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Asthma is a common inflammatory disease affecting the airways that leads to shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. Symptoms range from mild to severe but are generally manageable with appropriate treatment.

UV Flu Technologies introduces the UV 400 VIRAGUARD air purification product

UV Flu Technologies, Inc. wishes to advise it has recently acquired the assets of AmAirpure, Inc. in order to implement management's plans to move forward as an innovative developer, manufacturer and distributor of bio technology products initially targeting the rapidly growing Indoor Air Quality("IAQ") industry sector.

22 Dec 2009

New quantities of H1N1 vaccine available for walk-in patients; no appointments necessary

U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, a leading operator of occupational health and urgent care centers in the nation, today announced that most of its 128 medical centers have new quantities of H1N1 vaccine available for walk-in patients – no appointments necessary.

22 Dec 2009

Soligenix commences SGX201 Phase 1/2 clinical trial for acute radiation enteritis prevention

Soligenix, Inc., formerly known as DOR BioPharma, Inc., a late-stage biotechnology company, announced today that it has initiated a Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating SGX201, a time-release formulation of oral beclomethasone 17,21-dipropionate (oral BDP), for the prevention of acute radiation enteritis.

21 Dec 2009

MinuteClinic medical clinics in select CVS/pharmacy stores offer H1N1 vaccinations

MinuteClinic medical clinics in select CVS/pharmacy stores throughout Maryland, North Carolina and Tennessee are now offering H1N1 vaccinations on demand seven days a week with no appointment necessary.

19 Dec 2009

GSK receives European CHMP positive opinion for Revolade

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today announced that its partner GlaxoSmithKline has received a positive opinion for Revolade® (eltrombopag/Promacta®) from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for the oral treatment of thrombocytopenia (reduced platelet count) in adults with the blood disorder chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

18 Dec 2009

Genetic variant associated with reduced risk of COPD

What: Researchers have discovered evidence that suggests a genetic variant may be associated with better preserved lung function among children with asthma and adults who smoke, according to a new study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which is part of the National Institutes of Health.

18 Dec 2009

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Neurogen revise merger agreement

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated and Neurogen Corporation announced today they have amended their merger agreement to increase the merger consideration payable

18 Dec 2009

La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology awarded $18.8M NIH grant for infectious diseases study

Researchers from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology will take aim at several of the world's most dangerous infectious diseases - tuberculosis, malaria and dengue virus -- in a five-year, $18.8 million federally-funded set of projects seeking to make new inroads toward vaccines against the disorders.

17 Dec 2009

E Cigarettes National: Special interest groups have no legitimate argument against the cigarette

Over the last few weeks there has been an increase of the amount of scare language that is used by e cigarette opposition in an attempt to scare the population concerning the electronic cigarette. Many are questioning the tactics of these groups when the evidence clearly shows that the product is indeed a safer alternative to tobacco according to several studies, lab reports and opinions from top medial and harm reduction specialist around the world.

17 Dec 2009

Forest Laboratories Holdings and Almirall to develop, market and distribute LAS100977 in the US

Forest Laboratories Holdings, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc. and Almirall, S.A. (ALM.MC) today announced that they have entered an agreement to develop, market and distribute LAS100977 in the United States.

17 Dec 2009

People are more prone to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, explains new research

New research by the University of Adelaide could help explain why some people are more prone to Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other autoimmune diseases.

17 Dec 2009

Majority of Canadians confuse sinusitis with H1N1 symptoms

It's winter, that great Canadian season of snow, ice, grey skies...and colds and the flu. In a year when H1N1 is high on everyone's radar, it is more important than ever for Canadians to know what their symptoms mean and when they should see their doctor.

17 Dec 2009

KarmelSonix selects Blackfin digital signal processors from Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. announced today that KarmelSonix, pioneers in medical device development for asthma management, have chosen Analog Devices’ Blackfin digital signal processors and advanced signal chain components to power its products.

17 Dec 2009

Individuals with lower educational status are associated with worse asthma symptoms

Individuals with more education suffer less from asthma. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research have found that having less than 12 years of formal schooling is associated with worse asthma symptoms.

16 Dec 2009

HealthInsight and HealthMedia join to deliver Internet-based Digital Coaching solutions

HealthInsight, provider of the only value-based health care administration platform, today announced a partnership with HealthMedia, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, to deliver Internet-based Digital Coaching™ solutions focused on lifestyle and behavioral change.

16 Dec 2009

Dendritic cell changes suggest new strategy to identify and treat debilitating lung disease

A new study links chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, with increased activity of cells that act as sentinels to activate the body's immune system.

15 Dec 2009

Senator Arlen Specter's amendment to The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act applauded

More than twenty of our nation's premiere physician organizations applaud Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) for introducing an amendment to The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590).

15 Dec 2009

Findings raise new hope for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A new study involving data from more than 20,000 individuals has uncovered several DNA sequences linked to impaired pulmonary function. The research, an analysis that combined the results of several smaller studies, provides insight into the mechanisms involved in reaching full lung capacity.

15 Dec 2009

Anthem Blue Cross to receive Tri-County Commercial contract renewal award

Anthem Blue Cross announced today that the California Department of Health Care Services intends to award Anthem the Tri-County Commercial contract renewal to provide Medi-Cal benefits to residents in the Fresno, Kings and Madera Counties.

15 Dec 2009

Several DNA sequences linked to impaired pulmonary function, uncovers new study

14 Dec 2009

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UV Flu Technologies introduces the UV 400 VIRAGUARD air purification product

New quantities of H1N1 vaccine available for walk-in patients; no appointments necessary

Soligenix commences SGX201 Phase 1/2 clinical trial for acute radiation enteritis prevention

MinuteClinic medical clinics in select CVS/pharmacy stores offer H1N1 vaccinations

GSK receives European CHMP positive opinion for Revolade

Genetic variant associated with reduced risk of COPD

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Neurogen revise merger agreement

La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology awarded $18.8M NIH grant for infectious diseases study

E Cigarettes National: Special interest groups have no legitimate argument against the cigarette

Forest Laboratories Holdings and Almirall to develop, market and distribute LAS100977 in the US

People are more prone to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, explains new research

Majority of Canadians confuse sinusitis with H1N1 symptoms

KarmelSonix selects Blackfin digital signal processors from Analog Devices

Individuals with lower educational status are associated with worse asthma symptoms

HealthInsight and HealthMedia join to deliver Internet-based Digital Coaching solutions

Dendritic cell changes suggest new strategy to identify and treat debilitating lung disease

Senator Arlen Specter's amendment to The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act applauded

Findings raise new hope for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Anthem Blue Cross to receive Tri-County Commercial contract renewal award

Several DNA sequences linked to impaired pulmonary function, uncovers new study

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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