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iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (ETF)(NASDAQ:IBB): Major … – ETF Daily News (blog)

Posted: Published on February 20th, 2017

February 20, 2017 6:42am NASDAQ:IBB The biotech sector has gotten a lot of attention lately both in the financial markets and in Washington. The sector, which was one of the worst performing areas of the market in 2016 posting a loss of more than 20%, has started posting gains again and is looking like the rally may be poised to continue. The biggest play in the sector, the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB), is up more than 10% on the year (its smaller equal weight counterpart, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI), is up over 17%). The sector has alternatively gotten good and bad news from the White House. For many months, there has been talk of lowering drug prices through open competition or price caps putting pressure on the big drug manufacturers. On the other hand, President Trump spoke recently of his desire to reform the entire drug approval process in order to speed the approval of life-saving medications and cutting the red tape at the FDA. That notion was welcomed by the equity markets even though it received a tepid response from big pharma companies. One thing working in favor of biotech right now is M&A and the … Continue reading →

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Machen MacDonald: Your biology of success – The Union of Grass Valley

Posted: Published on February 20th, 2017

Our life and work are akin to biology. Just as our body needs to take in oxygen, drink water, and ingest food to sustain life, our personal and professional lives are really no different. There are critical elements that are needed to sustain and enhance the quality of our life experience. Just as important is our bodys need to eliminate what is no longer useful, for if we dont, we become toxic which leads to systems failure and ultimately death. In life, we need to ingest, digest what we need, then eliminate what no longer serves us. Imagine yourself surrounded by a big bubble of white light of which only you can see. You will travel through the rest of your life in this bubble. Truth is, you have been traveling in it all along. With that being the case, you must gain clarity of what you want in that bubble you dont already have, what you want to keep in your bubble that already supports you, and what you want to take out of your bubble that no longer serves you or is hurting you. Consider this when thinking about what to keep and what to purge. Our beliefs … Continue reading →

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High school students to launch biology research into space – ABC News

Posted: Published on February 20th, 2017

When the next Space-X rocket is launched on Saturday, the research of two Kentucky high school students will be on its way to outer space. The research, conducted by students Will Casto and Danielle Gibsonon with a biology professor, focuses on what effect microgravity will have on the smooth muscle cells in rat hearts. Microgravity has been a part of space research since the first International Space Station expeditions. Their community in the Appalachian Kentucky has a high rate of hypertension, or high blood pressure, which can be associated with heart problems. They hope this research will provide some new insights into what affects the conditions. "If we get a set of raw data, the end goal is to see what changes and what happens," Gibson said. "When they first approached me, I was hesitant" said Dr. Michael Fultz, their research mentor and a biology professor at Morehead State University. "But, Will and Danielle hit it off right away. They are go-getters and they are a pleasure to work with." Dr. Carol Christian, Director of The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, a high school on the Morehead campus where the two study, stressed how proud they are … Continue reading →

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Bioinformatics Market to Reach a Valuation of US$ 12,542.4 Million … – Satellite PR News (press release)

Posted: Published on February 20th, 2017

Submit the press release According to a new market report published by Persistence Market Research Global Market Study on Bioinformatics Asia to Witness Fastest Growth by 2020, the global bioinformatics market was valued at USD 4,110.6 million in 2014 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.4% from 2014 to 2020, to reach an estimated value of USD 12,542.4 million in 2020. Globally, rising R&D expenditures and rising number of research activities has increased the demand for bioinformatics in the market. As a result, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of about 20.4% from 2014 2020. Some of the major drivers which help in increasing demand for bioinformatics are growing applications of bioinformatics in drug discovery and development, growing information technology applications in bioinformatics and rising need for integrated bioinformatics systems in proteomics and genomics. Increasing bioinformatics support in the development of personalized medicines and clinical diagnostics also supports the growth of the bioinformatics market. However, lack of skilled and trained professionals and lack of interoperability among data formats are restraining the growth of the bioinformatics market. Rising number of merger and acquisition and new product innovation are some of the latest trends in the … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a cyber attack explained at HIMSS17 – Health Data Management

Posted: Published on February 20th, 2017

In March 2014, Boston Childrens Hospital learned the worst possible security newsfrom a third-party vendor with no formal relationship to the facility. That vendor told the pediatric facility that it had seen online documents threatening the hospital, as well as posted documents with information on physicians such as cell phone numbers, addresses and work locations. And the information also included details of Boston Childrens infrastructure, such as the main IP address of its organizational web site. Any kid could find this stuff easily online, but it was clear someone was trying to damage the reputation of Boston Childrens, said Daniel Nigrin, MD, senior vice president and CIO in the division of endocrinology, during the Cybersecurity Forum at HIMSS17. Then came a video from the activist hacking organization Anonymous, accusing the hospital of having tortured a child. Ive been a CISO for 16 years; this was a new one me, Nigrin recalled. In particular, the charge from Anonymous centered on a teenage girl that the hospital determined was suffering from malnutrition. The case went to court, where a judges ruling removed the child from parental custody. The family fought the decision, and the controversy found its way to Anonymous, which decided … Continue reading →

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Low level vitamin D during remission contributes to relapse in ulcerative colitis patients – Science Daily

Posted: Published on February 20th, 2017

A new study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has found that lower levels of vitamin D in the blood increase the risk of clinical relapse in patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the colon. The study was published in the February issue of the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Lower vitamin D levels have been associated with active disease in patients with UC, but it has been unknown whether they increase disease relapses. "Prior studies in patients with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis had linked low vitamin D levels to disease flare-ups," said senior author Alan Moss, MD, a gastroenterologist at the Digestive Disease Center at BIDMC and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. "However, it has been unclear if the flare-up was lowering vitamin D levels, or if low vitamin D levels were causing the flare-up. We thought that if we looked at vitamin D levels when the disease was inactive and then followed patients moving forward, the impact of baseline vitamin D levels on future events may be clearer." Moss and colleagues collected vitamin D serum levels through a physician-blinded prospective … Continue reading →

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7 ways ulcerative colitis can affect your mental health and how to deal with it – Metro

Posted: Published on February 20th, 2017

Metro 7 ways ulcerative colitis can affect your mental health and how to deal with it Metro Ulcerative colitis (UC) is, is a form of chronic bowel disease that affects (and inflames) your rectum and colon. The disease produces ulcers in said areas, resulting in bloody, loose stools and painful diarrhoea, stomach cramps, weight and appetite ... Follow this link: 7 ways ulcerative colitis can affect your mental health and how to deal with it - Metro … Continue reading →

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Nutrition and Ulcerative Colitis: Understanding the Research – The Good Men Project

Posted: Published on February 20th, 2017

Editors note: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat any condition. If you have digestive health issues or pain, consult a licensed health care professional in person. Many people claim to have cured their ulcerative colitis with diet or supplements. Unfortunately, there is no diet or pill that can cure the disease. However, certain diet changes have shown promise in reducing symptoms and easing discomfort. This article explains what we currently know about the role of diet in ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like Crohns disease, that affects the colon (large intestine). Recent studies estimate that IBD affects 2 million people worldwide (1). Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and sores in the inner lining of the colon. Inflammation often begins in the rectum, but it can spread throughout the large intestine. This brief video gives a more detailed look at the disease: Summary: Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores in the colon. Ulcerative colitis is thought to develop when a person at genetic risk is exposed to certain environmental stressors. These environmental stressors either change the … Continue reading →

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Emflaza approved by FDA for Duchenne muscular dystrophy – Clinical Advisor

Posted: Published on February 20th, 2017

Clinical Advisor Emflaza approved by FDA for Duchenne muscular dystrophy Clinical Advisor Emflaza was approved by the FDA to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in patients 5 years and older. (HealthDay News) Emflaza (deflazacort) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in ... Continued here: Emflaza approved by FDA for Duchenne muscular dystrophy - Clinical Advisor … Continue reading →

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Behind the Blue – Parkinson’s disease research and treatment with Dr. Craig van Horne – UKNow (press release)

Posted: Published on February 20th, 2017

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 17, 2017) Parkinsons disease is a long-term, progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. An estimated seven to 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinsons. The symptoms for the disease usually develop slowly over time, and among the obvious are shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty in walking. Currently, there is no cure for Parkinsons, though there are medications that can slow the progression of symptoms. Dr. Craig van Horne is an associate professor of neurosurgery with UK HealthCare. He focuses his research on cellular and surgical therapies for Parkinsons disease. Deep Brain Stimulation, or DBS, is a surgical procedure that uses electrodes to stimulate areas of the brain, effectively overriding the damaged nerves electrical impulses to reduce many of the symptoms related to Parkinsons disease. Dr. van Horne is testing an experimental procedure called DBS+, which uses peripheral nerve tissue to prompt nerve regeneration and slow the disease process. Early data shows that DBS+ has improved symptoms for some patients, and van Horne hopes it will become the new standard of care for the treatment of Parkinsons symptoms, improving quality of life for patients who are diminished by their disease. On this … Continue reading →

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