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Amgen reports positive findings from AMG 145 Phase 3 studies in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced new detailed data from three Phase 3 studies that showed treatment with its novel investigational cholesterol-lowering medication, evolocumab (AMG 145), resulted in a statistically significant reduction of 55-66 percent in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) compared to placebo in patients with high cholesterol.

31 Mar 2014

Dongkook Pharmaceutical to launch Probi Mage dietary supplement in South Korea

Probi has signed a distribution agreement with Dongkook Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., based in Seoul, South Korea for the distribution of Probi´s gut health product, Probi Mage®. The Product will be launched under Probi's brand in South Korea in the second quarter of 2014.

31 Mar 2014

AMS' revenues decrease 4.6% to $3,937,000 in fourth quarter 2013

American Shared Hospital Services, a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for advanced radiosurgical and radiation therapy services, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and 2013.

27 Mar 2014

Men having sex with men use Internet to find sexual partners who do not identify as gay

Online sexual hook-ups present a unique opportunity to explore many factors of decision-making that inform sexual health. A study conducted by Eric Schrimshaw, PhD, at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and Martin J. Downing, Jr., PhD, of the National Development and Research Institutes, found evidence that men having sex with men use the Internet to find sexual partners who do not identify as gay, either to fulfill a fantasy or because it allows anonymous sexual encounters without discovery.

26 Mar 2014

LGL Group's total revenues for Q4 2013 decrease 6.6% to $5.7 million

The LGL Group, Inc., announced results for the full year and quarter ended December 31, 2013.

25 Mar 2014

AMRI signs definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Cedarburg Pharmaceuticals

AMRI today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Cedarburg Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for $38.2 million in cash.

24 Mar 2014

Study compares brand-specific consumption of alcohol between underage youth and adults

Youth are not merely mimicking the alcohol brand choices of adults, suggesting that other factors may influence their drinking preferences.

21 Mar 2014

Elsevier launches Open Access, online-only journal Internet Interventions

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information products and services, is pleased to announce the launch of the Open Access, online-only journal Internet Interventions.

20 Mar 2014

Majority of individuals leave decision to computer than to their business partner

When individuals engage in risky business transactions with each other, they may end up being disappointed. This is why they'd rather leave the decision on how to divvy up jointly-owned monies to a computer than to their business partner.

19 Mar 2014

More compassion, resources required to help guide treatment choices for congenital heart disease

Based on a survey of parents of children with congenital heart disease, physicians delivering the diagnosis need to do a better job of showing compassion, ensuring parents understand all their options and providing easily understandable information, according to a new study published in the February edition of the journal, Pediatric Cardiology.

18 Mar 2014

MD Anderson collaborates with MedImmune to develop therapies that unleash patients' immune systems to attack cancers

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and MedImmune, the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, will collaborate through MD Anderson's Moon Shots Program to develop therapies that unleash patients' immune systems to attack their cancers.

14 Mar 2014

Obama pitches health coverage on 'funny or die' show

The president appeared on an edgy internet comedy show called, "Between Two Ferns," to urge young people to sign up for health insurance before open enrollment ends on March 31.

13 Mar 2014

Asian Diabetes Prevention Initiative website aims to put stop to type2 diabetes in Asia

The rapidly emerging diabetes epidemic in Asia has the potential to overwhelm health care systems, undermine economic growth, and inflict unprecedented levels of disability on the world's most populous continent.

12 Mar 2014

Study: Rise of 'selfies' have huge impact on facial plastic surgery industry

The rise of 'selfies' is having a huge impact on the facial plastic surgery industry according to a new study by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The annual poll studies a select group of the organization's 2,700 members to uncover the latest trends in facial plastic surgery.

11 Mar 2014

First Edition: March 10, 2014

Today's headlines include reports about how the Virginia Assembly's impasse on Medicaid expansion is playing out.

10 Mar 2014

Researchers identify communication strategies aimed at creating risk perceptions about generic drugs

Although there is widespread consensus among the scientific community that the composition of generic drugs is identical to that of brand name drugs, this is not the case among the public.

7 Mar 2014

Safeguard Scientifics reports net income of $24 million for fourth quarter 2013

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. today announced fourth quarter and full-year 2013 financial results. For the three months ended December 31, 2013, Safeguard's net income was $24.0 million, or $1.10 per share, compared to net loss of $10.8 million, or $0.51 per share for the same period in 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2013, Safeguard's net loss was $35.5 million, or $1.66 per share, compared to $39.4 million, or $1.88 per share for the same period in 2012.

6 Mar 2014

Study: Facebook use may increase risk of eating disorders, low self-esteem

Facebook has become a global phenomenon and an active space for social comparison. With the increase in technology use, there is a positive correlation with decreased body image in young women.

5 Mar 2014

Nanomedicine – Past, Present and Future

News-Medical speaks to Frank Boehm about the fundamentals of nanomedicine and the nanotechnologies of the future.

4 Mar 2014

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals announces financial results for fourth quarter and full year 2013

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of acute and breakthrough pain, today reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013.