14Aug/13

Biomarker gauges graft-versus-host disease risk for stem cell transplant patients – Proactive Investors USA & Canada

Biomarker gauges graft-versus-host disease risk for stem cell transplant patients
Proactive Investors USA & Canada
A newly identified biomarker can help spot stem cell transplant patients who are at high risk for graft-versus-host disease, and they can be screened through a blood test. The research team determined that patients with high levels of the ST2 protein

14Aug/13

Bavituximab's Mechanism of Action Highlighted at Immunomodulatory … – Marketwire (press release)

Bavituximab’s Mechanism of Action Highlighted at Immunomodulatory
Marketwire (press release)
TUSTIN, CA–(Marketwired – Aug 14, 2013) – Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ : PPHM) today announced the presentation of preclinical data and ongoing drug development activities highlighting the immune-stimulatory mechanism of action of 

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14Aug/13

Hyperactive Brain May Create "Near Death" Visions – National Geographic


National Geographic

Hyperactive Brain May Create “Near Death” Visions
National Geographic
Can a new study lay the basis for the scientific understanding of mystical-sounding near-death recollections, filled with vivid light and vibrant meetings with deceased loved ones? When researchers recorded and analyzed electroencephalograms (EEGs) of 
Surge of brain activity may explain near-death experiencesThe Japan Times
Electrical Signatures of Consciousness in the Dying BrainScience Daily (press release)
Study unveils clue to ‘near-death experience’ mysteryPress TV
Calcutta Telegraph –Scientist
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14Aug/13

Research and Markets: Liver Transplantation – Pipeline Review, H2 2013 … – Fort Mills Times

Research and Markets: Liver Transplantation – Pipeline Review, H2 2013
Fort Mills Times
Global Markets Direct’s, ‘Liver Transplantation – Pipeline Review, H2 2013′, provides an overview of the indication’s therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Liver Transplantation, complete with latest

14Aug/13

RESEARCH AND MARKETS: Liver Transplantation – Pipeline Review, H2 2013 … – 4-traders (press release)

RESEARCH AND MARKETS: Liver Transplantation – Pipeline Review, H2 2013
4-traders (press release)
Global Markets Direct’s, ‘Liver Transplantation – Pipeline Review, H2 2013′, provides an overview of the indication’s therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Liver Transplantation, complete with latest

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14Aug/13

Disabled Woman Wants Suicide/Organ Donation – National Review Online (blog)


National Right to Life News

Disabled Woman Wants Suicide/Organ Donation
National Review Online (blog)
Think it can’t happen here? There have already been cases of suicides coupled with a request for organ donation. As I have written, the organ transplant community should publicly state that committing suicide precludes one from becoming an organ donor.
Altruistic assisted suicide – surely you can’t be serious?National Right to Life News

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