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EMEA Grants Clinuvel New Orphan Drug - For Solar Urticaria - Designation
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV; XETRA-DAX: UR9; ADR: CLVLY) is pleased to announce that afamelanotide, its photoprotective drug, has been granted Orphan Medicinal Product (OMP) designation by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for the treatment of Solar Urticaria (SU). The EMEA granted afamelanotide its first OMP designation in March 2008 for the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP), Clinuvel"s lead indication currently in Phase III clinical trials. Don't forget to buy zoloft online no prescription.

Advances In Lab-Grown Motor Nerves Can Lead To Cures For Diabetic Neuropathy And Help Further Understand Multiple Sclerosis And Related Conditions
In the July issue of Biomaterials, published by Elsevier, researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) report on the first lab-grown motor nerves that are insulated and organized just like they are in the human body. The model system will drastically improve understanding of the causes of myelin-related conditions, such as diabetic neuropathy and later, possibly multiple sclerosis (MS). In addition, the model system will enable the discovery and testing of new drug therapies for these conditions.

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Fate In Fly Sensory Organ Precursor Cells Could Explain Human Immune Disorder
Notch signaling helps determine the fate of a number of different cell types in a variety of organisms, including humans. In an article that appears in the current issue of Nature Cell Biology, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine report that a new finding about the Notch signaling pathway in sensory organ precursor cells in the fruit fly could explain the mystery behind an immunological disorder called Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.
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Eversheds Comment: NHS Told To Tighten Data Security

Following calls from the information commissioner for the NHS to improve its data security, after breaches involving the loss of thousands of personal medical records, Bill Gilliam, head of the health sector group at international law firm Eversheds comments: "As part of the NHS"s internal procedures, it is important to include clear provisions in employment contracts, setting out obligations relating to confidentiality and security. NHS entities need to consider establishing an internal information security policy that clearly defines their employees" obligations regarding information security, and sets out the consequences of a breach of the policy (eg disciplinary action or dismissal). Confidentiality requirements are of course imposed on NHS professionals by their own regulatory bodies, including the General Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Consequently, breaches of data security by such professionals can adversely affect their registration. It is vital that, as well as having these requirements in place, all personnel are fully alive to the risks of breaching data security and take practical steps to minimise the risks, particularly where data is taken off site. Ironically, it is often the most conscientious individuals, who are taking work home or working whilst in transit, who represent the greatest risk. "In addition, the NHS must ensure that contracts with third party suppliers and other third parties, such as temporary staff and employment agencies, contain clauses referring to confidentiality and security. Having a policy in place that deals with such breaches, and implementing that policy swiftly in the event of any breach, should not only help to mitigate the consequences for the NHS and any individual(s) affected by the security breach, but may mean a more favourable view of the breach is taken by the Information Commissioner (or any other relevant authority) in the event of an investigation. The Information Commissioner (IC) has recently issued further guidance on dealing with data security breaches." Eversheds LLP


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