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More infants are being immunized but funding gap leaves millions of children still at risk

Reversing a downward trend, immunization rates are now at their highest ever and vaccine development worldwide is booming, according to a new assessment released today by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and the World Bank.

22 Oct 2009

eHealthInsurance releases answers for FAQs on swine flu and their health insurance

eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH) today released a list of answers to questions frequently asked from people concerned about the H1N1 virus (also called swine flu) and their health insurance, who have called into its Customer Care Center, which includes a call center staffed with licensed insurance agents. Getting answers to these questions is particularly important for high-risk individuals: pregnant women, children and seniors.

22 Oct 2009

“Sid the Science Kid” show to explain the science behind flu vaccinations

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Lisa Henson, CEO of the Jim Henson Company, will join Washington-area school children for a screening of the new “Sid the Science Kid” special episode on the flu at the U.S. Department of Education Auditorium.

22 Oct 2009

Highlights of Cell Therapeutics' pixantrone study to be presented at the Lymphoma and Myeloma Conference

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. announced that Dr. Richard Van der Jagt of the Ottawa General Hospital will present at the Lymphoma and Myeloma 2009 Conference in New York an overview of CTI's pixantrone phase II and phase III clinical studies that demonstrated high rates of complete remission (CR) in relapsed/refractory aggressive and indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients.

22 Oct 2009

Awareness campaign to educate families on H1N1 flu virus, seasonal flu and common cold

Dial Complete Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash, the #1 doctor-recommended brand, today announced it is working together with other leading brands to raise awareness and educate families to ‘Plan, Prepare and Defend’ against the H1N1 flu virus, seasonal flu and the common cold.

22 Oct 2009

FDA uses Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions' prescription data for tracking viral treatments

Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of market data and competitive intelligence to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is using its prescription data to track the treatment of H1N1 and other influenza viruses.

22 Oct 2009

BioStorage Technologies expands its operations in Europe, opens new facility in Germany

BioStorage Technologies, Inc., a worldwide provider of long- and short-term storage of biomaterials, sample management and cold chain logistics, will expand its European operations with the opening of a new 16,140 square foot (1,499 sq meters) full-service biorepository in Frankfurt, Germany.

22 Oct 2009

Emerging Pandemic Threats program to combat newly emerging diseases of animal origin

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching an Emerging Pandemic Threats (EPT) program that builds on the successes of the Agency's long-standing programs in disease surveillance, training, and outbreak response, particularly those addressing avian and pandemic influenza.

22 Oct 2009

CDC urges heart disease patients get vaccinated against the flu each year

Cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death in Florida in 2005, accounting for approximately 35 percent of all deaths in the state. People with heart disease are at a high risk for serious and potentially life-threatening complications from the flu.

22 Oct 2009

Millennium commences Vc-R-CHOP Phase II trial for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company today announced the initiation of a Phase II clinical trial examining rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone (R-CHOP) with or without VELCADE® (bortezomib) for Injection for patients with a common type of lymphoma. The study will examine previously untreated patients with a genomically defined subtype of lymphoma called non-germinal center B-cell-like (non-GCB) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

22 Oct 2009

Women more likely than men to curb swine flu

A new American Red Cross poll shows that while concerns about exposure to the H1N1 (swine flu) virus remain high, women are more likely than men to make extra efforts to cover coughs and sneezes with tissue, wash their hands more carefully and use hand sanitizer more often.

22 Oct 2009

Northwest Biotherapeutics announces long-term data from Phase I and Phase I/II clinical trials of DCVax-Brain

Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. today announced further long-term follow-up data, for the period from January through September 2009, from its prior Phase I and Phase I/II clinical trials conducted at UCLA with DCVax®-Brain in patients with Glioblastoma multiforme ("GBM"). GBM is the most rapid and lethal type of brain cancer. During the update period, only one of the twenty patients treated with DCVax®-Brain (in addition to standard of care) died, and that patient had survived for nearly 7 years (80.5 months).

21 Oct 2009

Swine flu vaccines arrive at health departments, hospitals and community vaccinator facilities

The Swine Flu (H1N1)Vaccine is starting to arrive at health departments, hospitals, and community vaccinator facilities.

21 Oct 2009

MEDNET partners with Axius Healthcare Group to distribute MedSafe

What's the cost of saving a teenage life? When it comes to preventing accidental death resulting from prescription medication abuse, there's no price tag. Parents with good intentions, however, may be unaware that the lock-boxes they've installed are not protecting their teens from the ticking timebomb of prescription drugs.

21 Oct 2009

Novavax, Xcellerex enter into collaboration to accelerate the development of Novavax's 2009 H1N1 vaccine

Novavax, Inc. and Xcellerex, Inc. have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of Novavax's vaccine manufacturing process to commercial scale and begin immediate production of Novavax's novel 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine for potential commercial sale.

21 Oct 2009

Aethlon Hemopurifier effective in capturing H1N1 Swine Flu Virus

Aethlon Medical, Inc. announced today that research studies have documented the Aethlon Hemopurifier® is effective in capturing the current pandemic strain of the H1N1 Swine Flu Virus. The Hemopurifier® is the first-in-class medical device able to selectively remove infectious viruses and immunosuppressive proteins from the bloodstream.

21 Oct 2009

Clinical data supports continued development of ORENCIA administration for rheumatoid arthritis

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced today that new clinical data support continued development of a subcutaneous administration of ORENCIA® (abatacept) for patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.

21 Oct 2009

APHA urges Americans to be prepared for any kind of emergency

Setting the clocks on Nov. 1 because of daylight saving time gives us a little extra time to think about preparing for emergencies. Since Mother Nature is known to throw us a curveball when we least expect it, the American Public Health Association is urging Americans to be ready for any kind of emergency such as blizzards, floods, blackouts or influenza.

21 Oct 2009

MUSC launches Social Media Newsroom for real-time information on medical news and research

As the editorial landscape continues to evolve with the emergence of social media, many people struggle to find trusted resources that offer accurate, real time information related to healthcare news and research.

21 Oct 2009

Summit to highlight multi-system interoperability and transparency for safer US food supply chain

Colorado-based Traceability Institute announced today the dates of the first executive summit designed to initiate consensus to achieve multi-system interoperability with the goal of accomplishing a more sustainable and safer US food supply chain.

21 Oct 2009

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

More infants are being immunized but funding gap leaves millions of children still at risk

eHealthInsurance releases answers for FAQs on swine flu and their health insurance

“Sid the Science Kid” show to explain the science behind flu vaccinations

Highlights of Cell Therapeutics' pixantrone study to be presented at the Lymphoma and Myeloma Conference

Awareness campaign to educate families on H1N1 flu virus, seasonal flu and common cold

FDA uses Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions' prescription data for tracking viral treatments

BioStorage Technologies expands its operations in Europe, opens new facility in Germany

Emerging Pandemic Threats program to combat newly emerging diseases of animal origin

CDC urges heart disease patients get vaccinated against the flu each year

Millennium commences Vc-R-CHOP Phase II trial for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Women more likely than men to curb swine flu

Northwest Biotherapeutics announces long-term data from Phase I and Phase I/II clinical trials of DCVax-Brain

Swine flu vaccines arrive at health departments, hospitals and community vaccinator facilities

MEDNET partners with Axius Healthcare Group to distribute MedSafe

Novavax, Xcellerex enter into collaboration to accelerate the development of Novavax's 2009 H1N1 vaccine

Aethlon Hemopurifier effective in capturing H1N1 Swine Flu Virus

Clinical data supports continued development of ORENCIA administration for rheumatoid arthritis

APHA urges Americans to be prepared for any kind of emergency

MUSC launches Social Media Newsroom for real-time information on medical news and research

Summit to highlight multi-system interoperability and transparency for safer US food supply chain

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