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ABCB4 gene causes bad cholesterol to accumulate in blood: Research

Scientists at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) in San Antonio have found a gene that causes high levels of bad cholesterol to accumulate in the blood as a result of a high-cholesterol diet.

16 Sep 2010

NPS Pharmaceuticals intends to offer public offering of common stock

NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it intends to offer and sell approximately $41,290,000 of its common stock in an underwritten public offering.

16 Sep 2010

Merus to initiate trading of shares on Canadian National Stock Exchange

Merus Labs International Inc. is pleased to announce that effective at the open of market on Thursday, September 16, 2010, Merus' shares will begin trading on the Canadian National Stock Exchange ("CNSX") under the trading symbol MR. The shares will be quoted on the CNSX in Canadian currency.

16 Sep 2010

LifePoint Hospitals authorizes new stock repurchase program

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors, at a regularly scheduled meeting, has authorized a new stock repurchase program that will allow for repurchases of up to $150 million of its common stock over the next 18 months.

16 Sep 2010

Polydex Pharmaceuticals reports decrease in sales for second quarter 2011

Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited reports financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the three-month period ending July 31, 2010.

16 Sep 2010

BioMed declares 2010 third quarter dividend of $0.17 per share

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared a third quarter 2010 dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock, representing a 13.3% increase over the company's second quarter 2010 dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend is equivalent to an annualized dividend of $0.68 per common share.

16 Sep 2010

Computer game addicted mom punished for child neglect

In a bizarre incident, a British mother’s addiction to a computer game made her negligent towards her children and pets. The 33 year old mother of three (aged 9, 10 and 13), has not been named for legal reasons. She got addicted to an online game so much, that she didn’t feed her children and dogs properly.

15 Sep 2010

Rural doctors want greater say

The Rural Doctors Association has met with the Federal Government to ensure that it has a more significant say in health decisions after the rural health portfolio was scrapped.

15 Sep 2010

Virus related organ recipient deaths to be examined

After the death of three organ transplant recipients, a Victorian coroner will examine if it is possible to screen for a particular virus before donation.

15 Sep 2010

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids thanks officials for strong leadership in fight against tobacco

Under Mayor Bloomberg's leadership, New York City has been a global leader in the fight against tobacco use and has made significant progress by implementing higher tobacco taxes, comprehensive smoke-free air laws and hard-hitting tobacco prevention and cessation campaigns.

15 Sep 2010

Democrats look to strike back with health care campaigns touting new law

Democratic leaders are plotting campaigns to rally support for the health law and improve Democratic chances in the November elections. The hope is that "new insurance restrictions due to go into effect Sept. 23 and an accompanying public relations push will help turn the tide and give Democrats campaign-ready ammunition six weeks ahead of the midterm elections."

15 Sep 2010

Researchers to develop new wearable sensor network to assess physical activity

Researchers from Michigan State University's departments of Electrical Engineering and Kinesiology are teaming up to create a new wearable sensor network to assess a person's physical activity and overall well-being.

15 Sep 2010

Access Pharmaceuticals launches product website for MuGard

ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., a biopharmaceutical company specializing in products for cancer and supportive care, announced today it has launched www.MuGard.com. The patient- and healthcare professional- focused site is a comprehensive resource offering educational material on oral mucositis, patient analysis, MuGard product and how-to-order information.

15 Sep 2010

Acceleron Pharma named as one of "Fierce 15" for 2010

Acceleron Pharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics that modulate the growth of cells and tissues including muscle, bone, fat, red blood cells and the vasculature, today announced that it has been selected by the editors of FierceBiotech as one of the "Fierce 15" for 2010, an annual list of the top 15 most promising companies in the biotech industry.

15 Sep 2010

Eggland's Best supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure's breast cancer advocacy efforts

Eggland's Best, Inc. (EB) is proud to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world's largest breast cancer advocacy organization. For the first time in the brand's history, Eggland's Best will display the Komen for the Cure's running ribbon logo along with a pink version of their iconic "EB" stamp on their egg varieties during the autumn of 2010.

15 Sep 2010

Bruner to encourage FDA advisory committee to consider effectiveness of obesity drug Lorcaserin

On September 16, Denise Bruner, MD, FASBP will speak in favor of FDA approval for the new obesity drug Lorcaserin, during the open public hearing hour at the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drug Advisory Committee meeting.

15 Sep 2010

Advanced Reimbursement Management acquires Hospital Inpatient Services

Advanced Reimbursement Management, now known as Adreima, today announced that it has acquired Hospital Inpatient Services, a Florida-based provider of eligibility services to hospitals on the East Coast of the US. This acquisition represents the first of several that Adreima plans to complete as it executes its strategy of becoming the industry's leading revenue cycle management company specializing in Medicaid reimbursement.

15 Sep 2010

Bohai adds additional pharmaceutical products to Traditional Chinese Medicine portfolio

Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc., a China-based pharmaceutical company engaged in the production, manufacturing and distribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China, today announced the introduction of five additional pharmaceutical products to its portfolio of TCM offerings.

15 Sep 2010

Sprint and Calgary Scientific partner to market ResolutionMD Mobile medical imaging solution

Sprint and Calgary Scientific have partnered to market a first of its kind medical imaging solution that could contribute to better patient outcomes, faster treatment decisions and a reduced financial burden on long-term patient care.

15 Sep 2010

Tahitian Noni International wins Excelsis Awards

The Global Quality Foundation announced that Tahitian Noni International (TNI) Mexico is this year's winner of two Excelsis Awards - one for excellence in product quality, and the other for research and development. The Global Quality Foundation is a multifaceted organization that searches for improvements in quality processes, products and services that satisfy the needs of the current global society.

15 Sep 2010