Lupus Articles

Lupus News : LFAGW to Launch Fourth Annual Walk for Lupus on April 17
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:39:00 GMT
WASHINGTON , March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) and his daughter, Mary Moran , will help cut the ribbon at the 4th Annual Walk for Lupus Now! Washington on Sat., April 17 . As an honorary Walk co-chair, Congressman Moran's participation supports Mary, one of 75,000+ people in the greater D.C. Metro area with lupus, a chronic, autoimmune disease with no known cure that can damage any ...

Lupus News : New findings may help develop potential therapies for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:23:28 GMT
Medical Research Council (MRC) scientists at the University of Leicester have made a new advance in understanding how the body fights certain types of cancer and other disease such as Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Lupus News : Teva to launch Laquinimod lupus clinical trial
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:09:20 GMT
The firm's new Multiple Sclerosis drug may be able to treat other illnesses as well.

Teva to buy German generic drug maker Ratiopharm
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:50:33 GMT
Israeli drug maker Teva has beaten out rivals Pfizer and Actavis to acquire German generic drug maker Ratiopharm GmbH — in a deal announced Thursday worth some euro3.6 billion, or nearly $5 billion.

What makes you unique? Not genes so much as surrounding sequences, study finds
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:29:42 GMT
The key to human individuality may lie not in our genes, but in the sequences that surround and control them, according to new research.

Israel's Teva to buy German generic drug maker Ratiopharm in deal worth US$5 billion
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:45:00 GMT
FRANKFURT, Germany - Israeli drug maker Teva has beaten out rivals Pfizer and Actavis to acquire German generic drug maker Ratiopharm GmbH - in a deal announced Thursday worth some euros3.6 billion, or nearly US$5 billion.

Transcription factors may dictate differences between individuals
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:40:26 GMT
( Howard Hughes Medical Institute ) Researchers are only beginning to understand how individual variation in gene regulation can have a lasting impact on one's health and susceptibility to certain diseases. Now, an ambitious survey of the human genome has identified differences in the binding of master regulators called transcription factors to DNA that affect how genes are expressed in ...

Transcription Factors May Dictate Differences Between Individuals
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:48:19 GMT
Researchers are only beginning to understand how individual variation in gene regulation can have a lasting impact on one’s health and susceptibility to certain diseases.

What makes you unique? Not genes so much as surrounding sequences, says Stanford study
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:33:47 GMT
The key to human individuality may lie not in our genes, but in the sequences that surround and control them, according to new research by scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Yale University.

Human Genome Sciences to deploy Aegis Analytical's Discoverant manufacturing intelligence solution
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:23:48 GMT
Aegis Analytical Corp., the leading provider of Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence software, announced today that Human Genome Sciences, Inc. will deploy Aegis’ Discoverant® as its data management, analytics and reporting solution in the scale-up and production of BENLYSTA™ (belimumab), an investigational drug for the treatment of systemic lupus that has successfully completed Phase 3 trials.

Israel's Teva to buy German generic drug maker Ratiopharm in deal worth US$5 billion
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:56:45 GMT
FRANKFURT, Germany - Israeli drug maker Teva has beaten out rivals Pfizer and Actavis to acquire German generic drug maker Ratiopharm GmbH - in a

What makes us unique? Not genes so much as surrounding sequences
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:11:07 GMT
The key to human individuality may lie not in our genes, but in the sequences that surround and control them, according to new research by scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Yale University. The interaction of those sequences with a class of key proteins, called transcription factors, can vary significantly between two people and are likely to affect our appearance, our ...

Human Genome Sciences Announces Results Of Randomized Phase 2 Trial Of Mapatumumab In Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:52:48 GMT
Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced the results of its randomized Phase 2 trial of mapatumumab (HGS-ETR1) in combination with the chemotherapy agents paclitaxel and carboplatin as first-line therapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Roche CEO Touts Pipeline, Remains Open To More Deals
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:05:50 GMT
Roche CEO Touts Pipeline, Remains Open To More Deals

Teva to buy German generic drug maker Ratiopharm
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:09:07 GMT
Israeli drug maker Teva has beaten out rivals Pfizer and Actavis to acquire German generic drug maker Ratiopharm GmbH _ in a deal announced Thursday worth some euro3.6 billion, or nearly $5 billion. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s successful bid will give it a lofty perch in the lucrative German generic market and is the second big acquisition in two years for the company. Its last major ...

POLL TAXED WITH OAKS ENTRY
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:31:04 GMT
Five years after seeing their colours carried to victory in the Derby by Motivator, the Royal Ascot Racing Club now have their eyes set on the Investec Oaks with Pollenator.

Well-Being Calendar: 03/18/2010
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:10:19 GMT
The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.

'Junk DNA' key to individuality
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:25:32 GMT
Human individuality depends not so much on genes but the way people wear them, research has shown.

Calendar
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:47:31 GMT
Deadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of desired publication date. E-mail information on clubs, lectures, community and religious events, reunions and support groups to drock@pioneerlocal.com or fax to (847) 599-6902.

Lake County Calendar
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:12:34 GMT
Find out what to do this week and beyond. Golf Injury Prevention: Attend this free interactive workshop, from 6-7:30 p.m., April 6 at Liberyville Sports Comples, 1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville, to learn the body's requirements for golf and understand common golf injuries and rehabilitation.

Lake County Calendar
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:05:36 GMT
Find out what to do this week and beyond.

Drug maker suspends arthritis drug study after patients die
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:53:17 GMT
BASEL, SWITZERLAND — Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group said Monday it has suspended a late-stage trial for a new rheumatoid arthritis and lupus drug after several patients died from infections.

Your positive achievements
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:12:00 GMT
On Feb. 23, Alexus Sneyd, 11, of Wappingers Falls helped ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, signaling the start of the day's trading. She did so as a representative of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

Run for the Roses
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:32:49 GMT
It might not be Valentine’s Day yet, but ASTRA (Ability, Service, Training, Responsibility and Achievement) is trying to get everyone in the mood early by hosting their Run for the Roses fun run benefiting local charities.

Enzo Biochem announces supply and distribution agreement between Enzo Life Sciences and Cancer Genetics
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:31:48 GMT
Enzo Biochem, Inc., a vertically integrated biotechnology company engaged in the research, development, manufacture, licensing and marketing of innovative health care products, platforms and services based on molecular and cellular technologies, announced today a supply and distribution agreement between Enzo Life Sciences and privately-owned Cancer Genetics Inc., a leading producer of nucleic ...

Health Calendar
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:38:47 GMT
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Human Genome Sciences Utilizes Aegis' Discoverant for Manufacturing Data Management, Analysis and Reporting
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT
LAFAYETTE, Colo.----Aegis Analytical Corp., the leading provider of Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence software, announced today that Human Genome Sciences, Inc. will deploy Aegis’ Discoverant® as its data management, analytics and reporting solution in the scale-up and production of BENLYSTA™ , an investigational drug for the treatment of systemic lupus that has successfully completed Phase ...

Free health fair sponsored by Toledo NAACP
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:08:26 GMT
Testings and screenings are offered March 27

Deadline compresses work on avalanche of legislation
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:28:04 GMT
Providing seafood processors with loans? Approved. Prohibiting circumcision of infants? Rejected.

What's the difference between hemp and marijuana?
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:03:37 GMT
What's the difference between hemp and marijuana?

Around the region
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:02:41 GMT
Scholarships offered: The Porter County Master Gardeners Association is offering up to three $1,000 scholarships to qualifying persons from Porter County who are pursuing careers in horticulture, botany, landscape design or other related fields. Students must be enrolled in a university program. Applications are due by April 1 and are available at www.extension. purdue.edu/porter; at the Porter ...

Local sports briefs
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:19:41 GMT
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8:05 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8:05 a.m. BABSON PARK - Webber International University's men's tennis team has moved up one position to 15th in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics rankings.

BioInvent, HGSI enter collaboration to co-develop, commercialize therapeutic antibodies
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:43:45 GMT
BioInvent International AB and Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (HGSI) announced that they have entered into a collaboration to discover, develop and commercialize therapeutic monoclonal antibodies which specifically target antigens discovered by HGS.

Press Release
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:34:43 GMT
Human Genome Sciences Inc. Posted on:17 Mar 10 Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced the results of its randomized Phase 2 trial of mapatumumab (HGS-ETR1) in combination with the chemotherapy agents paclitaxel and carboplatin as first-line therapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Library events in Takoma Park
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:34:24 GMT
Does your middle schooler have a flair for the dramatic? Do you think your son or daughter has what it takes to become the next Anton Chekov or Oscar Wilde?

Lucas student club helps family after loss to blaze
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:02:29 GMT
LUCAS -- The newly formed Lucas Leo Club, composed of about 20 Lucas High School students, is off to a great start.

Press Release
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:51:47 GMT
Innate Immune Inc. Posted on:15 Mar 10 Innate Immune, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company, today announced that it has granted to Cephalon Australia Pty Ltd an exclusive license to patents for the development of its antibodies for the treatment of asthma and systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE). Cephalon Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cephalon, Inc. As part of the ...

Genentech submits ACTEMRA sBLA to FDA
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:23:08 GMT
Genentech, Inc., a wholly-owned member of the Roche Group, today announced that the company submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ACTEMRA® (tocilizumab) for the prevention of structural joint damage (as assessed by radiograph) and improvement in physical function in adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid ...

Cephalon Australia granted exclusive license to develop Innate Immune's antibodies for treatment of asthma, SLE
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:52:58 GMT
Innate Immune, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company, today announced that it has granted to Cephalon Australia Pty Ltd an exclusive license to patents for the development of its antibodies for the treatment of asthma and systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE).

Peter Graves: Actor best known as Jim Phelps in 'Mission: Impossible' and the bungling Captain in 'Airplane!'
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:18:07 GMT
The silver-haired actor Peter Graves had the right name for his role as the stony-faced boss of an élite American government espionage agency in the television series Mission: Impossible. As Jim Phelps, he was in charge of the Impossible Missions Force's team of skilled operatives who carried out daring, top-secret assignments.

Should I worry about my son's swollen lymph node?
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:20:47 GMT
My 9-year-old son has had a swollen lymph node in his neck for four months. All his blood tests came back normal. It does go up and down in size. Doctors and surgeons say it is just a swollen lymph node and it will go down. Can you please give me some more information on this?

Namedropper, 3/16/10
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:28:04 GMT
Memories of the Danube Savory gluhwein (hot mulled wine) in mugs purchased at the outdoor Christkindlesmarkts, German and Austrian Christmas music, and holiday decorations stirred happy memories of a Christmas on the Danube Cruise event, Dolly Michalczyk

Womenshealth.gov Informs Disabled Women
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:15:11 GMT
Womenshealth.gov is a comprehensive site that is easy to navigate on a whole host of women-focused issues, but the areas that particularly focus on women living the disability experience are particularly rich, diverse and cover a lot of bases.

Research suggests anti-cancer drugs can help treat infectious diseases
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:07:48 GMT
Drugs increasingly used to treat cancer could have a major impact on a wide range of infectious diseases, according to new research.

Liquid CMO seeks osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia patients for pilot study in Phoenix
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:08:29 GMT
Makers of a new liquid natural supplement formulation of Cetyl-Myristoleate (CMO) are seeking osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia patients for a pilot study in Phoenix beginning Monday, April 12, 2010.

Vitamin D supplements might do more harm than good for African-American patients
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:24:36 GMT
Vitamin D is quickly becoming the go-to remedy for treating a wide range of illnesses, from osteoporosis to atherosclerosis. However, new evidence from a Wake Forest University School of Medicine study suggests that supplementing vitamin D in those with low levels may have different effects based on patient race and, in black individuals, the supplement could actually do harm.

Homeless In Baltimore County
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:18:09 GMT
The changing face of the homeless in Baltimore county

EXPLORE-Xa study: Betrixaban reduces CRNM bleeds compared to dose-adjusted warfarin
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:38:18 GMT
Portola Pharmaceuticals and Merck today announced the results of EXPLORE-Xa, a Phase 2 exploratory, dose finding study of betrixaban, an investigational oral direct Factor Xa inhibitor. Results showed that a once-daily dose of oral betrixaban, given to patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter and at least one risk factor for stroke, reduced the incidence of major and ...

Medical marijuana bill before committee
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:19:34 GMT
Kansas law should allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, in the view of Hutchinson resid ...

Ailing woman makes plea to find missing service dog
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:25:30 GMT
Cornelia Hurling is not the only person looking for a lost dog. However, it is unlikely another missing pooch was as vital to their owner as Cornelia’s full-blooded boxer “Carmen. “She picks things up for me, she goes and gets things for me.” said Cornelia “I depend on her a lot.” Carmen is a service dog who helps the ailing Hurling in many different ways. Hurling suffers from many illnesses ...

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