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Seen that? - Hormone replacement therapy and hot flashes
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 29, 2009
...stosterone Replacement Therapy Slows Progression of Alzheimer's Disease in Mice at The Biotech Weblog In mice trials, scientists have shown that testoster...
Cancer Vaccine Implants Eliminate Tumors in Mice
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 29, 2009
In this week's issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine , bioengineers describes the use of plastic disks impregnated with tumor-specific antigens and implanted under the skin to reprogram the immune system to attack melanoma tumors in mice.
The slender implants developed by Mo...
Allergic Reactions to Heparin
in Allergies, on November 23, 2009
© Blind Grasshopper A newly published study ( pdf file ) reports that in some patients undergoing heparin injections , the blood anticoagulant has been shown to cause skin lesions due to allergic reactions .
The study looked at 320 patients undergoing heparin injections over 12 months at Th...
Seen that? - Non Diabetics Abuse Diabetic Drug
in Daily Diabetic, on November 19, 2009
... Non Diabetics Abuse Diabetic Drug at Daily Diabetic The insulin controlling drug Byetta, nicknamed Lizzy and Gilly because the active ingredient wa...
Seen that? - Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 19, 2009
... Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene at The Biotech Weblog While it doesn't provide answers as to how infertility in women m... ... Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene at The Biotech Weblog While it doesn't provide answers as to how infertility in women m...
Seen that? - 2005: A Year Of Diabetes Breakthroughs
in Daily Diabetic, on November 9, 2009
...n The Fat But Leave The Sugar Behind from A Hearty Life written by kendra James. While Ruth of The Biotech-Weblog wrote: Rituximab Antibody may Treat Type 1 Diabetes. Last but not [...] Read More ...
Seen that? - Gordon’s Jewelers Grants Wishes
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 9, 2009
...ndation Grants $1.6 Million to Study Biological Interactions with Nanomaterials at The Biotech Weblog The W.M. Keck Foundation has granted the University ...
New innovative ways to identify supply chain talent: 360 degree feedback
in Supplychainer, on November 9, 2009
...ckground Screening will enable us to offer clients comprehensive candidate background screening and drug testing services," said Shel Myeroff, president of Direct Recruiters, Inc. "Our partnership wit...
Seen that? - Bio-Terrorism and the Flu Pandemic Conference
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 8, 2009
... Bio-Terrorism and the Flu Pandemic Conference at The Biotech Weblog In the aftermath of the London bombings, it is comforting to know that the Frau... ...ccine'. Since no-one can predict the exact form of a pandemic flu virus strain, the EMEA allows drugs companies to start the approval process for vaccines still in development. Earlier this week, ...
Seen that? - A Question Of Ethics
in Bizinformer, on November 6, 2009
...ing's The WallStreet Journal has a cover article (subscription required) about the prescription drug trade, Internet marketing of said drugs, and the entrepreneurs that profit from differing laws ...
Seen that? - Is there hope for female sexual dysfunction?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 31, 2009
...al Spray For Female Sexual Dysfunction Shows Favorable Phase IIa Trial Results at The Biotech Weblog It took a backseat to drugs for Erectile Dysfunction ... ... Results at The Biotech Weblog It took a backseat to drugs for Erectile Dysfunction in men, but Palatin Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: PTN) and King Pharmaceut...
Seen that? - CELEBRITY DOGS
in The Celebrities Weblog, on October 31, 2009
... others that [...] Read More BioArts' Cloned Dogs Up For Auction at The Biotech Weblog Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Stephanie Horrocks Bi...
Novel Antifungal Protein from Pumpkin Rinds
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 30, 2009
© Tambako the Jaguar Scientists have identified antimicrobial proteins from pumpkin rinds that can inhibit the growth of microbes, including Candida albicans which causes vaginal yeast infections, diaper rash in infants, and other health problems. From the abstract of the study published...
Swine flu fraud
in Sox First, on October 29, 2009
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It was just a matter of time. The US Food and Drug Administration has published a list of fraudulent swine flu products purporting to clean up the disease now popping up on websites. Read th...
RFID - Implantate unmoralisch?
in RFID Weblog, on 23.10.09
...ter Verschluss. 2004 genehmigte die amerikanische Arzneimittel-Zulassungsbehörde Food and Drug Administration (FDA) dann den Gebrauch des Chips ganz offiziell.
Was folgte war jede Menge Aufregung: ...
Seen that? - Cyndi Violette and David Williams on Joe Average Poker Show
in Internet Poker, on October 22, 2009
...h a Mario game, the man credited with creating God of War suggested that he would play up the "drug angle:" "There's clearly a kind of drug culture reference thing that I pick up on...
Seen that? - Diabetes Challenges: Dealing With Diabetes On Valentine's Day
in Daily Diabetic, on October 21, 2009
...rck KGaA Licenses Glenmark Pharmaceuticals' DPPIV Inhibitor for Type 2 Diabetes at The Biotech Weblog Merck KGaA and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals S.A (Switzer... ...for type 2 diabetes, currently under Phase II clinical development. DPPIV inhibitors are a class of drugs that work by inhibiting the activity of the DPP-IV enzyme, thereby stimulating the secretion o...
Aerosol Measles Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 21, 2009
© Dave Haygarth Researchers have developed a new method for the delivery of measles vaccine that allows the patient to inhale a finely-powdered form of the vaccine. Attenuated measles virus was mixed with high-pressure carbon dioxide to produce microscopic bubbles and droplets, which are t...
BioAccelerate NYC Prize To Fund Translational Research
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 18, 2009
© kaibara87 The Partnership for New York City and the New York City Economic Development (NYCEDC) Corporation have announced that the New York City Investment Fund (NYCIF) will provide up to $1.25 million for the BioAccelerate NYC Prize . The BioAccelerate NYC Prize is the first city...
Seen that? - Generic Allegra from Mylan Laboratories
in Allergies, on October 16, 2009
...mine Allegra may want to watch out for and try Mylan Laboratories Inc.'s generic version of the drug. Mylan announced yesterday in a press release that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has gr...
Seen that? - Generic Allegra is coming
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 11, 2009
...c version of Allegra", Reuters/ABC News, Jul.14) [...] Read More Ranbaxy Generic Drugs Denied Import to U.S. by FDA at Straightfromthedoc ...
How Safe is Mexico?
in Wandalust, on October 11, 2009
...at CNN .
Fodor's points out that the superficial image of Mexico as littered with Swine Flu and drug violence is, well, superficial. It's not a very complete picture. Fodor's conslusion: How safe ...
Seen that? - Asthma Drug Advair, Deadly?
in Allergies, on October 4, 2009
... Asthma Drug Advair, Deadly? at Allergies If you have been watching the Today Show recently, you might have been one of the many who got alarmed upo...
Seen that? - Revolution Developers Get More than 1000 Dev Kits
in House of Nintendo, on October 2, 2009
...e New Diagnostic Kits by China Sky One Medical Passed National Final Inspection at The Biotech Weblog One of the leading producers and distributors for ex...
Personal Genomics & Privacy Survey
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 30, 2009
© micahb37 A group of researchers has created a new online, interactive survey regarding values & attitudes related to Personal Genomics , and are inviting you to participate.
In this survey, you will be asked questions about issues of privacy and consent that arise in relation to persona...
SensiGene Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening Test
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 20, 2009
Sequenom has launched the SensiGene Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Carrier Screening Test , a carrier screening genetic test that helps to identify individuals who may have an increased risk of having a baby with certain genetic conditions.
This innovative test screens for 103 mutations and five var...
Sears let off lightly for spying on customers
in Sox First, on September 16, 2009
..., such as online banking statements, video rental transactions, library borrowing histories, online drug prescription records, and select header fields that could show the sender, recipient, subject, ...
Seizure Drug Curbs Hot Flashes
in Well Woman Blog, on September 15, 2009
... © Chapendra
The seizure drug gabapentin improved the quality of sleep in menopausal women suffering from hot flashes .
Such were the findings of University of Rochester Medical Center res...
Charles Darwin "too controversial" for America
in Sox First, on September 13, 2009
...fundamentalism). And yet, America has led the way in other area like mapping the human genome and drug research. Go figure! This is alarming stuff. If you want, you can check out the trailer of the ...
Biotransformed Blueberry Juice Against Obesity and Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 5, 2009
© Kyle McDonald A newly published study showed that biotransformed blueberry juice may have therapeutic potentials against obesity and diabetes . Biotransformation of the blueberry juice was achieved with a new strain of bacteria isolated from the blueberry flora, specifically called Serratia...
STOP Your Child’s Allergy Disease March without the OUCH!
in Allergies, on September 3, 2009
...your child's allergy disease. And best of all, it can be accomplished naturally and virtually Drug Free.
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Drinking Out Of Your Soda Can? Better Read This.
in Do you like to cook?, on September 3, 2009
...it for lab testing.
The couple received a copy of the completed report last week from the Food and Drug Administration Office of Regulatory Affairs, which concluded the foreign matter appeared to be ...
2009 Mid-Atlantic Biotech Conference
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 31, 2009
...What: The 2009 Mid-Atlantic Bio (Biotech Conference)
When: November 4 - 6, 2009
Where: The Washington, D.C. Convention Center
In a unique forum to promote networking, business expansion, and...
Natural Odors and Development of Mosquito Repellents
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 26, 2009
Entomologists have identified a new class of odorants - chemical compounds with smells - present in ripening fruit that prevent the CO2-sensitive neurons in the antennae of fruit flies from functioning, thus enabling them to find their way to such foods. Researchers say that these findings may pav...
2009 Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference Calls for Emerging Companies to Present to Investors
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 26, 2009
...Emerging companies in the field of biotechnology are called to present to potential investors at the Mid-Atlantic Bio's 2009 Conference (Nov. 4-6, 2009).
Building on the success of last yea...
Antihistamine Xyzal Now Approved for Infants Six Months and Older
in Allergies, on August 26, 2009
... The Food and Drug Administration has approved Xyzal for the treatment of indoor allergies and hives among children from 6 months onwards (previously it has been approved for children that are ...
Watermelons as Source of Biofuel
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 25, 2009
© La Grande Farmers' Market Watermelons that do not make it to the market may be a valuable source of alternative energy. A study has shown that the juice of reject watermelons can be fermented efficiently into biofuel .
Wayne Fish worked with a team of researchers at the USDA-Agricultura...
Nanotech Products Cross Millennial Threshold
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 25, 2009
... next two years. This will provide significant oversight challenges for agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Product Safety Commission , which often lack any mechanisms to id...
Pregnancy and Antidepressants
in Well Woman Blog, on August 22, 2009
...) antidepressants like Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft were largely responsible for the increase.
These drugs were generally considered safe for pregnant women at the time, but safety concerns soon emerged...
Bone-setting Glue Derived from Cloned Sandcastle Worm Genes
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 20, 2009
Credit: Fred Hayes Scientists have developed a synthetic version of an adhesive formed by a marine worm, Phragmatopoma californica . This worm secrets a glue to build a tubelike shell out of bits of sand, broken shells and other mineral debris. By cloning the gene for the proteins making up ...
Improved Butanol Production from Mutant Bacteria
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 19, 2009
© futureatlas.com Researchers have doubled the production of butanol , a possible alternative to gasoline, by developing a mutant strain of the bacterium Clostridium beijerinckii in a bioreactor containing bundles of polyester fibers. The novel strain can produce 30 grams of butanol per lite...
Cocaine dollars
in Sox First, on August 18, 2009
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It's nothing to sniff at. US currency is drug money, literally. We now have reports has found that 95% of dollar bills in Washington DC bear traces of cocaine. Significantly, that's up...
Inhalant Powder Measles Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 17, 2009
Scientists have developed the first dry powder inhalable vaccine for measles . This less invasive method of delivery are best suited particularly in developing countries where there are areas that often lack the electricity for refrigeration, clean water and sterile needles needed to administer...
Eco-friendly Pesticides Derived from Herbal Essentail Oils
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 17, 2009
Researchers are exploring the use of essential oils derived from herbs such as rosemary, thyme, clove, and mint as natural pesticides for use against agricultural as well as household pests.
"We are exploring the potential use of natural pesticides based on plant essential oils - commonly ...
Post 9/11: What to do when post-traumatic stress doesn't subside?
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 14, 2009
.... Using photos or even recalling your personal experience can help with exposure.
Be cautious of drug and alcohol consumption - People suffering from PTSD are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol ...
Anuleaf AD: A Relief To Pregnant Women
in Next Nine Months, on August 12, 2009
...pregnancy that often comes with the territory - hemorrhoids .
Now, there's an all natural, drug free cure that will interest us all.
While medications have come a long way during the last fe...
DaisySL, New Mandarin Variety Released for Propagation
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 5, 2009
Plant breeders have released a new variety of mandarin orange (or tangerine) for commercial production. Named DaisySL for Daisy seedless, the new fruit is finely textured and juicy, with a rich, sweet and distinctive flavor when mature. Its rind is smooth and thin, and bears a deep orange colo...
Onglyza: New Diabetes Drug, Approved By The FDA
in Daily Diabetic, on August 2, 2009
... The US FDA has approved a new drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes: ONGLYZA (saxagliptin)
Intended to be used with diet and exercise, Onglyza is a once-daily tablet that lowers high bloo...
Medscape: Free drug App for the iPhone
in The Smart PDA, on August 2, 2009
...WebMD has released a very useful medical application for the iPhone, which comes with a database of drugs, a drug interaction tool and a directory of physicians and pharmacies.
Here are the features...
Dr. Conrad Murray To Be Questioned About Michael Jackson's Death
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 27, 2009
...esults hold the fate of Dr. Conrad Murray . The doctor has a lot of questions to answer. Like what drugs were in Michael Jackson's system at the time of his death? Etc.
On Monday, CNN and the A...
Avandia, Under Fire Once More!
in Daily Diabetic, on July 27, 2009
...en reported the said connection to Avandia :
They wrote in the journal Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety that a review of adverse events reported to the Food and Drug Administration found 11 de...
Generatying Electricity from Cow Manure
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 25, 2009
© pamzpix According to US research paper "Cow Power: The Energy and Emissions Benefits of Converting Manure to Biogas " published in the Institute of Physics' Environmental Research Letters, livestock manure can be converted into a domestic renewable fuel source to generate up ...
Recession-fuelled crime wave
in Sox First, on July 23, 2009
... that fraud by company directors is up 313%. Petty theft has risen massive 25%, shoplifting 10% and drug offences are up 6%. British retailers are also claiming there's been a crime wave. It...
Tires Partially Made from Cellulose
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 22, 2009
© tillwe A new study indicates that microcrystalline cellulose, a product derived from plant fibers, can be used to partially replace silica as a reinforcing filler in the manufacture of rubber tires . This technology would require less energy and costs during production, and result to tires t...
Swine flu profits
in Sox First, on July 21, 2009
...e news about swine flu is getting grimmer and grimmer. First, we have reports of the US Food and Drug Administration warning that swine flue vaccine will not provide 100% protection. That's fol...
Swine Flu Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 19, 2009
© Eneas Scientists are on a race in the development of a vaccine against swine flu. Researchers at the University of Antwerp will be testing 4 potential vaccines for H1N1v in a trial involving 300 to 400 volunteers and expects that a Mexican flu vaccine is available early November.
"Mos...
California's dope rush
in Sox First, on July 19, 2009
...zing marijuana would save the California economy. The Marijuana Policy Project is pushing for the drug to approved, claiming it will really do great things for the state's appalling budget. And...
Genetically Modified Salt-Tolerant Cereal Crops
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 10, 2009
Using a new genetic modification approach, agricultural researchers have developed cereal crops that are able to withstand salinity .
Professor Tester says his team used the technique to keep salt - as sodium ions (Na+) - out of the leaves of a model plant species. The researchers modified gen...
Victoza® (liraglutide) Received EU Marketing Authorization
in Daily Diabetic, on July 6, 2009
... Novo Nordisk 's prime diabetes drug called Victoza® (liraglutide) has now received narketing authorization by the EU.
Victoza is the first once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1...
Novel Delivery of Vaccine Against Otitis Media
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 4, 2009
© boltron- Scientists have developed a pain-free vaccination strategy that works against otitis media , or ear infection, reported to be the most frequently diagnosed illness in children less than 15 years of age in the United States.
The vaccine was recently tested by placing a droplet of fo...
Treatment For Gaucher Disease From Protalix
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2009
... visits a Gaucher patient must undergo for treatment.
Protalix is currently in phase III with this drug (currently referred to as prGCD), having completed trial enrollment in December 2008. The compa...
Genome-Wide Karyomapping for Detecting Cystic Fibrosis in Embryos
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 30, 2009
© drsuparna In the 25th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Amsterdam, scientists report of an embryo test that can screen for cystic fibrosis as well as aneuploidy. According to the researchers, genome-wide karyomapping simultaneously detects inherita...
Madoff gets the max! What now?
in Sox First, on June 30, 2009
...ty. Francis writes: "Here's how money laundering would have worked: Unsavory people, from drug cartels to gangsters or greedy tax evaders, are forced to keep their ill-gotten gains hidden fr...
Swisslog introduces new solution for medication supply chain
in Supplychainer, on June 26, 2009
... specifically designed for hospital medication flow. Swisslog's IMS will automate reordering of drugs directly with the hospital's pharmaceutical wholesaler. All inventory movements from the w...
How biotech companies can reduce supply chain risk?
in Supplychainer, on June 26, 2009
... I don't think I have written any post on biotech supply chain management in this blog (at least I don't remember any), but seeing this nice piece in ICIS website became a motivation to w...
Fiber for Nerve Repair Derived from Chitosan and Polyester
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 19, 2009
Researchers have developed a promising new material that can be used to repair severed nerves by combining chitosan , a compound found in the shells of crabs and shrimp, and polycaprolactone , a strong, flexible, biodegradable polyester commonly used in sutures. The hybrid fiber combines the b...
NFL Week 6
in End Zone Buzz, on June 19, 2009
...iego's Chargers was arrested trying to cross the US/Canada border on a warrant out of Texas for drugs and burglary charges.
Leaf posted a $45k bond in Washington State and promised to appear in ...
Securing pharma supply chain: Is now the right time?
in Supplychainer, on June 19, 2009
...on and buzz around some previously hot topics: One of those areas is the subject of counterfeit drugs in pharmaceutical industry.
Supply and Demand Chain Executive has recently published a pie...
Azotobacter vinelandii Genome Sequence
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 18, 2009
© MASH DnArt Researchers have successfully sequence the genome of Azotobacter vinelandii , a nitrogen fixing bacterium found in soil. The data gathered will help advance research on nitrogen fixation and other biochemical processes, using A. vinelandii as model organism.
A. vinelandii has o...
