Genetics and Birth Defects

New drug shows promise in cystic fibrosis

reuters.com     6 hrs ago   15 related          

LONDON (Reuters) - A new kind of cystic fibrosis drug, designed to bypass a genetic defect to treat the disease, has produced promising results in mid-stage clinical trials, Israeli researchers said on Thursday. The medicine,...                    

Pre-school age exercises can prevent dyslexia

news-medical.net     5 hrs ago   2 related          

Atypical characteristics of children's linguistic development are early signs of the risk of developing reading and writing disabilities, or dyslexia. New research points to preventive exercises as an effective means to tackle...                    

MDA Opens First National Online Auction to Benefit Jerry's Kids

redorbit.com     3 hrs ago   2 related          

TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New this year, the Muscular Dystrophy Association will launch its first-ever national online auction at http://www.mda.org/auctions in conjunction with the 43rd Annual Jerry...                    

Enobia Pharma initiates clinical testing of Enzyme Replacement Therapy to treat hypophosphatasia

bionity.com     7 hrs ago   6 related          

22 Aug 2008 - Enobia Pharma announced that the first patient in its clinical program for hypophosphatasia has been dosed. Enobia is investigating Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) with ENB-0040 for the treatment of this genetic...                    

In Medicine

redorbit.com     3 hrs ago   69 related          

Gardasil study examines costs An expensive vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer is cost- effective for young teens, but not for women in their 20s, a report says. The vaccine against the HPV virus was licensed in 2006...                    

Roundup: TOPSoccer to hold registration

bradenton.com     2 hrs ago   1 related          

TOPSoccer, the area's only youth soccer program for mentally and physically disabled children, will conduct registration for its third season from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Braden River Soccer Club clubhouse behind...                    

ELECTION 2008: Michigan voters to decide on medical marijuana, stem cell research

freep.com     9 hrs ago   2 related          

Michigan voters to decide on medical marijuana, stem cell research By Dawson Bell • Free Press Lansing Bureau • August 21, 2008 LANSING – The field of statewide ballot proposals for 2008 appears to be set at two – medical...                    

Zolmitriptan: By Any Other Name

451press.com     9 hrs ago          

This post is an apology to you, Gentle Readers. It is over the spelling in this blog of the brand names for the migraine medication zolmitriptan. I've even seen two different spellings on the Zomig nasal spray sample box. I...                    

Memphis Center Philip Beliles Is On Rimington Trophy Watch List Again This Fall

cstv.com     5 hrs ago   3 related          

University of Memphis senior Philip Beliles has been tabbed as a member of the Rimington Trophy 2008 Fall Watch List as announced by the committee Thursday afternoon. Beliles, who was earlier named to the spring list of...                    

Philips to lead 'euHeart' project for highly personalized diagnosis and treatment of...

webwire.com     6 hrs ago          

Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today announced that it will lead a new European Union (EU) funded research project called 'euHeart,' which is aimed at imp... [WebWire - Thursday,...                    

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