Monthly Archives: July 2012

With topics like OCD, Torn Rotator Cuffs, Colorectal Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes, and Dementia, Audio-Digest Foundation …

Audio-Digest Foundation, the largest independent publisher of Continuing Medical Education in the world, is releasing free written summaries of its anesthesiology, emergency medicine, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, psychology, and urology programs via … Continue reading

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Life-Science Firm That Received Federal, Purdue Funding is Generating Revenue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– A Purdue-based new venture that develops nanotechnology to improve research and development in life-science companies, pharmaceutical companies and cancer research centers has succeeded in generating its first revenues from sales after only two years in business. Tymora Analytical Operations LLC has begun selling its PolyMAC product to university professors and industry researchers. The technology, which promotes the discovery of new cancer drugs in laboratory settings, is based on research by W Continue reading

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USC opens new med school campus in Greenville

GREENVILLE, SC (AP) – The University of South Carolina is opening a new medical school campus in Greenville with a charter class of 53 students. University spokesman Wes Hickman says a ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday. Continue reading

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Longevity Global Inc. Offers Best Security Mechanism For Online Transaction For Welders And Other Machines

Their online transaction is one of the safest in the world with their improved security arrangements. They recently installed SSL certified security system for more comfortable shopping experience. Continue reading

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$5 Million Grant Awarded by Private Foundation to Study Immortality

The John Templeton Foundation grant to UC Riverside philosopher John Fischer will fund research on aspects of immortality, including near-death experiences and the impact of belief in an afterlife on human behavior By Bettye Miller on July 31, 2012 The John Templeton Foundation has awarded philosopher John Martin Fischer $5 million to study issues related to immortality. Continue reading

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$5 million grant awarded to UC Riverside to study immortality

Public release date: 31-Jul-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Bettye Miller bettye.miller@ucr.edu 951-827-7847 University of California – Riverside RIVERSIDE, Calif. Continue reading

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Chemistry on Mars video with Curiosity Rover from the American Chemical Society

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2012 — After an epic 354-million-mile trek through space, the Mars Curiosity Rover is zooming along at 13,000 miles per hour toward a scheduled August 6 landing on the Red Planet to search for evidence of extraterrestrial life. The newest episode of the American Chemical Society’s (ACS’) award-winning Bytesize Science video series highlights Curiosity Rover’s mission, scientific instrumentation and the role that chemistry plays in the search for life on other planets. The video, produced by the ACS Office of Public Affairs, is available at www.BytesizeScience.com. Continue reading

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Lixte Biotechnology Holdings Announces Increased Funding And FDA Allowance To Conduct A Phase I Trial Of Its Lead Anti …

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. (LIXT.PK), announced allowance by the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a Phase I trial of its lead, potentially first-in-class, anti-cancer compound, LB-100. Continue reading

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Plandai Biotechnology Announces That in Recent Test Results Its Patented Phytofare(TM) Natural Green Tea "Catechins …

SEATTLE, July 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plandai Biotechnology, Inc. (PLPL), a producer of highly bioavailable plant extracts, today announced recent test results support the use of catechins in preventing the spread of HIV. Continue reading

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DNA2.0 Sponsors Singularity University Launchpad

Accelerator to Launch Synthetic Biology StartupsMenlo Park, CA (PRWEB) July 31, 2012 DNA2.0, the leading bioengineering solutions provider, today announced its sponsorship of Singularity University’s inaugural synthetic biology accelerator program, the SynBio Startup Launchpad. The program will nurture aspiring life science entrepreneurs seeking to apply the rapid-cycle, low-cost approaches … Continue reading

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Osiris Therapeutics takes 2Q loss as payments fall

Osiris Therapeutics Inc. said Monday it took a loss in the second quarter, but the company received the first two marketing approvals for its stem cell therapy Prochymal. Continue reading

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Osiris Therapeutics falls as Sanofi tiff continues

Shares of Osiris Therapeutics Inc. fell Monday after the company said it is still negotiating with French drugmaker Sanofi about the rights to its stem cell therapy Prochymal. Continue reading

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Annabelle to undergo stem cell therapy

MANILA, Philippines Talent manager Annabelle Rama revealed that she will be undergoing stem cell therapy in September. She confirmed this report to The Philippine Stars entertainment columnist Ricky Lo. Rama said shes been suffering from several illnesses and that stem cell therapy may help make her feel better Continue reading

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Approach stem cell therapy with caution, doctors say

Stem cell therapy has been building quite the reputation as a costly but groundbreaking medical procedure that promises to restore youth and revitalize those who choose to undergo treatment. Continue reading

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ACT Treats 10th Patient in Embryonic Stem Cell Trials for Macular Degeneration

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. Continue reading

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Cedars-Sinai Awarded $17.8 Million Grant to Develop ALS Treatment

Newswise LOS ANGELES (July 26, 2012) Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute today was awarded a $17.8 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to develop stem cell treatments for patients with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrigs Disease, a progressive, fatal and currently incurable neurodegenerative disease. Continue reading

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Gene Mutations Identified as Cause of Most Cases of Rare Disorder–AHC

Newswise (SALT LAKE CITY)Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare disorder that usually begins in infancy, with intermittent episodes of paralysis and stiffness, first affecting one side of the body, then the other. Continue reading

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Gene mutations linked to most cases of rare disorder — Alternating Hemoplegia of Childhood

Could not connect to DB: 1040: Too many connectionsCould not execute ‘UPDATE pressrelease SET r_hits = r_hits+ 1, r_total_hits = r_total_hits+ 1, r_pub_hits = r_pub_hits+ 1, r_total_pub_hits = r_total_pub_hits+ 1 WHERE r_id = 217952′ on database eurekalert: 2002: Can’t connect to local MySQL server through socket ‘/tmp/mysql.sock’ (2) Public release date: 30-Jul-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Phil Sahm phil.sahm@hsc.utah.edu 801-581-2517 University of Utah Health Sciences (SALT LAKE CITY)Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare disorder that usually begins in infancy, with intermittent episodes of paralysis and stiffness, first affecting one side of the body, then the other. Symptoms mysteriously appear and disappear, again and again, and affected children often experience dozens of episodes per week. Continue reading

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Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Retains New York Securities Law Firm

NAPLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions announced today that the Company has engaged the law firm of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference, LLP (www.srff.com), 61 Broadway, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10006 (SRFF), to represent its interests as general securities counsel and in the filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Continue reading

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USC Opens New Medical School Campus in Greenville Tuesday

The school is a partnership between USC and the Greenville Hospital System and becomes one of 136 in the nation. Continue reading

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For Pfizer, Boston’s medical labs a lure

Pfizer Inc., the worlds largest pharmaceutical company, has a storied history of hunting for blockbuster drugs in its own labs. These days it is also hunting for collaborations with outside physician-scientists who could help it develop cures for diseases ranging from lung cancer to osteoporosis Continue reading

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Dr. Hugh Stephenson: Instrumental in developing four-year medical school at Mizzou

Dr. Hugh Stephenson, who died Thursday (July 26, 2012), helped turn the School of Medicine at the University of Missouri at Columbia into a full, four-year institution Continue reading

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Learn How to Balance Medical School and Extracurriculars

While medical school is extremely demanding, that doesn't mean students can't juggle school requirements with outside interests. Medical schools frequently offer opportunities to help out in free clinics in the community, or even travel overseas before starting clinical rotations. There are also opportunities for being involved in activities outside of medicine Continue reading

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Scottsdale Weight Loss Clinic Phoenix Integrative Medicine Now Offering Discounted Modified HCG Diet Program Including …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via PRWEB – Phoenix Integrative Medicine, the leading Scottsdale weight loss clinic, is now offering the Modified HCG Diet for a significantly reduced price of $149. The veteran weight loss doctor at the clinic, Dr. Andrea O’Connor, maintains over a 90% success rate with the HCG Diet Scottsdale program. Continue reading

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UC pays $600K after chemistry explosion

An explosion during a chemistry experiment in January 2011 will force the University of Cincinnati to pay $600,000 to a local couple after their daughter suffered second- and third-degree burns. The Court of Claims of Ohio approved the settlement July 26, according to a statement from the state Supreme Court. Continue reading

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