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  • Lytix Presents LTX-109 Anti-Microbial Data at ICAAC Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:00PM The Scandinavian-based drug development company Lytix Biopharma has announced results of studies on its lead antimicrobial candidate LTX-109. Presented at ICAAC in Washington, DC, the studies showed that the novel lytic peptidomimetic has an ultra-rapid bacteriocidal effect, significantly better towards killing Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes than marketed gold standard drugs.
  • Approved (With Restrictions) Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:46PMThe Food and Drug Administration has approved a number of injectable materials, known as dermal fillers or soft-tissue fillers, for the treatment of facial wrinkles.
  • Jago leads skin disease effort Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 8:11AMProbably few people realize that Dr. Charles Jago, UNBC's interim president, suffers from psoriasis and is the chair of the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance established last year.Jago and other founders of the national organization have lost no time in setting up a new resource to assist all patients with skin disorders from melanoma, to eczema and acne.A new online site at ...
  • Promoting Filipino inventions Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:04AMJust two decades ago, Filipino inventors lorded it over at the United Nations’ World Intellectual Property Office as the most prodigious in recognized and patented output. Now, we are among the laggards in the world.
  • Statins found to be effective against infertility condition Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:34AM Statins , the cholesterol-lowering drugs , are also effective against a common condition that harms women's fertility, according to a clinical trial that compared them with a drug often used to treat the condition. In the randomised trial, which involved 60 women in Poland, statins improved various symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (Pcos) including acne, excess body hair and ...
  • ARTICLE SECTIONS Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 9:47PMRosacea (ro-ZA-she-uh) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects adults. It causes redness in your face and produces small, red, pus-filled bumps or pustules.
  • Beat stress by being happy : Be happy and you'll glow Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:16PMIT seems that our skin is being attacked from all angles... and the culprits include the sun’s powerful UV rays (due to the depleting ozone layer) and dirty air.
  • Overall Survival In 1st-line NSCLC Reaches 15 Months With Erbitux, Merck Serrono Informs Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:08AMData presented today at the 2008 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology show that patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who were given Erbitux® (cetuximab) in addition to a standard 1st-line platinum-based chemotherapy lived significantly longer than those who received chemotherapy alone.
  • Medicis shares fall economic, generic concerns Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 11:19AM(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. fell Thursday as potential generic competition to its acne treatment Solodyne continues to worry investors and a weakened economy poses a threat to future wrinkle treatment sales.
  • Statins cuts symptoms of polycystic ovary sydrome Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 7:01PMEarly results from a trial of statins in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have shown that they can control its symptoms at least as well as the standard treatment, and that they perform better by some measures.
  • Parisian shoppers can aid Hills family Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 3:55AMA trip to a local department store this week can help a Rochester Hills family whose daughter has Rett Syndrome, a little-known condition that currently has no cure.
  • Cipher reports third quarter fiscal 2008 results Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 4:00AM Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced its financial and operational results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.
  • Testosterone patch may put pleasure back in post-menopause sex Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 8:50AMWomen receiving testosterone reported an increase of more satisfying sexual episodes
  • Back to basics healing works small miracles Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 7:49PMA TODDLER with severe dermatitis over much of her body couldn’t sleep properly because of her condition. She gained almost instant relief from a selection of skincare products made in Bowral.
  • Database links volunteers’ genes, traits for public to view Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 11:06PMPhoto: George Church, Harvard Medical School Genetics professor, shows DNA sequence data for Dr. John Halamka, chief information officer, which is shown on the Web site of genes and traits.
  • Unclogging those pores Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 4:54AMQ: Every time I look in the mirror I see another clogged pore! What can I do? A: First, clear the clogged pores you already have. For an at-home treatment, try this trick: Put ½ teaspoon of your prescription retinoid on your face before bed. That's much more than you need on a daily basis (I recommend a pea-size amount for everyday use), so after a few days you'll likely find that you're molting ...
  • Beauty on a budget Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 4:07AMSure, we've got problems with the economy. But no one wants to looked stressed-out about it.
  • NanoBio Demonstrates New Topical Approach To Treating Nail Fungus That Circumvents Problems With Current Therapy Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 3:07AMA novel topical therapy for nail fungus, NB-002, has demonstrated a new topical approach to healing nail fungus by penetrating skin pores and diffusing through the skin that surrounds the entire nail plate, according to a study conducted by NanoBio Corporation.
  • Beauty on a budget Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 1:46AMure, we've got problems with the economy. But no one wants to looked stressed-out about it.
  • Treating menopause: New drug could spice things up Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 9:07PMNORFOLK, Va. -- Doctors in Hampton Roads, Va., have begun a clinical trial on a new female testosterone gel they hope can help menopausal women who have lost interest in sex.
  • NanoBio Demonstrates New Topical Approach to Treating Nail Fungus That Circumvents Problems with Current Therapy Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 8:00AM A novel topical therapy for nail fungus, NB-002, has demonstrated a new topical approach to healing nail fungus by penetrating skin pores and diffusing through the skin that surrounds the entire nail plate, according to a study conducted by NanoBio Corporation.
  • Cipher appoints Vice-President of Portfolio Development and Licensing Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 6:03AM Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that it has appointed John MacInnis as Vice President, Portfolio Development and Licensing. Mr. MacInnis will be responsible for identifying and evaluating pipeline products and technologies, and pursuing strategic alliances and partnerships for the Company's drugs in targeted markets.
  • Men's grooming tips for everyday good lookin' Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 3:48AMI may not be a guy, but I know what I like to see in one, as most ladies do. With pressures from the media to look gorgeous, it may be hard on men as well, but don't fret; there are tips that all guys can take note on to be everyday "man-pretty." Tips: When it comes to hair, keep your look or change it up every two weeks to keep new growth from taking over and making you look like you just ...
  • World Series action! Get all the latest major-league baseball coverage in the pages of our Sports section Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 11:27PMIs there anything that lasers can't do? In your DVD/CD player, scanning the disc for information? Check. At the grocery store, in the scanners reading bar codes? Check.
  • The Most Effective Ways to Treat and Prevent Acne Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 1:27AM(ARA) - Image is everything for a lot of guys. Whether you want to look good for a date, impress the ladies at the nightclub or present a professional image in the workplace, the last thing you need is for a pimple to appear on your face.
  • Downtown Bedbug Attack Costs Ramada $71,000 Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 12:03PM Just in time for your lunch hour, a woman who received more than 400 bedbug bites during her stay at San Francisco’s Ramada Plaza Hotel has received $71,000 to settle her claim against the downtown hotel. The out-of court settlement is the largest ever paid to victims in similar bedbug-attack cases. According to the City Star : The woman, who wants to remain anonymous, spent three ...
  • Dusa reports results from Phase IIb acne trial Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 5:42PMDusa Pharmaceuticals, an integrated dermatology pharmaceutical company, has announced results from its Phase IIb clinical trial to compare the safety and efficacy of photodynamic therapy using the companys Blu-U brand light plus vehicle containing Levulan to that of photodynamic therapy using the Blu-U plus vehicle without Levulan in patients with moderate to severe facial acne vulgaris.
  • Isolagen To Host Investor Conference Call To Present An Analysis Of The Data From Phase III Wrinkle Studies Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 3:08AMIsolagen(TM), Inc. (Amex: ILE) announced that the Company will host an investor conference call and webcast on Wednesday, October 22 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to present an analysis of the data from the Isolagen Therapy(TM) Phase III pivotal studies (IT-R-005 and IT-R-006) for the treatment of nasolabial folds, or wrinkles.
  • Mobile phone radiation fries sperm Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 12:34AMMen who talk for hours on their mobile phone could be jeopardising their chance of fathering a child, Australian research suggests. An experiment on semen has revealed evidence of DNA damage after 16 hours of exposure to radiation similar to the output of a mobile phone.
  • Mobile phones 'fry sperm' Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 11:15PMMEN who talk for hours on their mobile phone could be jeopardising their chance of fathering a child, according to new Australian research.
  • Mobile phones fry sperm - study Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 10:39PMMEN who talk for hours on their mobile phones could be jeopardising their chance of fathering a child, Australian research suggests.
  • Mobile phone radiation fries sperm - study Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 10:39PMCLEAR evidence of DNA damage following similar radiation levels, Australian researchers find.
  • Mobile phone radiation 'fries sperm' Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 10:30PMMen who talk for hours on their mobile phone could be jeopardising their chance of fathering a child, Australian research suggests.
  • Mobile phone radiation fries sperm: study Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 10:27PMMen who talk for hours on their mobile phone could be jeopardising their chance of fathering a child, Australian research suggests. An experiment on semen has revealed evidence of DNA damage after 16
  • Mobile phones can fry sperm Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 9:00PMMEN who talk for hours on their mobile phone could be jeopardising their chance of fathering a child, Australian research suggests.
  • Health care clinic coming to Walgreens Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 2:52AM,MONTGOMERY TWP. — Construction on a convenient care clinic at the Walgreens drug store, at 710 North Wales Road, has begun, according to store Manager...
  • Dawn Introduces Revolutionary New Beauty Formula for the Kitchen Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 5:00AM For the 22 million American households who hand wash dishes, Procter and Gamble today launched Dawn® Plus Hand Renewal, an innovative new dish soap that provides the added benefit of hand beatification.
  • Paratek to Present Clinical Data in Late Breaker Presentation at the 48th Annual Interscience Conference on ... Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 4:30AM Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the Company's lead product, amadacycline, formerly PTK 0796, a first-in-class aminomethylcycline, will be the subject of a Late Breaker poster presentation at the 48th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy .
  • Bayer Agrees To Stop Running Ads For Oral Contraceptive YAZ That FDA Says Are 'Misleading' Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 11:06AMEarlier this week, the pharmaceutical company Bayer agreed to stop airing commercials for the oral contraceptive YAZ in response to an Oct. 3 warning letter from FDA telling the company that the advertisements overstate the benefits of the drug.
  • Wockhardt Inks Ten-Year In-Licensing Deal With Sinclair Pharma Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 11:13PM(RTTNews) - Wockhardt Ltd., pharmaceutical and biotechnology major, took a major step in consolidating its position in dermatology and focus in dentistry.
  • Opus waddles into the sunset Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 6:04PMThe penguin's outta here, not even sticking around to see who wins the election. Opus comic strip creator Berkeley Breathed has announced that the Nov. 2 strip will be the last.
  • Wockhardt in licensing deal with U.K. company Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 1:23PMTo sell dermatology, dental products
  • Victoria Beckham’s special facial Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 10:08AMVictoria Beckham has been having special facials containing nightingale droppings to give her clear skin.
  • Beyonce Says Love W/Jay-Z is "Real" Deal, Halle Berry Named "Sexiest Woman Alive," Katy Perry Thugs It Out Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 9:45AM  Hot off the press this week Beyonce and Jay-Z find real love, Posh Spice likes being sh*t on, Katy Perry needs a thug in her life and Halle Berry gets crowned the "Sexiest Woman Alive." [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
  • Reliant Technologies Announces FDA 510(K) Clearance of New Handpieces for Skin Resurfacing and Surgical Applications Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 6:00AM Reliant Technologies, Inc., the pioneer of fractional resurfacing and market leader of aesthetic laser skin treatments, today announced that it has received FDA 510 clearance for three new Fraxel re:pair laser handpieces.
  • ASK DR. WEIL: Leery of birth-control pills Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 5:49AMQ. My daughter, age 19, wants to go on birth-control pills to regulate her periods. She's living in a dorm, and it seems most of the girls in her dorm are using the pill to do just that. I'm very much opposed to it and am looking for ammunition to make my case.A. Birth-control pills are commonly use...
  • Researchers propose minocycline as a promising drug for patients with Fragile X syndrome Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 8:47AMA UC Riverside-led team of biomedical scientists has found that a readily available drug called minocycline, used widely to treat acne and skin infections, can be used to treat Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of mental impairment and the most common cause of autism.
  • UCR Researchers Propose Minocycline as a Promising Drug for Patients with Fragile X Syndrome Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 5:51AMPrint Quality Image: Right click image and select "Save Target As." UC Riverside research team involved in the Fragile-X project with minocycline.
  • Response to NY Post Article Concerning Victor Cosmeceuticals Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 2:50PM The following is a statement issued by Victor Cosmeceuticals:
  • Sponsored Listing Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 9:36AMA £3.7 million foreign exchange gain helped Sinclair Pharma turn £4 million annual losses into £1.9 million pre-tax profits.