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ASC launches ACT NOW to offer support, education about asthma and respiratory allergies

In response to increasing public enquiries for information on respiratory allergies, the Asthma Society of Canada announced today the launch of Allergies Count Too, NOW a program that will fill the gap in allergy education and provide critical information to Canadians.

9 Feb 2011

Physician offers tips to kick-off heart disease and its risk factors

The health statistics are heart-stopping for Hispanic communities: the leading cause of death among both Hispanic men and women is cardiovascular disease.

9 Feb 2011

New study shows eggs are 14% lower in cholesterol

According to new nutrition data from the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, eggs are lower in cholesterol than previously thought.

8 Feb 2011

Lundbeck announces second annual campaign to raise awareness on rare diseases

Today, Lundbeck announced its second annual Raise Your Hand to Fight Rare Diseases campaign in support of Rare Disease Day, a worldwide observance each year on February 28 to raise awareness of rare diseases.

8 Feb 2011

EpiCept enters definitive agreements to purchase 8.9 million shares of common stock

EpiCept Corporation announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements for the purchase of approximately 8.9 million shares of its common stock at $0.80 per share, and five-year warrants to purchase up to approximately 3.6 million shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.75 per share.

8 Feb 2011

Anthem Blue Cross reminds seniors in Maine to get vaccinated against annual flu, pneumonia

While the seasonal flu can be very serious for patients of any age, senior citizens are particularly vulnerable. That's why Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine is reminding seniors across the state to get their annual flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

8 Feb 2011

Tufts announces public launch of Institute for Biomedical Partnerships, HUB website

Tufts University today announced the public launch of the Tufts Institute for Biomedical Partnerships website/HUB: www.tuftspharmapartners.org.

8 Feb 2011

Law allowing use of unproven brain devices in "orphan" neuropsychiatric disorders needs to be strengthened: Experts

Warning that patients could be at risk, an interdisciplinary group of multinational investigators is calling on the U.S. Congress and federal regulators to tighten a law that permits use of brain devices to treat rare neuropsychiatric disorders without supporting clinical trials or stringent patient oversight.

7 Feb 2011

Practice proper sun protection to reduce risk of future skin cancers, warn dermatologists

For many young adults, the serious health consequences of tanning have been shown to have little impact on their behavior when it comes to sun exposure. But with spring break around the corner, dermatologists are urging people -- particularly young adults -- to practice proper sun protection and understand the importance of early detection of skin cancer, the most common type of cancer.

5 Feb 2011

MedQuist Holdings prices initial public offering of common stock at $8.00 per share

MedQuist Holdings Inc., formerly CBaySystems Holdings Limited, a leading provider of integrated clinical documentation solutions for the U.S. Healthcare system, today announced the pricing of its U.S. initial public offering of 4,500,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $8.00 per share.

4 Feb 2011

First ever story-collective for people involved in reproductive technologies

AnonymousUs.org, a newly launched website, invites anyone and everyone involved in reproductive technologies to write about their experiences and opinions—anonymously. It is especially designed to encourage those conceived via reproductive technologies to share their personal stories without shame or fear.

4 Feb 2011

Congress moves to consider foreign aid spending cuts

On Thursday, House Republicans are expected to "announce fiscal 2011 spending caps," CQ reports. "Budget Chairman Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., is slated to reveal the top-line discretionary spending limits ... for the remainder of the fiscal year under unprecedented power that the GOP majority gave him in January. House leaders have said they are aiming to make $55 billion to $60 billion in cuts, while a more conservative faction is pushing for $100 billion in cuts. It is unclear where Ryan's numbers will fall," the publication reports.

4 Feb 2011

CIGNA fourth quarter shareholders' net income increases to $461 million

CIGNA Corporation today reported shareholders' net income of $461 million, or $1.69 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with shareholders' net income of $330 million, or $1.19 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2009.

3 Feb 2011

Limited school closures ineffective, strain hospital ICUs during epidemics

Selective schools closures has been considered as a means of reducing transmission between children and hence reducing the number of cases at the peak of an epidemic but new research led by researchers at the University of Warwick shows that limited school closures are ineffective and that only significant widespread school closures would have real effect on the spread of a epidemic and the strain placed on hospital intensive care units.

3 Feb 2011

Merz introduces new educational website for patients with focal dystonias

In support of the focal dystonia community, Merz Pharmaceuticals today announced the launch of a new educational website, FocalDystoniaExchange.com, where people affected by certain focal dystonias, as well as caregivers, family and friends, can learn more about the conditions and access helpful resources. For people who suffer from focal dystonias, completing simple, everyday tasks can be a difficult and challenging process.

3 Feb 2011

Seattle Genetics prices underwritten public offering of 10,000,000 shares of common stock

Seattle Genetics, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 10,000,000 shares of its common stock, offered at a price to the public of $15.50 per share.

3 Feb 2011

Cognitive behavioral therapy more effective than antidepressant medications for bulimia nervosa

A new evidence report by ECRI Institute comparing the effectiveness of various treatments for bulimia nervosa indicates that cognitive behavioral therapy is more effective than antidepressant medications and supportive therapies in improving eating disorder symptoms.

2 Feb 2011

New national initiative to increase heart attack awareness among women

A woman suffers a heart attack every minute in the United States. But according to a 2009 American Heart Association survey, only half of women said they would call 9-1-1 if they thought they were having a heart attack -- and many women did not even recognize several key symptoms. This combination has led to dangerous consequences.

2 Feb 2011

Boston-based Research 2.0 begins Viral Genetics coverage, publishes initial report

Boston-based Research 2.0 initiated coverage of Viral Genetics, Inc, and published their initial report today. The report is available on the company's website at www.viralgenetics.com/investors/press-releases/R20Report and is also distributed over the internet and through institutional platforms including FactSet, CapitalIQ, and TheMarkets.com.

2 Feb 2011

New Spanish version of ASPIRE for Hispanic teens

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's popular web-based teen prevention and smoking-cessation program, ASPIRE, now speaks Spanish.

2 Feb 2011

Website News and Research

ASC launches ACT NOW to offer support, education about asthma and respiratory allergies

Physician offers tips to kick-off heart disease and its risk factors

New study shows eggs are 14% lower in cholesterol

Lundbeck announces second annual campaign to raise awareness on rare diseases

EpiCept enters definitive agreements to purchase 8.9 million shares of common stock

Anthem Blue Cross reminds seniors in Maine to get vaccinated against annual flu, pneumonia

Tufts announces public launch of Institute for Biomedical Partnerships, HUB website

Law allowing use of unproven brain devices in "orphan" neuropsychiatric disorders needs to be strengthened: Experts

Practice proper sun protection to reduce risk of future skin cancers, warn dermatologists

MedQuist Holdings prices initial public offering of common stock at $8.00 per share

First ever story-collective for people involved in reproductive technologies

Congress moves to consider foreign aid spending cuts

CIGNA fourth quarter shareholders' net income increases to $461 million

Limited school closures ineffective, strain hospital ICUs during epidemics

Merz introduces new educational website for patients with focal dystonias

Seattle Genetics prices underwritten public offering of 10,000,000 shares of common stock

Cognitive behavioral therapy more effective than antidepressant medications for bulimia nervosa

New national initiative to increase heart attack awareness among women

Boston-based Research 2.0 begins Viral Genetics coverage, publishes initial report

New Spanish version of ASPIRE for Hispanic teens

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