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Laureate Pharma Sponsors Live Webcast on Development of a Third-Generation Antibody for Therapy of Prostate Cancer

Laureate Pharma, a biopharmaceutical development and protein production company, is sponsoring a live webcast on the development of a third-generation antibody for therapy of prostate cancer. The webcast, presented by BioPharm International, will feature presentations by experts from Cytogen Corporation, Laureate Pharma, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The experts

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South Korea Boosts Biotech Research with 18.9% Year-on-Year Investment Increase

South Korea is pumping 800 billion won (approximately $846 million) into advancing biotech research and development this year, an 18.9% year-on-year increase, with the goal of becoming one of the world's top three leading countries in stem cell research by 2015. The investment will focus on improving

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TAXUS Stent System Demonstrates Strong Performance in Diabetic Patients

A recent analysis published in the EuroIntervention journal has further reinforced the efficacy of the TAXUS(R) Express (2TM) paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent system in treating coronary artery disease in diabetic patients. The study integrated data from four TAXUS clinical trials, involving 3,445 patients with coronary artery stenosis, 814 of

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SANYO Electric's Proprietary Electrolyzed Water Technology Suppresses Avian Influenza Viruses

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., a leading provider of environment and energy related products and services, has announced that its proprietary electrolyzed water technology effectively suppresses avian influenza viruses. This result was achieved through corroborative research with Tottori University, Japan, led by Professor Kouichi Otsuki of the Faculty of Agriculture. The

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Eurand Initiates Second Phase 3 Clinical Trial for EUR-1008 in Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Eurand, a specialty pharmaceutical company, has announced the initiation of the second of two Phase 3 clinical trials required for registration of its pancreatic enzyme product, EUR-1008, in patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). The trial aims to determine the safety and tolerability of EUR-1008 in children under the age

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DINMAR's Oacis Clinical Viewer Selected for eHealth Collaboratory Project

The eHealth Collaboratory, a joint effort between Canada Health Infoway and the Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, has selected DINMAR's Oacis Clinical Viewer application to demonstrate secure access to patient records and intuitive clinical data views. As part of the project, DINMAR's Oacis Clinical Data Repository

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Thailand Showcases Success in Containing Bird Flu, Pushes for Regional Vaccine Production

Thailand is boasting its progress in containing the bird flu outbreak, with no new patients reported since early this year. The country's public health officials are set to present their success story to the APEC meeting on avian and pandemic influenza, where they will also push for cooperation

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LAP-BAND System Surgery Outperforms Non-Surgical Weight-Loss Programs in Reducing Comorbidities

A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that LAP-BAND System surgery is significantly more effective in reducing weight and improving health and quality of life than non-surgical weight-loss programs. The study, conducted by Professor Paul O'Brien and his team at Monash University's

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Mobile Phone Radiation Affects Brain Function, Australian Research Suggests

Australian scientists have found that radiation emitted by mobile phones can impair brain function, particularly in reaction times and information processing. A study conducted by researchers at the Brain Sciences Institute in Melbourne involved 120 healthy volunteers who underwent psychological tests while exposed to mobile phone emissions and during a

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HeartWare Ltd Sees Bright Future for Its Smaller, More Efficient Heart Device

HeartWare Ltd, a leader in the development of medical heart pumps, is optimistic about its future prospects due to the success of its newest device, the HVAD. The company's HVAD is the smallest of its kind, with the added benefit of being more efficient than its competitors. This

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Robot-Assisted Bowel Cancer Screening Gains Traction in Australia

A cutting-edge robot developed in Australia, called Grace, has been hailed as a game-changer in bowel cancer screening. With an accuracy rate of 98%, Grace can process medical results up to eight times faster than traditional methods, detecting bleeding in the bowel at an earlier stage and reducing the need

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Biocon Aims to Develop Novel Cancer Treatments in India

Biocon Ltd, a leading biotech company based in Bangalore, intends to develop, manufacture, and market novel products, including monoclonal antibodies, for the treatment of head and neck cancer in India. According to the firm, monoclonal antibodies specifically target receptors overexpressed in tumor cells, offering an advantage over conventional therapies. With