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Sigma-Aldrich launches SAGEspeed, a program for developing human disease models in rodents

Sigma-Aldrich® (Nasdaq: SIAL) today announced the launch of SAGEspeed(TM), a program to develop human disease models in rodents using its proprietary novel CompoZr(TM) Zinc Finger Nuclease (ZFN) gene editing technology (http://www.compozrzfn.com).

19 Oct 2009

ASAPS and SAGE to publish Aesthetic Surgery Journal in 2010

Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC (October 13, 2009) The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has partnered with SAGE to publish the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) beginning in 2010.

14 Oct 2009

Sage Practice Analytics system from Sage Software Healthcare

Physicians in ambulatory practice and their administrative leaders can have unsurpassed visibility into their business and clinical data with the Sage Practice Analytics v 5.5 business and clinical intelligence system, released today by Sage.

12 Oct 2009

Hyper-SAGE with MRI sensitivity, a promising tool for in vivo diagnostics and molecular imaging

A new technique in Magnetic Resonance Imaging dubbed "Hyper-SAGE" has the potential to detect ultra low concentrations of clincal targets, such as lung and other cancers. Development of Hyper-SAGE was led by one of the world's foremost authorities on MRI technology, Alexander Pines, a chemist who holds joint appointments with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California, Berkeley.

12 Oct 2009

FMC selects PDS PRISM to expand analytical and reporting capabilities

Florida Medical Clinic (FMC), a multispecialty group practice, has selected the PDS PRISM to expand analytical and reporting capabilities.

8 Oct 2009

New journal on cancer biology and genetics

SAGE announces Genes & Cancer, a monthly journal edited by Dr. Prem Reddy, founder and previous Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious and highly-ranked Oncogene.

6 Oct 2009

SAGE SOLUTIONS announces market release of Drain Pouch Management Gown

SAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. today announced the market release of its Drain Pouch Management Gown™ (DPM Gown™), a uniquely engineered patient gown, designed to manage drain bulb pouches during post-surgical recovery. The DPM Gown™ features patent pending, two-way pockets that securely hold drain bulbs in place.

5 Oct 2009

Jefferies expands its global Healthcare Investment Banking Group

Jefferies today announced the expansion of its global Healthcare Investment Banking Group with the hiring of five senior professionals. Henry Elphick, Tommy Erdei and Probir Rao join as Managing Directors, Gil Bar-Nahum as a Senior Vice President, and Andrew Clayton as a Vice President. Henry Elphick, Tommy Erdei and Gil Bar-Nahum are based in London, Probir Rao is based in Mumbai, and Andrew Clayton in Hong Kong.

5 Oct 2009

Self-monitoring of blood glucose helps patients with diabetes to manage their disease better

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) enables those with diabetes to modify their behavior, adjust their medicine and understand their disease to better manage it, according to a recent study, published by SAGE in The Diabetes Educator. The research looked at "paired testing," a self-monitored testing both before and after specific events, to evaluate whether it could assist the patient in making better health and food choice decisions over time.

3 Oct 2009

61 institutions awarded grants for cancer research from American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has awarded 94 new national research and training grants totaling $45,097,000 to 61 institutions nationwide in the second of two grants cycles for 2009. The grants go into effect beginning January 1, 2010.

3 Oct 2009

Lifestyle choices affect the incidence and treatment of cancer

There is clear evidence that lifestyle choices affect the incidence and treatment of cancer, according to a study published in the current issue of American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM).

25 Sep 2009

SAGE to publish Cartilage on behalf of the International Cartilage Repair Society

SAGE is partnering with the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) to launch Cartilage in 2010. A peer-reviewed quarterly journal, Cartilage will be a forum for the exchange of ideas for the many types of researchers and clinicians involved in cartilage biology and repair.

24 Sep 2009

Data show a decrease in ozone layer

By merging more than a decade of atmospheric data from European satellites, scientists have compiled a homogeneous long-term ozone record that allows them to monitor total ozone trends on a global scale - and the findings look promising.

22 Sep 2009

Analysis project inflation rates for healthcare supplies to remain unchanged through 2010

Inflation rates for healthcare supplies are projected to remain unchanged through 2010, according to an analysis released by the Premier healthcare alliance.

18 Sep 2009

Sage Products and EngagementHealth partner to launch health promotion programs

Sage Products, Inc. an established innovator in the manufacture of healthcare products and EngagementHealth, LLC, announced today the successful launch of comprehensive disease prevention and health promotion programs. All employees and spouses at Sage Products were invited to participate in the EngagementHealth's biometric screenings, health counseling calls, and individualized targeted risk programs.

15 Sep 2009

SAGE forges agreement with the International Headache Society

SAGE, the world's leading independent academic and professional publisher is delighted to announce a new agreement with the International Headache Society (IHS) to publish their official journal, Cephalalgia.

2 Sep 2009

Mistrust of healthcare system could harm patients' health and raise overall health care costs

Mistrust among patients, providers and insurers could harm patients' health and raise overall health care costs, reports a new study.

2 Sep 2009

Sigma-Aldrich scientists to leverage proprietary gene editing technology to develop genetically-engineered rodent research models

Sigma-Aldrich(R) (Nasdaq: SIAL) announced today that scientists at its new Sigma Advanced Genetic Engineering (SAGE(TM)) Labs in St. Louis will leverage its exclusive CompoZr(TM) Zinc Finger Nuclease (ZFN) gene editing technology (www.compozrzfn.com) to define, develop and offer a new generation of genetically-engineered rodent research models. Such models are commonly used to study disease states in humans and play a key role in the drug discovery process.

24 Aug 2009

New minimally invasive surgery techniques and instruments reduce tissue damage and infection

New, delicate surgery techniques to hunt for tumours could benefit from a lighter touch - but from a robot, rather than from a human hand. Canadian researchers have created a touchy-feely robot that detects tougher tumour tissue in half the time, and with 40% more accuracy than a human. The technique also minimises tissue damage.

24 Aug 2009

Discovery of genetic biomarkers enable targeted personalised medication for Colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Fortunately physicians today have an abundance of drug therapies available to improve survival length for more advanced cancer patients. Now the discovery of genetic biomarkers relevant to CRC means that targeted personalised medication is increasingly common.

24 Aug 2009

Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (SAGE) News and Research

Sigma-Aldrich launches SAGEspeed, a program for developing human disease models in rodents

ASAPS and SAGE to publish Aesthetic Surgery Journal in 2010

Sage Practice Analytics system from Sage Software Healthcare

Hyper-SAGE with MRI sensitivity, a promising tool for in vivo diagnostics and molecular imaging

FMC selects PDS PRISM to expand analytical and reporting capabilities

New journal on cancer biology and genetics

SAGE SOLUTIONS announces market release of Drain Pouch Management Gown

Jefferies expands its global Healthcare Investment Banking Group

Self-monitoring of blood glucose helps patients with diabetes to manage their disease better

61 institutions awarded grants for cancer research from American Cancer Society

Lifestyle choices affect the incidence and treatment of cancer

SAGE to publish Cartilage on behalf of the International Cartilage Repair Society

Data show a decrease in ozone layer

Analysis project inflation rates for healthcare supplies to remain unchanged through 2010

Sage Products and EngagementHealth partner to launch health promotion programs

SAGE forges agreement with the International Headache Society

Mistrust of healthcare system could harm patients' health and raise overall health care costs

Sigma-Aldrich scientists to leverage proprietary gene editing technology to develop genetically-engineered rodent research models

New minimally invasive surgery techniques and instruments reduce tissue damage and infection

Discovery of genetic biomarkers enable targeted personalised medication for Colorectal cancer

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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