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Email security experts at Red Condor issue a warning about latest spam campaign

Email security experts at Red Condor today issued a warning about the latest spam campaign claiming to be from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and requesting that recipients complete a "Personal H1N1 Vaccination Profile."

3 Dec 2009

U.S. H1N1 cases decreasing, CDC says; HHS to review approach to health-threat preparedness

The number of H1N1 (swine flu) cases in the U.S. appears to be decreasing, the CDC said Tuesday, CQ HealthBeat reports. "Flu was widespread in 32 states by the end of the week of Nov. 21, a decrease from 43 states in the prior week and 46 states earlier this fall, according to the CDC," the news service writes. "

3 Dec 2009

Aspen Brook Consulting announces 2010 Bioprocess Management Summit

Aspen Brook Consulting, Inc., announces the 2010 Bioprocess Management Summit. This event, occurring February 24th-26th, 2010 at The Canyons Hotel and Conference Center in Park City UT, has been designed as a forum where members of the bioprocess community gather annually to share their knowledge and experience in an effort to address challenges facing the biopharmaceutical industry.

2 Dec 2009

MIT scientists develop computer models to predict realistic drug delivery patterns from stents

MIT scientists including Elazer R. Edelman, the Thomas D. and Virginia W. Cabot Professor of Health Science and Technology (HST), and HST postdoctoral associate Vijaya B. Kolachalama, developed computer models to predict physiologically realistic drug delivery patterns from stents in branched arterial vessels.

2 Dec 2009

American Scientific Resources commences production of its FDA approved home needle destruction device

American Scientific Resources, Inc., announces that the Disintegrator Plus(TM), the world's only FDA approved home needle destruction device (NDD), is in its first production run for ASR.

2 Dec 2009

Worldwide DRTV marketing of BioElectronics' ActiPatch and Allay brands

BioElectronics Corp., the maker of inexpensive, disposable drug-free anti-inflammatory devices, today announced the details of its worldwide Direct Response Television (DRTV) strategy to further enhance its international marketing efforts for its award-winning, pain relieving ActiPatch and Allay brands. The Company will launch campaigns in Latin America beginning in December, Canada in January, Europe and Australia in the first quarter and is currently in process of negotiating a partnership to enter the lucrative Japanese market.

2 Dec 2009

Coding guidelines for Agendia's MammaPrint test established by Palmetto GBA

Agendia, a world leader in molecular cancer diagnostics, announced today that Palmetto GBA, California's Part B Medicare administrator, has established coding guidelines for the company's MammaPrint test.

2 Dec 2009

Updated results from MYTHOS clinical trial of RenalGuard presented at AHA meeting

PLC Systems Inc., a company focused on innovative cardiac and vascular medical device-based technologies, today announced that updated results from the MYTHOS investigator-sponsored clinical trial of RenalGuard(®) were presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2009, on Sunday, November 15 in Orlando, Florida.

2 Dec 2009

Data from brentuximab vedotin and dacetuzumab programs to be presented by Seattle Genetics

Seattle Genetics, Inc. today announced that data from its brentuximab vedotin (SGN-35) and dacetuzumab (SGN-40) programs will be reported at the upcoming 51st American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2009 Meeting and Exposition being held December 5-8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

2 Dec 2009

Results from ongoing clinical trial of ISF35 to be presented at ASH annual meeting

Memgen announced today that results from its ongoing, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society co-sponsored clinical trial in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have been selected for an oral presentation at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

2 Dec 2009

Interactive website to support cancer patients

Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company today announced the launch of an interactive website in support of the Company’s award-winning global initiative to support patients with cancer.

2 Dec 2009

Drug risk disclosures not read due to information overload, condensed version needed

When it comes to risk disclosures made by drug companies in print and television ads, many consumers are not paying attention, according to a recent study by ORC Guideline (an infoGROUP company). The latest study in the company’s Under the Skin series found that 41% of US consumers pay little or no attention to risk information presented by pharmaceutical companies in their TV commercials, and only half (50%) pay attention to such disclosures in print ads. This lack of attention is most prevalent among those 55 years of age or older.

1 Dec 2009

Amgen to present updated data on Nplate at the 2009 ASH meeting

Amgen Inc. today announced that it will present updated long-term safety and efficacy data for Nplate® (romiplostim) in adult chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Additionally, Amgen will present the first Nplate study in a pediatric setting as well as in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) at the 2009 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition (Dec. 5 - 8, 2009).

1 Dec 2009

Thanx Media creates new website search tool for Scrubs & Beyond

A quick visit to Scrubs & Beyond's website and you will see that there have been some changes. Scrubs & Beyond went to Thanx Media for help in creating a new and improved website search engine.

1 Dec 2009

White House video features Joe Biden as part of effort to push back on health reform 'misinformation'

CNN: "The White House is 'geared up to go on offense' on health care messaging this week, a White House official tells CNN. As the Senate debate over health care reform gets underway, the administration is planning to "push back on the distortions and misinformation ... being circulated by interest groups and opponents."

1 Dec 2009

USB pedometers offer accountability and accuracy for health and wellness programs

Uploadable USB pedometers may be new, but they're already seeing prime time in wellness. A combination of advanced accelerometer functionality and automated data upload are solving a long term concern over the accuracy of self-reported data.

28 Nov 2009

Open EC Technologies announces sales revenue for first fiscal quarter

Open EC Technologies, Inc. ("Open EC" or the "Company")announced today sales revenue for the first fiscal quarter $293,287 with EBITDA from continuing operations of $7,613.

28 Nov 2009

XenaCare Holdings becomes national sponsor of Arthritis Foundation

XenaCare Holdings, Inc., a company specializing in the marketing and retail distribution of consumer healthcare products, has announced today that is has become a national sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation at the National Proud Sponsor level.

27 Nov 2009

Aetna Better Health teams up with Hartford student to highlight the importance of diabetes and health literacy

For the second time this year, Aetna Better Health in Connecticut is teaming up with a local student to help complete a senior year “Social Justice Project,” while at the same time informing local residents on the important issues of diabetes and health literacy.

26 Nov 2009

The Healthcounter.com offers over 1,400 health and beauty products

With a comprehensive range of over 1,400 health and beauty products, The Healthcounter.com also offers practical advice on topical health issues.

25 Nov 2009

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Email security experts at Red Condor issue a warning about latest spam campaign

U.S. H1N1 cases decreasing, CDC says; HHS to review approach to health-threat preparedness

Aspen Brook Consulting announces 2010 Bioprocess Management Summit

MIT scientists develop computer models to predict realistic drug delivery patterns from stents

American Scientific Resources commences production of its FDA approved home needle destruction device

Worldwide DRTV marketing of BioElectronics' ActiPatch and Allay brands

Coding guidelines for Agendia's MammaPrint test established by Palmetto GBA

Updated results from MYTHOS clinical trial of RenalGuard presented at AHA meeting

Data from brentuximab vedotin and dacetuzumab programs to be presented by Seattle Genetics

Results from ongoing clinical trial of ISF35 to be presented at ASH annual meeting

Interactive website to support cancer patients

Drug risk disclosures not read due to information overload, condensed version needed

Amgen to present updated data on Nplate at the 2009 ASH meeting

Thanx Media creates new website search tool for Scrubs & Beyond

White House video features Joe Biden as part of effort to push back on health reform 'misinformation'

USB pedometers offer accountability and accuracy for health and wellness programs

Open EC Technologies announces sales revenue for first fiscal quarter

XenaCare Holdings becomes national sponsor of Arthritis Foundation

Aetna Better Health teams up with Hartford student to highlight the importance of diabetes and health literacy

The Healthcounter.com offers over 1,400 health and beauty products

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