Biotech Week back issues from August 2008:
Loud music can make you drink more, in less time, in a bar.
Aug 06, 2008 ... Commercial venues are very aware of the effects that the environment u in this case, music u can have on in-store traffic flow, sales volumes, product choices, and consumer time spent in the immediate vicinity. A study of the effects of music levels on drinking in a bar setting has found ...
Video released of rapid Alzheimer's improvement after new immune-based treatment.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... New research into the treatment of Alzheimer's disease reports improvement in language abilities using a novel immune-based approach. A video accompanying the research, published in the open access journal BMC Neurology, documents rapid language improvement within minutes of using this new ...
Averting postsurgical infections in kids: Give antibiotics within hour before first incision.
Aug 06, 2008 ... Giving children preventive antibiotics within one hour before they undergo spinal surgery greatly reduces the risk for serious infections after the surgery, suggests a Johns Hopkins study to be published in the August issue of Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal (also available online ...
MIT identifies cells for spinal-cord repair.
Aug 06, 2008 ... A researcher at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory has pinpointed stem cells within the spinal cord that, if persuaded to differentiate into more healing cells and fewer scarring cells following an injury, may lead to a new, non-surgical treatment for debilitating spinal-cord ...
Minimally invasive treatment improves male fertility.
Aug 06, 2008 ... A minimally invasive treatment for a common cause of male infertility can significantly improve a couple's chances for pregnancy, according to a new study published in the August issue of Radiology. The study, conducted at the University of Bonn in Germany, also found that the level of ...
Wasps and bumble bees heat up, fly faster with protein-rich food.
Aug 06, 2008 ... Good pollen makes bees hot, biologists at UC San Diego have found. Wasps warm up too when they find protein-rich meat, a separate experiment has shown (see also University of California - San Diego). In both cases warmer flight muscles likely speed the insects' trips home, ...
Researchers discover a gene that regulates and blocks ovulation.
Aug 06, 2008 ... This release is available in French (see also University of Montreal). Montreal, July 17, 2008 u A group of Canadian and European researchers have unlocked the mystery of a gene with the potential to both regulate and block ovulation. The new study u a collaboration between the ...
Landscape study may offer solutions for fire managers.
Aug 06, 2008 ... PORTLAND, Ore. July 23, 2008. A fire is currently burning through a study area where projections were made about fire behavior about 2 years ago. Managers used data and analysis from the Gotchen Late-Successional Reserve (LSR) study in the planning, analysis, and implementation of ...
Survey Shows Link Between Manual Data Processing and Problems with Managing Channel Operations.
Aug 06, 2008 ... Survey results published from Pembroke Consulting show a surprising number of companies, many of which are technology providers, are still using manual processes to collect, analyze and report on sales data. The survey explored the data management practices of more than 100 technology, ...
Mate or hibernate? Thats the question worm pheromones answer.
Aug 06, 2008 ... If worms could talk, they might tell potential suitors, "I like the way you wriggle," complete with that telltale come slither look. But worms send their valentines via signals known as pheromones, a complex chemical code researchers are now cracking, according to a study published (July ...
Global Thought Leaders Outline Unmet Needs, Opportunities in Anxiety and Depression Market in New MedPredict Report.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... MedPredict Market Research, a global provider of pharmaceutical competitive intelligence and market research, has published a new report providing critical strategic insight for pharma and biotech companies with a stake in the market for anxiety and depression therapies (see also ...
Merck Reports Second-Quarter 2008 Financial Results.(Financial report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... Merck & Co., Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter of 2008 (see also Merck & Co., Inc.). Merck reported non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86 for the second quarter of 2008, excluding restructuring charges. GAAP ...
Almost 50% of Americans Exposed to Second-Hand Smoke According to New Report From Centers for Disease Control.
Aug 06, 2008 ... Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ: NYMX) offers TobacAlert(TM), an easy-to-use test for second-hand smoke exposure that requires no special equipment or training and can be used for at home or at the workplace. According to a newly published report by the Centers for Disease Control ...
PPC Ranked #3 for Industry Impact on Nationwide Patent Board Scorecard.
Aug 06, 2008 ... PPC, a global manufacturer of connector technology for cable TV, satellite, wireless and telecommunications industries, ranked third for Industry Impact(TM) among the top 35 most innovative companies in the United States, according to the Industrial Components & Fixtures Patent ...
Challenging Work and Corporate Responsibility Will Lure MBA Grads, According to Stanford Business School Research.
Aug 06, 2008 ... A survey of 759 graduating MBAs at 11 top business schools reveals that the future business leaders rank corporate social responsibility high on their list of values, and they are willing to sacrifice a significant part of their salaries to find an employer whose thinking is in synch with ...
Thomson Reuters Publishes CMR International's 2008 Pharmaceutical R&D Factbook, Now Available for the First Time Online.
Aug 06, 2008 ... The Scientific business of Thomson Reuters announced the availability of the newly published CMR International 2008 Pharmaceutical R&D Factbook, an indispensable reference and business planning tool for decision makers in pharmaceutical R&D, corporate finance, business strategy, marketing ...
Reports summarize acid reflux disease study results from M. Kazachkov and co-researchers.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "The causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and respiratory disorders is not well understood. Previous experimental studies that investigated this relationship were performed in anesthetized animals and used artificial ...
Findings from E. Tanghetti and co-authors broaden understanding of acne vulgaris.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is poorly soluble. A solubitized formulation of BPO has been developed to maximize its bioavailability and enhance follicular penetration." "Patients with acne vulgaris were randomly assigned to receive ...
Pennsylvania State University, Medical Department details research in acne vulgaris.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... "Treatment of acne vulgaris can be challenging for both patients and physicians. Topical retinoids are often considered first-line therapy for the treatment of all but the most severe forms of acne," investigators in the United States report (see also Acne Vulgaris). "A variety ...
Research from J.K.L. Tan and co-researchers in the area of acne vulgaris described.(Clinical report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Windsor, Canada, "There is a paucity of information on the prevalence and severity of acne of the face, chest, and back. This study was designed to examine the prevalence and severity of acne on the face, chest, and back in a referral cohort of patients with acne ...
Study data from D. Pariser et al provide new insights into acne vulgaris.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "A variety of topical retinoids is available for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Selection of the appropriate treatment depends not only on efficacy but also on how well the patient can tolerate different formulations." "The ...
Study findings from L.S. Gold et al broaden understanding of acne vulgaris.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... "Topical retinoids, such as adapalene gel and tazarotene cream, are considered first-line therapy for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Dermatologists often initiate adapalene get treatment first, due to its good tolerability, followed by a switch to tazarotene cream in an effort to improve ...
Research conducted at Leiden University has provided new information about acromegaly.(Clinical report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... " Cross-sectional studies have shown impaired quality of life (QoL) in patients in biochemical control of acromegaly. The aim of this study was to assess longitudinal changes in QoL in a homogenous cohort of patients with sustained biochemical control of acromegaly," scientists in ...
Studies from University of Milan yield new data on addiction medicine.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Milan, Italy, "Opiate addiction influences many physiological functions including immune responses. The objective of this study was to investigate the immune system function in heroin addicted patients submitted to methadone or buprenorphine maintenance ...
University of Bergen publishes research in Addison disease.
Aug 06, 2008 ... "Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS I) is a monogenic disease affecting endocrine glands and other organs due to mutations of the autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene. There is a wide variability in clinical phenotypes in patients with APS I, which makes the diagnosis a challenge," ...
Research from J.R. Parfitt et al has provided new information about adenoma.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal Histopathology, "Polypoid mucosal prolapse near the anorectal junction mimics adenomas endoscopically and histopathologically. The aim was to describe the phenomenon of polypoid mucosal prolapse arising secondary to adenomas at the ...
Investigators at University of Toulouse have published new data on adverse drug reactions.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... "Objectives Rofecoxib was withdrawn from the market on 30 September 2004 following the results of a randomized controlled trial. Following this sudden decision, several controversies occurred in the literature to determine whether this adverse drug reaction (ADR) could have been detected ...
Studies conducted at University of Sydney on adverse drug reactions recently published.
Aug 06, 2008 ... In this recently published study, investigators in Sydney, Australia conducted a study "To investigate the incidence of latanoprost-related adverse events of the cornea, iris, and retina and the occurrence of hyperpigmentation. An open-label safety surveillance study was conducted in 14 ...
New aggression study results from N. Aliaklein et al described.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "The genetic deletion of monoamine oxidaseA(MAOA), an enzyme that breaks down the monoamine neurotransmitters norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine, produces aggressive phenotypes across species. Therefore, a common polymorphism in the MAO A ...
Findings from University of Kansas broaden understanding of teacher education.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... "Policymakers recently have targeted teacher quality, and school systems have increased their attention to instructional reform through professional development. The purpose of this study was to examine teachers' views about the change process and professional development that supports ...
Reports summarize aging research from University of Texas.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "Environmental ultraviolet (UV) exposure exacts a significant toll annually in terms of overall morbidity and undesirable esthetic effects of skin aging. In order to establish the molecular and pathologic basis of this process, the murine model ...
Research from J. Sok and colleagues provide new insights into aging.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Clichy, France, "Skin aging entails drastic changes in the extracellular dermal matrix (ECM) and dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ). These biological alterations are reflected in the clinical signs of aged skin." "A new C-xylopyranoside derivative, ...
Researchers from Mayo Clinic provide details of new studies and findings in the area of Alzheimer disease.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To determine the neuropathologic correlates of antemortem hydrogen 1 (H-1) magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy metabolite measurements in subjects with Alzheimer disease (AD)-type pathology. This study ...
Studies from P. Bossu et al in the area of Alzheimer disease described.
Aug 06, 2008 ... "A body of evidence indicates that inflammation plays a pivotal role in AD pathogenesis. IL-18 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine produced in the brain, emerging to be implicated in AD," investigators in Rome, Italy report (see also Alzheimer Disease). "Although no differences in ...
Study findings from P. Pezzotti et al broaden understanding of Alzheimer disease.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Rome, Italy, "The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) has contributed to detecting cognitive impairment, yet few studies have evaluated its accuracy when used by general practitioners (GP) in an actual public-health setting. We evaluated the accuracy of ...
Study findings from W.J. Meilandt et al broaden understanding of Alzheimer disease.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "The enkephalin signaling pathway regulates various neural functions and can be altered by neurodegenerative disorders. In Alzheimer's disease (AD), elevated enkephalin levels may reflect compensatory processes or contribute to cognitive ...
Findings from L.P. Arranz and co-researchers advance knowledge in amyloidosis.
Aug 06, 2008 ... "Among the less common variants of primary cutaneous amyloidosis are both the poikylodermic and the familial types. The case of two sisters of thirteen and seventeen years old with extensive asymptomatic lesions with a poikylodermic aspect is reported," scientists writing in the European ...
Reports outline analgesics research from Kirikkale University, Medical Department.
Aug 06, 2008 ... "The effectiveness of 10 mL and 20 mL local prilocaine infiltration for analgesic purposes during shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) was compared, and the differences in pain intensity and need for additional analgesics were defined. One hundred and twenty-one patients between the ages of 16 and ...
Research from J. Lu and colleagues provide new insights into anesthesia.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... "Classical anesthetics of the gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor (GABA(A))-enhancing class (e.g., pentobarbital, chloral hydrate, muscimol, and ethanol) produce analgesia and unconsciousness (sedation). Dissociative anesthetics that antagonize the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor ...
Studies conducted at C.F. Minto et al on anesthesia recently published.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Switzerland, "pharmacokinetic (PK)/pharmacodynamic (PD) modeling has made an enormous contribution to intravenous anesthesia. PK/PD models have provided us with insight into the factors affecting the onset and offset of drug effect." "For ...
Studies from P.A. Rodrigues and co-authors have provided new information about anesthesia.(Clinical report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... In this recently published article, scientists in Matosinhos, Portugal conducted a study "To compare the surgical conditions and complications and patient and surgeon satisfaction in cataract surgery by phacoemulsification under topical anesthesia ( TA) versus sub-Tenon block (STB) ....
New aneurysm data have been reported by scientists at State University of New York.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... "Hemodynamic insults at arterial bifurcations are hypothesized to play a key role in intracranial aneurysm formation. This study investigates aneurysm-initiating vascular responses at the rabbit basilar terminus subsequent to common carotid artery ligation," scientists writing in the ...
New aneurysm research from W. Qi et al outlined.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Beijing, People's Republic of China, " Compared with smaller aneurysms, giant intracranial aneurysms (GICAs) have a poorer prognosis and require more meticulous surgical planning and techniques to exclude them from the circulation. GICAs continue to challenge the ...
Research from T. Tsumoto and colleagues has provided new data on aneurysm.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "The natural history study of experimental aneurysms is important for the evaluation of new endovascular occlusion devices. Our purpose was to evaluate the natural history of experimental venous pouch bifurcation aneurysms in mongrel ...
Study data from M.Q. Yang et al provide new insights into aneurysm.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... " Oculomotor palsy is a common complication in patients with posterior communicating aneurysm. This study was conducted to investigate the postoperative recovery of patients with posterior communicating aneurysm complicated with oculomotor palsy and to analyze the factors influencing ...
Study data from Y. Watanabe and co-authors update knowledge of aneurysm.
Aug 06, 2008 ... "CT angiography (CTA) has been used for the evaluation of intracranial aneurysms and recently has been applied to assess postoperative aneurysms treated with titanium-alloy clips. We investigated the clinical usefulness of subtraction CTA by using the orbital synchronized helical scan ...
New data from G.R. Iball et al illuminate research in angiography.
Aug 06, 2008 ... "The aim of this work is to construct and validate a model to describe the variation in fetal dose as a function of the thickness of abdominal lead shielding used during CT pulmonary angiography and to determine the optimal shielding material. An anthropomorphic phantom was modified to ...
Research from Cornell University yields new data on angiography.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "The purpose of this study was to compare whole-heart acquisition with targeted-volume acquisition in 3-T navigator coronary MR angiography with parallel imaging. The right and left coronary arteries of 20 subjects were imaged with axial ...
Research from Harvard University in angiography provides new insights.
Aug 06, 2008 ... "A simple classification instrument based on imaging that predicts outcomes in patients with actute ischemic stroke is lacking. We tested the hypotheses that the Boston Acute Stroke Imaging Scale (BASIS) classification instrument effectively predicts patient outcomes and is superior to the ...
Data from University of Nottingham provide new insights into angiology.
Aug 06, 2008 ... In this recent report, researchers in Nottingham, the United Kingdom conducted a study "To retrospectively assess the relationship between carotid intraplaque hemorrhage (IPH), which indicates plaque instability, and brain white matter hyperintense lesions (WMHLs) by using a within-patient ...
New angiology data have been reported by scientists at University of California.
Aug 06, 2008 ... " One of the limiting factors of C1-C2 fixation is the location of the vertebral artery (VA). The authors sought to assess the potential variations in atlanto-axial VA anatomy using computed tomography angiography (CTA)," scientists in the United States report (see also Angiology). ...
New angiology study findings have been reported from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, " Bedside placement of removable inferior vena cava filters (RVCF) is increasingly used in critically injured patients. The need for fluoroscopic equipment and specialized intensive care unit beds presents major challenges." ...
New findings in angiology described by J.L. Cheatwood and co-researchers.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "The Nogo-A protein is an important inhibitor of axonal remodeling after central nervous system injuries, including ischemic stroke. Interfering with the function of Nogo-A via infusion of a therapeutic anti-Nogo-A antibody after stroke ...
Recent findings in angiology described by S. Sanioglu and colleagues.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... "Open repair is considered the first choice for the treatment of chronic aortic transection. These patients are usually very young and they have a low risk of mortality and morbidity for surgery," scientists writing in the journal Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon report (see also ...
Scientists at University of Ulsan target angiology.(Clinical report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... "Stroke mechanisms and clinical features of anterior cerebral artery (ACA) territory infarction have rarely been investigated using MRI. To verify stroke mechanisms and to make clinical imaging correlation," researchers in Seoul, South Korea report (see also Angiology). ...
Studies from Aachen University in the area of angiology published.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Aachen, Germany, "The purpose of this study was an intraindividual comparison of the degrees of MDCT contrast enhancement achieved with agents containing 300 and 370 mg I/mL. Seventy-five patients underwent baseline and follow-up MDCT of the chest and abdomen with ...
Studies from C.D. Ha and co-authors have provided new information about angiology.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "We evaluated the use of duodenal derotation as a surgical option for superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) in two groups of young patients. Sixteen patients with SMAS diagnosed by barium upper gastrointestinal series (UGI) from ...
Study results from S.C. Kallivalappil and colleagues broaden understanding of angiology.
Aug 06, 2008 ... "THE TRANSRADIAL ARTERY APPROACH for cardiac catheterization has gained popularity among interventional cardiologists in some institutions. When compared with transfemoral access, transradial access is believed to be safer and reduces patient discomfort," scientists writing in the Journal ...
Study results from Tohoku University update understanding of angiology.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Sendai, Japan, "To define mechanisms underlying neurovascular injury following brain embolism-induced neurodegeneration, we investigated temporal and spatial pathological changes in brain microvessels up to 12 weeks after microsphere embolism (ME) induction in ...
Findings from Z. Cao et al in angioplasty reported.(Report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Beijing, People's Republic of China, " The radial artery is currently regarded as a useful vascular access site for coronary procedures. This study was conducted to investigate the feasibility and safety of the percutaneous radial artery approach for ...
New angioplasty study results reported from Baylor University.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "We present a case in which angioplasty alone and stent-assisted angioplasty were performed in the same patient to treat medically refractory intracranial stenoses." "This elderly patient with presumed intracranial atherosclerotic ...
New angiotensins study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Massachusetts.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "Fruits of seven fully ripened strawberry cultivars grown in Brazil (Dover, Camp Dover, Camarosa, Sweet Charlie, Toyonoka, Oso Grande, and Piedade) were evaluated for total phenolics, antioxidant activity based on DPPH radical scavenging ...
New research on angiotensins from State University of New York summarized.(Clinical report)
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "A semimechanistic pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) model was developed to evaluate the effects of aliskiren on the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in humans. Mean data were extracted from a three-way crossover, placebo-controlled ...
Research from Ehime University, Medical Department reveals new findings on angiotensins.
Aug 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Japan, "We investigated the effect of temporary treatment with a nonhypotensive dose of valsartan on ischemic brain damage in C57BL/6 mice. We separated the mice into 3 groups of valsartan treatment before middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion: (1) for 4 weeks: ...
Research on angiotensins reported by S. Duranbarragan et al.
Aug 06, 2008 ... In this recent report published in the journal Rheumatology, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To examine if angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor use delays the occurrence of renal involvement and decreases the risk of disease activity in SLE patients. SLE ...