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Beta Cell Defined
A type of cell in the pancreas in areas called the Islets of Langerhans. Beta cells make and release insulin, a hormone that controls the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.See also: alpha cell and delta cell.
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Published August 21, 2008, 5:04 pm, BioWorld
Hoping to repeat its Phase II success, privately held NovaRx Corp. launched a pivotal study of therapeutic vaccine Lucanix (belagenpumatucel-L) in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients under a special protocol assessment approved early this year.
Compounds have potential for diagnosis, treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Published August 21, 2008, 8:21 am, PhysOrg
New research suggests that a select group of compounds that interact with a protein in the brain might be used in the early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia disorders.
Lung cancer vaccine shows great promise
Published August 21, 2008, 3:13 am, San Diego Union-Tribune
Oncologist Lyudmila Bazhenova has a new weapon in her arsenal to help late-stage lung cancer patients fight for survival: an experimental cancer vaccine called Lucanix, developed in San Diego by privately held NovaRx.
NovaRx Initiates Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trial in Lung Cancer Patients
Published August 21, 2008, 3:00 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
NovaRx Corporation announced today that the company initiated its pivotal Phase III clinical trial of Lucanix® in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer . The first patient enrolled in the study was treated by Dr.
Compounds have potential for diagnosis, treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Published August 20, 2008, 2:18 pm, EurekAlert!
( Ohio State University ) New research suggests that a select group of compounds that interact with a protein in the brain might be used in the early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia disorders. Scientists have discovered that these compounds interact in three specific ways with the tau protein, which is the subject of a growing body of research into the causes ...
High Growth Reported for the Stakeholder Opinions: Novel Therapeutic Approaches in Cardiovascular Medicine
Published August 19, 2008, 8:00 am, Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance
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Beating Of The Heart: Differentially Regulated In The Upper And Lower Chambers
Published August 17, 2008, 11:13 am, Medical News Today
Rodolphe Fischmeister and colleagues, at INSERM UMR-S 769, France, have provided evidence that the contraction of the two regions of the heart, the atria and the ventricles, is differentially regulated. The contraction phase of the heart beat is controlled by several pathways, including one initiated by stimulation of cell surface proteins known as beta-adrenergic receptors.
Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2008
Published August 17, 2008, 9:01 am, HealthDay via Yahoo! News
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Wellness in a Minute: Benefits of antioxidants
Published August 15, 2008, 10:53 am, The Evening Sun
Welcome to Wellness in a Minute. What is "wellness?" Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical and mental well being. Incorporate these monthly tips into your life to feel better, look better, and live better!
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