Healthy Intestinal Bacteria Found Within Chicken Eggs: Finding Could Have Important Implications For Poultry Industry, Food Safety
The conventional wisdom among scientists has long been that birds acquire the intestinal bacteria that are necessary for good health from their environment, but a new University of Georgia study finds that chickens are actually born with those bacteria.
Brief Details Options For Improving Medicare Part D Choice, Web Site Provides Health Policy-Related Information
"Medicare Part D: Simplifying the Program and Improving the Value of Information for Beneficiaries, " Commonwealth Fund: The issue brief details specific options for improving beneficiaries' choices under the Medicare prescription drug benefit through increased standardization.
Genmab Initiates Zalutumumab Combination Study In Colorectal Cancer
Genmab A/S (OMX: GEN) announced it has initiated a Phase I/II study of zalutumumab (HuMax-EGFr(TM)) in combination with irinotecan chemotherapy to treat colorectal cancer (CRC). The study will include a maximum of 97 patients who have failed standard chemotherapy and progressed during or within three months of stopping cetuximab-based therapy.
LE-SN38 For Metastatic Colorectal Cancer After Progression On Oxaliplatin: Results Of CALGB 80402
Dr. Allyson Ocean will present data showing that LESN-38, the active molecule of the chemotherapy drug irinotecan, did not have benefit in slowing the progression of metastatic colorectal cancer.
Argos Therapeutics Presents Data On The Mechanism Of Immunosuppression By Soluble CD83 At The American Transplant Congress
Argos Therapeutics announced the presentation of data on the immunosuppressive properties of its soluble CD83 (sCD83) protein at the 2008 American Transplant Congress, held May 31 - June 4 in Toronto, Ontario.
Structural Brain Abnormalities Found In Some Marijuana Users
Structural abnormalities in the hippocampus and amygdala may beassociated with long-term, heavy cannabis use, according to an articlereleased June 2, 2008 in the Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Eating Disorders: Risk Varies By Age And Gender
Binge eating and purging can occur in boys and girls at a variety ofages, but the risk factors for these behaviors largely vary by agegroup and gender, according to an article released on June 02, 2008 inthe Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Affymetrix Technology Powers First Genomic Tumor Grading Test For Breast Cancer
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq: AFFX) announced that its technology powers the Ipsogen MapQuant Dx™ Genomic Grade, the first genomic test designed to provide a more precise measurement of tumor grade than previous techniques. Ipsogen, a leading French molecular diagnostic company, launched the test, which resulted from the Powered by Affymetrix™
The International Myeloma Foundation Says New Studies Show Longer Survival For Myeloma Patients And Improved Response To Treatments
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)-supporting research and providing education, advocacy and support for myeloma patients, families, researchers and physicians-said encouraging new findings were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago, showing significant improvements in treating myeloma.
CombinatoRx To Present At The Canaccord Adams Diabetes Obesity Conference
CombinatoRx, Incorporated (NASDAQ: CRXX) announced that John Randle PhD, Senior Vice President, Commercial Development is scheduled to present at the upcoming Canaccord Adams Diabetes & Obesity Conference at The Nikko Hotel in San Francisco. Mr. Randle is scheduled to present on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 10:20 am PST.