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SXC Health Solutions reports 2009 financial results

SXC Health Solutions Corp., announces its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2009. Financial references are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

4 Mar 2010

Soccer can be effective training method to reduce bone weakening that comes with increasing age

The observed improvements in bone mineral density, strength and postural balance due to recreational soccer are of particularly interest for a large group of women but also for elderly men, says project leader Associate Professor Peter Krustrup, University of Copenhagen, and continues "It is well known that the risk of falls and fractures increases with age as a result of weaker bones, poorer balance and attenuated ability to trigger rapid muscle force, but the present results suggest that soccer - and possibly other ball games - is an effective training method to reduce bone weakening that comes with increasing age".

4 Mar 2010

Study analyzes the role of exercise treatment in mood swings

A paper that is published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics analyzes the role of exercise treatment in mood swings.

4 Mar 2010

Embedded wireless sensors in senior's homes to detect onset of dementia or physical infirmities

Carnegie Mellon University researchers in the Quality of Life Technology Center (QoLTC) will embed wireless sensors in the residences of about 50 older adults who live alone to see if they can detect subtle changes in everyday activities that indicate the onset of dementia or physical infirmities.

4 Mar 2010

SEBM announces the 2010 winners of Young Investigator Award

SEBM is pleased to announce the 2010 winners of the Young Investigator Award. This is a $500 travel grant for undergraduate/ graduate students and/or individuals within 5 years of receiving doctoral degrees who are members of the Society to attend the Experimental Biology 2010 meeting in Anaheim in April 2010.

4 Mar 2010

Data from FAME Phase 3 study for Iluvien presented at Angiogenesis 2010

pSivida Corp., a leader in the development of ophthalmic sustained release drug delivery products, with two of the only three such products approved by the FDA for treatment of back of the eye diseases, today said that 24-month data from the FAME Phase 3 study for Iluvien presented at Angiogenesis 2010 included additional efficacy and safety data that reinforced the positive top-line results reported in December 2009 by pSivida and its licensee, Alimera Sciences, Inc.

4 Mar 2010

Study finds early surgical treatment may benefit people who suffer from biceps injuries

People who suffer from injuries to the distal biceps tendon may benefit from earlier surgical intervention and new surgical techniques, according to a review article published in the March 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS).

3 Mar 2010

Merck’s MF/F Phase III study data presented at AAAAI annual meeting

Data from two Phase III studies of Merck’s investigational fixed-dose combinations of mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate (MF/F) were presented by researchers today in two poster presentations at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting.

3 Mar 2010

RMR can non-invasively, quickly and accurately detect presence of sCAD

Newly published data shows using a Respiratory Modulation Response (RMR) is a novel, non-invasive measure to quickly and accurately detect the presence of significant coronary artery disease (sCAD). Patients in the study with sCAD had a lower RMR compared to patients without, regardless of their risk factors or clinical history of angina, previous myocardial infarction (MI), or angioplasty.

3 Mar 2010

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore reports revenues of US$91 million for fourth-quarter 2009

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd., the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

3 Mar 2010

Exercising during weight regain can help improve metabolic health and disease risk

With the obesity rate rising for American adults and children, health concerns such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are a frequent reality. Although obesity itself is a major risk factor for disease, most of the threat may be associated with a cluster of risk factors called the metabolic syndrome (MetS). Losing weight can improve health and reduce these risk factors, but many people have difficulty keeping the weight off.

3 Mar 2010

EMA accepts the filing of Lux Biosciences' MAA for Luveniq

Lux Biosciences, Inc. today announced that the European Medicines Agency has accepted the filing of the company’s Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for the company’s lead product, Luveniq™ (LX211; oral voclosporin) for the treatment of noninfectious uveitis involving the intermediate or posterior segments of the eye.

3 Mar 2010

Drinking coffee may lower risk of hospitalization for heart rhythm disturbances

Coffee drinkers may be less likely to be hospitalized for heart rhythm disturbances, according to a new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, Calif. The researchers, who note the findings may be surprising because patients frequently report palpitations after drinking coffee, are presenting the study at the American Heart Association's 50th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention in San Francisco on March 5, 2010.

3 Mar 2010

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics receives Notice of Allowance on ICT-69 monoclonal antibody

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd., a biotechnology company that is developing immune based therapies for the treatment of various forms of cancer, announced today it received a Notice of Allowance on monoclonal antibody ICT-69 which targets multiple myeloma and ovarian cancers. The antibody has demonstrated high specificity to these cancers by targeting a novel cell surface antigen.

2 Mar 2010

Critical follow-up evaluations provide opportunity to help physicians best evaluate their HF patients

Heart failure is by far the most prevalent chronic cardiac condition. Around 30 million people in Europe have heart failure and its incidence is still increasing: more cases are being identified, more people are living to an old age, and more are surviving a heart attack but with damage to the heart muscle.

2 Mar 2010

Whole Body experts provide tips on how to sustain body's energy

As part of its "Be Good to Your Whole Body campaign in its Whole Body departments, Whole Foods Market focuses on healthy energy for the month of March.

2 Mar 2010

First-ever international Omega-3 Awareness Day

Omega-3 Awareness Day, the nonprofit is proud to announce its plans for the first-ever international awareness day scheduled on March 3rd, 2010 at the University of California, Irvine. Teams of world-renowned doctors founded by Carol A. Locke, MD are scheduled to speak on the science and health benefits of Omega-3 essential fatty acids from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PST in front of thousands of students at UCI.

2 Mar 2010

Study: EIB may affect lives and health of public if not addressed properly

For the vast majority of the general public, respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing or coughing are a common part of the exercise experience. However, together with chest tightness, noisy breathing and trouble taking a deep breath, these six symptoms make up the phenomenon known as exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB), which has physical, emotional and psychological consequences if not addressed properly.

2 Mar 2010

$28M grant to examine neural and behavioral profiles of healthy cognitive aging

The Research Partnership in Cognitive Aging, a public-private effort to promote the study of brain function with age, will award up to $28 million over five years to 17 research grants to examine the neural and behavioral profiles of healthy cognitive aging and explore interventions that may prevent, reduce or reverse cognitive decline in older people.

2 Mar 2010

Majority of prediabetic patients are not adopting preventive measures to avoid diabetes

Although it is known that diabetes can be prevented or delayed among adults at high risk through modest weight loss and increased physical activity, a study published in the April 2010 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine revealed that only about half of U.S. adults with prediabetes reported that in the past year they tried to lose weight or exercise more.

2 Mar 2010

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Latest Exercise News and Research

SXC Health Solutions reports 2009 financial results

Soccer can be effective training method to reduce bone weakening that comes with increasing age

Study analyzes the role of exercise treatment in mood swings

Embedded wireless sensors in senior's homes to detect onset of dementia or physical infirmities

SEBM announces the 2010 winners of Young Investigator Award

Data from FAME Phase 3 study for Iluvien presented at Angiogenesis 2010

Study finds early surgical treatment may benefit people who suffer from biceps injuries

Merck’s MF/F Phase III study data presented at AAAAI annual meeting

RMR can non-invasively, quickly and accurately detect presence of sCAD

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore reports revenues of US$91 million for fourth-quarter 2009

Exercising during weight regain can help improve metabolic health and disease risk

EMA accepts the filing of Lux Biosciences' MAA for Luveniq

Drinking coffee may lower risk of hospitalization for heart rhythm disturbances

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics receives Notice of Allowance on ICT-69 monoclonal antibody

Critical follow-up evaluations provide opportunity to help physicians best evaluate their HF patients

Whole Body experts provide tips on how to sustain body's energy

First-ever international Omega-3 Awareness Day

Study: EIB may affect lives and health of public if not addressed properly

$28M grant to examine neural and behavioral profiles of healthy cognitive aging

Majority of prediabetic patients are not adopting preventive measures to avoid diabetes

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