Baylor Research Institute receives $6.2 million grant to establish Center for Lupus Research
... children and found a drug that was already on the market to block the effects of this protein," says Dr. Banchereau. "Using the same technology, we have found that a different immune system protein, type I interferon, is over-produced in lupus patients and this funding will allow us to continue to charac...'Deserving Poor' or 'Greedy Geezers'? New book debunks aging crisis
...es contentious issues ranging from the mushrooming market in "fountain of youth" anti-aging products to the ongoing battle over "saving" Social Security and other entitlement programs. Brandeis economist James H. Schulz and Case Western Reserve political scientist Robert H. Binstock agree there is considera...Policy makers, networking agencies told to get their act together for nanoscience
...ting company, drug discovery in the nanotechnology market in Europe has generated $174.2 million in 2005 and is expected to reach $545.4 million in 2012. The figure is definitely encouraging but the reality is that nanotechnology-based solutions in drug discovery are still a long way from realisation. The...Ultrasound mammography, volcano monitoring for aircraft safety
...of greater interest among retailers to effectively market quietness as a selling point for appliances. This procedure provides an objective measure of performance that the consumer can use as a guide to find a quieter dishwasher. (5pNSb2) UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES OF ANIMAL VOCALIZATIONS W. Tecumseh Fitch...Edible food wrap kills deadly E. coli bacteria
... show promise, the coatings could hit the consumer market in a year or two, estimates McHugh, whose study is funded by the USDA. In developing the coatings, McHugh and her associates tested oregano, cinnamon and lemongrass oils in solutions of apple puree and dried films for their effectiveness against E....Dedicated R&D lab established to spur RFID industry in Canada
...According to IDTechEx, the total value of the RFID market including systems and services will grow from $2.71 billion in 2006 to $26.23 billion in 2016. RFID is being adopted in industries such as supply chain management, manufacturing, retail, financial services and public health. "Technology development...Focus on opticians shows chain store pricing policies can save independents
...clear from my research findings that the opticians market at least needs to be monitored regularly, since a ...cally -setting different prices depending on local market conditions.The four principal chain store retailers Specsavers, Dolland & Aitchison, Boots andVisio...NC State start-up looks to turn 'lights out' on flu, other viruses
...ly breakthrough research results can be brought to market when the right conditions are present," said Dr. A. Blanton Godfrey, dean of the College of Textiles. "NC State's continuing focus on economic development coupled with our traditional land-grant mission creates the right atmosphere for bringing leadi...Read my lips: Not all fillers are safe for lip augmentation, rejuvenation
...o. "Numerous injectable fillers have entered the market over the last five years giving patients a number of options for fuller, younger lips," said Miles Graivier, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and course presenter. "But patients need to be aware of the risks and benefits of these products. Some fillers carry ...Proposal calls for sweeping changes at US Food and Drug Administration
...s," Furberg said. "New drugs are introduced on the market with inadequate safety documentation; serious adverse drug reactions are later reported from the marketplace, and a large number of patients are unnecessarily injured before the drugs are withdrawn or better managed. The only difference is the name o...University of Rochester spin-off secures $2 million in funding
...t the withdrawal of several popular drugs from the market after they were linked to cardiac events. The technology also has a number of extension opportunities, including medical devices and diagnostic applications. The New York State Common Retirement Fund invested in iCardiac Technologies through a fund ...Medical experts launch global campaign against salt
...educed but it will be uniform in each country they market in Ensure that the body of evidence from the scientific community about the dangers of excessive salt consumption, is translated into policy by each individual Government around the world Reduce salt added at home during cooking and at the table thr...Second-generation antipsychotic medications appear to offer little advantage over older drugs
...suggest that despite their tremendous advantage in market share, second-generation antipsychotic drugs may not be much more effective than first-generation antipsychotic agents, writes Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D., College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, in an accompanying commentar...Rochester researchers join federal initiative to improve drug safety
...recent years, many drugs have been pulled from the market because of concerns that they may cause adverse cardiac events. And this is not just limited to cardiac drugs; it also includes antibiotics, anti-psychotic, heartburn, and anti-histaminic drugs among others." The most common form of this toxicity ma...Spinal cord stimulators tested as treatment for patients with migraine headaches
...s the smallest rechargeable neurostimulator on the market today and is already approved by the FDA for spinal cord stimulation to treat chronic pain. There are more than 28 million migraine sufferers in the U.S., and up to 10 percent of these patients may not respond to existing treatments. "Occipital n...Amgen introduces comprehensive financial assistance programs for cancer patients
...ely 20 percent less than the other antibody on the market and created the Vectibix Cap, which is the first of its kind for colorectal cancer patients." The AOA program will be available for U.S. cancer patients and will launch in October. AOA will expand and consolidate the company's existing financial a......rinkles. However, sunless tanners currently on the market use a chemical that dyes skin a brown or orange shade. With no sun protection, skin remains vulnerable to burns and damage. Some people become frustrated with the tricky application of sunless tanners (as anyone who has ever left the house with orang...Coronary surgery -- keeping the way clear
...ich should be available in mid-2007. The projected market could reach 30% of the total stent market outside the US; worth 800m. Blue Medical has increased its workforce from 30 to 50 in two years and ...Survey: Caregivers of people with mental illness say treatment disruption has serious consequences
...alth (WFMH) and Eli Lilly and Company. Independent market research company Ipsos conducted the survey of caregiversin the United States, as well as in Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Relapse Consequences and Triggers Caregivers whose family members experienced rela...Nearly nine of 10 who seek individual market health insurance never buy a plan
...overage, many who turn to the individual insurance market find that coverage is unobtainable or unaffordable...g-age adults who sought coverage in the individual market during the past three years ended up never buying a plan. A majority (58%) found it very difficult o...