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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:19:00 GMT
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XTL Biopharmaceuticals Announces Top-Line Results From The Bicifadine Phase 2b Study For Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nasdaq: XTLB; TASE: XTL) announced the top-line results from the Bicifadine Phase 2b clinical trial for the treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain. The trial's primary objective was to compare the efficacy of two doses of Bicifadine against placebo in reducing pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. The primary endpoint of the study was the reduction in pain score during the course of treatment.

Kidney Cancer Risk Could Be Increased By Genes Associated With Fat Metabolism
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
A team of international scientists has identified three genes associated with the body's processing of fats that may increase susceptibility to kidney cancer. The findings were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Seventh Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research.

American Association Of Kidney Patients Saddened By Passing Of Kris Robinson, Former Executive Director/CEO
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its former Executive Director/CEO, Kris Robinson. Ms. Robinson died peacefully this morning in her parents Clearwater, Fla., home. She led the patient organization for 18 years and worked diligently to improve the lives of all kidney patients. "Kris' passing is felt by all in the renal community," said AAKP President Roberta Wager, RN, MSN.

Growing Number Of Young Prostate Cancer Patients Need 'sexual Rehabilitation'
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST
Prostate cancer is being detected and treated at an earlier age, resulting in more cases of erectile dysfunction in younger men. While for many this is a temporary setback, for some it can take much longer and others will never recover their former capability. Dr Michael Lowy from Sydney Men's Health, said the result was a growing demand for "sexual rehabilitation" services, an evolving scientific and clinical branch of sexual medicine and urology.

Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections More Preventable Than Previously Thought
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST
Catheter-associated urinary-tract infections (UTIs) are not fully preventable, according to a national survey of physicians on QuantiaMD, an online clinician community. This finding is contrary to expert opinion that these costly infections are indeed largely preventable.

New Guidelines For Managing Kidney Disease - Canadian Society Of Nephrology
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:00:00 PST
The Canadian Society of Nephrology has issued new guidelines through CMAJ for the management of chronic kidney disease that aim to encourage shared care for patients by general practitioners and specialists. They include recommendations by disease stage to help slow progression, prevent complications and reduce mortality. In a related commentary, Dr.

XTL Biopharmaceuticals Announces Top-Line Results From The Bicifadine Phase 2b Study For Diabetic Neuropathic Pain

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nasdaq: XTLB; TASE: XTL) announced the top-line results from the Bicifadine Phase 2b clinical trial for the treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain. The trial's primary objective was to compare the efficacy of two doses of Bicifadine against placebo in reducing pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. The primary endpoint of the study was the reduction in pain score during the course of treatment.

Kidney Cancer Risk Could Be Increased By Genes Associated With Fat Metabolism
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
A team of international scientists has identified three genes associated with the body's processing of fats that may increase susceptibility to kidney cancer. The findings were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Seventh Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research.

American Association Of Kidney Patients Saddened By Passing Of Kris Robinson, Former Executive Director/CEO
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its former Executive Director/CEO, Kris Robinson. Ms. Robinson died peacefully this morning in her parents Clearwater, Fla., home. She led the patient organization for 18 years and worked diligently to improve the lives of all kidney patients. "Kris' passing is felt by all in the renal community," said AAKP President Roberta Wager, RN, MSN.

Growing Number Of Young Prostate Cancer Patients Need 'sexual Rehabilitation'
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST
Prostate cancer is being detected and treated at an earlier age, resulting in more cases of erectile dysfunction in younger men. While for many this is a temporary setback, for some it can take much longer and others will never recover their former capability. Dr Michael Lowy from Sydney Men's Health, said the result was a growing demand for "sexual rehabilitation" services, an evolving scientific and clinical branch of sexual medicine and urology.

Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections More Preventable Than Previously Thought
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST
Catheter-associated urinary-tract infections (UTIs) are not fully preventable, according to a national survey of physicians on QuantiaMD, an online clinician community. This finding is contrary to expert opinion that these costly infections are indeed largely preventable.

New Guidelines For Managing Kidney Disease - Canadian Society Of Nephrology
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:00:00 PST
The Canadian Society of Nephrology has issued new guidelines through CMAJ for the management of chronic kidney disease that aim to encourage shared care for patients by general practitioners and specialists. They include recommendations by disease stage to help slow progression, prevent complications and reduce mortality. In a related commentary, Dr.


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