Pituitary Disorders - Biotech, Pharma and Life Science Channel
PubMed Articles
LIM kinase 1 (LIMK1), a cytosolic serine/threonine kinase, regulates actin filament dynamics and reorganization and is involved in neuronal development and brain function. Abnormal expression of LIMK1...
Defining the Role of Cerebellar Purkinje Cells in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Understanding the contribution of cerebellar dysfunction to complex neurological diseases such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is an ongoing topic of investigation. In a recent paper, Tsai et al. (...
Xanthoceraside, a triterpenoid saponin extracted from the fruit husks of Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge, has been shown to reverse the cognitive deficits observed in several Alzheimer's disease (AD) ani...
Specialized transitional shelters are available in various cities to provide assistance to homeless individuals with serious mental illness. Little is known about the population using such shelters. T...
A new surgical classification for temporomandibular joint disorders.
A simple classification that also guides treatment.
Virtual reality simulation: basic concepts and use in endoscopic neurosurgery training.
INTRODUCTION: Virtual reality simulation is a promising alternative to training surgical residents outside the operating room. It is also a useful aide to anatomic study, residency training, surgical...
Expectations about treatment and beliefs about illness influence adherence in physical disorders, but the extent to which this occurs in mood disorders is unknown. Identifying modifiable factors, such...
Detecting and learning the location of unpleasant or pleasant scenarios, or spatial affect learning, is an essential skill that safeguards well-being (Crawford & Cacioppo, 2002). Potentially altered b...
Update on hypophysitis and TTF-1 expressing sellar region masses.
This article reviews recent literature on sellar region masses that most closely mimic non-secretory pituitary adenomas: hypophysitis, pituicytoma, spindle cell oncocytoma, and granular cell tumor of...
Outcome of sonographically suspected fetal ovarian cysts.
Abstract Objective: Fetal ovarian cysts (FOCs) are the most common intra-abdominal cystic structures formed during antenatal period. The aim of this study was to evaluate prenatal characteristics and...
News Articles
Newly understood circuits add finesse to nerve signals
An unusual kind of circuit fine-tunes the brain’s control over movement and incoming sensory information, and without relying on conventional nerve pathways. The work may provide insight into the de...
Obesity, Hypertension Prevalent in Growing Number of Children
Excessive weight in young people suggests their risk for metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidemia, sleep disorders, type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease as adults will be high. Medscape Medical News
Hormone levels may provide key to understanding psychological disorders in women
Women at a particular stage in their monthly menstrual cycle may be more vulnerable to some of the psychological side-effects associated with stressful experiences, according to a study from UCL.
Acadia: Multiple Data Points Suggest Further Upside In The Stock
ByJosh Hutheson:Acadia Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) has to be one of the top performing stocks over the past year with a chart looking like this. The stock is now trading at about $14 a share which is 10 ti...
Study could open up new possibilities for early diagnosis of motor disorders
The scientists report these findings in the current online edition of "The Lancet Neurology". This pan-European study could open up new possibilities of early diagnosis and smooth the way for treatmen...
The Meadows Wickenburg an Exhibitor at Conference on Behavioral Health and Addictive Disorders
The Meadows trauma and addiction treatment center in Wickenburg, Ariz., will be an exhibitor at the 26th NW Conference on Behavioral Health and Addictive Disorders in Bellevue, Wash. from May 29-31, 2...
New Advances In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Novel treatments for psychiatric disorders explored at national conference Dozens of leading psychology researchers are about to descend upon Concordia University for the annual Canadian Association o...
Most residents dissatisfied with quality of substance-abuse training, survey finds
A 2012 survey of internal medicine residents at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) - one of the nation's leading teaching hospitals - found that more than half rated the training they had received i...
J&J Sees New MOAs For Refractory Populations As Anti-Depressant For Neuro Sales
J&J’s five key therapeutic areas appear to be operating on all cylinders, based on presentations at the company’s annual analyst meeting. In neuroscience, already one of its core fields, it is...
J&J Sees New MOAs For Refractory Populations As The Anti-Depressant For Neuro Sales
J&J’s five key therapeutic areas appear to be operating on all cylinders, based on presentations at the company’s annual analyst meeting. In neuroscience, already one of its core fields, it is...
Events
None
Companies
Globus Medical, Inc. is a leading musculoskeletal implant company based in Audubon, PA. The company was founded in 2003 by an experienced team of professionals with a shared visio...
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. was established in March 1995 to develop therapeutic products for spinal cord injury ("SCI") and other central nervous system disorders. Acorda is focusing its initial develo...
ALung Technologies, Inc. is commercializing artificial lung devices for the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory disorders. The company's Hemolung System, designed to replace or supplement the u...
Physician Therapeutics is a division of Targeted Medical Pharma, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and sells prescription medical foods to physi...
Reverse Medical Corporation is a privately-held medical device company focused on expanding the endovascular management of acute stroke and neurovascular disease. The technology p...
Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NASDAQ:USPH) operates 369 clinics in 43 states. The Company's clinics provide preventative and post-operative care for a variety of o...
Onconova, based in Newtown, PA and Lawrenceville, NJ, discovers and develops novel patent- protected small molecule therapeutic agents for cancer, radiation protection and hematol...
The Heart Rhythm Society is the international leader in science, education and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, and the primary information resource on heart rhythm disorder...
TheAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) represents more than 6,500 endocrinologists in the United States and abroad. AACE is the largest association of clinic...
Lineagen (www.lineagen.com) is a provider of diagnostic and healthcare services focused on complex diseases for which individualsâ genetic profiles contribute strongly to...
Clinical Trials
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Autism Spectrum Disorders
This is a 12-week open label trial to evaluate whether omega-3 fatty acids is effective in reducing the severity of autism and its comorbidities.
This study will evaluate whether the drug mifepristone can improve the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome in people with ectopic adrenal corticotrophin hormone (ACTH) secretion. Cushing's synd...
Data and Sample Collection Study to Elucidate the Mechanisms of Eosinophilic Disorders
The purpose of this study is to elucidate the mechanisms underlying eosinophil growth, survival, migration, and function and to investigate and further characterize the pathophysiology of,...
Characterization of Receptors in Non-functioning Pituitary Macroadenomas
Characterization of receptors present in non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas by Reverse Transcriptase- Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) would assist with targeted medical therapy bas...
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...
Mediators of Abnormal Reproductive Function in Obesity (MARO)
The study is seeking to understand how being overweight and obese makes women less fertile. The studies the investigators have done so far indicate that there is a hormone or other substan...
The purpose of this study is to assess the pain reduction rate after 8 weeks treatment of NORSPAN® from baseline. And secondary purpose are: pain reduction rate after 4 weeks treatment f...
Both pharmacotherapeutic and psychosocial interventions have domenstrated efficacy for PTSD. However, although these interventions can be helpful, many patients remain symptomatic despite...
Small Bowel Motor Impairment in Scleroderma: Results of a Prospective 5-Year Manometric Follow-Up
Small bowel involvement is still recognized to be associated with great morbidity and mortality in SSc patients, leading particularly to malabsorption and intestinal pseudo-obstruction. In...
Topical treatment of mild to moderate actinic keratosis located on the face and head with Solaraze® is known to be a safe and efficient treatment option. However, it is unclear if an expa...
Videos
How Your Body Works 8 Pituitary Gland Problems & Symptoms
How Your Body Works 8 Pituitary Gland Problems & Symptoms Radhia discusses the pituitary gland and the effects of have a too active or not active enough pitu...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Tribulus
A plant genus of the family ZYGOPHYLLACEAE. Members contain steroidal saponins. Ingestion by grazing animals causes PHOTOSENSITIVITY DISORDERS called geeldikkop (yellow thick head) in South Africa.
Genetic Services
Organized services to provide diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of genetic disorders.
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.
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.
Genetic Research
Research into the cause, transmission, amelioration, elimination, or enhancement of inherited disorders and traits.
