A San Francisco-based biotech company has acquired vaccine research by Oregon Health & Science University scientists, marking a critical step toward commercialization of a promising HIV vaccine. The deal involves the startup Vir Biotechnology Inc. buying TomegaVax Inc., an OHSU spinoff that holds the rights to the vaccine technology developed by Dr. Louis Picker and Klaus Frueh at OHSU’s Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute in Beaverton.
Day: January 24, 2017
Capitol Fax: Advice for Obama ‘not my proudest moment’
On a fairly regular basis back in the day, state Sen. Barack Obama would walk up to the Senate press box and bum cigarettes off me. That was when people could smoke in the Senate chambers and back when both of us smoked.
Court reinstates Alabama man’s $25M award in acne drug case
… removing his colon and rectum. McCarrell claimed the drug’s label didn’t include proper warnings about potential health risks and won the damages in 2010 . An appellate court later tossed out the verdict because McCarrell had sued too late under …
‘Collapsed’ too harsh a tag for NHIS – Agyemang-Manu
Describing the National Health Insurance Scheme as a collapsed intervention might have been too harsh a tag, Health Minister-designate Kwaku Agyemang-Manu has told parliament’s Appointments Committee. The governing New Patriotic Party , while in opposition, continuously described the scheme as a collapsed intervention and promised to revive it once in office.
Researchers Build Multi-Regional Brain Chip to Study PCP’s Effects on Brain
Researchers at Harvard University have been looking to study how neurons from different regions of the brain interact and are affected by a variety of chemical stimuli. They have built a “brain-on-chip” device that links together neuronal cells harvested from three different brain regions .
Makeup company accused of promoting drug use with new eye shadow
OLIVETTE, Mo- A popular makeup brand is now under fire from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse out of Olivette, Missouri. The organization says that the company’s new eye shadow shade called “druggie” is sending the wrong message to customers.
‘Big’ John McCarthy Weighs In On Medical Marijuana
… We need to learn from studies concerning alternative medications that are less harmful to the fighters overall health and ones that actually help regenerate cell activity instead of impede it. Thanks to researchers like Professor Yosef Sarne of Tel …
Health Canada seizes ‘health products’ from Toronto adult shop
… cleaners, room odourizers or liquid incense – that can be inhaled or ingested by consumers for recreational purposes. Health Canada says the other seized products are promoted for sexual enhancement and labelled to contain drugs – DHEA, …
Ewan McGregor and Piers Morgan to end their fight at the flagpole at 3 p.m.
Actor Ewan McGregor canceled his appearance on “Good Morning Britain” on Tuesday because of a dispute with host Piers Morgan over recent women’s marches. “Won’t go on with him after his comments,” McGregor tweeted Tuesday.
Repealing Obamacare Entails a Radical Repudiation of Solidarity
I know there are people on this blog who know a lot more about the intricacies of health insurance than I do, so I will stick to the basic contours of health care economics. These are quite simple: if you want to cover everyone in a way that is affordable, there are basically two ways to do it.
Illinois to Congress: Don’t Be ‘Hasty’ with Health Law Repeal
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has sent a letter to GOP congressional leaders asking them to avoid “hasty” or “incomplete” action as they proceed with a planned repeal of the Affordable Care Act. The Jan. 17 letter says Congress and the states “must work together” to achieve “important reforms” in health care policy.
Woman’s ‘rash’ turns out to be cancer
… razor burn is usually just that, Douglas’ story shows how important it is to see a doctor when something about your health just doesn’t seem right. This story originally appeared on Simplemost . Checkout Simplemost for other great tips and ideas to …
Dump Obamacare? 1 million in Washington could lose coverage, says state insurance chief
State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler estimates 1 million people in Washington have received health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act — Obamacare. He told KUOW’s Ross Reynolds that without a plan in place from Republicans in Congress, those people could all lose insurance if Obamacare is repealed.
Medicaid takes center stage as Democrats grill Tom Price
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump was emphatic that it is the government’s responsibility to ensure that poor Americans can get the health care they need. But in Trump’s first days as president, it is becoming increasingly clear that he and his administration are open to making drastic changes to Medicaid – a move that could make it difficult for Trump to fulfill his impassioned campaign promise to take care of the poor.
Flu activity widespread in Virginia
The flu is spreading. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of flu cases is now widespread throughout Virginia and much of the country.
New cervical cancer research is personal
A new study published earlier this week in the journal Cancer reveals that mortality rates are far higher and racial disparities in mortality are far larger than was previously thought for cervical cancer, a disease that can be screened for and for which there is a vaccine. As an Osteopathic Family Physician who provides women’s health services to my patients as well as medical care for general medical conditions, these findings directly impact my patients and my profession.
BRIEF-Shenzhen Neptunus Bioengineering gets regulatory approval to issue bonds
Jan 24 President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services told a congressional panel on Tuesday that he does not support the privatization of Medicare and defended his ethics record.
Trump expands anti-abortion ban to all US global health aid
President Donald Trump has massively expanded the ban on providing federal money to international groups that perform abortions, or provide abortion information, to all organizations receiving U.S. global health assistance. Trump’s memorandum reinstituting anti-abortion requirements on family planning groups directs top U.S. officials for the first time to extend those requirements “to global health assistance furnished by all departments or agencies.”
Paris Jackson Opens Up About Suicide Attempts
In an in-depth interview for the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine , Paris Jackson , the 18-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson , opened up about her turbulent past. Paris Jackson said she was 15 years old when she tried to commit suicide, taking 20 Motrin pills and slitting her wrist, she told the magazine.
Blood donor clinic for Connor
Eligible blood donors in Kelowna are being encouraged to give the gift of life during the Courage for Connor blood drive that runs January 24-31 at Kelowna Blood Donor Clinic, 103-1865 Dilworth Drive. Connor Morcom is an eight-year-old boy from Kelowna diagnosed nearly a year ago with medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer that starts at the base of the skull and can spread to other parts of the brain and spinal cord.
The secret to good quality sleep and shedding stress before bed
Not getting a good night’s rest can be damaging to one’s physical and mental health , even more so when a lack of sleep is consistent night-after-night. With 31 per cent of Canadians saying they didn’t get enough sleep in 2016 , knowing how to achieve good quality sleep is on top of the minds of many.
Aladdin’s Eatery offers 40 gluten-free Lebanese entrees and peace of mind: Gluten-Free in the CLE restaurant review (photos)
People on gluten-free diets many times tend to stay away from the unfamiliar. If you don’t understand what a dish’s name is, or the ingredients listed, how are you supposed to even begin to figure out if it’s gluten-free? But fear not.
Trump budget pick: Cut benefit programs; tax hikes on table
Budget Director-designate Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C. testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Budget Committee. Budget Director-designate Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C. testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Budget Committee.
7 Top Home Improvement Trends for 2017
My health insurance should cover me when I need it. Close loopholes that can leave me huge surprise medical bills.
Are you trying to get more sales of your vaping products?
The e-cig business is growing and is starting to take a big chunk from the tobacco market. If you’ve opened a vaping business you’ve probably realized that the market is very competitive and you’re looking for some ways to compete.
Bush recovering from pneumonia, doing physical therapy
In this photo provided by Office of George H.W. Bush on Monday Jan. 23, 2017, former President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara pose for a photo at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston. The 92-year-old former president is still suffering from pneumonia, but is well enough to leave the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital, doctors said Monday.
Public has been mislead about e-cigarette risks, says UVic researchers
… of a gateway effect are unjustified and overblown,” said principal investigator Marjorie MacDonald. “From a public health perspective, it’s positive to see youth moving towards a less harmful substitute to tobacco smoking.” Researchers also found …
HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan. 24
… and heads of the commerce, housing and transportation departments. Representative Tom Price, Trump’s nominee for health secretary, tells a Senate panel he wants to ensure people with pre-existing conditions have access to insurance and does not …
Vision Disorders Market 2016 – 2024; a Complete Backdrop Analysis,…
Although there are significant progress in preventing and curing visual impairment in many countries since last twenty years, according to World Health Organization around 285 million people are still visually impaired across the world. It is a matter of great concern.
New organisms have been engineered using the first ever 6-letter genetic code
Scientists have engineered the first ever ‘semi-synthetic’ organisms, by breeding E. coli bacteria with an expanded, six-letter genetic code. While every living thing on Earth is formed according to a DNA code made up of four bases , these modified E. coli carry an entirely new type of DNA, with two additional DNA bases, X and Y, nestled in their genetic code.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he has prostate cancer
… to Mayo next week to determine treatment for the prostate cancer. Dayton, who turns 70 on Thursday, has had other health issues since taking office in 2011. A series of back and hip surgeries have left him with a limp, though he said Tuesday he’s no …
Global Threonine Acids Expected to Be Biggest Emerging Market by 2026
… regions. Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa hold huge potential and shows substantial growth in terms of rising health standards, increasing in the customer base, growing disposable income, expanding demand for processed food, high consumption of …
Cholestasis Market 2016 – 2024; Historical, Current, and Projected…
… for cholestasis will grow owing to rising incidences of various diseases such as cancer, TB and lymphoma. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that approximately 1.5 million people died of 9.6 million people who suffered from …
“Dancing with the Stars” Co-Host Erin Andrews Reveals Battle with Cervical Cancer
Trump tells reporters in the Oval Office… — The governor of Minnesota, Mark Dayton, has prostate cancer, he said Tuesday.Dayton said that he learned of the diagnosis last week and that he might have… – Iran, Russia and Turkey agreed to launch a three-way mechanism to ensure compliance with the Syrian ceasefire as talks on the conflict concluded T… The American Soybean Association has communicated to the White House that the significant trade benefits U.S. farmers have achieved under the North American Free Trade A… A winter storm has blanketed parts of Western Nebraska and that means we’ve got postponements and/or cancellations for events today.
There’s now a genetic test for women’s fertility called Fertilome
It seems these days that there’s a DNA test for everything – from your wine preferences to testing for what “superhero” genetic variants you might have. And for those interested in seeing how that genetic information could inform their health, the field is starting to expand quickly.
Hayek says her new film speaks to America’s divisions
Actress Salma Hayek speaks to reporters at the premiere of the film “Beatriz at Dinner” at the Eccles Theatre during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Park City, Utah. PARK CITY, Utah – Salma Hayek says “Beatriz at Dinner,” her new politically charged film, “speaks to the division of perspective in America.”
Gilead Sciences Stock: What Could Go Wrong?
Intense competition and clinical trial failures could be among the headwinds that weigh down the company’s share price in 2017. shares have tumbled over the past year.
House Speaker Suspends Rep. Kirby’s Committee Chairmanship Pending Investigation Results
… Gov. Jerry Brown has promised in his annual State of the State address to defend California’s laws on immigration, health care and the environment in the face of the Trump administration President Donald Trump’s efforts to build bridges and push …
EMS Response Times Improve In Camden After Cooper Takeover Of Ambulance Services
CAMDEN, NJ – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was in Camden to praise the efforts of Cooper Hospital, which took over EMS services within the city little over a year ago. The change was heralded as a way to improve emergency response within the city.
Britain confirms bird flu case in Lancashire, to cull infected poultry
… law will not undergo the widespread changes that President Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail. – Smartphone applications paired with sensors to monitor babies’ vital signs may appeal to parents anxious to make sure infants …