Obesity And The Built Environment
Obesity experts speaking today presented recent evidence that changes to our built environment could tackle the rising tide of obesity. The conference, organised by the charity the Association for the Study of Obesity, also discussed innovative solutions from policy makers and organisations including NICE, Sustrans and Living Streets.
Amgen Presents New Data At ASCO On Four Investigational Molecules From Oncology Pipeline
Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) announced interim results from four of the company's investigational cancer agents.
Updated REVLIMID R Results Presented In Relapsed Refractory Aggressive Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma NHL At ASCO
Celgene International S~A! rl (Nasdaq:CELG) announced preliminary data were presented from an international study of single agent REVLIMID in relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL-003, Abstract #8509). The data was presented at the 44th Annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago, IL.
Amgen Reports Positive Data At ASCO From Three Studies Of Denosumab In Cancer Patients
Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) announced results from three denosumab studies in cancer patients.
Royal Seal Of Approval For Breakthrough Breast Cancer's World-Class Research Unit In Edinburgh
A pioneering new breast cancer research unit set up by leading UK charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer and the University of Edinburgh will be officially opened on Thursday 5 June 2008 by HRH The Prince of Wales (also known as The Duke of Rothesay while travelling in Scotland), the charity's Patron.
Consultants Hampered In Their Efforts To Do More For Patients, BMA Survey Shows, UK
The results of a UK-wide survey* of consultants demonstrate their strong commitment to the NHS, and show they are delivering service improvements and putting in long hours, often unpaid, the BMA says today (Tuesday 3 June, 2008). Furthermore, over half of consultants are being prevented from bringing in change or innovation to aid patient care, the survey indicates.
Act Now To Reduce Drink-related Harm, Says Faculty Of Public Health And Association Of Directors Of Public Health, UK
A range of measures are needed to get to grips with the UK's ever-worsening problem with alcohol misuse, says the Faculty of Public Health and Association of Directors of Public Health.
Data From Satraplatin SPARC Phase 3 Trial In Patients With Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Progressing After Initial Chemotherapy
GPC Biotech AG (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: GPC, NASDAQ: GPCB) announced the presentation of the overall survival results from the double-blind, randomized satraplatin Phase 3 registrational trial, the SPARC trial (Satraplatin and Prednisone Against Refractory Cancer).
International Diabetes Federation Commits To Improving Diabetes Education Globally Through Centres Of Education
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) announced that it will begin designating centres of education globally to improve clinical outcomes, care and knowledge of healthcare providers and people with diabetes.The Federation aims to create a robust global framework for the effective implementation of diabetes education activities at the global, regional and local level.
Cambridge Temperature Concepts Seek Couples To Trial Revolutionary New Fertility Monitor - Duofertility
Cambridge Temperature Concepts Limited (CTC) announced the first user-trials of their revolutionary non-invasive fertility monitor- DuoFertility. DuoFertility is an extremely precise sensor for the measurement of a woman's body basal temperature (BBT).