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AIDS activists protest to decry Obama administration's dismal record on AIDS

52 AIDS activists from the groups Housing Works, AIDS Action in Mississippi (AAIM) and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) interrupted a speech by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius with a spirited protest to decry the Obama administration's dismal record on AIDS during an appearance by the Secretary at the United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) on Monday in Orlando.

14 Sep 2010

Mini-Psych School 2010 program to focus on mental health in children, youth

For the past five years, the Douglas Mental Health University Institute has been offering the Mini-Psych School, the only public education program of its kind in Quebec. This year, the program will be focussing on mental health in children and youth.

14 Sep 2010

World Congress on Arthrosis to take place in Belgium from September 23 to 26, 2010

Over a 1000 experts from the world will participate in the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) congress, under the Presidency of the Belgian Professor Yves Henrotin (University of Liège).

14 Sep 2010

Genmab announces update in corporate strategy

Genmab A/S announced today an update to its corporate strategy. Today's strategy update represents a new beginning for Genmab where we acknowledge our successes and learn from our mistakes.

14 Sep 2010

SNE honors several members for their work in nutrition education

The Society for Nutrition Education honored several members for their work in nutrition education during the 2010 Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada, July 24 - 27, 2010. These awards were distributed to members for their dedication and excellence in nutrition education.

14 Sep 2010

CRA appeals to FDA for name change allowance in high fructose corn syrup labeling

In an effort to help clarify the labeling of food products for consumers, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) today petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow manufacturers the option of using 'corn sugar' as an alternative name for high fructose corn syrup.

14 Sep 2010

RNAO endorses 'The Economic Case for Universal Pharmacare'

Registered nurses from across Ontario are throwing their support behind detailed economic analysis in a report that concludes a national pharmacare program would improve equitable access to essential medicines, improve health outcomes and save Canadians up to $10.7 billion.

14 Sep 2010

Researchers develop healthier, low saturated vegetable oil from soybeans

Years of research has proven that saturated and trans fats clog arteries, make it tough for the heart to pump and are not valuable components of any diet. Unfortunately, they are contained in many foods. Now, a University of Missouri research team has developed a soybean which produces oil that is naturally low in saturated and trans fats.

14 Sep 2010

Over half of men surveyed believe erectile dysfunction as a symptom of overall health

A new poll of men and women over 50 years old reveals that, while most men report some level of erectile dysfunction (ED), women generally aren't aware of the problem in their partners. The problem extends beyond simple communication since ED can often be a symptom of overall health and well-being in men.

14 Sep 2010

VBL Therapeutics' VB-201 candidate delays onset of EAE, shows potential for MS, CNS treatment

VBL Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to the development of novel treatments for immune-inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced the publication of preclinical data in the Journal of Neuroimmunology finding that its lead development candidate VB-201 significantly delayed the onset and severity of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) in mice, the commonly used Multiple sclerosis.

14 Sep 2010

Prematics extends multi-year contract with Availity to provide e-prescribing services

Prematics, the leader in e-prescribing and care communication services, today announced a multi-year contract extension with Availity LLC, a national leader in health information exchange. Availity offers Prematics' e-prescribing services under the CarePrescribe private label. Per the terms of the agreement, Prematics will continue providing e-prescribing services to Availity through 2013, and add its Care Communication services for existing and future CarePrescribe users.

14 Sep 2010

Health ministers need to dialogue with Canadians to develop strategic plan for health care system: CMA

The Canadian Medical Association is pressing Canada's federal, provincial and territorial health ministers to sharpen their focus and engage with Canadians in a dialogue to develop a strategic plan to ensure the future sustainability of Canada's health care system.

14 Sep 2010

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut to move from North Haven to Wallingford

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut (Anthem) announced today that they are moving their headquarters from North Haven to Wallingford in 2011. The company has signed a ten year lease with property landlord Workstage-Connecticut, LLC for space in the 300,000-square-foot office building, the Campus at Greenhill, located at 108 Leigus Road. The relocation plan will be in two phases; the first occurring in Sept. 2011, and the second and final phase in Sept. 2012. In all, Anthem will occupy 217,764 square feet of the campus.

14 Sep 2010

TransPharma Medical completes ViaDerm-GLP1 agonist Phase 1a trial for type II diabetes

TransPharma Medical Ltd., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of drug products utilizing a proprietary active transdermal drug delivery technology, announced today the successful completion of a Phase 1a trial of ViaDerm-GLP1 agonist which is being developed for the treatment of diabetes mellitus type II.

14 Sep 2010

AMIA launches new online publication for health professionals in global informatics community

A new online publication, targeted to health professionals working in the global informatics community, has been launched by AMIA, the professional association for informatics professionals. The Standards Standard provides a single online destination for healthcare information, communications, and technology experts who require a reliable periodic update on the activities and initiatives of the world's major biomedical and healthcare standards- setting organizations.

14 Sep 2010

ThermoGenesis retains compliance with NASDAQ listing standards

ThermoGenesis Corp. a leading supplier of innovative products and services that process and store adult stem cells, said today that it has been informed by NASDAQ that the Company is in compliance with all NASDAQ listing standards, including the minimum price bid requirement.

14 Sep 2010

More adults washing hands in public restrooms

In the latest observational study sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology and the American Cleaning Institute- (formerly The Soap and Detergent Association), 85% of adults washed their hands in public restrooms, compared with 77% in 2007. The 85% total was actually the highest observed since these studies began in 1996. The results were announced at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, an infectious disease meeting sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology.

14 Sep 2010

Kaiser Permanente caregivers pledge to vote for SEIU-UHW

The majority of Kaiser Permanente caregivers voting in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election that starts this week have pledged to vote for Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers-West (SEIU-UHW), according to member-organizers across California who have collected pledge cards from their co-workers.

14 Sep 2010

Struggles lower-income older Americans face during recession

An AARP report released today for the first time paints a picture of the struggles lower-income older adults are facing during the recession. The AARP Closer Look June 2010 survey found that nearly six in 10 Americans 45+ who make less than $25,000 a year say they are either "not at all" or "not too" confident they will have enough money to pay medical and living expenses in retirement, compared to 36 percent of higher income adults.

14 Sep 2010

Guidance allowing children with life-limiting illness to receive both hospice care and curative treatments praised

The families of dying children who are covered under Medicaid or the Medicaid expansion Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will no longer face the choice of stopping curative treatments in order for their terminally ill child to receive quality end-of-life care from hospice.

14 Sep 2010

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AIDS activists protest to decry Obama administration's dismal record on AIDS

Mini-Psych School 2010 program to focus on mental health in children, youth

World Congress on Arthrosis to take place in Belgium from September 23 to 26, 2010

Genmab announces update in corporate strategy

SNE honors several members for their work in nutrition education

CRA appeals to FDA for name change allowance in high fructose corn syrup labeling

RNAO endorses 'The Economic Case for Universal Pharmacare'

Researchers develop healthier, low saturated vegetable oil from soybeans

Over half of men surveyed believe erectile dysfunction as a symptom of overall health

VBL Therapeutics' VB-201 candidate delays onset of EAE, shows potential for MS, CNS treatment

Prematics extends multi-year contract with Availity to provide e-prescribing services

Health ministers need to dialogue with Canadians to develop strategic plan for health care system: CMA

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut to move from North Haven to Wallingford

TransPharma Medical completes ViaDerm-GLP1 agonist Phase 1a trial for type II diabetes

AMIA launches new online publication for health professionals in global informatics community

ThermoGenesis retains compliance with NASDAQ listing standards

More adults washing hands in public restrooms

Kaiser Permanente caregivers pledge to vote for SEIU-UHW

Struggles lower-income older Americans face during recession

Guidance allowing children with life-limiting illness to receive both hospice care and curative treatments praised

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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