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Statin therapy reduces cardiovascular disease risk in patients with high sensitivity C-reactive protein

People at intermediate risk of cardiovascular disease who have high levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), a blood marker for inflammation, could benefit from cholesterol-lowering therapy even if their cholesterol is already at desirable levels.

25 Aug 2010

NacTel installs and integrates new customer communications system for Drive Medical

NacTel, a leading provider of enterprise telecommunications and data systems has successfully installed and integrated a new state-of-the-art customer communications system for Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing, one of the fastest growing durable medical equipment companies in the world. Drive Medical needed a sophisticated feature set to serve its customers, and chose the ShoreTel UC system, a brilliantly simple unified communication (UC) solution based on its award-winning IP business phone system, installed by NacTel.

25 Aug 2010

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Allergan sign amended agreement for ophthalmic formulations

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today it has entered into an Amended and Restated License, Development and Marketing Agreement with Allergan, Inc., which revises terms related to the PROLACRIA (diquafosol tetrasodium ophthalmic solution) 2% development program and Inspire's right to receive revenues from Allergan based on net sales of RESTASIS (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% and any other human ophthalmic formulations of cyclosporine owned or controlled by Allergan.

25 Aug 2010

MRI and MR spectroscopy determine internal fat distribution: Study

Why is it that some people lose weight and body fat when they exercise and eat less and others don't. German researchers say MRI and magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy can provide the answer and help predict who will benefit from lifestyle changes.

25 Aug 2010

New study finds walking, cycling results in lower levels of obesity and diabetes

Amble, stroll or pedal: it's all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious − but unproven − link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity.

25 Aug 2010

Rock Sake traditional white spirits are gluten and sulfite free

The movement toward high quality, all natural food and drink continues to gain momentum and Americans need a cocktail that fits in with their healthy lifestyle. Rock Sake is a line of ultra-premium, domestically produced sake that is a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional white spirits. Per ounce, Rock Sake is half the calories of vodka, rum and other white spirits and is gluten and sulfite free.

25 Aug 2010

New book provides vision on reforming Alzheimer's disease treatment

Although a new surge of scientific research has uncovered telltale signs of Alzheimer's disease that show up in brain scans and spinal taps, many questions remain unanswered about the clinical value of early testing and the overall direction of patient care, according to Dr. Kenneth S. Kosik, Harriman Professor of Neuroscience Research at the University of California and co-director of UCSB's Neuroscience Research Institute.

25 Aug 2010

Also in Global Health News: IDUs in Kenya; Haiti recovery; Pandemic preparedness; Somalia hunger; HIV in Mozambique; Strengthening immune system against HIV

In Kenya, "[i]ntravenous drug users (IDUs) have been largely ignored by the government's HIV programmes on the basis that drug-taking is illegal, but a new policy is being drafted with the aim of reducing HIV transmission among this high-risk group," IRIN/PlusNews reports. The article includes comments from Nicholas Muraguri, head of the National AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Control Programme, who said that the policy would treat drug use as a health issue, not a criminal one.

25 Aug 2010

Short period of excessive eating can have prolonged effects on health

A short period of excess food consumption can have long term effects on your body weight and fat storage even after the initial weight is lost. A study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Nutrition & Metabolism has found that a four-week episode of increased energy intake and decreased exercise can cause increased weight and fat mass more than two years later when compared to control individuals.

24 Aug 2010

MWellA online community promotes awareness on mental disorders

Mental health is a hot button issue in today's society. People worry about the safety, cost, and multiple side-effects of anti-depressants and other psychoactive medications. Everyone wants to find peace of mind, contentment and happiness, but for many this struggle can prove overwhelming. Author and world organic food movement pioneer Paul Huljich addresses this issue in a Ning community he created for his organization MWellA (Mind Wellness Awareness)

24 Aug 2010

Gatherer Partnership to advance patient rehabilitation, conditioning techniques

New company to create objective analysis and measurement physiotherapy products to improve support for critical decisions relating to patient assessment, condition and the need for surgical intervention.

24 Aug 2010

Regular workouts make women feel more stronger, healthier, confident, energized and accomplished

A new survey of 443 women ages 25-49 finds that those who work out regularly do not just do it to be healthy; they do it to feel like a more confident, energized and accomplished woman. In fact, nearly all active women—more than nine out of 10—say working out regularly makes them feel healthier (100 percent), stronger (98 percent) and more energized (94 percent). These same women report that regular workouts make them feel more confident and accomplished (86 percent).

21 Aug 2010

Perry Ellis International launches corporate "Healthy Heart" initiative

Perry Ellis International today unveiled the first in a full roster of community involvement efforts scheduled for this fall.

21 Aug 2010

Early year-round sports specialization contributes to rise of overuse injuries

Bobby Boyle engages in serious year-round sports training and has had his share of minor muscle injuries. When the 12-year-old athlete felt tightness in the back of his thigh while sprinting at track practice, he and his parents thought he pulled a hamstring and assumed it would heal with limited exercise time.

21 Aug 2010

L.A. Fitness to open eighth sports club in Indiana

L.A. Fitness is pleased to announce the opening of its newest sports club, a 45,000 square foot facility in Lawrence, Indiana. The club is at the intersection of Pendleton Pike and Mitthoefer Rd.

21 Aug 2010

Study supports role for SNARK protein in regulating glucose transport during muscle contraction and exercise

Skeletal muscles combust both lipids and carbohydrates during exercise. The carbohydrates consist of both glycogen stored in the muscles as well as glucose extracted from the blood. Being a major sink for glucose disposal, skeletal muscle represents an important model tissue for studying the intracellular signaling pathways leading to increased glucose transport.

21 Aug 2010

Kendall Law Group to investigate potential breaches of fiduciary duties by SciClone Pharmaceuticals

Kendall Law Group, a national securities firm led by a former federal judge Joe Kendall with attorneys that include a former U.S. Attorney, is investigating SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for shareholders.

21 Aug 2010

Long-term exercise reduces chronic musculoskeletal pain: Research

Since returning home, some 100,000 veterans from the first Gulf War have reported chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) similar to fibromyalgia, and a new study in The Journal of Pain, published by the American Pain Society, shows that acute exercise can exacerbate the pain but long-term exercise has the opposite outcome and reduces it.

21 Aug 2010

Angeion partners with Data Innovations to create MedGraphics BreezeConnect software interface

Angeion Corporation today announced that it has partnered with Data Innovations to create MedGraphics BreezeConnect, a software interface that provides interfacing options in one comprehensive solution. BreezeConnect is currently available in the United States and is expected to launch internationally in September.

21 Aug 2010

CryoPort closes initial round of private placement

CryoPort, Inc. today announced that it closed the initial round of the private placement announced on August 10, 2010 with various institutional and accredited investors for an aggregate of approximately 4.5 million shares of common stock and warrants to purchase approximately 4.9 million shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.77 per share pursuant to Securities Purchase Agreements.

21 Aug 2010

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Latest Exercise News and Research

Statin therapy reduces cardiovascular disease risk in patients with high sensitivity C-reactive protein

NacTel installs and integrates new customer communications system for Drive Medical

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Allergan sign amended agreement for ophthalmic formulations

MRI and MR spectroscopy determine internal fat distribution: Study

New study finds walking, cycling results in lower levels of obesity and diabetes

Rock Sake traditional white spirits are gluten and sulfite free

New book provides vision on reforming Alzheimer's disease treatment

Also in Global Health News: IDUs in Kenya; Haiti recovery; Pandemic preparedness; Somalia hunger; HIV in Mozambique; Strengthening immune system against HIV

Short period of excessive eating can have prolonged effects on health

MWellA online community promotes awareness on mental disorders

Gatherer Partnership to advance patient rehabilitation, conditioning techniques

Regular workouts make women feel more stronger, healthier, confident, energized and accomplished

Perry Ellis International launches corporate "Healthy Heart" initiative

Early year-round sports specialization contributes to rise of overuse injuries

L.A. Fitness to open eighth sports club in Indiana

Study supports role for SNARK protein in regulating glucose transport during muscle contraction and exercise

Kendall Law Group to investigate potential breaches of fiduciary duties by SciClone Pharmaceuticals

Long-term exercise reduces chronic musculoskeletal pain: Research

Angeion partners with Data Innovations to create MedGraphics BreezeConnect software interface

CryoPort closes initial round of private placement

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