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USMC, Indiana, Texas and Oklahoma Making Hyperbaric Oxygen … – PR Web (press release)

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

CONCUSSION/TBI are physical injuries Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 23, 2017 Camp Lejeune, US Marine Corps, with the cooperation of the US Navy, has agreed to allow active duty Marines to voluntarily participate in an LSU study in New Orleans (http://hbottbistudy.org/). Dr. Paul Harch is investigating the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) at 1.5 ATA in the treatment of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or persistent post-concussion syndrome (PPCS) resulting from either blunt or blast injury in both military and civilians. This action builds on the efforts of Rep Walter Jones (R-NC) and over a dozen other lawmakers demanding access to this safe and effective treatment. Hundreds of thousands of brain-wounded active duty and veteran service members are suffering without alternative treatments that can heal the wound to the brain, rather than merely treating symptoms with ineffective drugs and devices, dangerous opioid, and unproven and potentially dangerous drugs like LSD, ecstasy and other exotics. In a companion breakthrough, Indiana PL-217, signed 4/27/2017, establishes a funded Pilot Program for the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This legislation follows a long effort by veterans in Indiana to treat brain-wounded Indiana veterans with … Continue reading

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New MS treatment helps Montana teacher: ‘It hit me pretty hard’ – Montana Standard

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

BILLINGS Kelly Klein can lead an almost normal life. Last month, she was one of the first people in Montana to start on Ocrevus, the first drug approved by the FDA that's designed to treat patients who suffer from aggressivemultiple sclerosis. Ocrevus was approved by the FDA in March, and Klein's doctor at St. Vincent Healthcare, Kris French, cleared her to receive it in April. "Right now you can get really close to stopping (MS)," French said. "You just can't reverse the damage." And MS can be damaging. The disease attacks the body's central nervous system, disrupting the flow of information from the brain through the spine and breaking down neurological functions. Doctors are so excited about Ocrevus because it works by slowing the disease's progression and reducing the effects of some symptoms. Past treatments have worked to modify the disease itself. "It's a great medication," French said. Klein was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis on Mother's Day in 2004. "It hit me pretty hard," she said. She was in the hospital for five days, and for a while lost the ability to walk. After a round of tests, doctors told Klein she had primary progressivemultiple sclerosis, a form of the … Continue reading

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Pluses and minuses for women taking HRT – Belfast Telegraph

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

Pluses and minuses for women taking HRT BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can have a hugely beneficial effect on unpleasant menopause symptoms, reducing hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings for many of the one million UK women who take it. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/health/pluses-and-minuses-for-women-taking-hrt-35743619.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article35743937.ece/06f22/AUTOCROP/h342/hrt.jpg Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can have a hugely beneficial effect on unpleasant menopause symptoms, reducing hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings for many of the one million UK women who take it. But there are fears about the therapy's side effects, with the latest research suggesting HRT - which usually involves the replacement of oestrogen and sometimes progesterone - could be associated with an increased risk of hearing loss in postmenopausal women. Past studies have claimed HRT increases the risk of breast cancer, although more recent reviews have shown the association was exaggerated. Then there's cardiovascular disease; some studies say HRT is protective, others say it increases the risks. Confused? Here's an outline of current thinking on some of the benefits and risks of HRT. DOES HRT INCREASE THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER? There was a sharp decline in the number of menopausal women taking HRT following a 2002 study by the US Women's Health Initiative … Continue reading

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3D-printed ovaries successfully produce healthy mice pups – Engadget

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

While their creation is far from being the first biosynthetic ovary, it's the first one made of 3D-printed gelatin scaffolding. They simply loaded the structures with immature egg cells before implanting them into their test subjects. Previous efforts used gel substances to encapsulate egg cells, but they were unfortunately prone to breaking down and collapsing upon themselves. The scaffolding provided a much more stable environment that gave the follicles a higher rate of survival. According to assistant professor and team member Ramille Shah, the secret lies in the temperature they used while 3D printing the structure: "...we found a gelatin temperature that allows it to be self-supporting, not collapse, and lead to building multiple layers. No one else has been able to print gelatin with such well-defined and self-supported geometry." It'll take a long, long time before before the team's biosynthetic ovaries can even be considered for use in humans, though that's definitely their end goal. They specifically want to help women who've undergone cancer treatment and/or survived childhood cancer. It could be used to trigger hormone production in teen cancer survivors who'd typically need to go through hormone replacement therapy, and it could replace IVF for some of those … Continue reading

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Study identifies RNA molecule that shields breast cancer stem cells from immune system – Princeton University

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

Researchers from Princeton Universitys Department of Molecular Biology have identified a small RNA molecule that helps maintain the activity of stem cells in both healthy and cancerous breast tissue. The study, which will be published in the June issue of Nature Cell Biology, suggests that this "microRNA" promotes particularly deadly forms of breast cancer and that inhibiting the effects of this molecule could improve the efficacy of existing breast cancer therapies. Stem cells give rise to the different cell types in adult tissues but, in order to maintain these tissues throughout adulthood, stem cells must retain their activity for decades. They do this by "self-renewing" dividing to form additional stem cells and resisting the effects of environmental signals that would otherwise cause them to prematurely differentiate into other cell types. Many tumors also contain so-called "cancer stem cells" that can drive tumor formation. Some tumors, such as triple-negative breast cancers, are particularly deadly because they contain large numbers of cancer stem cells that self-renew and resist differentiation. To identify factors that help non-cancerous mammary gland stem cells (MaSCs) resist differentiation and retain their capacity to self-renew, Yibin Kang, the Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Professor of Molecular Biology, and colleagues searched for short RNA … Continue reading

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Watch: Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra on how she chose to be a cardiologist (Video) – St. Louis Business Journal

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

Watch: Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra on how she chose to be a cardiologist (Video) St. Louis Business Journal Dal Farra earned her medical degree at Saint Louis University and completed her internal medical residency at Washington University and did a cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Watch the video above to hear how Dal Farra ... Here is the original post: Watch: Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra on how she chose to be a cardiologist (Video) - St. Louis Business Journal … Continue reading

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Biotechnology 2017 | Biotechnology Congress | Canada …

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

Allied Academies cordially invites all the participants across the globe from leading universities, clinical research institutions, diagnostic companies and all interested to share their research experiences in the Annual Biotechnology Congress during August 17-18, 2017 at Toronto, Canada with the theme of New Scientific Developments in Biotechnology of Modern Era. Track 1:Biochemistry Biochemistry is the study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in live organisms. Biochemists focus heavily on the role, function, and structure of biomolecules. The study of the chemistry behind biological processes and the synthesis of biologically active molecules are examples of biochemistry. The key drivers for molecular biology enzymes, kits and reagents market are the rising R&D expenditure by the pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and increasing public funding for life science research. The World Health Organization estimates that the total aged population may rise from 605 million in 2000 (11% of the global population) to 2 billion by 2050, accounting for 22% of the global population. Track 2:Molecular Biology Molecular biology is the study of molecular underpinnings of the processes of replication, transcription, translation, and cell function. The central dogma of molecular biology where genetic material is transcribed into RNA and then translated into protein, … Continue reading

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Why Puma Biotechnology, Applied Optoelectronics, and Ferroglobe Jumped Today – Motley Fool

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

Monday was a good start to the week for stocks, with major benchmarks climbing around half a percent on the day. Most market participants pointed to a lack of bad news over the weekend and anticipation about expected favorable economic data in the coming days as drivers of the generally positive attitude among investors. But there are still plenty of factors that are preventing stocks overall from mounting stronger gains, including nervousness about geopolitical issues as well as weaker parts of the global economy. Nevertheless, some stocks posted strong gains, and Puma Biotechnology (NASDAQ:PBYI), Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI), and Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) were among the best performers on the day. Below, we'll look more closely at these stocks to tell you why they did so well. Image source: Getty Images. Shares of Puma Biotechnology soared 39% as investors anticipated that the biotech company will get approval of its neratinib breast cancer drug from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An FDA advisory committee is scheduled to meet later this week, and documents supporting that meeting were released today. In those documents, investors found fewer critical views of neratinib than some had expected, and that led those following the stock to conclude that … Continue reading

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Puma Biotechnology: Shares on the prowl – Times of India

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

BUZZ-Puma Biotechnology: Shares on the prowl:BUZZ-Puma Biotechnology: Shares on the prowl ** Puma Biotechnology shares soar 50.3 pct to $56.80 in heavy Monday morning trading; shares rise as high as $69.35, halted multiple times for volatility ** U.S. Food and Drug Administration posts documents reviewing Puma's neratinib for treating breast cancer ahead of FDA advisory committee meeting on the product on Weds ** Based on sensitivity analyses conducted, results appear to be generally similar to the primary analysis results, supporting an effect of neratinib, FDA staffers say in review documents ** Options market has been pricing in a move about 63 pct, positive or negative, in PBYI shares in reaction to neratinib review, JPMorgan analyst Cory Kasimov said in research note last week ** Short interest in PBYI shares stood at 21.5 pct of shares outstanding as of Apr 27, according to Thomson Reuters data ** Five analysts rate PBYI shares a "buy" or "strong buy", two rate "hold", according to TR data; median price target is $80 ** PBYI shares have nearly doubled in 2017, against 9.7 pct rise for Nasdaq Biotechnology index (This story has not been edited by timesofindia.com and is autogenerated from a syndicated feed we … Continue reading

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How to Trade these Stock After an unavoidable Selloff: Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI), BofI Holding, Inc. (BOFI) – StockNewsJournal

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

How to Trade these Stock After an unavoidable Selloff: Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI), BofI Holding, Inc. (BOFI) StockNewsJournal Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:PBYI) market capitalization at present is $1.42B at the rate of $37.80 a share. The firm's price-to-sales ratio was noted 0.00 in contrast with an overall industry average of 100.20. Most of the active traders and ... and more » Go here to see the original: How to Trade these Stock After an unavoidable Selloff: Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI), BofI Holding, Inc. (BOFI) - StockNewsJournal … Continue reading

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