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  • Small caps round-up: Ovoca, Vitec, API... Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:41AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Ovoca Gold has agreed to sell its wholly owned subsidiary Ayax, which has a 100% interest in the Goltsovoye silver deposit, to Russian miner JSC Polymetal.
  • McCord rejoins company he co-founded as chairman Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 4:55AMFellon-McCord & Associates announced that John McCord, co-founder and semiretired chairman, is taking on an active role in the Louisville-based energy consulting and management company.
  • From BBC Health Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:22AMAvoiding the cold sore virus
  • Filly at Laurel Park Tests Positive for Herpesvirus Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 1:12AMA 2-year-old filly that showed signs of neurological distress Wednesdsay at Laurel Park has tested positive for equine herpes virus.
  • Scientist invents molecule that stops SARS Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 4:51PMU.S. researchers say they have created a compound that prevents replication of the virus that causes SARS and could lead to a treatment for the disease.The outbreak of SARS in 2003 led to hundreds of deaths and thousands of illnesses, and there is currently no treatment, said Purdue University Professor Arun Ghosh who led the molecular design team. Although it is not currently a threat, there is ...
  • Scientist invents molecule that stops SARS Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 4:26PM WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Nov. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they have created a compound that prevents replication of the virus that causes SARS and could lead to a treatment for the disease.
  • NanoBio to Give Four Scientific Presentations at Upcoming National Meeting of Pharmaceutical Scientists Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 11:29AM NanoBio Corporation announced today that it will present new data in four presentations that detail milestones in its clinical and preclinical development programs in onychomycosis, acne, herpes labialis and genital herpes during the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists meeting November 16-20, 2008 in Atlanta, GA.
  • Vical Completes Enrollment And Reports Positive Interim Data In CMV Vaccine Phase 2 Trial Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 6:09AMVical Incorporated (Nasdaq: VICL) announced that the company has completed enrollment of subjects in a Phase 2 trial of its therapeutic DNA vaccine designed to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation and disease in immunosuppressed stem cell transplant recipients.
  • Phase 1 Clinical Trial to Test Gene Therapy for Chronic Pain Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:28PMScientists from the University of Michigan are beginning a phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of cancerrelated pain that uses a novel gene transfer vector—an agent used to carry genes into cells—injected into the skin to deliver a pain-relieving gene to the nervous system.
  • Molecule That Stops SARS Invented By Purdue Researcher Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:09PMA Purdue University researcher has created a compound that prevents replication of the virus that causes SARS and could lead to a treatment for the disease. "The outbreak of SARS in 2003 led to hundreds of deaths and thousands of illnesses, and there is currently no treatment," said Arun Ghosh, the Purdue professor that led the molecular design team.
  • Molecule That Stops SARS Invented Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:14AMA newly created compound prevents the replication of the virus that causes SARS and could lead to a treatment for the disease. In addition to its ability to block the SARS virus, the molecular compound that inhibits the virus provides new insights into a group of proteins found in a range of diseases including childhood croup, herpes and cancer.
  • Vical Completes Enrollment and Reports Positive Interim Data in CMV Vaccine Phase 2 Trial Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:30AM Vical Incorporated announced today that the company has completed enrollment of subjects in a Phase 2 trial of its therapeutic DNA vaccine designed to prevent cytomegalovirus reactivation and disease in immunosuppressed stem cell transplant recipients.
  • Molecule that stops SARS virus Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 5:44AMWASHINGTON: A molecular compound created by an Indian-American researcher prevents replication of the SARS virus that could open the way for its treatment.
  • Indian-origin scientist creates molecule that can prevent Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 4:27AMWashington, Nov 12 : An Indian-origin researcher at Purdue University has developed a compound that can prevent the replication of the virus causing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
  • What I Do Every Week, Pinky: ‘Patient Zero’s’ rash could be far more dangerous Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:52AMCaptain’s Log, Star Date — Sept. 20, 2008: I think I’m giving myself a disease. Not on purpose, mind you. Perhaps subconsciously. I’ve always kind of thought about doing it, on the basis of the fact that I think “Patient Zero” is just a better all-around name than most regular names.
  • Indian-American creates molecule that stops SARS virus Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:07AMWashington, Nov 12 : A molecular compound created by an Indian-American researcher prevents replication of the SARS virus that could open the way for its treatment.
  • Utah patents Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:11AMPipe extraction tool, patent No. 7,448,303, invented by Ryan V. Sweat and Douglas R. Allred of Heber.     Ice cream vending machine, patent No.
  • Compound found that blocks SARS virus Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 1:17AMA Purdue University researcher has created a compound that prevents replication of the virus that causes SARS and could lead to a treatment for the disease.
  • UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 5:46PMAngler catches what may be a piranhaJOLIET, Ill., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- A Joliet, Ill., man fishing waters warmed by a generating plant on the Des Plaines River claims he hooked what experts say may be a piranha.D.J. Johnston, 28, hooked the fish near the Midwest Generation Plant, The Joliet (Ill.) Herald News reported Tuesday.Johnston caught the fish Friday and it died Saturday so now he plans to ...
  • UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 5:41PM Angler catches what may be a piranha … Animal sanctuary urges turkey adoption … Accused NYC wife tests negative for herpes … Auction yields 1881 Alexander Bell phone … UPI Quirks in the News.
  • Researcher invents molecule that stops SARS Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 4:48PMA Purdue University researcher has created a compound that prevents replication of the virus that causes SARS and could lead to a treatment for the disease.
  • Purdue researcher invents molecule that stops SARS Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 3:46PM( Purdue University ) A Purdue University researcher has created a compound that prevents replication of the virus that causes SARS and could lead to a treatment for the disease. In addition to its ability to block the SARS virus, the molecular compound that inhibits the virus provides new insights into a group of proteins found in a range of diseases including childhood croup, herpes and cancer.
  • The Houston Zoo Mourns Death Of Young Elephant Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 9:17AMA 2-year-old elephant named Mac died at the Houston Zoo this weekend. Mac -- the largest Asian elephant born in captivity at 384 pounds -- died after contracting elephant herpesvirus.
  • Houston Zoo elephant Mac, 2, dies of viral illness (w/video) Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 11:20AMMac, an Asian elephant whose birth was a cause for celebration at the Houston Zoo scarcely more than two years ago, died Sunday night after a brief battle with the elephant herpes virus, zoo officials said this morning.
  • Winnipeg scientists offer explanation for sporadic nature of Ebola outbreaks Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 8:06PMWhy does the Ebola virus only sporadically break out of its hiding place in the jungles of central Africa to infect humans or great apes? New research from the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg may help scientists answer that question.
  • UAB a step closer with brain tumor drug Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 2:17PMAn anti-brain tumor agent developed from a genetically engineered herpes simplex virus has been shown to be safe when given in two doses and injected directly into the brain of patients with malignant glioma. New research from UAB published online in Molecular Therapy, also showed that the drug, G207, appeared to prompt an immune response in patients and showed signs of actively pursuing and ...
  • High Growth Forecasted for the Medical Diagnostic Kits Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 12:26PM NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Medical devices industry is available in its catalogue.
  • Lighting up Lives of the Marginalised Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 4:53PM"Happy Diwali!" shouts little Nidhi as soon as she spies us getting off the car. She is a bright, pretty child, perhaps five years old, eagerly awaiting our visit. Soon diminutive Nidhi is joined by a host of tiny tots all rushing with their hands thrust forward.
  • Topical Treatment For Cold Sores Achieves Efficacy Of Oral Drugs; Represents Paradigm Shift In The Treatment Of Skin ... Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 6:08AMScientists at NanoBio Corporation have demonstrated for the first time in humans that a novel topical treatment for cold sores (herpes labialis), NB-001, speeds healing of lesions as effectively as the leading oral systemic drugs but without safety or toxicity concerns.
  • Delivery and Expression of DNA and RNA, A Laboratory Manual to Gene Transfer Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 5:49AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Gene Transfer: Delivery and Expression of DNA and RNA, A Laboratory Manual" report to their offering.
  • Top court to hear case of B.C. man paralyzed by herpes Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 9:44AMThe Supreme Court of Canada agreed Thursday to consider whether a B.C. man is entitled to $200,000 in disability insurance for being rendered paraplegic after having unprotected sex.
  • Top court to hear case of paralysis by herpes Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 3:59AMThe Supreme Court of Canada agreed yesterday to consider whether a B.C. man is entitled to $200,000 in disability insurance for being rendered paraplegic after having unprotected sex.
  • Ask Dr. Gott: Meds, age likely causes of ED Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 12:00PMDear Dr. Gott: My husband is 52 years old, 6 feet tall and 230 pounds. His cholesterol is 198, and he also has high blood pressure. He has been taking atenolol for 20 years, which has controlled it well. He has a physical every year.
  • What will help erectile dysfunction? Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 9:27AMQ: My husband is 52 years old, 6 feet tall and 230 pounds. His cholesterol is 198, and he also has high blood pressure. #8232; He has been taking atenolol for 20 years, which has controlled it well. He has a physical every year.
  • Merck Reports Third-Quarter 2008 Financial Results Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 7:49AMMerck & Co., Inc. today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2008, provided financial guidance for 2008 and 2010, and outlined additional steps in its continuing efforts to position the Company for success in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Immune System Suppression Studied By Scripps Research Team Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 7:07AMThe work was reported in the October 16 issue of the journal Cell Host & Microbe. The study described the suppression of this immune response in mice infected with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus, pointing to potential new avenues for the development of drug treatments for immunosuppressive diseases in humans.
  • New eye bank in the offing Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 2:58AM19 October 2008 MUSCAT -- So far a total of 135 corneal transplants have been performed in Al Nahdah Hospital.
  • Teen sexuality topic of Penn State Fayette workshop Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 12:18AMPenn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, welcomed Patricia Barthalow Koch to present a day-long discussion and workshop on the problems related to teenage sexuality.
  • Mechanism For Immune System Suppression Pinpointed; Could Help Treat HIV, Measles, And Tuberculosis Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 4:23PMDiseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and measles claim countless lives by weakening immune systems in ways that have remained unclear. For the first time, researchers have now pinpointed a clear mechanism for immunosuppression. They have shown how an initial viral infection can block production of critical immune system proteins known as type I interferons, leading to susceptibility to other, ...
  • Health Department Reports 3 New West Nile Cases Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 9:38AMMississippi health officials are reporting three new human cases of West Nile virus, bringing the total number of state cases this year to 99 with three deaths.
  • YOU ARE HERE: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 5:54AMThere was broad consensus at last week’s autumn conference of the British HIV Association that effective HIV treatment significantly reduces the risk of HIV transmission.
  • Sick Raccoons Turn Up In Liberty Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 1:33PMLiberty Animal Control is warning residents about sick raccoons.
  • Nigeria: Can This Man Cure Aids? Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 6:15AMPaul Ojeih, a natural medicine practitioner, is no stranger to controversy. Nick Uweru examines why he raises so much hoopla in the medical circle.
  • My Pharmiweb.com Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 4:37AM1 October, GENEVA – More than 500 million people are infected worldwide with the virus that causes genital herpes and more than 20 million people become newly infected each year, according to a study published today in the international public health journal, the Bulletin of the World Health Organization.
  • Latest Stories Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 11:33AMPneumonia in cattle is a common and sometimes frustrating problem. Use of antibiotics to treat these cattle is just as common and sometimes can be just as frustrating. Most of us think of pneumonia as a single condition, because that is the way we perceive it.
  • Obesity Drugs Fight Flu, Hepatitis, HIV Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 9:00AMViruses use your metabolism to build protective envelopes. But fat-fighting drugs might prevent them from getting that protection.
  • Anti-obesity drugs may help treat flu, hepatitis and HIV Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 6:27AMLondon, Sept 29 : A team of researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Centre and Princeton University has discovered that existing anti-obesity drugs can be used to treat infections like flu, hepatitis or HIV.
  • Deadly rugby virus spreads among sumo wrestlers Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 4:39AMWashington, Sep 29 : A new strain of herpes virus spreading skin disease among sumo wrestlers is even more virulent than its existing versions, according to researchers.
  • Scrumpox - deadly rugby virus spreads in sumo wrestlers Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 7:27PMRugby players may get more than just the ball out of a scrum - herpes virus can cause a skin disease called "scrumpox" and it spreads through physical contact. Researchers have studied the spread of the disease among sumo wrestlers in Japan and have discovered that a new strain of the virus could be even more pathogenic, according to an article published in the October issue of the Journal of ...
  • Deadly rugby virus spreads in sumo wrestlers Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 7:12PM( Society for General Microbiology ) Rugby players may get more than just the ball out of a scrum -- herpes virus can cause a skin disease called "scrumpox" and it spreads through physical contact. Researchers have studied the spread of the disease among sumo wrestlers in Japan and have discovered that a new strain of the virus could be even more pathogenic, according to an article published in ...