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pSivida presents data of ILUVIEN Phase 3 trial in Diabetic Macular Edema at ARVO 2011

pSivida Corp., a leader in developing sustained release, drug delivery products for treatment of back-of-the-eye diseases, today announced the presentation of new data from the completed 36-month FAME Study of ILUVIEN for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema at the 2011 ARVO Annual Meeting.

4 May 2011

Thoratec reports $99.5 million revenue for first quarter 2011

Thoratec Corporation, a world leader in device-based mechanical circulatory support therapies to save, support and restore failing hearts, said today that revenues from continuing operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 were $99.5 million versus revenues of $99.3 million in the same period a year ago.

4 May 2011

Exercise linked to improved lung status in children with cystic fibrosis

A small Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of children and teens with cystic fibrosis shows that simple exercise, individually tailored to each patient's preference and lifestyle, can help improve lung function and overall fitness.

4 May 2011

Calcium and vitamin D intake before bone density test can reduce risk of osteoporosis

Has a bone density scan placed you at risk for osteoporosis, leading your doctor to prescribe a widely advertised bone-building medication? Not so fast! A University of Illinois study finds that an effective first course of action is increasing dietary calcium and vitamin D or taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.

3 May 2011

Santarus' budesonide MMX Phase III data in ulcerative colitis to be presented at DDW 2011

Santarus, Inc. today announced that the budesonide MMX Phase III clinical program will be featured in two oral presentations at the Digestive Disease Week Meeting being held at McCormick Place in Chicago on May 7-10, 2011.

3 May 2011

Belly fat predicts heart-disease risk better than BMI: Study

According to the latest study the fat around the belly is the chief culprit in the link between obesity and cardiovascular disease. This study raises the possibility that people can be overweight without significantly raising their heart risk, so long as they carry the extra fat in places other than their belly. In fact, a few extra pounds may even lower the risk of death from heart disease, researchers found.

3 May 2011

Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly receive FDA approval for linagliptin to treat type 2 diabetes

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved linagliptin tablets, a prescription medication used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.

3 May 2011

Omnicell first quarter revenue is $57.2 million for 2011

Omnicell, Inc., a leading global provider of system solutions to acute healthcare facilities, today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

From Omnicell, Inc. 3 May 2011

Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly receive FDA approval for Tradjenta to treat type 2 diabetes

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tradjenta tablets, a prescription medication used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.

3 May 2011

Living conditions, sanitation and community organization play a key role in child malnutrition

Giving poor families land on which to grow crops has been shown to improve child nutrition. New research also shows that giving families non-agricultural land and better housing also is beneficial for children's growth and nutrition.

2 May 2011

Physical education with academics can improve test scores

When schools cut physical education programs so students can spend more time in the classroom, they may be missing a golden opportunity to promote learning, according to research to be presented Sunday, May 1, at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Denver.

2 May 2011

Hartford credits NICHE with hospital's success in improving older patients' care

"On the Front Line of Change" was the theme of the 14th annual conference of NICHE, held last month in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference brought together hundreds of nurses, nursing administrators, educators and other healthcare professionals from across the US and Canada, whose shared passion and purpose is to improve the quality of care for hospitalized older adults.

2 May 2011

Tips for parents to prevent child's sports injuries

With spring here and summer on the way, children are back on the field and ready to score one for the team. Unfortunately, this also means more opportunities for injury, from simple twisted ankles to serious concussions.

30 Apr 2011

FightSMA to host panel discussions on spinal muscular atrophy

International non-profit organization FightSMA will be hosting highly respected experts from across the country on Thursday, May 5, 2011 for a series of panel discussions, Thriving with SMA: LIVE!.

30 Apr 2011

Researchers study about exercise habits among obese, overweight individuals

How much exercise are overweight and obese people getting? More than many might think, according to research findings by nurses from Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing.

30 Apr 2011

PAM to launch national pregnancy awareness campaign for women

Pregnancy Awareness Month, is proud to announce PAM's annual "Motherhood Begins Now" event, to launch a month-long national campaign of education and social connection for women across the country.

30 Apr 2011

Neither vitamin E nor metformin reduces liver enzymes in children with fatty liver disease: Study

The largest study of its type has found that neither vitamin E, which is an antioxidant, nor the diabetes drug metformin, successfully reduced liver enzymes in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children or teens, according to a paper published in the April 27, 2011 issue of Journal of the American Medical Association.

30 Apr 2011

Health Canada approves Eli Lilly's Cymbalta for chronic low back pain treatment

Eli Lilly Canada announced today that Health Canada has approved Cymbalta for the management of chronic low back pain.

30 Apr 2011

Aptilon annual revenue increases 111% to $33.5 million

Aptilon Corporation, a leader in online access, engagement and interaction with physicians and healthcare professionals on behalf of pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2010.

30 Apr 2011

Noveko closes private placement for $595,104

Noveko International Inc. announces a first closing of $595,104 of its private placement. Additional closings are expected until May 23, 2011.

30 Apr 2011

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

pSivida presents data of ILUVIEN Phase 3 trial in Diabetic Macular Edema at ARVO 2011

Thoratec reports $99.5 million revenue for first quarter 2011

Exercise linked to improved lung status in children with cystic fibrosis

Calcium and vitamin D intake before bone density test can reduce risk of osteoporosis

Santarus' budesonide MMX Phase III data in ulcerative colitis to be presented at DDW 2011

Belly fat predicts heart-disease risk better than BMI: Study

Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly receive FDA approval for linagliptin to treat type 2 diabetes

Omnicell first quarter revenue is $57.2 million for 2011

Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly receive FDA approval for Tradjenta to treat type 2 diabetes

Living conditions, sanitation and community organization play a key role in child malnutrition

Physical education with academics can improve test scores

Hartford credits NICHE with hospital's success in improving older patients' care

Tips for parents to prevent child's sports injuries

FightSMA to host panel discussions on spinal muscular atrophy

Researchers study about exercise habits among obese, overweight individuals

PAM to launch national pregnancy awareness campaign for women

Neither vitamin E nor metformin reduces liver enzymes in children with fatty liver disease: Study

Health Canada approves Eli Lilly's Cymbalta for chronic low back pain treatment

Aptilon annual revenue increases 111% to $33.5 million

Noveko closes private placement for $595,104

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