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PAREXEL International forms an alliance with Mortara Instrument, enhances cardiac safety capabilities

PAREXEL International Corporation, a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, today announced that it has enhanced its cardiac safety capabilities for early phase clinical development through an alliance with Mortara Instrument, Inc., which manufactures and distributes electrocardiogram (ECG) devices and related technology worldwide.

From Parexel 9 Nov 2009

SEED Competition launched in China

Roche, OrbiMed, and McKinsey officially launched the SEED Competition at the Beijing International Healthcare Industry Forum today. This is one of the first life sciences business plan competitions in Greater China.

9 Nov 2009

Kaiser Permanente senior VP inducted into the PRSA College of Fellows

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will bestow the distinguished title of Fellow on Diane Gage Lofgren, senior vice president of Brand Strategy, Communications and PR for Kaiser Permanente, tonight at a ceremony at PRSA's 2009 International Conference in San Diego.

9 Nov 2009

Pelosi's speech on the House floor supporting H.R. 3962

Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The House will vote on the legislation later tonight.

9 Nov 2009

Lubricants improve the comfort and pleasure of sexual intercourse, and reduce the risk of injury

An Indiana University study involving 2,453 women ages 18 to 68 found that lubricant use during sexual activity alone or with a partner contributed to higher ratings of pleasurable and satisfying sex.

9 Nov 2009

New data on diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases to be presented at the ACAAI meeting

Researchers are unveiling new data on investigational findings in nearly 450 abstracts on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases at the ACAAI Annual Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla., Nov. 5-10.

9 Nov 2009

Cellular mechanisms that may impact immune functions in the elderly discovered

Investigators discover cellular mechanisms that may impact the decline of both innate and adaptive immune functions that increase the susceptibility to various infectious agents, cancer and diseases in the elderly say experts at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla.

9 Nov 2009

eHealth CEO commends passage of health reform bill

I commend Speaker Pelosi, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rangel, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Waxman, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Miller, lead author Rep. John Dingell and their House colleagues for advancing legislation with the goal of connecting all Americans to coverage. House passage of this legislation is an important step towards reform and achieving the goal of covering the uninsured, an objective that has been a priority for our company from its inception.

9 Nov 2009

Health education on ID and stability balls, an opportunity for healthier life

An Indiana University study involving adults with intellectual disabilities found that the adults increased their personal health knowledge after taking a semi-weekly class for four weeks.

9 Nov 2009

Poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may lead to poor health

Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to experts at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where they are repeatedly exposed to indoor allergens and airborne particles that can lead to respiratory symptoms and conditions.

9 Nov 2009

HUYA Bioscience International and School of Medicine and Pharmacy enter into partnership agreement

HUYA Bioscience International, a leader in globalizing China's biopharmaceutical innovation, today announced a strategic partnership with the School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China.

9 Nov 2009

Specialization in one sport increases the risk of injury, find researchers

Gifted young athletes are under increasing pressure to play only one sport year round.

9 Nov 2009

LLS to participate in Gap's Give & Get program to support its blood cancer research

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will again be participating in Gap Inc.'s Give & Get program, which in its first two campaigns this past spring and summer, garnered more than $1 million to support LLS's blood cancer research funding and patient education and support services.

7 Nov 2009

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to expand support for doctors and patients on Guam

A team from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will be meeting with leaders in medicine and health insurance and as well as patients during a visit to Guam this week.

7 Nov 2009

Transatlantic task force to address antibiotic resistance established, experts welcome initiative

Experts on both sides of the Atlantic applaud President Barack Obama and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, representing the European Union (EU) Presidency, for establishing a transatlantic task force to address antibiotic resistance, an urgent and growing problem that threatens patient safety and public health worldwide.

7 Nov 2009

Webinar: Latest updates on percutaneous and transcatheter treatment of liver, kidney and lung tumor ablation

Registration is now open for the Society of Interventional Radiology's "Image-guided Interventional Oncology (IO) Therapies" Webinar, which will provide the latest updates on percutaneous and transcatheter treatment of liver tumors, kidney tumor ablation and lung tumor ablation.

7 Nov 2009

Study finds brain changes and severe depression in political detainees experiencing head injury

Depression and other emotional symptoms in survivors of torture and other traumatic experiences may be exacerbated by the effects of head injuries, according to a study from the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma (HPRT), based in the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Psychiatry.

7 Nov 2009

Researchers discover a fungal protein that causes disease in plants and animals

Researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech and Montana State University have discovered a fungal protein that plays a key role in causing disease in plants and animals and which also shields the pathogen from oxidative stress.

7 Nov 2009

Congressman Fattah lends full support to The Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act

"Pancreatic cancer is a rare and perplexing disease, yet it is the fourth leading cause of death by cancer in the United States. This year, more than 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with the disease and more than 35,000 will die from it. That number is far too high.

7 Nov 2009

Current health care debate in the United States complicated

The current health care debate in the United States is complicated. Trade-offs between heath care expenditures, lifestyle choices and life expectancy have been suggested but seldom clearly demonstrated.

7 Nov 2009

Education News and Research

PAREXEL International forms an alliance with Mortara Instrument, enhances cardiac safety capabilities

SEED Competition launched in China

Kaiser Permanente senior VP inducted into the PRSA College of Fellows

Pelosi's speech on the House floor supporting H.R. 3962

Lubricants improve the comfort and pleasure of sexual intercourse, and reduce the risk of injury

New data on diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases to be presented at the ACAAI meeting

Cellular mechanisms that may impact immune functions in the elderly discovered

eHealth CEO commends passage of health reform bill

Health education on ID and stability balls, an opportunity for healthier life

Poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may lead to poor health

HUYA Bioscience International and School of Medicine and Pharmacy enter into partnership agreement

Specialization in one sport increases the risk of injury, find researchers

LLS to participate in Gap's Give & Get program to support its blood cancer research

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to expand support for doctors and patients on Guam

Transatlantic task force to address antibiotic resistance established, experts welcome initiative

Webinar: Latest updates on percutaneous and transcatheter treatment of liver, kidney and lung tumor ablation

Study finds brain changes and severe depression in political detainees experiencing head injury

Researchers discover a fungal protein that causes disease in plants and animals

Congressman Fattah lends full support to The Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act

Current health care debate in the United States complicated

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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