Naturally occurring changes in brain wiring can help patients at high genetic risk of developing bipolar disorder avert the onset of the illness, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published o…
Study shows clear role of bacteria in modulating immune function in the lungs
Microbiota–the trillions of bacteria that co-exist in the body–regulate the ability of lung dendritic cells to generate immune responses, according to a study led by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, published online in th…
SillaJen reports initiation of multinational randomized Phase 3 study of Pexa-Vec in HCC patients
SillaJen, Inc., a private, clinical-stage, biotherapeutics company focused on the development of oncolytic immunotherapy products for cancer, has announced the initiation of a multinational randomized Phase 3 open-label study of its lead product candid…
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Second glaucoma drainage implant yields adequate IOP control
Adequate IOP control was achieved in a majority of eyes that underwent a second glaucoma drainage implant surgery, according to a study.The retrospective study included 65 eyes of 63 patients who received a secondary drainage device at Wills Eye Hospit…
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAD), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders, today annou…
A Commitment to the Advancement of Ophthalmic Education
Dr Roger Steinert comments on the remarkable career and contributions of Dr Bruce Spivey, the recipient of the Laureate Recognition Award at this year’s American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology