UPDATE: Cerus, Terumo land $48m in BARDA grants for anti-Zika push
Updated with comments from Terumo.
Cerus (NSDQ: CERS) and Terumo Corp. (TYO:4543) won grants from a U.S. Health & Human Services Dept. agency worth a collective $48 million to study their respective devices for eliminating blood pathogens like the Zika virus.
Zika, which the World Health Organization declared a global emergency in February, has been linked to microcephaly, a birth defect characterized by an unusually small head and potential developmental problems.
Last week U.S. officials said 3 babies were born here with defects that were most likely caused when their mothers contracted the mosquito-borne virus ...
Source: Mass Device - June 21, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Blood Management Clinical Trials Funding Roundup Cerus Corp. Terumo Zika virus Source Type: news
Cerus, Terumo land $48m in BARDA grants for anti-Zika push
Cerus (NSDQ: CERS) and Terumo Corp. (TYO:4543) won grants from a U.S. Health & Human Services Dept. agency worth a collective $48 million to study their respective devices for eliminating blood pathogens like the Zika virus.
Zika, which the World Health Organization declared a global emergency in February, has been linked to microcephaly, a birth defect characterized by an unusually small head and potential developmental problems.
Last week U.S. officials said 3 babies were born here with defects that were most likely caused when their mothers contracted the mosquito-borne virus during pregnancy. More than 1,400 ...
Source: Mass Device - June 20, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Blood Management Clinical Trials Cerus Corp. Terumo Zika virus Source Type: news
These Vitamin Deficiencies Could Explain Your Migraines
People who suffer from migraines may want to check if they’re getting enough of certain vitamins and nutrients.
While it isn’t yet clear if supplementation might help prevent migraines, new research presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society in San Diego revealed that a significant portion of kids, teens and young adults who suffer from migraines are mildly deficient in vitamin D, riboflavin and coenzyme Q10.
"We think that there is a likelihood that patients with migraines are more likely to be deficient in these vitamins than the general population," lead study author Dr. Suza...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
These Vitamin Deficiencies Could Explain Your Migraines
People who suffer from migraines may want to check if they’re getting enough of certain vitamins and nutrients.
While it isn’t yet clear if supplementation might help prevent migraines, new research presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society in San Diego revealed that a significant portion of kids, teens and young adults who suffer from migraines are mildly deficient in vitamin D, riboflavin and coenzyme Q10.
"We think that there is a likelihood that patients with migraines are more likely to be deficient in these vitamins than the general population," lead study author Dr. Suza...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - June 16, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Riboflavin Industry Global and Chinese Analysis for 2009-2019 Now...
ReportsnReports.com adds “Global and Chinese Riboflavin Industry, 2009-2019 Market Research Report” to its store.(PRWeb February 06, 2015)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/riboflavin-industry/2015-2019/prweb12500560.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 7, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Experts from CNIO discover shining cells responsible for developing tumors
(Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncologicas (CNIO)) Researchers from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre have discovered and characterized a new specific marker for cancer stem cells: riboflavin, or vitamin B2, a pigment that emits green fluorescence as a result of its accumulation inside intracellular vesicles. This light emission property, acts to track, isolate, and later purify it, without the need for antibodies or other more costly and complex techniques. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - September 29, 2014 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Engineered E. coli produces high levels of D-ribose as described in Industrial Biotechnology journal
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) D-ribose is a commercially important sugar used as a sweetener, a nutritional supplement, and as a starting compound for synthesizing riboflavin and several antiviral drugs. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - April 24, 2014 Category: Biology Source Type: news
FDA Wants More Info on Avedro's Corneal Cross-Linking NDA FDA Wants More Info on Avedro's Corneal Cross-Linking NDA
Company chief executive officer is 'confident' the issues surrounding riboflavin ophthalmic solution/KXL System for keratoconus and corneal ectasia after refractive surgery can be resolved. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 20, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Ultraviolet A and Riboflavin Therapy for Corneal UlcersUltraviolet A and Riboflavin Therapy for Corneal Ulcers
Is ultraviolet A and riboflavin therapy effective in the management of corneal ulcers that are unresponsive to medical management? Eye & Contact Lens (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - January 20, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Natural compound can be used for 3-D printing of medical implants
Researchers from North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Laser Zentrum Hannover have discovered that a naturally-occurring compound can be incorporated into three-dimensional (3-D) printing processes to create medical implants out of non-toxic polymers. The compound is riboflavin, which is better known as vitamin B2. "This opens the door to a much wider range of biocompatible implant materials, which can be used to develop customized implant designs using 3-D printing technology," says Dr... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical Devices / Diagnostics Source Type: news
Why Engineers Want To Put B Vitamins In 3-D Printers
The chemicals used in some 3-D printers can be toxic to humans. So researchers are looking to use naturally occurring vitamin B2 instead. They have already been able to make intricate, microscopic structures with the vitamin-rich material.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - October 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study Finds Natural Compound Can Be Used For 3-D Printing Of Medical Implants
Researchers from North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Laser Zentrum Hannover have discovered that a naturally-occurring compound can be incorporated into three-dimensional (3-D) printing processes to create medical implants out of non-toxic polymers. The compound is riboflavin, which is better known as vitamin B2. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - October 25, 2013 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Study finds natural compound can be used for 3-D printing of medical implants
(North Carolina State University) Biomedical engineering researchers have discovered that a naturally-occurring compound can be incorporated into three-dimensional printing processes to create medical implants out of non-toxic polymers. The compound is riboflavin, which is better known as vitamin B2. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 23, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Nutrition 101: Riboflavin
(HealthCastle.com) Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, is one of eight B vitamins. All of the B vitamins are water soluble, meaning that the body does not store them but excretes them in the urine. Riboflavin is responsible for the bright yellow colored urine in individuals who take supplements containing B vitamins, such as a multivitamin.
Recommended Intakes
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for riboflavin are shown below:
read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - October 7, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Incredible Eggs
(Healthcastle.com) Eggs have gotten a bad rap, but they’re a great addition to a healthy diet and a fast, cheap and convenient way to get more filling protein in early in the day when your body needs it most. Read on to find out more about this dietitian approved food.
Nutrition powerhouse:
Why should you add eggs to your arsenal? One serving (2 large eggs) is only 142 calories but packs 12 g of protein and 10% of your daily iron needs. Eggs are a great source of several other nutrients including:
Riboflavin: Energy metabolism
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - September 3, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
