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PubMed Articles
Diagnostic value of mesothelin in pleural fluids: comparison with CYFRA 21-1 and CEA.
CYFRA 21-1 and CEA have been applied for the differential diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). The soluble mesothelin-related peptide (SMRP) has been proposed as a specific marker for di...
Doubly obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Effects of Hominis placenta on LPS-induced cell toxicity in BV2 microglial cells.
ETHONOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Hominis placenta (HP) dried placenta extracted from pregnant women after delivery has been widely used to treat chronic inflammatory diseases. HP has been reported to...
The 13th international conference on trichinellosis.
Trichinella pseudospiralis infection can modulate the immunological response of autoimmune and allergic diseases leading to the amelioration of these diseases. The present study was undertaken to comp...
Dysbiosis in inflammatory bowel diseases: the oxygen hypothesis.
The healthy intestine is characterized by a low level of oxygen and by the presence of large bacterial communities of obligate anaerobes. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota has been reported in patients...
Tetrahydroquinolines containing two quaternary stereogenic centers were synthesized with excellent ee and dr via a four-component cyclization reaction catalyzed by chiral phosphoric acid. High chemose...
New substituted benzimidazole derivatives: a patent review (2010 - 2012).
Introduction: Benzimidazole is a heterocyclic aromatic system, which is part of some natural and many synthetic compounds. A large number of benzimidazoles and its derivatives are found to be biologic...
Bunch rot of grape berries causes economic loss to grape and wine production worldwide. The organisms responsible are largely filamentous fungi, the most common of these is Botrytis cinerea (gray mold...
News Articles
Synthetic Biologics to Present at the 2nd Annual Marcum LLP MicroCap Conference
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Synthetic Biologics, Inc. (NYSE MKT: SYN), a developer of biologics focused on the prevention and treatment of serious infectious diseases, ann...
A new, highly sensitive blood test that quickly detects even the lowest levels of malaria parasites in the body could make a dramatic difference in efforts to tackle the disease in the UK and across t...
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis and the welfare of the healthy selected child
Preimplanatation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a technique that allows couples from families with history of certain inheritable diseases to try and reduce their risk of having a child affected by the co...
Upsher-Smith Introduces Newly Redesigned Corporate Website
MAPLE GROVE, Minn., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company committed to the development of new treatments for diseases of the central ner...
Elan's five-deal flurry targets orphan, ME growth
Elan has announced a handful of deals which will see it invest in two firms, spin out a legacy Alzheimer's program, issue new debt and buy back shares. Its new investments target the high-growth area...
Table 1: Diseases Associated With DIC
Table 1: Diseases Associated With DIC9 Sepsis Severe infection...
Shire is paying collaborators to propose their best ideas for innovation in rare diseases, and is applying a similar open mind in its investment partnership with Atlas Ventures.
Innovative X-ray method advances new treatments for genetic diseases
An international team of scientists using a new X-ray method recorded the internal structure and cell movement inside a living frog embryo in greater detail than ever before.
Research findings could lead to new therapies for stroke and other brain diseases
Scientists investigating the interaction of a group of proteins in the brain responsible for protecting nerve cells from damage have identified a new target that could increase cell survival.
Events
Diabetes: Secondary Complications, Regulation and Innovation Conference
SMi is very proud to present our 11th conference focusing on Diabetes and metabolic disorders taking place on 1st and 2nd Oct 2013, London.
Welcome to Molecular Medicine Congress and exhibition.
The CNS Diseases World Summit 2013 brings together the leading experts across the industry and academia to discuss the latest research and developments in the CNS field.
Companies
Aradigm Corporation and Grifols S.A.
Aradigm is an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of drugs delivered by inhalation for the prevention and treatment of sever...
Ignyta, Inc., located in San Diego, California, is a personalized medicine company developing revolutionary new products and services to customize diagnosis and treatment of patie...
R-Tech Ueno is a bio-venture company established in September 1989 for the purpose of marketing and R&D of drugs. Under leadership of the president, also a medical doctor, the company is developing ne...
Neovacs is a French biotechnology company focused on active immunotherapy for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and cancer. Neovacs is a spin-off from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in P...
From its establishment in 1977, simply as a Distributor of diagnostic products, IDS has become a globally-recognised innovator and marketeer in the IVD industry.The Company is particularly well-known...
ERBA Diagnostics, Inc. (www.erbadiagnostics.com), headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a fully integrated in vitro diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and distributes i...
Elan Corporation, plc is a neuroscience-based biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing advanced therapies in neurodegeneration and autoimmune diseases, and real...
Acucela Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on leveraging promising science in visual cycle modulation (VCM) to develop new methods for treating blinding eye di...
TherapeuticsMD⢠is the parent company of vitaMedMDâ¢, a specialty pharmaceutical company. vitaMedMD⢠specializes in delivering the highest quality of products for wo...
Retrophin is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing treatments for rare and life-threatening diseases. Retrophin is currently developing treatments for foca...
Clinical Trials
Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Preventing Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Infants
To determine whether or not inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) safely decreases the incidence of chronic lung disease (CLD) in premature infants.
Pilot Trial to Assess Effect of CNI Conversion of Efalizumab on T Reg Cells
The purpose of this pilot trial is to determine whether a conversion from calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) and mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) to a regimen consisting of efalizumab and sirolimus i...
Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network
Minimal change disease (MCD), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and Membranous nephropathy (MN), generate an enormous individual and societal financial burden, accounting for appr...
This is a Phase III, multicenter, open-label study of RI-002 administered as an intravenous infusion of RI-002 (IGIV) every 21 or 28 days in approximately 60 subjects with Primary Immunode...
Primary Care Management/Action Plans for Advanced Chronic Diseases
Patients living with advanced chronic diseases (ACD), such as congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) present substantial care and economic challenges fo...
Research Network for Neonatal Diseases Induced by Tissular Fetomaternal Alloimmunization
Problems of compatibility between a mother and her child are frequent. The most well-known case can be illustrated by the fetomaternal blood group incompatibility (rhesus factor) which can...
Julius Schachter, PhD, from the Department of Laboratory Medicine at UCSF, and Jeffrey Klausner, MD, from the Department of Public Health, are conducting a study to evaluate a type of test...
The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanisms whereby lung function is decreased in asthma and sensitivity to treatment. The hypothesis is that in diseases such as asthma, inflam...
Study on the Relationship Between Physical Constitution and Diseases
Physical constitution is an important factor for the development and outcome of diseases according to the theory in traditional Chinese medicine. The purpose of the study is to find the c...
Although SLE and RA are correlated with genetic predisposing factors such as human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II, both diseases and other genetic factors might have contributed to the d...
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Andrology
A scientific or medical discipline concerning the study of male reproductive biology, diseases of the male genital organs, and male infertility. Major areas of interest include ENDOCRINOLOGY; SPERMATOGENESIS; semen analysis; FERTILIZATION; CONTRACEPTION; and CRYOPRESERVATION.
Reproductive Health Services
Health care services related to human REPRODUCTION and diseases of the reproductive system. Services are provided to both sexes and usually by physicians in the medical or the surgical specialities such as REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE; ANDROLOGY; GYNECOLOGY; OBSTETRICS; and PERINATOLOGY.
Streptococcus Milleri Group
A subset of VIRIDANS STREPTOCOCCI, but the species in this group differ in their hemolytic pattern and diseases caused. These species are often beta-hemolytic and produce pyogenic infections.
Mastocytosis, Systemic
A group of disorders caused by the abnormal proliferation of MAST CELLS in a variety of extracutaneous tissues including bone marrow, liver, spleen, lymph nodes, and gastrointestinal tract. Systemic mastocytosis is commonly seen in adults. These diseases are categorized on the basis of clinical features, pathologic findings, and prognosis.
Rare Diseases
A large group of diseases which are characterized by a low prevalence in the population. They frequently are associated with problems in diagnosis and treatment.
