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Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Initiates ApoB SNALP Phase 1 Clinical Trial
Published July 2, 2009, 11:18 pm, PharmaceuticalOnline
Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TSX:TKM) announced today that it has initiated a Phase 1 human clinical trial for ApoB SNALP.ApoB SNALP, Tekmira's lead RNAi therapeutic product candidate, is being developed as a treatment for patients with elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or "bad" cholesterol, who are not well served by current therapy.
Walnuts can cut cholesterol, say Harvard researchers
Published July 2, 2009, 9:27 am, Nutraingredients.com
In their investigation of thirteen studies, the researchers demonstrated that walnut-rich consumption decreased total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol during short term trials.
Requirements/Sources
Published July 2, 2009, 8:55 am, ThirdAge
The most promising use for lignans is in cancer prevention. According to observational studies, people who eat more lignan-containing foods have a lower incidence of breast and perhaps colon cancer.
Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Initiates ApoB SNALP Phase 1 Clinical Trial
Published July 2, 2009, 8:33 am, T-Net British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, July 2, 2009--(T-Net)--Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TSX:TKM) announced today that it has initiated a Phase 1 human clinical trial for ApoB SNALP. ApoB SNALP, Tekmira's lead RNAi therapeutic product candidate, is being developed as a treatment for patients with elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or "bad" cholesterol, who are not well served by current ...
Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Initiates ApoB SNALP Phase 1 Clinical Trial
Published July 2, 2009, 5:48 am, Marketwire
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 2, 2009) - Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TSX:TKM) announced today that it has initiated a Phase 1 human clinical trial for ApoB SNALP. ApoB SNALP, Tekmira's lead RNAi therapeutic product candidate, is being developed as a treatment for patients with elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or "bad" cholesterol, who are not well ...
Newly discovered gene regulates balance of 'bad' cholesterol
Published July 2, 2009, 4:48 am, PhysOrg
In an article in Science, Noam Zelcer from the LACDR (The Netherlands) describes a previously unknown mechanism for regulating the amount of LDL cholesterol. This offers opportunities for supplementing and improving the effect of so-called statins: medicines that remove 'bad' cholesterol from the bloodstream.
Newer Blood Tests May Not Improve Heart Risk Assessment
Published July 2, 2009, 12:21 am, MedicineNet.com
Title: Newer Blood Tests May Not Improve Heart Risk Assessment Category: Health News Created: 7/1/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2009
Telecare program announces July schedule of events
Published July 1, 2009, 11:23 pm, Journal Gazette & Times-Courier
The Coles County Telecare Program, sponsored by the Coles County Council on Aging, a not-for-profit charity, has announced its ongoing countywide calendar of events for July.
Cosmic Log: Nano-wizard takes the prize
Published July 1, 2009, 5:15 pm, MSNBC
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: One of the world's top nanotech researchers talks about molecular-scale drawing, medical breakthroughs and his newly won $500,000 prize.
Cholesterol OK? Statins Still Help Heart
Published July 1, 2009, 9:38 am, WebMD
Millions of people without established heart disease could benefit from cholesterol-lowering statin therapy even if they don't have high cholesterol, a new analysis suggests.
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