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More health overhaul policies settling in

The Wall Street Journal: "Almost 2,000 employers and unions will be eligible to submit retirees' medical bills for reimbursement by a $5 billion federal fund, the Obama administration will disclose Tuesday, suggesting the fund will be spread widely but thinly." General Motors, Pepsi, Alcoa and Pfizer are among the major employers that are said to be signing up.

2 Sep 2010

Anti-smoking measures beefed up

Tasmanians are looking at one of the tightest tobacco control measures ever adopted. The Tasmanian Government is proposing a no-smoking zone at almost all public places including shopping malls and sporting venues and introducing smoke-free buffer zone around children's playgrounds.

31 Aug 2010

Final regulation to aid Veterans exposed to herbicides published in 'Federal Register'

Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an easier path to access quality health care and qualify for disability compensation under a final regulation that will be published on August 31, 2010 in the Federal Register by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The new rule expands the list of health problems VA will presume to be related to Agent Orange and other herbicide exposures to add two new conditions and expand one existing category of conditions.

31 Aug 2010

Dedicated web site for PKU medical education to be launched at 2010 SSIEM Annual Symposium

PKU specialists around the world can now count on a brand-new, authoritative website entirely dedicated to this rare genetic disorder, which affects one out of every 10,000 to 20,000 live births worldwide.

31 Aug 2010

AHF online community grows to 100,000

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, today announced that its online community has grown to 100,000 people, including 64,643 Facebook followers and 32,690 members of its website e-community. The group credits its rapidly growing online community with significantly bolstering its recent advocacy efforts targeting heavy-hitters such as President Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and drug giant Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS).

31 Aug 2010

Sutter Health collaborates with iTriage

Consumers can check health symptoms, look up health conditions and now find detailed information about doctors, hospitals, emergency rooms and medical clinics in the Sutter Health network via the free mobile health care application – iTriage.

31 Aug 2010

West Physics Consulting ranked #2230 on fourth annual Inc. 5000 list

Inc. magazine has ranked West Physics Consulting, LLC No. 2230 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -- America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Music website Pandora, convenience store chain 7-Eleven, Brooklyn Brewery, and Radio Flyer, maker of the iconic children's red wagon, are among the prominent brands featured on this year's list.

30 Aug 2010

Genzyme responds to Sanofi-Aventis' unsolicited acquisition proposal

Genzyme Corp. today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Sanofi-Aventis to acquire all the outstanding shares of Genzyme for $69 per share in cash. The Genzyme board of directors met last night, unanimously affirmed its previous rejection of Sanofi's proposal, and instructed the company to send Sanofi the following response letter:

30 Aug 2010

Homewatch CareGivers releases new guide related to dementia care

As part of its ongoing program to help caregivers and provide families with the information they need to make informed decisions, Homewatch CareGivers has released its latest resource, entitled "Guide to Living with Dementia." This new guide is available for free download from the company's website.

30 Aug 2010

Cedillo vs. Health and Human Services case highlights failure of Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

The Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law and Advocacy is deeply disappointed in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's decision to affirm Cedillo v. Secretary of Health and Human Services. EBCALA submitted a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of 23 civil society organizations in January 2010 urging the Court of Appeals to reverse. In affirming the decision, the Court of Appeals failed to do justice by Michelle Cedillo and thousands of other petitioners in the Omnibus Autism Proceeding (OAP).

30 Aug 2010

23rd ECNP Press conference on impact of circadian rhythms on human brain

All humans are synchronised to the rhythmic light-dark changes that occur on a daily basis. Rhythms in physiological and biochemical processes and behavioural patterns persist in the absence of all external 24-hour signals from the physical environment, with a period that is close to 24 hours

30 Aug 2010

New campaign to create awareness on atrial fibrillation related strokes

Mission 1 Million Getting to the Heart of Stroke launches today announcing a worldwide effort to help prevent as many as 1 million atrial fibrillation (AF) related strokes through increased awareness and understanding.

30 Aug 2010

Stallergenes first half-year 2010 EBITDA increases by 48% to EUR 35.6 million

- First Half-Year 2010 RESULTS - Excellent 1st Half-Year 2010 Performance by Stallergenes - Growth in France and Internationally +13% - Very Strong net Profit Growth +51% - Free Cash Flow Growth +90%

27 Aug 2010

Sanctions on Shalom Toowoomba nursing home due to inadequate aged care

A nursing home in Toowoomba in southern Queensland has been sanctioned for a serious breaches in its healthcare and safety measures. The Shalom Toowoomba Nursing Home has been warned by the federal Department of Ageing that its care of patients is so poor it will not receive Commonwealth subsidies for six months. The Department would be making daily inspections to make sure the breaches are being fixed.

26 Aug 2010

Tobacco companies use web 2.0 media to get around marketing restrictions

Tobacco companies may be using web 2.0 media, such as YouTube, to market their products to young people, so getting round marketing restrictions for tobacco content in place elsewhere, suggests research published online in Tobacco Control.

26 Aug 2010

Psychiatric Foundation program recognizes PSE as innovator for addressing cognitive, behavioral disabilities

The Partnership for Workplace Mental Health this month recognized Puget Sound Energy as an innovator for the utility's disability case management approach to address the effects of psychiatric and cognitive functioning issues on employee behavior and work performance.

26 Aug 2010

Battle for public opinion of health overhaul continues in states

The (Portland) Oregonian: Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius visited Oregon Tuesday, where state officials -- unlike their counterparts in many capitals around the country -- broadly back the health overhaul plan. "Sebelius is reaching out to governors and state officials, whose cooperation is crucial in implementing the federal health reform law passed in March. The law makes states responsible for accomplishing much of the overhaul work."

26 Aug 2010

Bohai Pharmaceuticals launches new corporate website

Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc., a China-based pharmaceutical company engaged in the production, manufacturing and distribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China, today announces the launch of a new corporate website for U.S. investors.

25 Aug 2010

Shire receives FDA ruling on Pentasa Citizen's Petition

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces that its subsidiary Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc. received a ruling from the FDA on its Citizen's Petition relating to Pentasa.

25 Aug 2010

The AFA, Fertility SOURCE partner to provide information on donor egg cycles for patients

Infertility is an unexpected obstacle for many people, and the journey can be unpredictable. Patients may find themselves at a crossroads after multiple failed attempts with fertility treatments, and begin to look for other options.

25 Aug 2010