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Study on the ranking of obstetrics and gynecology training programs

A ranking of obstetrics and gynecology training programs based on the maternal complication rates of their graduates' patients found these rankings consistent across individual types of complications, suggesting that these rates may reflect measures of overall quality, according to a study in the September 23/30 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on medical education.

23 Sep 2009

Celebrities perform for children's fundraising project

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter John Legend and artist/designer Noah G POP joined forces last night at NYC's Nikki Beach Midtown for Project Sunshine's fall fundraiser to benefit children facing medical challenges.

23 Sep 2009

Medical students post unprofessional content online

A majority of medical schools surveyed report they have experienced incidents of students posting unprofessional content online, including incidents involving violation of patient confidentiality, with few schools having policies to address these types of postings, according to a study in the September 23/30 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on medical education.

23 Sep 2009

Former senior manager sentenced for defrauding Hitachi America Group Health and Welfare Plan

Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Dennis M. Dowd, formerly the senior manager of human resources of Hitachi America Ltd. (Hitachi America), was sentenced today in Manhattan federal court to 57 months in prison for defrauding the Hitachi America Group Health and Welfare Plan (the Plan) of more than $6 million.

23 Sep 2009

E. coli pervasive in stream-water with fecal indicator bacteria

Bacteria commonly used to indicate health risks in recreational waters might not be so reliable after all. Pathogenic E. coli were pervasive in stream-water samples with low concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria.

23 Sep 2009

AMRI's new research & development facility dedicated by Governor Christine Gregoire

AMRI (NASDAQ:AMRI) executives were joined by Governor Christine Gregoire in dedicating the company’s new research & development facility located in Bothell, WA. The company leased 44,000 square feet at 22215 26th Avenue SE with an option on an additional 40,000 square feet through Arden Realty, Inc. and invested approximately $8 million in fit-out costs and equipment.

23 Sep 2009

Adjuvant formula to enhance existing vitamin products

Emergent Health Corp. (Other OTC: EMGE) -- Emergent expects to revolutionize the vitamin business. The company plans to introduce an adjuvant formula that enhances existing vitamin products currently on the market to assist in the production of normal cells.

23 Sep 2009

ONA appeals against Ministry of Labour's decision in London nurse's death investigation

The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is appealing the decision by a Ministry of Labour inspector to not issue orders against London Health Sciences Centre or make recommendations for improvements in procedures and practices following the death of one of its registered nurses of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

22 Sep 2009

Senate President, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, and HHMI join for groundbreaking ceremony

Senate President Therese Murray, the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), and key state officials gathered at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) today to break ground on a $25 million renovation of the MBL's central research training facility, the Loeb Laboratory.

22 Sep 2009

BRAIN and Südzucker join forces to improve sustainable production of functional carbohydrates

BRAIN AG a leading European White Biotechnology company and the food company and largest sugar producer within the EU, the Südzucker AG, further intensify their long-term research co-operation. The joint research program aims at optimizing the production processes of functional carbohydrates in terms of product yield and energy efficiency.

22 Sep 2009

CDP commends Pfizer for addressing climate change practices

Pfizer Inc has been commended by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its approach to addressing climate change. CDP named Pfizer to its Climate Disclosure Leadership Index, which highlights the company’s climate change disclosure practices. This is the third consecutive year that Pfizer has been recognized by CDP.

22 Sep 2009

Next Generation Waters wins "Best New Functional Drink" award

In a category that seems to be expanding by the second, Next Generation Waters is pleased to announce that it has won "Best New Functional Drink" at the 2009 Beverage Innovation Awards, the academy awards of the Beverage Industry. NGW beat out 38 other competitors from 12 different countries including PepsiCo's Lipton Linea, Gatorade's No Artificials, and SoBe's Pure Rush to name a few.

22 Sep 2009

President Obama's proposals to provide sustained funding for research welcomed by TSC

The Science Coalition (TSC) strongly supports President Barack Obama's efforts to increase investment in basic research as a means to spur innovation and fuel the economy.

22 Sep 2009

Employees of Vertex Pharmaceuticals take part in volunteer activities

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today announced that approximately 800 employees took part in Vertex’s first companywide Day of Service, which was held on Friday, September 18, 2009.

22 Sep 2009

World Vision calls on U.S. Congress, G20 leaders to make commitments to end hunger

As world leaders gather at the United Nations and G20 meetings this week, the future of the $20 billion food security initiative first proposed at July's G8 summit remains uncertain, say aid policy experts at Christian humanitarian agency World Vision.

22 Sep 2009

Interactive Health Insurance Buyer's Guide launched

Today, eHealthInsurance launched a new Interactive Health Insurance Buyer's Guide. Designed for consumers considering all of their options during the traditional open enrollment season, the interactive tool helps consumers make informed decisions when buying their own health coverage.

22 Sep 2009

Certification program for graduates to teach free community yoga classes

Yoga South announced it will include a lesson in the value of giving with its yoga certification program by encouraging graduates to teach free community yoga classes, according to Yoga South's Owner James Kigar and Director of Teacher Training Judy Weaver.

22 Sep 2009