A friendly foe -- Bacteria residing in the gut boost immune response to tumors
...ng result indicated that another mechanism for the efficacy of TBI also exists. They found that in these mutant, irradiated mice the lining of their gut was injured, allowing the passage of commensal bacteria from the gut to the lymph nodes, where the immune response to their presence increased the activation...JCI table of contents -- July 26, 2007
...ng result indicated that another mechanism for the efficacy of TBI also exists. They found that in these mutant, irradiated mice the lining of their gut was injured, allowing the passage of commensal bacteria from the gut to the lymph nodes, where the immune response to their presence increased the activation...A new method of adult stem cell growth efficacious in treatment of disorders of the cornea
...inic (University of Navarra), has demonstrated its efficacy for its capacity to grow cornea stem cells. So Ana Fernndez Hortelano, ophthalmologist at the Hospital demonstrated on applying the growth technique in treating diseases of the cornea, using stem cells, in 70 test animals (rabbits). The aim of the pr...Nature's secrets yield new adhesive material
... very effective way of doing it without losing the efficacy of the approach, said Messersmith. Well also need to reduce the fabrication costs to make geckel commercially viable. But Messersmith said he envisions great possibilities for geckel. Band aids already adhere well, except if you go swimming, take...Malaria -- Effective insecticide-repellent synergy against mosquito vectors
...so observed with regard to the treatments residual efficacy which is several months longer than that of either...at of the insecticide applied alone), to attain an efficacy equivalent to that of deltamethrin. The nets treated with the two mixtures in the laboratory were ...Serica scientists win AOSSM Award for ACL (knee) tissue regeneration in preclinical study
... safety of the device, with initial indications of efficacy in the animal model. The SeriACL Graft, a new biomaterial made from natural silk protein, is installed using a standard surgical procedure to repair a torn ACL and is designed to provide a strong yet temporary support structure that replaces the tor...Modified herpes virus keeps arteries 'free-flowing' following procedures
...ly engineered herpes simplex virus studied for its efficacy against malignant tumors of the central nervous system and the liver was blocking certain types of cell death and proliferation of surviving cells. They wanted to test this effect in arteries following angioplasty therapy. The researchers studied ...Macrochem acquires option to license pexiganan
...ill receive 48 weeks of treatment and will undergo efficacy assessments using standard criteria of nail appearance and mycology. However, the Company will collect and evaluate 24-week interim data later this year. This trial was specifically designed, with the assistance of well-known onychomycosis experts, t...Pre-implantation genetic screening reduces both ongoing pregnancy and live birth rates in over 35s
... PGS. We believe that our findings imply that the efficacy of the technique also needs to be investigated in other groups of women who are offered PGS, such as those who suffer recurrent miscarriage or repeated failure of IVF, since evidence for a benefit of PGS in these groups of women is currently still la...Consumption of small amounts of dark chocolate associated with reduction in blood pressure
...mprehensive dietary modifications that have proven efficacy to reduce cardiovascular event rate. Whereas long-term adherence to complex behavioral changes is often low and requires continuous counseling, adoption of small amounts of flavanol-rich cocoa into the habitual diet is a dietary modification that is ...Biovest announces interim blinded data of fast-tracked pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of BiovaxID
...ves these results are consistent with the expected efficacy of BiovaxID vs. control. Moreover, BiovaxID has the longest Phase 3 follow-up data for patients receiving an active immunotherapy for follicular Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma of any of the Phase 3 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma immunotherapy trials ongoing today. W...Brazil's first oncology biotech launches
...o conduct a clinical trial assessing the antibodys efficacy for patients with resected ovarian cancer. This will be the first phase II oncology clinical trial sponsored by a Brazilian company. Recepta will conduct preclinical work with investigators at the So Paulo Branch of LICR, which is based at HAOC. A...Latest data shows MabThera provides significant, sustained relief from symptoms of RA
...ns gain experience with MabThera and the long-term efficacy and safety data are collected, we are able to make treatment decisions with confidence for the ultimate benefit of our patients." Results following subsequent courses of therapy A total of 1053 RA patients was treated with MabThera with almost 7...Interim analysis of anti-cancer vaccine, BiovaxID, to be conducted
...ndent committee that is responsible for safety and efficacy reviews of the BiovaxID Phase 3 Clinical Trial. F...airman and CEO of Biovest, stated that The Phase 2 efficacy and safety data, combined with the Phase 3 safety data, blinded disease progression data, and third-...Sensitivity to diverse range of chemotherapeutic drugs linked to common pathway
...ta suggest that the taxane class of drugs may lack efficacy in tumors with high levels of chromosomal instability characterized by chromosomal numerical heterogeneity and provide a rational basis for identification of patients likely to benefit from these drugs, explains Dr. Downward....Los Alamos National Laboratory making progress in Groundwater Protection Program
... that wrote the report. "However, determining the efficacy of the monitoring system will depend on careful and continual analyses of the data it generates." As at other sites in the nation's nuclear weapons complex, LANL's operations created a legacy of radioactive waste and environmental contamination now ...The insect vector always bites twice
...jects, or be used in endemic areas to evaluate the efficacy of existing vector control strategies, such as the use of impregnated mosquito nets. Analysis of the host-vector relationship, up to now dealt with mainly from the angle of allergic responses to bites or in the search for veterinary vaccines, constit...Nexavar significantly extends overall survival by 44 percent in liver cancer patients
...aluation of sorafenib, carboplatin, and paclitaxel efficacy in NSCLC) trial recently completed enrollment of more than 900 previously untreated patients with NSCLC of all histologies. HCC is the second tumor type in which Nexavar has demonstrated a clinical benefit. We intend to move swiftly with our partne...Flaws in colonoscopies may increase risk of colon cancer
...n are urgently required to optimize the safety and efficacy of colonoscopy in a vulnerable patient group." Dr. Patel will present this study on Wednesday, May 23, at 8:00 a.m. in Hall E. Process Quality Indicators in a Series of 145,401 Outpatient Colonoscopies (Abstract #W1238) As more and more people r...Long-term ulcerative colitis study shows Remicade responders maintained improvement
... activity. "The data demonstrate the sustained efficacy of REMICADE for many patients with UC," said co-principle investigator Walter Reinisch, M.D., of the University Hospital Vienna, Austria. "Because UC is a chronic condition, many patients live with cycles of recurring flares. This can greatly hinder ...