Traits Of People With Rare Accelerated Aging Syndrome Identified By Researchers

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have provided the most extensive account to date of the unique observable characteristics seen in patients with an extremely rare premature aging syndrome.
The findings, reported online and in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, suggest that patients with atypical progeroid syndrome (APS) should not be [...]

Zosano Pharma, Inc. Announces Publication Of Positive Phase 2 Study Of Its ZP-PTH Patch For Osteoporosis Therapy

Zosano Pharma, Inc., a privately held pharmaceutical company developing products using a novel transdermal delivery technology, announced publication in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism of results from a positive phase 2 study of its rapid-delivery transdermal patch (ZP-PTH) for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. The study by authors Felicia [...]

Reduction In Glycotoxins From Heat-Processing Of Foods Reduces Risk Of Chronic Disease And Restores Innate Biological Defense Mechanisms

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine report that cutting back on the consumption of processed and fried foods, which are high in toxins called Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs), can reduce inflammation and actually help restore the body’s natural defenses regardless of age or health status. These benefits are present even without changing caloric [...]

Isis Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Phase 2 Data For ISIS 113715 In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISIS) announced positive top-line results from a Phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of ISIS 113715 in patients with type 2 diabetes. ISIS 113715 is a novel insulin sensitizer that reduces the expression of protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B (PTP-1B). The study showed consistent and statistically significant reductions in multiple short [...]

NIH Women’s Health Public Forum And Scientific Workshop In Chicago

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital will host a public forum and scientific workshop Oct. 14 to 16 to discuss emerging issues of importance for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for women’s health research in the coming decade.