Patient Recruitment In Psoriasis Trial For Arana's Inflammatory Drug ART621 Completed; Results Expected In Q1 2009 (Medical News Today)

Biotechnology company Arana Therapeutics Limited (ASX: AAH) announced that it has completed recruitment in its Phase II dose-ranging psoriasis study for its anti-inflammatory drug ART621. Completion of recruitment means that formal results of the study should be available in early 2009.

Two experiments suggest new direction for diabetes (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Two experimental treatments suggest new directions for treating diabetes, both using compounds already made by the body, researchers in the United States reported on Monday.

Potential Diabetes Treatment Selectively Kills Autoimmune Cells From Human Patients (Science Daily)

In experiments using blood cells from human patients with diabetes and other autoimmune disorders, researchers have confirmed the mechanism behind a potential new therapy for type 1 diabetes. Scientists showed that blocking a metabolic pathway regulating the immune system specifically eliminated immune cells that react against a patient's own tissues.

Study Examines How Rheumatoid Arthritis Destroys Bone (MedicineNet.com)

Title: Study Examines How Rheumatoid Arthritis Destroys Bone Category: Health News Created: 8/23/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2008

Potential diabetes treatment selectively kills autoimmune cells from human patients (EurekAlert!)

In experiments using blood cells from human patients with diabetes and other autoimmune disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have confirmed the mechanism behind a potential new therapy for type 1 diabetes. A team led by Denise Faustman, M.D., Ph.D., director of the MGH Immunobiology Laboratory, showed that blocking a metabolic pathway regulating the immune system specifically ...

Two experiments suggest new direction for diabetes (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

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Hopes grow for new diabetes treatment (Guardian Unlimited)

Researchers find way to isolate and eradicate defective cells which prevent natural production of insulin

Study shows diabetes treatment hope (Channel 4)

Launching a counter-attack on the immune response that causes insulin-dependent diabetes may provide a revolutionary new way of treating the disease, research has shown.

Two experiments suggest new direction for diabetes (AlertNet)

Source: Reuters By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Two experimental treatments suggest new directions for treating diabetes, both using compounds already made by the body, ...

Potential diabetes treatment selectively kills autoimmune cells from human patients (PhysOrg)

In experiments using blood cells from human patients with diabetes and other autoimmune disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have confirmed the mechanism behind a potential new therapy for type 1 diabetes. A team led by Denise Faustman, MD, PhD, director of the MGH Immunobiology Laboratory, showed that blocking a metabolic pathway regulating the immune system specifically ...

TNF-[alpha] is an independent serum marker for proliferative retinopathy in type 1 diabetic patients

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to determine if there are any associations between serum levels of inflammatory markers and proliferative retinopathy in type 1 diabetic patients.Design A cross-sectional ...

Elevated Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha in Periradicular Fat...

Spine. 33 :2041-2046, September 1, 2008. Genevay, S MD *; Finckh, A MD *; Payer, M MD +; Mezin, F *; Tessitore, E MD +; Gabay, C *; Guerne, P A. * Abstract: Study Design.

IL-20 May Contribute to the Pathogenesis of Human Intervertebral Disc Herniation.

Spine. 33 :2034-2040, September 1, 2008. Huang, Kuo-Yuan MD *+; Lin, Ruey-Mo MD *; Chen, Wei-Yu MS ++; Lee, Chia-Lin MS *; Yan, Jing-Jou MD [S]; Chang, Ming-Shi PhD ++[P][//] Abstract: Study Design.

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Patient Recruitment In Psoriasis Trial For Arana's Inflammatory Drug...

Main Category: Dermatology Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 29 Aug 2008 - 0:00 PDT Biotechnology company Arana Therapeutics Limited announced that it has completed recruitment in ...

The inflammatory responses of salmon may be influenced by new types of feed

Oyvind Haugland studied inflammatory reactions in salmon for his doctorate, and in particular how the ingredients of newer feed sources influence these reactions.

Me-Too Drugs: Are They Worth It?

"Me-too drugs" are the aptly named drugmakers' version of a bandwagon. One company finds a drug that treats a disease, and suddenly every company and its spinoff are developing something similar as well.

Potential diabetes treatment selectively kills autoimmune cells

In experiments using blood cells from human patients with diabetes and other autoimmune disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have confirmed the mechanism behind a potential new treatment for ...