brain abnormalities that experts have traditionally considered different disorders. With support from the National Institutes of Hea ... more
Cedar Hills Hospital has launched a new program tailored to women with multiple mental health and chemical dependency issues. Exclusively Women is designed for women who are dealing with drug and alco ... more
When kitchens become infiltrated with fruit flies, especially during the dog days of summer, homeowners might wish that the flying pests would just turn to ice. The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster d ... more
The internationally-renowned scientific journal Immunity, from the Cell Press group, published online recently, and will publish in its August 27 print issue, the results of a study conducted by a tea ... more
In October 2000, Mourning was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerular sclerosis (FSGS), a kidney disease that causes scarring in the glomeruli, the blood vessels in the kidneys that filter the blood ... more
Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) and Knopp Neurosciences announced they have entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement under which Biogen Idec will develop and commercialize KNS-760704 (dexpram ... more
Patients who receive a diagnosis of the skin cancer basal cell carcinoma at a younger age-along with those who have red hair, a higher socioeconomic status and a cancerous lesion on their upper extrem ... more
A new study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has provided concrete evidence that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) process sensory information s ... more
An experimental inpatient-medicine service was designed with reduced resident workload comprising two teams, with each team consisting of two attending physicians, two residents, and three interns.Att ... more
Patients who receive a diagnosis of the skin cancer basal cell carcinoma at a younger age-along with those who have red hair, a higher socioeconomic status and a cancerous lesion on their upper extrem ... more
Skeletal muscles combust both lipids and carbohydrates during exercise. The carbohydrates consist of both glycogen stored in the muscles as well as glucose extracted from the blood. Being a major sink ... more
A new approach to building an #8220;artificial nose #8221; – using fluorescent compounds and DNA – could accelerate the use of sniffing sensors into the realm of mass production and widespread use, ... more
UCI study is first to show reversal of long-term hind-limb paralysis Irvine, Calif., Aug. 19, 2010 — A UC Irvine study is the first to demonstrate that human neural stem cells can restore mobility in ... more
The virus that causes AIDS may undergo changes in the genital tract rendering HIV-1 in semen different than HIV-1 in the blood, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel ... more
Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers develop method with potential to evaluate effectiveness of autism therapy August 19, 2010 — (BRONX, NY) — A new study by researchers at Albert Einstei ... more
A new breakthrough could have an impact on the treatment of multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases. ... more
Before his death from multiple myeloma, he used his illness to teach about the effects of cancer at the unit where he had worked for 12 years. Medscape Medical News ... more
Montreal, August 19, 2010 – The internationally-renowned scientific journal Immunity, from the Cell Press group, publishes online today, and will publish in its August 27 print issue, the results of ... more
Celera Corporation (NASDAQ:CRA) announced the publication of a review article on the KIF6 gene variant as a predictor of risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and reduction of CHD events from statin th ... more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. #8212;It #8217;s unavoidable: breakdowns in brain connections slow down our physical response times as we age, a new study suggests. This slower reactivity is associated with an age-r ... more
A combination of Chinese herbs in use for more than 1,800 years reduced the gastrointestinal side effects of chemotherapy in mice, while actually enhancing the effects of the cancer treatment, Yale Un ... more
FINDINGS: The genes that are responsible for maintaining each cell type form DNA loops that link control elements for these genes. This surprising genome structure is generated and reinforced by two e ... more
An article in yesterday €™s New York Times suggests that Lou Gehrig may not have had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig €™s disease. ... more
The genes that are responsible for maintaining each cell type form DNA loops that link control elements for these genes. The DNA loop structure is essential for regulating the activity of cell-type-sp ... more
Repetitive head traumas and concussions, including the type sustained by many professional football players, may increase the risk for developing a motor neuron disease that looks and acts a lot like ... more
Scientists reported on Tuesday they have some of the best evidence yet to support long-held theories that repeated blows to the head may cause nerve-degenerative diseases like Lou Gehrig's disease and ... more
There's been a lot of interest in Vitamin D lately, and the latest research shows that 1,25-dihyroxy Vitamin D3 deficiency is linked to a surprising number of health conditions such as depression, bac ... more
The Urothelial Biology Team at NYU School of Medicine received an $8.2 million, five-year program project (P01) grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) ... more
The first phase of the redevelopment of St. Bartholomew's (Barts) Hospital has recently been completed as part of a 35 year PFI Project, which includes a Managed Equipment Service (MES) partnership be ... more
Boston University and Department of Veterans Affairs researchers discover brain trauma in sports may cause a new disease that mimics ALS (BOSTON) – The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopath ... more
Philadelphia, PA – August 18, 2010 – For more than a century, clinical investigators have focused on early life as a source of adult psychopathology. Although the hypothesized mechanisms have evolve ... more
Scientists are developing laboratory mice which carry the Vanishing White Matter (VWM) mutation. This important new development allows for new research on VWM diseases such as multiple sclerosis, lead ... more
New research provides the first pathological evidence that repetitive head trauma experienced in collision sports is associated with motor neuron disease, a neurological condition that affects volunta ... more
Younger age at first diagnosis, red hair, higher socioeconomic status, and/or incident lesion on upper extremities are associated with a higher risk of developing multiple lesions. Medscape Medical ... more
CDC analyzed data from the 2008 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to estimate the prevalence of any tobacco use as well as the use of multiple tobacco products. ... more
Patients who receive a diagnosis of the skin cancer basal cell carcinoma at a younger age -- along with those who have red hair, a higher socioeconomic status and a cancerous lesion on their upper ext ... more
A protein that plays a key role in regulating the onset of cell division has been identified as a potential target for the treatment of ovarian cancer. The research, published by Cell Press in the Aug ... more
A new discovery about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors suggests that these drugs, used to treat mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, have multiple effects on our cells. Research ... more
Ascalon International is a privately held oncology-focused drug development company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ascalon was established in June 2009 to create and manage a diversified portfolio of p ... more
Using a new, rapid and less expensive DNA sequencing strategy, scientists have discovered genetic alterations that account for most cases of Kabuki syndrome, a rare disorder that causes multiple birth ... more
Dr. Donald Berwick Centers for Medicare Medicaid Department of Health and Human Services Attention: Â CMS-1503-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD Â 21244-8013 Re: Â Medicare Program: Payment Policies Un ... more
Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that 83 percent of surveyed physicians are familiar with Merck Serono/EMD Ser ... more
Two recent studies provide evidence for a new approach to vaccines to prevent infections caused by drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus #8212; better known as MRSA – the leading cause of skin and so ... more
Using a new, rapid and less expensive DNA sequencing strategy, scientists have discovered genetic alterations that account for most cases of Kabuki syndrome, a rare disorder that causes multiple birth ... more
Using a new, rapid and less expensive DNA sequencing strategy, scientists have discovered genetic alterations that account for most cases of Kabuki syndrome, a rare disorder that causes multiple birth ... more
A team of researchers has discovered new evidence that Parkinson #8217;s disease may have an infectious or autoimmune origin. #8220;Common genetic variation in the HLA region is associated with late- ... more
Merck KGaA announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing the New Drug Application (NDA) for Cladribine Tablets as a therapy for relapsing forms of multiple scleros ... more
New research by scientists in Spain offers hope for predicting neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Researchers have described, for the first time, the structure of ... more
Presentations focus on the brain and sleep SAN DIEGO – The ability to remember is not just to glimpse into the past; a sharp memory can help with creativity, productivity and even the ability to imag ... more
Today is the perfect day to share an example of how one federally funded program, so dear to our hearts, has wasted time and money.A few years ago a federally funded project was implemented: Developin ... more
Also more likely to have multiple painful conditions at the same time, expert says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pain, Women's Health ... more
Getting a good night's sleep often comes down to technique. Avoiding late-night technology use and keeping a regular sleep schedule are two important techniques to heed as kids head back to school. Re ... more
The Wall Street Journal: "Linda Roberts thought she would enjoy lifetime health benefits after a dozen years lifting radiators and iron in a factory for Visteon Corp. But the car-parts maker won bankr ... more
Treating both physical and mental symptoms is best, she says SAN DIEGO – Women experience chronic pain longer, more intensely and more often than men, according to a psychologist who works with both ... more
The immune system may open the door to recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) by overdoing its response to an initial infection, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis ... more
A novel mutation found in a mouse gene might provide new insights into the genetic roots of alcoholism in humans, according to a study led by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center ... more
Also more likely to have multiple painful conditions at the same time, expert says ... more
This was predictable. Last month, Johnson #038; Johnson disclosed that the US Attorney €™s Office in Philadelphia sent grand jury subpoenas about the vast and ongoing recall of millions of bottles of ... more
Why do some people volunteer for clinical trials? Are they aware of the risks? Are they treated properly? What kind of follow up should take place? These are among the issues that Roberto Abadie, a vi ... more
Clinical trials continue to test lithium in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, but these latest findings raise serious doubts about the drug's safety. Medscape Medical News ... more
Two doses tested did not help patients with Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ... more
The Penn State College of Medicine's Department of Public Health Sciences has received a grant of about $54 million over seven years to act as the data coordinating center for the National Heart Lung ... more
The grand jury subpoenas request €œdocuments broadly relating to €™ €™ the recent recalls of products made by McNeil Consumer Healthcare and inspections of two of the unit €™s factories.One of the p ... more
The grand jury subpoenas request €œdocuments broadly relating to €™ €™ the recent recalls of products made by McNeil Consumer Healthcare and inspections of two of the unit €™s factories.One of the p ... more
A new study has found that the drug lithium is not effective in treating people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. ... more
The American College of Rheumatology today announced the release of revised classification criteria (created in collaboration with the European League Against Rheumatism) for rheumatoid arthritis, whi ... more
Many proteins that form insoluble clumps in the brains of people with Alzheimer #8217;s and other neurodegenerative diseases are also found in healthy individuals and clump together as a normal part o ... more
Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have identified a potential new strategy for treating fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. The researchers ... more
Criteria will allow researchers to study patients earlier during the course of RA #8212; leading to better patient outcomes The American College of Rheumatology today announced the release of revised ... more
Multiple Sclerosis Hepatitis C Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) /div ... more
10 years of developmental work by MDC and Charité researchers How can the immune system be made more potent against cancer? To solve this crucial question, Dr. Liang-Ping Li and Professor Thomas Blan ... more
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb ginkgo #8212;common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. The ginkgo tree is one of the oldest types of tre ... more
Vitamin D is effective in reducing frequency of many diseases and cost of medical care, stresses UC Riverside #8217;s Anthony Norman RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Anthony Norman, a leading international expert ... more
Ever wonder why some people can sleep through just about anything, while others get startled awake at each and every bump in the night? A new report in the August 10th issue of Current Biology, a Cell ... more
Discovery about zinc #8217;s role may help in future fertility treatments CHICAGO #8212; Scientists as well as fertility doctors have long tried to figure out what makes a good egg that will produce ... more
Background: Retroperitoneal Schwannomas are uncommonly found in the retroperitoneum and few of them show malignant transformation and invasion. Local recurrence are common in malignant Schwannomas wit ... more
The Drug Controller General of India has ordered an inquiry into one of the clinical trials that were conducted at Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre during which three people died. The tria ... more
Youth, prison inmates and individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases, according to a Universi ... more
The probability that a woman will become pregnant decreases after two or three failed attempts using the same fertility treatment, according to a new study in Fertility and Sterility that offers insig ... more
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.® (Nasdaq: DUSA) reported that on the afternoon of August 5, 2010 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified DUSA that it has not granted Orphan Drug Designation ... more
Amgen Inc. (Nasdaq: AMGN) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Prolia „¢ (denosumab) for the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fr ... more
by Susannah Fox Someone going by the name #8220;Darthmed #8221; recently posted a comment that stopped me in my tracks: €¦ The remaining 95% of €œpatients € out there are not mot ... more
An advisory committee of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended approval of FTY720 (fingolimod) for the treatment of patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, the most common form of ... more
EMD Serono, Inc., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing the New Drug Application (NDA) for Cladribine Table ... more
The aim of this unique research consortium is to grasp the whole organ and its functions in a computer model. In April 2010, an ambitious new project was launched in Germany: The German Virtual Liver ... more
Youth, prison inmates and individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases, according to a new stud ... more
Study results could lead to future genotyping to determine best treatment. Medscape Medical News ... more
Resting brain activity within multiple networks is associated with spontaneous pain in fibromyalgia, suggesting measurement of multiple brain networks may be a useful marker of fibromyalgia pain. M ... more
Investigators are recruiting 400 people with relapsing-remitting MS for a study evaluating three doses of ACT-128800, an oral compound that affects immune function, versus placebo. The study sponsor i ... more
Contact: Valerie Tucker vtucker@gladstone.ucsf.edu 415-734-2019 Gladstone Institutes Next-generation reprogramming of native cells offers therapeutic advantages Scientists at the Gladstone Institute o ... more
Researchers at Umea University in Sweden have performed a study that indicates that neither blood flow nor the flow of spinal fluid in the brain contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis, MS ... more
The ability of Electronic Brachytherapy to offer patients a safe, isotope-free alternative to traditional radiation therapy across a broad range of cancers was the focus of 14 clinical research studie ... more
New technologies for the diagnosis of cancer are rapidly changing the clinical practice of oncology. As scientists learn more about the molecular basis of cancer, the development of new tools capable ... more
New technologies for the diagnosis of cancer are rapidly changing the clinical practice of oncology. As scientists learn more about the molecular basis of cancer, the development of new tools capable ... more
Study represents important example of value of genome scanning for identifying potential targets for drug development PHILADELPHIA – Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, ... more
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found a new mechanism that explains how certain immune cells are activated to create protective antibodies against infections or pathological antib ... more
Endoscopic intervention has emerged to become the first line treatment for benign biliary strictures following liver transplantation. The current endoscopic approach involves repetitive dilatation of ... more
The risk factors for CDAD recurrence have been described as advanced age, severe underlying disease such as renal impairment, multiple episodes of previous CDAD infection, and high white blood cell co ... more
A new study shows a gene variant may increase the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. ... more
DURHAM, N.C. – An experimental vaccine based on a virus that causes encephalitis in the wild appears to block tumor growth in some cases of advanced cancer, according to researchers at Duke Universit ... more
Concludes blood flow insufficiency not found to contribute to MS development Two important new studies challenge the controversial hypothesis that venous congestion—chronic cerebrospinal venous insuf ... more
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A possible cause of irritable bowel syndrome has been traced to a small piece of RNA that blocks a substance protecting the colon membrane, leading to hostile conditions that can pro ... more
Two important new studies challenge the controversial hypothesis that venous congestion--chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI)--contributes to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). ... more
Just one shot should shield against multiple strains, agency says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu, H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu), Immunization ... more
A new, drug-resistant strain of E. coli is causing serious disease, according to a new study, now available online, in the August 1, 2010 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. The new strain, ST131, ... more
The six-site Consortium on the Genetics of Schizophrenia (COGS), led by the director of the Schizophrenia Program at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, has received a $10 mill ... more
A recent study from researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Michigan provides the first direct evidence of linkage between elevated intrinsic (resting-state) brain connectivity ... more
A new, drug-resistant strain of E. coli is causing serious disease, according to a new study. The new strain, ST131, was a major cause of serious antimicrobial-resistant E. coli infections in the Unit ... more
Vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS) refers to a group of disorders characterized by destruction and disappearance of intrahepatic (inside the liver) bile ducts. Multiple causes have been identified in ... more
LONDON - (Mealey's) AstraZeneca PLC said July 29 that it has agreed in principle to settle with nearly 4,000 Seroquel product liability plaintiffs.The company said settlement terms are confidential.In ... more
LONDON - (Mealey's) AstraZeneca PLC said July 29 that it has agreed in principle to settle with nearly 4,000 Seroquel product liability plaintiffs.The company said settlement terms are confidential.In ... more
Just one shot should shield against multiple strains, agency says ... more
Multiple myeloma is one of the most common blood cancers, and at present considered to be incurable. In a new study from Uppsala University, researchers now present a conceptually new model for the de ... more
Immunologists have found that testing for increased levels of antibodies that inhibit energy production in neurons can detect axon and neuron degeneration in multiple sclerosis earlier than existing d ... more
You might want to take it easy on any calcium supplements you may be taking (as most people do who have had their Parathyroid removed). Besides the fact that you should be taking at least as much magn ... more
Forwarded by a friend of his, and I have the authors #8217; express permission to run it. Hey Gang, Another amazing and emotional day yesterday. I try to write about things that impress me professiona ... more
Interaction of multiple brain networks provides insight into how pain occurs A recent study from researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Michigan provides the first direct evid ... more
A new study reveals that an enzyme linked with multiple disorders is also involved in the generation of toxic, neuron-killing protein fragments in Huntington's disease (HD). The research, published by ... more
A recent study provides the first direct evidence of linkage between elevated intrinsic (resting-state) brain connectivity and spontaneous pain intensity in patients with fibromyalgia. This research s ... more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new study shows that a sleep disorder may be a sign of dementia or Parkinson #8217;s disease up to 50 years before the disorders are diagnosed. The research is published in the Ju ... more
Researchers in Heidelberg and Stanford have discovered a new signalling pathway of brain cells that explains how widely used antihypertensive drugs could keep inflammation in multiple sclerosis (MS) i ... more
A genetics research team based at The Children #8217;s Hospital of Philadelphia continues to discover recurrent translocations—places in which two chromosomes exchange pieces of themselves. As many a ... more
Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing the New Drug Application (NDA) for Cladribine Tablets a ... more
Research reveals that an enzyme linked with multiple disorders -- including stroke, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis -- is also involved in the generation of toxic protein fragments in Huntington's dis ... more
Researchers have discovered a new signaling pathway of brain cells that explains how widely used antihypertensive drugs could keep inflammation in multiple sclerosis in check. ... more
Rise and shine, everyone. Another beautiful day is unfolding here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where we are brewing two cups of stimulation simultaneously. We are two-fisted drinkers, you know. ... more
One of the most comprehensive reports comparing the use of medicines in the UK with that in other countries has been published by the Department of Health. The report shows that the UK still lags behi ... more
In an animal model, angiotensin influences the immune system / Heidelberg and Stanford neurologists publish in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Researchers in Heidelberg and Stanford have discove ... more
The company is a medical devices company that has developed a novel therapeutic technology for the treatment of prostate cancer. The company €™s apparatus uses non-invasive MRI imaging to identify pro ... more
A laboratory study suggests that silymarin #8212;an extract from the milk thistle plant #8212;has multiple effects against the lifecycle of the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is a chronic (long lastin ... more