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NCI scientists image proteins displayed on HIV surface

Using a technique called cryo-electron microscopy, researchers NCI have been able to detect shape changes in a protein called Env that is part of HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus). HIV infection is initiated when Env binds to receptors on host cells.

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HPV vaccine completion rate among girls is poor, getting worse

The proportion of insured girls and young women completing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among those who initiated the series has dropped significantly — as much as 63 percent — since the vaccine was approved in 2006, according to new research.

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MEA pilots to push on with strikes after talks fail

The strike, initiated by LPA, is a stepped-up response to the sacking of pilot Joseph Ayat who is undergoing treatment for cancer Late-night deliberations between the Lebanese Pilots Association and Middle East Airlines management failed to ward off a strike with most outbound flights to remain grounded Wednesday.

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The Problem With Drug Shortages

… Shortage Program in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research . I am pleased … , and other medically necessary sterile drugs . FDA initiated the Drug Shortages Program … the Dear Healthcare Professional letter from the company that is importing the drug . FDA …

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OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals Initiates An International, Randomized, Phase II Clinical Trial Evaluating OGX-427 In Advanced Bladder Cancer

OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: OGXI) announced today that it has initiated patient enrollment in a randomized, Phase II clinical trial evaluating OGX-427, an inhibitor of heat shock protein 27 (Hsp27), in patients with advanced bladder cancer…

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Brentuximab Vedotin Enters Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial in Japan

… Takeda Bio has initiated its brentuximab vedotin clinical development for the treatment of malignant lymphoma with the start of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in Japan. The Phase 1/2 …

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Clayton support at hand in cancer battle

… the first of its kind in the south-east suburbs. The group, attached to the Leukaemia Foundation, has been holding meetings every second month since January. The group was initiated …

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SymBio Inks Deal for Japanese and Korean Rights to Onconova’s Pivotal-Stage MDS Therapy

… oxaliplatin or gemcitabine is associated with a rapid response in breast, colon, ovarian, and lymphoma patients, Onconova states. In June the firm initiated a Phase II/III trial evaluating the …

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Talon Therapeutics, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results

… primarily developing Marqibo for the treatment of adult, Philadephia chromosome negative (Ph-) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). A Phase 3 study of Marqibo has been initiated by the German High-Grade …

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Pharmacyclics Reports Recent Developments and Financial Results for Fiscal Third Quarter 2011

… initiated a broad Phase II clinical development program in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. This program was designed to enable Phase III decisions …

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