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PCI Biotech AS completes second dose group in phase I/II study of Amphinex
PCI Biotech AS ( PCIB.OL) reported today that it has completed the successful treatment of the second dose group in the phase I/II study of its proprietary photosensitiser Amphinex® used in combination with the cytotoxic agent bleomycin in cancer patients.

[reviews] heart transplantation after congenital heart surgery: improving results and future goals
With growing numbers of children with complex congenital heart disease surviving initial surgical procedures, more patients are presenting in later childhood or early adulthood in cardiac failure. This presents an obvious increased burden on transplant centres, and a further strain on a limited donor pool. Historically, results for

India's Dr. Reddy's gets FDA nod for omeprazole - Reuters

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India's Dr. Reddy's gets FDA nod for omeprazole
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MUMBAI, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Indian drug maker Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd (REDY.BO: Quote, Profile, Research)(RDY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has received ...
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Twenty-Six Years of Anti-HIV Drug Discovery: Where Do We Stand and Where Do We Go?
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 0, Issue 0, Articles ASAP (As Soon As Publishable). (Source: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry)

Fundamental Differences in Electrophysiologic and Electroanatomic Substrate Between Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Patients With and Without Clinical Ventricular Tachycardia
Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the electrophysiologic substrate in ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) patients with and without sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (SMVT).Background: Despite the universal presence of potentially arrhythmogenic left ventricular (LV) scarring, it is not clear why the majority of ICM patients never develop

Trying to Eat Less Becomes More Important to Fend Off Middle-Age Weight Gain
Lots of experts disagree over the seemingly obvious notion of keeping weight off by trying to eat less – a debate that centers on whether the practice backfires, leading to binging and weight gain.

Clinical trial of antiretroviral-based HIV prevention strategies for women now under way

Pain and Depression in Gynecology Patients - Psychosomatics (subscription)

Pain and Depression in Gynecology Patients
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Rochester.edu BACKGROUND: The prevalence and consequences of comorbid pain and depression in gynecology patients are understudied. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of ...

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Health Impact Project to promote the use of health impact assessments launched
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) today announced the launch of the Health Impact Project, a national initiative designed to promote the use of health impact assessments (HIAs) as a decision-making tool for policymakers.

3d ct scans lead to more successful treatment of varicose veins in the lower extremities
3D CT scans provide a more comprehensive view of complex varicose veins (one of the most common diseases in the world) in the lower extremities, according to a study performed at the Seoul National University Hospital in Seoul, Republic of Korea. This technique aids surgeons to more effectively

Cystatin C is a sensitive marker for detecting a reduced glomerular filtration rate when assessing chronic kidney disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and secondary amyloidosis.
Conclusions: Serum cysC can identify a reduced GFR more accurately than sCr-eGFRs. Serum cysC >1.09 mg/L (i.e. eGFR(Rule)1.365 mg/L would strongly suggest a reduced GFR in patients who have RA with secondary amyloidosis. PMID: 20132068 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology)MedWorm Message:

Brazil handing out 55 million free condoms for Carnival
Brazilian health officials kicked off an AIDS awareness campaign Saturday and will hand out 55 million condoms during the annual Carnival festival that begins next week. (Source: CTV Health)MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated

Importance of cytokines in murine allergic airway disease and human asthma.
Authors: Finkelman FD, Hogan SP, Hershey GK, Rothenberg ME, Wills-Karp M Asthma is a common, disabling inflammatory respiratory disease that has increased in frequency and severity in developed nations. We review studies of murine allergic airway disease (MAAD) and human asthma that evaluate the importance

NCHHSTP Strategic Plan for 2010-2015
The strategic plan builds upon and supports NCHHSTP division-level strategic plans and identifies priority, cross-cutting areas of focus to drive greater collaboration, effectiveness, and health impact. It also provides a framework for aligning HIV, viral hepatitis, STD and TB prevention, research and policy activities within NCHHSTP, and across

Health headlines: Industrial chemicals as dietary supplements, growth hormone therapy and school lunch safety
Other stories we’ve been reading: Adolescents taking a certain anti-psychotic drugs are at an increased risk for diabetes. An industrial chemical is being sold as a dietary supplement for autism treatment. Diabetes drugs are helping dieting teens lose weight. [Read Minnie’s story about living with Type 2 diabetes.] Loving foster

Stronger animal disease traceability system will help minimize harm to other food animals, food producers and the public
In response to a statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reaffirming its call for a strong, national animal disease traceability program to help maintain and improve the health of U.S. livestock.

EpiCept announces at-the-market program for selling common stock shares
EpiCept Corporation announced today that it has established an at-the-market program through which it may sell, from time to time and at its sole discretion, shares of its common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $15 million. Maxim Group LLC is acting as sales agent

EuroHOPE study: Performance evaluation of the European healthcare system
The performance of the European healthcare system will be evaluated in the EuroHOPE study (European Health Care Outcomes, Performance and Effectiveness) coordinated by the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and funded by the EU.

Oral care with ionic toothbrush
Smile and the world smiles with you. Well, the folks at Global Ionics LLC, makers of the Ionic ProClean toothbrush, are smiling a lot these days; especially since receiving the impressive results of a clinical evaluation conducted by THE DENTAL ADVISOR. In a clinical assessment, the Ionic ProClean

Kidney care advocates urge passage of key legislation for Georgia’s kidney patients
On Tuesday, February 9, kidney patients from across the state of Georgia will join Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) – a national, non-profit, patient-led organization representing approximately 1,300 members in Georgia and 22,000 members nationwide – in holding a briefing at the State Capitol, followed by a series of