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Targacept, AstraZeneca expand TC-5619 development program to include ADHD, Alzheimer's disease

Targacept, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel NNR Therapeutics (TM), today announced an amendment to its 2005 collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca expanding the TC-5619 development program. In addition to the current development of TC-5619 in cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia (CDS), the amended terms provide for parallel development in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and potentially Alzheimer's disease.

3 May 2010

Ensign Group solidifies presence in Texas with acquisition of two skilled nursing facilities

The Ensign Group, Inc., announced today that it has acquired Heritage Gardens Healthcare Center, a 140-bed skilled nursing facility in Carrollton, Texas, and Silver Springs Healthcare Center, a 144-bed skilled nursing facility in Houston, Texas. The acquisitions were effective May 1, 2010.

3 May 2010

Ensign subsidiary acquires Horizon Home Health and Hospice

The Ensign Group, Inc., announced today that an Ensign subsidiary acquired the operating assets of Horizon Home Health and Hospice, a well-regarded home health and hospice agency based in Meridian, Idaho. The Horizon purchase was effective May 1, 2010.

3 May 2010

NIEHS doctor to discuss impact of climate change on children's health

John Balbus, MD, MPH, Senior Advisor for Public Health at the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), will discuss the significant public health threats and opportunities presented by climate change and how children around the world may be affected.

3 May 2010

Schwarzenegger expresses support for health law while Reid uses reform as campaign issue

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Thursday announced his support of the health reform law, even as other Republicans around the United States look for ways to roll back the measure's reach.

3 May 2010

First UK conference to address benefits of breastfeeding for babies with developmental disabilities

The first UK conference to address the benefits of breastfeeding for babies with developmental disabilities will be hosted by the University of Hertfordshire next week.

29 Apr 2010

Sierra Leone launching free health care program for mothers, children; Challenges remain

Sierra Leone is launching a program to provide free health care for mothers and children in an effort to reduce high maternal and child mortality rates, Ernest Bai Koroma, the country's president, said on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports (4/27).

29 Apr 2010

Mass. legislation to push poor seniors into managed care plans stirs concerns

Legislation that could push more than 100,000 low-income senior citizens in Massachusetts into managed care health plans spurred intense lobbying yesterday, as consumer advocates argued the measure would strip patients of their freedom to stay in traditional Medicare, while proponents said it could save the state significant money.

29 Apr 2010

Experts discuss recent advancements in personalized medicine for treating childhood disorders

Many of the world's leading experts in pediatric pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine are gathering today at a first-of-its-kind conference in Kansas City to change the way childhood diseases and illnesses are treated.

29 Apr 2010

GE Healthcare joins TRIL Centre as second industry partner

The TRIL (Technology Research for Independent Living) Centre, Ireland is delighted to announce a new industry partner, GE Healthcare. TRIL is a groundbreaking research initiative, founded in January 2007 by Intel Corporation and the IDA Ireland (Industrial Development Agency), to explore the physical, cognitive and social consequences of ageing and design technologies to help address them. The addition of GE Healthcare as an industry partner will help TRIL to extend and expand its research programme.

28 Apr 2010

NHS funding a major issue in the coming election

The state of the British economy has made the cut backs in NHS funding a major issue in the coming election. However no matter what the posturing is right now, and no politician wants to be seen making cuts here, there may be no other viable alternatives. No matter who forms the government after 6th May, they will be under great strain to keep their earlier promises of no health fund cuts.

27 Apr 2010

New textbook series entitled Essentials of Chinese Medicine launched

The Baptist University of Hong Kong and Springer Science+Business Media have launched a new textbook series entitled Essentials of Chinese Medicine. The three-volume English language set is of fundamental significance for the subject. Spearheaded by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the School of Chinese Medicine HKBU, the books were co-written by 14 distinguished scholars from Hong Kong, mainland China and the USA.

26 Apr 2010

Successful full face transplant in a 22 hour long operation: Barcelona

In a recent development a team of 30 Spanish surgeons have succeeded in a World’s first full face transplant. The patient had accidentally injured a large part of his face with a shotgun five years ago. This had left him disfigured an unable to breathe, swallow or talk properly. He has undergone nine unsuccessful operations before this operation was planned. In this operation he received the whole of his facial skin, muscles, nose, lips, teeth and cheek bones from a donor in a 22 hour operation at the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital on 20th March. He is on his way to recovery now. This is not the first face transplant but the first full face transplant and also the most complex of its kind.

26 Apr 2010

MedQuist completes purchase of domestic business of Spheris

MedQuist Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled clinical documentation services, today announces that it has completed the purchase of the domestic business of Spheris Inc. Simultaneously, CBay Inc., MedQuist's majority owner, has acquired the stock of Spheris India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Spheris.

24 Apr 2010

GIS scientists' zebrafish model may aid drug development for PD

Scientists at the Genome Institute of Singapore, a biomedical research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, have recently developed a zebrafish model for Parkinson's disease that can be used for understanding the mechanism underlying its development. The knowledge gained will be helpful for future screening of new drugs to treat Parkinson's disease.

23 Apr 2010

Comprehensive look at housing challenges facing Pennsylvanians with autism

Pennsylvanians with autism could have broader opportunities to participate in and contribute to their communities if more effort is made to create affordable housing tailored to their needs, a new state report finds.

23 Apr 2010

Techniques to protect organs during bypass surgery impair autoregulation, increase risk of stroke: Study

The standard practice of cooling and then rewarming a patient to prevent organ damage during cardiac bypass surgery may impair the body's mechanism that controls blood flow to the brain, potentially increasing the patient's risk of stroke, new research from Johns Hopkins suggests.

23 Apr 2010

Secrets, solutions, strategies and shortcuts to win against personal autism challenges

Howard Rodgers remembers the day his son was born. His mind was teeming with positive thoughts about how this small child would change the world. Then, reality came back - for a very long visit. His son was diagnosed with one of the worst cases of autism doctors and specialists had ever seen.

22 Apr 2010

DynaVox prices initial public offering at $15.00 per share

DynaVox Inc., a leading provider of software, devices and content to assist people in overcoming their speech, language or learning disabilities, announced today that its initial public offering of 9,375,000 shares of its Class A common stock has been priced at $15.00 per share. The shares are expected to begin trading tomorrow, April 22, 2010, on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "DVOX."

22 Apr 2010

Receiving cochlear implant before 18 months of age improves child's ability to hear: Study

Receiving a cochlear implant before 18 months of age dramatically improves a deaf child's ability to hear, understand and, eventually, speak, according to a multicenter study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins.

21 Apr 2010

Speech News and Research

Targacept, AstraZeneca expand TC-5619 development program to include ADHD, Alzheimer's disease

Ensign Group solidifies presence in Texas with acquisition of two skilled nursing facilities

Ensign subsidiary acquires Horizon Home Health and Hospice

NIEHS doctor to discuss impact of climate change on children's health

Schwarzenegger expresses support for health law while Reid uses reform as campaign issue

First UK conference to address benefits of breastfeeding for babies with developmental disabilities

Sierra Leone launching free health care program for mothers, children; Challenges remain

Mass. legislation to push poor seniors into managed care plans stirs concerns

Experts discuss recent advancements in personalized medicine for treating childhood disorders

GE Healthcare joins TRIL Centre as second industry partner

NHS funding a major issue in the coming election

New textbook series entitled Essentials of Chinese Medicine launched

Successful full face transplant in a 22 hour long operation: Barcelona

MedQuist completes purchase of domestic business of Spheris

GIS scientists' zebrafish model may aid drug development for PD

Comprehensive look at housing challenges facing Pennsylvanians with autism

Techniques to protect organs during bypass surgery impair autoregulation, increase risk of stroke: Study

Secrets, solutions, strategies and shortcuts to win against personal autism challenges

DynaVox prices initial public offering at $15.00 per share

Receiving cochlear implant before 18 months of age improves child's ability to hear: Study

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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