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Celera Presents Data Replicating Its Immunodiagnostic Assay To Detect Lung Cancer From Blood Serum
Celera Corporation (NASDAQ:CRA) announced yesterday the presentation of data replicating its novel mass spectrometry-based approach to identify and validate circulating protein biomarkers that detect non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in an independent cohort of individuals with lung cancer. This study was performed in collaboration with scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center, NY. A key outcome of the study was the validation of a 9 biomarker immunoassay on a cohort of samples that is enriched for stage I disease, important for screening of early stage disease. The assay detected lung cancer with 92% sensitivity at 93% specificity. The panel also accurately distinguished malignant cases from benign lung disease. The data is being presented at the 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer as part of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) in San Francisco, CA.
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Combined Data From Four Large-Scale Studies Demonstrate The Efficacy And Tolerability Of Seroquel In Bipolar Depression
Results presented today at the 162nd American Psychiatric Association (APA) congress in San Francisco, CA, demonstrated the efficacy and tolerability of SEROQUEL® (quetiapine fumarate) for treating depressive episodes in bipolar disorder, including the difficult-to-treat bipolar II patient population.1,2 The data are from combined analyses of four large-scale clinical trials to examine SEROQUEL as a treatment for depressive episodes associated with bipolar I and II disorders. SEROQUEL and SEROQUEL XR™, a once-daily, extended-release formulation of SEROQUEL, is one of the most widely studied atypical antipsychotic in bipolar depression and the only agent approved as monotherapy to treat the spectrum of mood episodes associated with bipolar disorder.
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A New Plug For The Hole In The Heart: New Procedure May Help Save Lives Of Those Affected By Common Congenital Heart Defect
Heart specialists at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif. have performed a new procedure in which they repaired a hole in the patient"s heart through a tiny incision, offering the patient a much safer alternative verses open heart surgery.
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New Survey Shows That Welsh Patients Are Happy With Their GPs

The results of the first Welsh GP patient survey have been published recently. The survey, published on the Welsh Assembly Government website, shows that high numbers of patients in Wales are happy with the service and treatment they receive from their GPs. The survey looked at patients" experiences of making an appointment to see a GP or member of the primary care team. It was also used to obtain information on the general satisfaction of patients. More than 161,000 patients responded. The survey showed that: - 88 per cent of patients reported that they were satisfied with the care they received at their surgery, including 57 per cent who were very satisfied; - 83 per cent of patients who had tried to see a GP fairly quickly were able to see a GP or healthcare professional within 24 hours; and, - Nearly three-quarters of patients were able to book an appointment with a GP or healthcare professional more than two full days in advance. Health Minster Edwina Hart said: "The Welsh GP Patient Survey is part of the Welsh Assembly Government"s commitment to making the Welsh Health Service responsive to patients" needs. "The survey shows that patients are generally satisfied with the services provided by their GP practice. "This demonstrates that the significant investment in the new General Medical Services by the Welsh Assembly Government is paying off by providing better care and ultimately a better quality of life for patients. "The survey also measured how well GP surgeries are meeting the standards for access to GP services. The results show that whilst a high number of patients are happy with access to GP"s, there are a significant number of practices who could do more to ensure patients are able to access services when they need them. This will help surgeries and Local Health Boards understand where improvements are needed." Welsh Assembly Government


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