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Positive results from Alnylam's ALN-TTR02 Phase I trial on TTR-mediated amyloidosis
2012-07-16 18:35:09Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today the achievement of positive clinical results from its Phase I trial with ALN-TTR02, an RNAi therapeutic targeting the transthyretin (TTR) gene for the treatment of TTR-mediated amyloidosis.
FDA clears TMI's Glider PTCA balloon catheter
2012-07-16 18:35:09TriReme Medical, Inc. (TMI) announced today that it has received FDA clearance for an expanded matrix of sizes for its unique Glider PTCA balloon catheter.
Merck to present results from clinical studies on BACE inhibitors at AAIC 2012
2012-07-16 18:35:09Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today presentations at the upcoming Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) being held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on July 14-19, 2012.
St. Joseph Hospital initiates enrollment in Medtronic's SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial for hypertension
2012-07-16 18:35:09St. Joseph Hospital of Orange on July 11 enrolled its first patient as part of a national clinical trial conducted by Medtronic Inc. for a renal denervation procedure designed to eliminate treatment-resistant hypertension.
TV watching increases waist size and reduces sporting ability in children
2012-07-16 18:35:09Each hour of TV watched by a two- to four-year- old contributes to his or her waist circumference by the end of grade 4 and his or her ability to perform in sports, according to a world-first study undertaken by researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated Saint-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital.
UMMS scientists identify new genetic mutation that causes familial ALS
2012-07-16 18:35:09A new genetic mutation that causes familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurological disorder also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, has been identified by a team of scientists led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS).
UCB's Neupro now available in U.S. pharmacies
2012-07-16 18:35:09UCB announced today that Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System) is now available in U.S. pharmacies. Neupro was approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration in April to treat the signs and symptoms of early and advanced stage idiopathic Parkinson's disease and moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome.
Study determines optimal screening strategy for gastric or stomach cancer
2012-07-16 18:35:09A new study has determined how often people should get screened for gastric or stomach cancer in high-risk regions of the world. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings could help reduce deaths from gastric cancer, which is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality.
New surgical t echnique may repair common, painful hip condition in elite athletes
2012-07-16 18:35:09A common, painful hip condition in elite athletes may be able to be repaired with an improved surgical technique, according to researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland today.
Novel way to monitor real-time chemical changes in brains of patients undergoing DBS
2012-07-16 18:35:09Mayo Clinic researchers have found a novel way to monitor real-time chemical changes in the brains of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The groundbreaking insight will help physicians more effectively use DBS to treat brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease, depression and Tourette syndrome.
Osteoporosis and sarcopenia: researchers at UMKC rece ive $8.3 million to study relationship
2012-07-16 21:34:03The University of Missouri-Kansas City has received a five-year, $8.3 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, to study the relationship between osteoporosis (loss of bone density) and sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) as people age.
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