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Expression of synuclein gamma indicates poor prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer.
Synuclein gamma (SNCG), previously identified as breast cancer-specific gene 1, is highly expressed in malignant cells but not in normal epithelium. Studies have demonstrated that the expression of SN...
Helicobacter pylori Infection Inhibits Phagocyte Clearance of Apoptotic Gastric Epithelial Cells.
Increased apoptotic death of gastric epithelial cells is a hallmark of Helicobacter pylori infection, and altered epithelial cell turnover is an important contributor to gastric carcinogenesis. To add...
Evaluation of selective inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 for the treatment of hypertension.
In an effort to understand the origin of blood-pressure lowering effects observed in recent clinical trials with 11β-HSD1 inhibitors, we examined a set of 11β-HSD1 inhibitors in a series of relevant...
ABO Blood Group and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Study in Shanghai and Meta-Analysis.
Studies over 5 decades have examined ABO blood groups and risk of pancreatic cancer in Western, Asian, and other populations, though no systematic review has been published. We studied data from 908 p...
Synthesis and application of cNGR-containing imaging agents for detection of angiogenesis.
Angiogenesis is a multi-step process regulated by pro- and anti-angiogenic factors. Inhibition of angiogenesis is a potential anti cancer treatment strategy that is now investigated clinically. In add...
A dedicated pressure-driven mesofluidic platform incorporating on-chip sample clean-up and analyte preconcentration is herein reported for expedient determination of trace level concentrations of wate...
Vortex focusing of ions produced in corona discharge.
Completeness of the ion transportation into an analytical path defines the efficiency of ionization analysis techniques. This is of particular importance for atmospheric pressure ionization sources li...
Stress has been recognized as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and depression, but the correlation is not well understood. However, inflammation is known to have a crucial role in both cardiov...
A collection of paromomycin-based di-alkylated cationic amphiphiles differing in the lengths of their aliphatic chain residues were designed, synthesized, and evaluated against 14 Gram positive pathog...
Tonsils are important organs for mucosal immunity and are gateways for various pathogens, including bacteria and viruses. The purpose of the present study was to reveal how Erysipelothrix rhusiopathia...
News Articles
Polypill inventor puts product online after failing to get backing from industry
Healthy people with no history of cardiovascular events will be able to buy over the internet a combination of four drugs that reduce cholesterol concentrations and blood pressure, after the...
Copenhagen, 2013-06-19 14:03 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALK announces positive outcome of the first of two pivotal Phase III trials with its new allergy immunotherapy tablet for the treatment of hous...
EORTC study opens for elderly patients with HER-2 positive metastatic breast cancer
Despite the fact that the incidence of cancer is many fold higher in persons over 65 years of age, we still have an inadequate understanding on how best to treat these older cancer patients. Furthermo...
Hypnotherapy to Improve Physical, Sexual and Emotional Heath: Doctor Writes New Book
Using the unconscious mind to foster positive change HOUSTON- (PRWEB) June 19, 2013 What can help you lose weight, quit smoking, sleep better and become more organized? For more than 20 years, Dr. Ma...
SAN DIEGO, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR) today announced positive top-line results from a human abuse liability (HAL) study for NKTR-181, a first-in-class, opio...
South Shore Hospital Standardizes to Masimo SET® Pulse Oximetry for Improved Patient Monitoring
WEYMOUTH, Mass. and IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) and South Shore Hospital, ranked among the top three hospitals in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Re...
Poor maternal and child health linked with premature high blood pressure, kidney disease
(Medical Xpress)—How babies grow and develop in the womb, as newborns and into childhood can put them at increased risk for premature high blood pressure, kidney disease and heart disease, according...
Adamas reports positive PII/III data for ADS-5102
Adamas presented data from the Phase II/III EASED clinical trial during the Movement Disorders Society's 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders from 16 to 20 June in...
Equip Your Healthcare Center with the Most Innovative Medical Equipments from Zone Medical
Ormeau, Australia, June 19, 2013 --(PR.com)-- For all kinds of medical centers and healthcare establishments in Australia, it is the best time to buy medical equipments and all other kinds of consuma...
American Medical Association Decision Can Boost Arena, Vivus, And Orexigen
By Spencer Osborne: The American Medical Association voted Tuesday to classify obesity as a disease. The vote was heavily in favor of the classification but was not without debate and controversy. The...
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Companies
STBL Medical Research AG was founded to develop medtech products and to exploit them commercially. The first major project is the development of a continuous non-invasive blood pressure monitoring...
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), founded in 1982, is committed to educating highly-trained veterinarians to serve societyâs needs. RUSVM students comple...
The Standard Charitable Foundation is the independent charitable and philanthropic arm of The Standard. Founded in 2006, the Foundationâs mission is to make a positive differ...
NeuroVision Imaging, LLC (www.neurovision.com) was formed in 2010 and is headquartered in Sacramento, California. The Company develops digital imaging, and diagnostic solutions fo...
Based in Brisbane, California, XDx is a molecular diagnostics company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of noninvasive gene expression-based tests for th...
Cigna Corporation and Blessings in a Backpack
Blessings in a Backpack, People Magazine's Charity of 2012, is a results-oriented program that is designed to feed elementary school children whose families qualify for the federa...
Genzyme is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Its more than 9,000 employees work in countries throughout the world and are united by a common goal: to make a major positive impact o...
RS Medical is the premier provider of non-invasive medical products designed to relieve pain and improve function. The company sells its products including the RS-4i Sequential St...
Devon Medical, Inc. (www.devonmedicalproducts.com) is an ISO 13485 certified medical device manufacturer, designer, and distributor. Since 2005, we have developed innovative and h...
Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc. intends to transform the world of nutraceuticals by making available extracts from live plant material that deliver the highest levels of bioavailability curr...
Clinical Trials
In this open-label multicenter trial patients with operable or locally advanced breast cancer will be randomized to pre-operative treatment with 8 cycles of chemotherapy (docetaxel followe...
Marinobufagenin as a Target for DIGIBIND in Preeclampsia
Background: - Preeclampsia is a combination of high blood pressure and other potentially life-threatening symptoms. Preeclampsia occurs in up to 10% of pregnancies and is a...
BOSS Study: A Study of Fuzeon Using the Needle-Free Biojector 2000 in Patients With HIV-1 Infection
This study will evaluate the signs and symptoms associated with Fuzeon injection (90mg sc) using the B2000 needle-free injection device, in HIV-1 positive patients experienced to Fuzeon tr...
Fat Biology, Sleep Disorders, and Cardiovascular Disease
Endothelial dysfunction, or abnormal functioning of the lining of blood vessels, appears to be a key process in the development of cardiovascular disease. Endothelial dysfunction appears t...
Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) as Salvage Treatment for CD30-positive Germ Cell Tumors
Complete responses with third-line or later salvage chemotherapy (CT) for germ cell tumors (GCT) range 0% to 10% and are usually short-lived and nearly all patients (pts) progressing after...
Preconception Reproductive Knowledge Promotion (PREKNOP)
This study examines the efficacy of the "Preconception Reproductive Knowledge Promotion (PREKNOP)" intervention, designed to promote women's reproductive health and positive pregnancy outc...
RATIONALE: Aromatase inhibitors, such as letrozole, prevent the formation of estradiol, a female hormone. Giving letrozole together with goserelin, leuprolide, or surgery may be an effecti...
Anxiety Self-Management for ICU Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation
The purpose of this study is to test whether patients who are receiving mechanical ventilation in the ICU who listened to preferred, relaxing music whenever they desire for as long as they...
Fatigue is a symptom present in 76 to 92% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Fatigue is usually described as an overwhelming sense of tiredness, lack of energy, and feeling of exhaust...
Suspension of Mechanical Ventilation in Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy Under General Anesthesia
For some upper ureteral and renal stones,ureteroscopic lithotripsy needs to be performed under general anesthesia with interrupted suspension of mechanical ventilation, which could result...
Videos
NuMask Retention Shield/ CPAP/ BiPAP Training Video
Updated instructional video on the use of NuMask Retention Shield for Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV), including CPAP/ BiPAP and hands fre...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Gordonia Bacterium
A genus of gram-positive BACTERIA in the family Gordoniaceae, isolated from soil and from sputa of patients with chest disorders. It is also used for biotransformation of natural products.
Deinococcus
A genus of gram-positive aerobic cocci found in the soil, that is highly resistant to radiation, especially ionizing radiation (RADIATION, IONIZING). Deinococcus radiodurans is the type species.
Streptococcus Mitis
A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria commensal in the respiratory tract.
Streptococcus Constellatus
A species of gram-positive bacteria in the STREPTOCOCCUS MILLERI GROUP. It is commonly found in the oropharnyx flora and has a proclivity for abscess formation in the upper body and respiratory tract.
Streptococcus Anginosus
A species of gram-positive bacteria in the STREPTOCOCCUS MILLERI GROUP. It is the most frequently seen isolate of that group, has a proclivity for abscess formation, and is most often isolated from the blood, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tract.