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Lupus News : Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:29:02 GMT
Title: Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope Category: Health News Created: 3/9/2010 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/10/2010

Lupus News : Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:05:15 GMT
TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- Psychotherapy helps cut the incidence of psychological woes in patients with lupus who have high levels of daily stress, a new study finds.

Lupus News : Advocates Seek Increased Federal Funding To Bridge The Gaps In Lupus Research, Awareness, And Education
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:14:56 GMT
On March 16, 2010, an anticipated 1,000 advocates will band together for lupus in person and virtually by phone, email, and through social media networks, to share their personal stories with Members of Congress during the Lupus Foundation of America's, (LFA) Twelfth Annual Advocacy Day. Advocates' personal stories will demonstrate how the gaps in lupus research and understanding have a profound ...

Heritage House to offer free lupus screenings
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:07:30 GMT
In recognition of Lupus Awareness Day, the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania in conjuction with Heritage House Retirement Center, 80 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, a division of Wyoming Valley Health Care Systems, will offer free lupus screenings and i

Gaps in lupus research and understanding have profound effect on people living with disease
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:07:59 GMT
On March 16, 2010, an anticipated 1,000 advocates will band together for lupus in person and virtually by phone, email, and through social media networks, to share their personal stories with Members of Congress during the Lupus Foundation of America’s Twelfth Annual Advocacy Day.

MRC scientists announce advance in understanding body's natural defenses
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:48:11 GMT
( University of Leicester ) Medical Research Council 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.

Advance in understanding body’s natural defenses
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:23:18 GMT
New research offers potential for developing new therapies for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancer.

Teen lupus patient starting support group for peers
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:26:53 GMT
Instead of enjoying a reprieve from school, 16-year-old Kelsey Deneen spent half of the 2007 summer on her living room couch. In July of that year, after suffering from swollen joints and fatigue, Kelsey was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease th

Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:47:01 GMT
After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say.

Thyroid hormone analogue for treating high cholesterol
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:02:51 GMT
An experimental thyroid drug reduces cholesterol without the troublesome side effects experienced by some people on statins, according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. An international team of investigators at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, the Karolinska University Hospital and Institute, and The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research tested a substance ...

Feldman and other celeb friends mourn Corey Haim, dead at 38
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:30:20 GMT
When he passed away early this morning, actor Corey Haim was years past the mega-stardom he enjoyed in the 1980s. When he passed away early this morning, actor Corey Haim was years past the mega-stardom he enjoyed in the 1980s.

Roche suspends arthritis drug study after deaths
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:03:31 GMT
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.

HHMI's Gilliam Fellowships Aim To Increase Diversity In The Sciences
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:17:37 GMT
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has selected five exceptional individuals to receive the 2010 Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study. These students will join a dynamic group of 30 Gilliam fellows, who share a passion for science and a commitment to increasing diversity in the sciences. It's been very gratifying to see the impact of the Gilliam fellows program, says Peter J. Bruns ...

Roche, Biogen suspends arthritis drug after deaths
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:33:17 GMT
Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG and U.S. biotechnology company Biogen Idec are suspending experimental rheumatoid arthritis and lupus treatment ocrelizumab after deaths following its use, casting doubt over its future.

Corey Haim: Hollywood reacts via Twitter
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:21:58 GMT
By Archana Ram From Ashton Kutcher to Alyssa Milano to Kevin Smith and more, see the 140-character memorials being sent via Twitter

FDA provides guidance on Restanza clinical program in treatment of CABP
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:37:43 GMT
Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs in the therapeutic areas of infection, oncology and respiratory diseases, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has provided guidance on the clinical program required to assess the approvability of Restanzaâ„¢ (cethromycin), a novel oral ...

Press Release
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:06:17 GMT
BioInvent International AB (STO:BINV) and Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:HGSI) today announced that they have entered into a collaboration to discover, develop and commercialize therapeutic monoclonal antibodies which specifically target antigens discovered by HGS.

Roche, Biogen suspend arthritis drug after deaths
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:50:52 GMT
Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG and U.S. biotechnology company Biogen Idec are suspending rheumatoid arthritis and lupus treatment ocrelizumab after it caused deaths, casting doubt over the drug's future.

Press Release
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:06:47 GMT
Human Genome Sciences Inc. Posted on:11 Mar 10 Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) and BioInvent International AB (OMXS: BINV) today announced that they have entered into a collaboration to discover, develop and commercialize therapeutic monoclonal antibodies that specifically target antigens discovered by HGS.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 15:11 Human Genome names David Southwell as its CFO
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:43:29 GMT
BOSTON, March 9 (Reuters) - Biotechnology company Human Genome Sciences Inc on Tuesday named David Southwell, the former chief financial officer of Sepracor Inc, as its new CFO. Human Genome's shares have skyrocketed since last year, when it reported unexpectedly strong data from a trial of its experimental lupus drug Benlysta. Last March they were trading as low as 45 cents a share. On Monday ...

Study uncovers mechanism facilitating motivation for alcohol after extended abstinence
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:22:33 GMT
New research provides exciting insight into the molecular mechanisms associated with addiction and relapse. The study, published by Cell Press in the March 11 issue of the journal Neuron, uncovers a crucial mechanism that facilitates motivation for alcohol after extended abstinence and opens new avenues for potential therapeutic intervention.

Well-Being Calendar: 03/11/2010
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:36:55 GMT
Area blood drives; Events; Meetings; and more

Lake County Calendar
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:04 GMT
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, 11 Mar 2010 10:05:24 GMT
Classes/Meetings/Seminars

Alyssa Milano on Ex Corey Haim's Death: RIP Sweet Boy
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:53:52 GMT
The actress dated the teen heartthrob from 1987 to 1990Get more Us! Follow us on Twitter, Friend us [...]

Calendar
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:25:02 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.

Ralph Macchio , Alyssa Milano , Ashton Kutcher among celebs tweeting reaction to Corey Haim's death
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:03:00 GMT
The news of Corey Haim's death shocked many of his fans, as well as his celebrity friends who took to Twitter on Wednesday morning to express their condolences for the troubled Lost Boys actor.

Community Calendar for March 11, 2010
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:15:21 GMT
MEETINGS

HGS, BioInvent International AB to discover, develop and commercialize therapeutic monoclonal antibodies
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:55 GMT
Human Genome Sciences, Inc. and BioInvent International AB today announced that they have entered into a collaboration to discover, develop and commercialize therapeutic monoclonal antibodies that specifically target antigens discovered by HGS.

Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia Patients Needed for Pilot Study
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT
Makers of a new liquid natural supplement formulation of Cetyl-Myristoleate are seeking osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia patients for a pilot study in Phoenix beginning Monday, April 12, 2010. Â The new formulation, developed by Arizona nutraceutical company, Liquid CMO, LLC, has produced remarkable testimonial results with no harmful side effects and no known drug interactions and is looking to ...

80s Teen Idol Corey Haim Dead at 38
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:27:36 GMT
LOS ANGELES -- Actor and former teen idol Corey Haim has died at the age of 38, the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed to KTLA.

Idera 4Q profit grows on cancer drug payment
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:05:48 GMT
Idera Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday its profit climbed more than tenfold in the fourth quarter after it received a milestone payment from its partner Merck KGaA.

Four ETF Plays for Biotech
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:16:15 GMT
ETF firms offer investors a variety of approaches to the biotech industry.

Celeb tributes to Corey Haim on Twitter
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:21:42 GMT
Celebrities have reacted to news of the death of actor Corey Haim.

Human Genome Sciences names David Southwell CFO
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:44:29 GMT
Human Genome Sciences Inc. said Tuesday it named David P. Southwell executive vice president and chief financial officer to replace Timothy C. Barabe.

Twitter mourns Corey Haim
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:14:19 GMT
Colson Whitehead, Jeremy Piven, Lisa Marie Presley and others tap out their grief in 140 characters or less

Two Drugs Fail in Trials
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:27:17 GMT
Monday was a gloomy day for industry as two separate drug trials went belly up. AstraZeca's Recentin proved that it wasn't up-to-snuff compared with Avastin, and the Roche/Biogen Idec arthritis collaboration treatment, ocrelizumab, may have led to fatalities.

Roche, Biogen suspends arthritis drug after deaths
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:07:15 GMT
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG and U.S. biotechnology company Biogen Idec are suspending experimental rheumatoid arthritis and lupus treatment ocrelizumab after deaths following i...

Roche suspends arthritis drug study after deaths
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:44:59 GMT
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. Roche said the drug, ocrelizumab, was developed together with Biogen Idec with... Biogen Idec - Rheumatoid arthritis - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Musculoskeletal Disorders

Trust In Me
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:55:02 GMT
It's bitterly cold and almost 11 p.m. when the white van stops under the highway bridge in South Jackson. Fifty yards from the road, there's a small campsite lit by the flames rising from an oil drum.

Support groups offered to public
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:07:23 GMT
Banner Community Education and Wellness Centers offers the following free support groups to provide understanding and a nurturing atmosphere where you receive education about the disease or condition, information on care-management issues and support...

Haim became a punchline
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:51 GMT
If Corey Haim were alive to Google himself today, these options that would pop up on the search list: “Corey Haim movies,” “Corey Haim drugs,” “Corey Haim fat,” “Corey Haim molested.”

Hey, Network TV: If You Can't Say Anything Nice About the Internet, Stop Making Episodes About Bloggers
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:24:14 GMT
Last night, CBS's The Good Wife, that show that I think is a fictionalized Silda Spitzer thing, was about people Tweeting scandalous things at each other. Then it literally mentioned Politico blogger...

Hey, Network TV: If You Can't Say Anything Nice About the Internet, Stop Making Episodes About Bloggers [Internet]
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:55:08 GMT
# internet Last night, CBS's The Good Wife , that show that I think is a fictionalized Silda Spitzer thing, was about people Tweeting scandalous things at each other. Then it literally mentioned Politico blogger Ben Smith, by name. This has to stop. More »

ASPARTAME: Is it a safe sweetener or a risk to your health?
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:12:51 GMT
GateHouse News Service Barb Marks' grandfather was diabetic. Her father was diabetic. Five of her seven siblings are diabetic. Family history shaped her outlook long before she was diagnosed with diabetes 15 years ago.  

Thyroid Hormone Analogue for Treating High Cholesterol
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT
An international team of investigators at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, the Karolinska University Hospital and Institute, and The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research tested a substance called Eprotirome in patients with high cholesterol.

Biogen Roche suspend arthritis drug
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:11:54 GMT
US biotechnology company Biogen Idec and Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding are suspending rheumatoid arthritis and lupus treatment ocrelizumab after it caused deaths, casting doubt over the drug's future.

Idera Pharmaceuticals announces net income of $3.9M for fourth-quarter 2009
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:52:43 GMT
Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.

Roche, Biogen Idec to suspend Ocrelizumab treatment of patients in RA programme
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:43:44 GMT
Roche and Biogen Idec announced their decision to suspend Ocrelizumab treatment of patients in the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) programme.

Cellzome, GSK form second major alliance to develop new anti-inflammatory drugs
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:22:33 GMT
Cellzome today announced that it has formed a second strategic alliance with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). This new collaboration gives GSK exclusive access to Cellzome's proprietary Episphere(TM) technology in the emerging field of epigenetics as applied to immunoinflammatory disease. Epigenetic mechanisms play a key role in controlling immune cell differentiation and inflammatory gene expression ...

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