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H. Lundbeck A/S and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announce European Commission approval for Rxulti® (brexpiprazole) for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults

Posted on 1, August 2018 by

Rxulti® (brexpiprazole) has been approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. VALBY, 01-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) today announce that the European Commission has approved Rxulti® (brexpiprazole) for the treatment of schizophrenia … Read the full press release →

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H. Lundbeck A/S initiates a phase I study of a potential new treatment of Parkinson’s disease

Posted on 28, June 2018 by

Lu AF28996 is the third compound added to Lundbeck’s clinical development pipeline in 2018. VALBY, 28-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) again expands its pipeline of clinical development projects with the initiation of a phase I study of a … Read the full press release →

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University of York: dental anxiety can be reduced by eight points when patients are treated with acupuncture

Posted on 2, May 2018 by

Researchers have found evidence that acupuncture could help people who experience dental anxiety. YORK, 02-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Dental anxiety affects up to an estimated 30% of the adult population in countries world-wide.  Patients can experience nausea, difficulty breathing and dizziness … Read the full press release →

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GSK: We are delighted to start the phase III study and evolve our research programme for belimumab in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Posted on 22, March 2018 by

LONDON, 22-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GSK today announced the start of a phase III study investigating Benlysta (belimumab) in combination with rituximab in adult patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Belimumab and rituximab have different but potentially complementary mechanisms of action. … Read the full press release →

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H. Lundbeck A/S to acquire Prexton Therapeutics BV for EUR 100 million upfront and up to EUR 805 million in development and sales milestones paid later

Posted on 20, March 2018 by

Lundbeck will make an upfront payment of EUR 100 million and the deal terms also include up to EUR 805 million in development, regulatory and sales milestones Foliglurax is a first-in-class treatment which entered clinical phase II testing in Parkinson’s … Read the full press release →

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University of Liverpool to explore and assess the mental health and well-being of football players

Posted on 2, March 2018 by

LIVERPOOL, 02-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Liverpool has launched a new study to explore and assess the mental health and well-being of academy and professional football players. The subject of mental health in football is an area that has … Read the full press release →

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Innovate UK: Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund to provide £70 million to help speed up the development of new medicines

Posted on 22, January 2018 by

LONDON, 22-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Science Minister Sam Gyimah announces £70 million to create new manufacturing centres to help speed up the development of new medicines. Funding through Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) will support projects including new manufacturing centres to speed … Read the full press release →

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University of Cambridge: new technique for mapping the wiring of the brain could take us closer to being able to get an idea of intelligence from brain scans

Posted on 3, January 2018 by

A new and relatively simple technique for mapping the wiring of the brain has shown a correlation between how well connected an individual’s brain regions are and their intelligence, say researchers at the University of Cambridge. CAMBRIDGE, 03-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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LUXEMBOURG INSTITUTE OF HEALTH: Dr Jonathan Turner, Prof Muriel Darnaudery, and Prof Jamileh Movassat to receive funding in the ANR-FNR call for research project in epigenetics

Posted on 20, December 2017 by

LUXEMBOURG, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In September 2017, the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) announced the bilateral research projects that will be funded jointly by FNR and the “Agence Nationale de la Recherche” (ANR) in France from the INTER call 2017. … Read the full press release →

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ViiV Healthcare begins phase III study on long-acting two-drug regimen in virally suppressed adults with HIV-1 infection

Posted on 29, November 2017 by

The ATLAS-2M study will evaluate injections every two months in virally suppressed patients LONDON, 29-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (27 November 2017) ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Pfizer Inc. and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, … Read the full press release →

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Sanofi: Phase 3 study on dupilumab in adults and adolescents with severe, steroid-dependent asthma met its primary endpoint and key secondary endpoints

Posted on 1, November 2017 by

First study with a biologic to show benefit  in severe steroid-dependent asthma population that enrolled patients regardless of blood eosinophil levels or any other Type 2 biomarkers at baseline Pivotal program is first with a biologic to show consistent reductions … Read the full press release →

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Bristol Medical School: The first trial to investigate The Lightning Process®(LP) published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood

Posted on 21, September 2017 by

BRISTOL, 21-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The first trial to investigate The Lightning Process® (LP) is published today [Thursday 21 September] in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. In this trial, the effectiveness of LP in addition to specialist medical care was … Read the full press release →

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Shire MYDAYIS now available by prescription in the United States

Posted on 1, September 2017 by

Mydayis, which is now available in the U.S., demonstrated improvements lasting up to 16 hours post-dose, beginning at 2 or 4 hours post-dose, compared to placebo, in total score on a skill-adjusted math test that measures attention in ADHD Lexington, … Read the full press release →

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University of Leicester’s fundraisers update on their 3,100 mile trek across the USA

Posted on 20, July 2017 by

Fundraising University of Leicester student and graduate give update on their gruelling challenge Photographs and video from Joel and Joe’s trek so far available to download at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0yv2o9jg2tw20z9/AABDJbSsnTYFoC2pY0oY1FBBa?dl=0 LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Two amateur hikers who are taking on the challenge … Read the full press release →

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University of Sussex Professor Anil Seth on the possibility of conscious AI

Posted on 19, July 2017 by

BRIGHTON, 19-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Our conscious experiences of the world have more to do with being alive than being intelligent, argues a leading expert in a “mind-scrambling” TED talk made available to the public today (Tuesday 18 July 2017). Taking the stage … Read the full press release →

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GSK: Benlysta plus standard of care prolonged control of disease activity in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Posted on 19, June 2017 by

Final efficacy and safety results from phase II continuation study Madrid, Spain and London, UK, 19-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — GSK today announced results from a 10-year continuation study, which showed that Benlysta (belimumab) plus standard of care prolonged control of disease … Read the full press release →

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Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO): Researchers found seven risk genes for insomnia

Posted on 14, June 2017 by

THE HAGUE, 14-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — An international team of researchers has found, for the first time, seven risk genes for insomnia. With this finding the researchers have taken an important step towards the unravelling of the biological mechanisms that cause … Read the full press release →

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New Research Offers Insight Into the Brain Systems Involved In Making Preference-Based Decisions

Posted on 13, June 2017 by

GLASGOW, 13-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers have found a direct window into the brain systems involved in making every day decisions based on preference. The study, led by a team of neuroscientists at the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Neuroscience and … Read the full press release →

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World MS Day 2017: Merck launches multiple sclerosis (MS) care partner survey with IACO

Posted on 31, May 2017 by

Preliminary research indicates most MS carers are between the ages of 18-34, the prime of their lives Largest global MS carer survey with International Alliance of Carer Organizations (IACO) to help identify unmet needs and social impact Darmstadt, Germany, 31-May-2017 … Read the full press release →

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Shire to present ADHD research at the 170th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in San Diego

Posted on 18, May 2017 by

Latest Research Supports Greater Understanding of the Evolving Needs of Adults with ADHD Lexington, M.A., 18-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) will present research on the evolving needs of adults living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at the … Read the full press release →

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University of Southampton researchers developed interactive website that helps reduce dizziness

Posted on 10, May 2017 by

SOUTHAMPTON, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — An interactive website developed by health psychology and primary care researchers at the University of Southampton has been shown to reduce dizziness amongst adults aged 50 and above. Results of a study into the effectiveness … Read the full press release →

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New York’s Health Agency (NYSDOH) Cited in Iraq War’s Blowback

Posted on 31, December 2016 by

NEW YORK, 31-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As the Iraq War’s official end on December 18, 2011 marks its fifth anniversary, many questions remain on its fallouts. New York’s French-American community is one of them, as it remembers its blacklisting when … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, France, Government, Healthcare, Law, News, Politics, Small Business, Society

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University of York report: NHS needs a “clear and transparent” funding system for mental health

Posted on 13, October 2016 by

YORK, 13-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The NHS needs a “clear and transparent” funding system for mental health after research revealed a substantial degree of variability in costs between hospital trusts. Mental health receives 13 per cent of the NHS’s budget, but … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars supported servicemen and women and their families at Mission Motorsport’s annual invitational track day

Posted on 3, October 2016 by

DERBY, 03-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars supported Mission Motorsport at the charity’s annual invitational track day, held this year at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Mission Motorsport was set up to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected … Read the full press release →

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University of Warwick: More accurate understanding of human intelligence could lead to future developments in artificial intelligence (AI)

Posted on 21, July 2016 by

COVENTRY, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Human intelligence is being defined and measured for the first time ever, by researchers at the University of Warwick. Led by Professor Jianfeng Feng in the Department of Computer Science, studies at Warwick and in China … Read the full press release →

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TomTom Traffic Index 2016: Istanbul knocked off the top spot by Mexico City

Posted on 22, March 2016 by

Global Traffic Congestion at All Time High* – But Shocking Differences between Continents AMSTERDAM, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today released the results of the TomTom Traffic Index 2016, the annual report detailing the cities around the world with the … Read the full press release →

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The University of Nottingham study: GPs would welcome more specialist knowledge to manage suicide risk among young patients

Posted on 18, February 2016 by

NOTTINGHAM, 18-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people aged between 15 and 29 worldwide – in the UK alone, 3,156 in this age group died by suicide in 2011-2013. A study led by … Read the full press release →

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HIV-1: ViiV Healthcare formalised its collaboration with Janssen Sciences Ireland UC

Posted on 11, January 2016 by

LONDON, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ViiV Healthcare, a global specialist HIV company with GSK, Pfizer Inc. and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, today formalised its collaboration with Janssen Sciences Ireland UC (Janssen) for the phase III investigation and commercialisation of the … Read the full press release →

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University of Oxford led research: Cleaners and maids from Sri Lanka who work in the Gulf countries denied proper food and rest breaks

Posted on 27, November 2015 by

OXFORD, 27-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — New research reveals the huge physical and mental health toll suffered by migrant women from poorer Asian countries like Sri Lanka who go to the Gulf countries to work as cleaners and maids. Those interviewed said … Read the full press release →

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Economic strain caused by unemployment and falling family incomes damaged parental mental health – Growing Up in Ireland study

Posted on 28, October 2015 by

DUBLIN, 28-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — New results from the Growing Up in Ireland Study on how the recent Irish recession impacted on families and children indicate that economic strain caused by unemployment and falling family incomes has damaged parental mental … Read the full press release →

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H. Lundbeck A/S, Takeda announced that US FDA accepted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for review of Brintellix (vortioxetine)

Posted on 12, August 2015 by

Valby, Denmark and Osaka, Japan, 12-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) announced today the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for review to add … Read the full press release →

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The Co-operative Group partners with the British Red Cross to tackle social isolation and loneliness

Posted on 21, July 2015 by

MANCHESTER, 21-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a decisive vote by its members and colleagues, The Co-operative Group today (Monday 20 July) announces that it will partner with the British Red Cross to tackle social isolation and loneliness. Over a two … Read the full press release →

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Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: The long term effects of polycystic ovary syndrome can be managed by health and lifestyle changes

Posted on 26, June 2015 by

LONDON, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The long term effects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can, for many women, be managed by health and lifestyle changes states new Patient Information published today (22 June) by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists … Read the full press release →

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Novartis: Xolair helps patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) achieve significant improvements in quality of life measures

Posted on 17, June 2015 by

New analysis from pivotal Phase III studies show Xolair® (omalizumab) significantly improved quality of life scores for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) patients compared to placebo[1],[2] Additional data at WCD show the consistent negative health impact and economic burden of CSU, … Read the full press release →

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The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen to present lightweight construction technologies at the LASER World of Photonics trade fair in Munich, June 22 to 25

Posted on 1, June 2015 by

Many joining and cutting processes are possible only with lasers. New technologies make it possible to manufacture metal components with hollow structures that are significantly lighter and yet just as stable as solid components. In addition, lasers can be used … Read the full press release →

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Oxford University study shows first time fathers who want to be more involved with their newborn children need more support

Posted on 19, May 2015 by

Fathers who want to be more involved with their newborn children feel held back by lack of support from health staff, government and society, a study by Oxford University researchers has shown. The team also identified other issues such as … Read the full press release →

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Marijn van Dongen will be awarded his PhD at TU Delft on Friday 24 April for his work on making neurostimulators smaller and more energy efficient

Posted on 24, April 2015 by

Delft, Netherlands, 24-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Brain stimulation is now being used successfully to combat diseases such as Parkinson’s, chronic depression, pain and tinnitus. By making neurostimulators smaller and more energy efficient, they can be used more effectively and for … Read the full press release →

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Workshop über Glücks- und Erfolgspathologien in der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts an der Universität Konstanz

Posted on 10, March 2015 by

Workshop über Glücks- und Erfolgspathologien in der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts KONSTANZ, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vom 18. bis 20. März untersucht der Workshop „Stress und Unbehagen“ an der Universität Konstanz, wie sich das Streben nach Glück und Erfolg … Read the full press release →

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HRB-funded longitudinal study called Maternal health And Maternal Morbidity in Ireland (MAMMI) launched at Trinity College Dublin

Posted on 5, March 2015 by

MAMMI study to make mothers’ invisible health problems visible. The new longitudinal study from Trinity College Dublin will look across a range of health issues affecting pregnant women and first time mothers. Early results from one strand show a high … Read the full press release →

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University of Leeds research sheds light on how the Earth’s crust forms

Posted on 16, December 2014 by

LEEDS, 16-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — New research into an Icelandic eruption has shed light on how the Earth’s crust forms, according to a paper published today in Nature. When the Bárðarbunga volcano, which is buried beneath Iceland’s Vatnajökull ice cap, … Read the full press release →

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