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AG Mednet Brings Quality Assurance and Compliance Automation to Multi-Center, Multi-National Cardiovascular Clinical Trials BOSTON, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AG Mednet today announced a new core lab partnership with the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center (MDHVC) echocardiography core laboratory at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. By selecting AG Mednet quality assurance and compliance software, MDHVC is strengthening its commitment to quality in multi-center and...
The awards recognize outstanding journalism demonstrating the essential role of biomedical research in new medical discoveries and scientific breakthroughs WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) announced today the winners of the 12(th) annual Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Awards. The awards, named in honor of FBR's late chairman Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, recognize outstanding journalism that highlights the role of biomedical...
In a study of HIV-infected patients at Harris Health System’s Thomas Street Health Center, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center found that undocumented Hispanic patients were likely to seek treatment at a more advanced stage of HIV than other patients. They also found that once these patients entered care, their outcomes were the same or even better than other patients. Their report appears in this week in PLOS ONE. "This...
Awards recognize reporting that has enhanced public understanding of biomedical research WASHINGTON, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) announced today it is accepting entries for the 12(th) annual Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Awards. The awards, named after FBR's late chairman, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, honor professional journalists whose reporting has enhanced public understanding of how the humane and responsible use of animal...
In a study of patients at two HIV clinics in the Houston area, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center found that those who were satisfied with the care they received had higher adherence to care and higher retention rates. Their report appears today in PLOS ONE. "Poor retention is a big problem with HIV care," said Dr. Bich Dang, instructor of medicine – infectious diseases at BCM and first author of the paper. "Even though...
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- XBiotech, a privately held biotechnology company, announced positive interim analysis results today from a Phase II study in patients receiving MABp1 to reduce restenosis after percutaneous revascularization of the Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA). Patients receiving MABp1 demonstrated a 58 percent reduction in Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) and 60 percent longer patency in treated vessels compared to control patients. This...
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, which for 67 years has championed the greatest advances in medical research, announced today the winners of the 2012 Lasker Awards: Michael Sheetz, James Spudich and Ronald Vale for basic medical research, Roy Calne and Thomas E. Starzl for clinical research, and Donald D. Brown and Thomas Maniatis for special achievement. The Lasker Awards -- considered one of the most respected science prizes in...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: NOTED HEART SURGEON Profile America -- Friday, September 7th. Today marks the birthday of famous heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey, who has been described as "perhaps the greatest surgeon ever." While still in medical school, DeBakey invented the roller pump, a key...
The awards recognize outstanding journalism demonstrating the essential role of humane animal research in new medical discoveries and scientific breakthroughs WASHINGTON, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) announced today the winners of the 11th annual Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Awards. The awards, named in honor of FBR's late chairman Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, recognize outstanding journalism that highlights the role of...
Awards recognize reporting that has enhanced public understanding of biomedical research WASHINGTON, March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) announced today it is accepting entries for the 11th annual Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Awards. The awards, named after FBR's late chairman, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, honor professional journalists whose reporting has enhanced public understanding of how the humane and responsible use of animal...
