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Aussie And Kiwi Researchers Make Double MS Genetic Discovery
Australian and New Zealand researchers have accelerated research into Multiple Sclerosis by discovering two new locations of genes which will help to unravel the causes of MS and other autoimmune disease.
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Two Physicians Treat Most Residents With HIV In Southeastern Wyoming
The Casper Star-Tribune profiled Carol Fischer and Mark Dowell, the only two physicians in southeastern Wyoming that treat large numbers of people with HIV. There are more than 100 people in Wyoming living with HIV, according to the state Department of Health, and Fischer and Dowell treat most of them, the Star-Tribune reports. Fischer has been deemed the "de facto AIDS doctor" in the area as she received no formal training on HIV, but Dowell is an expert on the disease who became the state"s first full-time infectious disease specialist (Miller, Casper Star-Tribune, 6/7).
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New Jersey Senator Proposes Plan To Avert HIV/AIDS Drug Copayments
New Jersey state Sen. Joseph Vitale (D) -- chair of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee -- earlier this week proposed a plan to temporarily reduce rebate checks to senior citizens earning $100,000 to $150,000 in an effort to alleviate the effects of possible budget cuts on certain populations, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. Vitale"s proposal also would avert planned $6 to $15 prescription drug copayments for people living with HIV/AIDS in the state (Livio, Newark Star-Ledger, 5/12). The copayments are part of Gov. Jon Corzine"s (D) $29.8 billion spending proposal for the state"s new fiscal year and would collect $1.36 million by creating copayments for HIV/AIDS drugs based on a sliding scale determined by income. The copayments would affect 9,000 people living with HIV/AIDS who have obtained no-cost medicine from the state because they do not qualify for other assistance programs. Advocates said that the copayments will hurt patients who are already struggling because of the poor economy (Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, 4/23). According to the Star-Ledger, Vitale"s proposal would save the state $15.7 million, including $9.7 million needed to allow 17,000 low-income families to enroll in the state"s health insurance program, FamilyCare. Senate Budget Committee Chair Barbara Buono (D) said that she does not believe it is possible to restore program cuts "given the collapse of revenues." According to the Office of Legislative Services, the current deficit for this year"s budget, which ends June 30, is at least $1.2 billon. Vitale said, "Our convictions are going to be tested as we come to terms with the fact that we simply don"t have enough money to fund all of the state"s priorities." He added, "But unless funding is restored for programs like NJ FamilyCare, Medicaid drug benefits and the AIDS Drug Distribution Program, I will be voting against the" fiscal year 2010 budget (Newark Star-Ledger, 5/12).
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Advaxis Engages The Numoda Corporation To Oversee Phase II Clinical Trials Of ADXS11-001

Advaxis, Incorporated (OTCBB: ADXS), has engaged the Numoda Corporation, a leading clinical trial and logistics management company, to oversee Phase II clinical activity with ADXS11-001 for the treatment of invasive cervix cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN; cervical dysplasia). Numoda will integrate oversight and logistical functions with the clinical research organizations (CRO), contract laboratories, academic laboratories and statistical groups involved. "The Numoda Corporation offers experience and res that will enable Advaxis to execute multiple high quality clinical trials with precision, efficiency, high quality data and a rapid final study report," commented Advaxis EVP of Science and Operations Dr. John Rothman. Advaxis anticipates that the Numoda Corporation"s involvement will help expedite the clinical trial process. The Company anticipates initiating trial activity in September 2009 as described and delineated in the Company"s most recent 10-Q filing. For more information on public filing documents, please visit the US Security and Exchange Commission"s website at: http://www.sec.gov. Numoda Corporation Advaxis, Incorporated


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