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Carbon nanotubes are 117 times stronger than steel

Carbon nanotubes - those tiny particles poised to revolutionize electronics, medicine, and other areas - are much bigger in the strength department than anyone ever thought, scientists are reporting. New studies on the strength of these submicroscopic cylinders of carbon indicate that on an ounce-for-ounce basis they are at least 117 times stronger than steel and 30 times stronger than Kevlar, the material used in bulletproof vests and other products.

16 Sep 2010

ISTA Pharmaceuticals initiates REMURA Phase 3 clinical program for dry eye disease

ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that it has initiated a Phase 3 clinical program of ISTA's proprietary formulation of REMURA (bromfenac ophthalmic solution for dry eye) for alleviating the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. The Phase 3 efficacy studies are being conducted under a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreed upon with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

16 Sep 2010

CDPAC to work with health ministers on concrete actions to address childhood obesity

The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada (CDPAC), a coalition comprised of ten national organizations committed to integrated action for chronic disease prevention in Canada, commends the federal, provincial and territorial ministers of health for their commitment to address the issue of childhood obesity at their meeting in St. John's Newfoundland yesterday.

16 Sep 2010

Commercial Service opens annual application period for U.S. trade event organizers

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service has opened the annual application period for U.S. trade event organizers looking to apply for the 2012 International Buyer Program (IBP). The IBP promotes exports by bringing international buyers together with U.S. firms at U.S. domestic trade events in industries with high export potential.

16 Sep 2010

HFSA to discuss 'Designing the Medical Home for Heart Failure Patients' at Scientific Meeting

The 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) will feature a discussion titled "Designing the Medical Home for Heart Failure Patients." Contributors Dr. Mary Norine Walsh and Dr. Larry A. Allen will describe treatment and care strategies in the medical home model and how they impact both patients and caregivers.

16 Sep 2010

Alzheimer Society, Coffee Break commits to support Canadians living with Alzheimer's disease

Today, hundreds of people across the nation have made the commitment to make their "coffee count" and are drinking a cup of coffee to raise funds in support of Canadians living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. This marks 15 years' of successful grassroots fundraising by the Alzheimer Society, raising over $12 million in support of essential programs and services for people with dementia, their families and caregivers.

16 Sep 2010

Advocacy For Patients files free insurance appeals for consumers with chronic illness

Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc., one of the only organizations in America that files free insurance appeals for consumers with chronic illness nationwide - today filed comments with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, and Internal Revenue Service both complimenting the Agencies for "the thoughtful approach taken by the Agencies in formulating these complex rules," and suggesting numerous improvements that should be made.

16 Sep 2010

PDL BioPharma completes retirement of 2.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2023

PDL BioPharma, Inc. announced today that it has completed the retirement of the remaining $54.3 million in aggregate principal of the Company's 2.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, due August 16, 2023 (the "2023 Notes") in exchange for 8.9 million shares of common stock and $4.2 million in cash.

16 Sep 2010

Premier ranks 72 on 2010 InformationWeek 500 list

The Premier healthcare alliance and 26 of its more than 2,400 member hospitals have been named to the 2010 InformationWeek 500, a list of the top technology innovators in the nation. Premier was ranked 72 on the 2010 list, which was revealed last night at the InformationWeek 500 Conference in Dana Point, Calif.

16 Sep 2010

Velico Medical sells royalty rights to OrbiMed Advisors

Velico Medical, Inc. announced that it has sold to OrbiMed Advisors, LLC certain royalty rights Velico Medical has under an exclusive license agreement with a large biosurgical products company. Velico Medical retains all rights to use its technologies in its own business, the development of products for transfusion medicine.

16 Sep 2010

Cornerstone OnDemand to showcase Observation Checklist for evaluating performance

The ability to manage performance in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and education can be a difficult task, especially when it comes to roles where employee performance is best monitored in real time and in relation to a very specific set of skills or competencies. With this in mind, Cornerstone OnDemand is adding an innovative new feature set to its comprehensive learning and talent management software solution, Observation Checklist.

16 Sep 2010

Retina Implant AG presents clinical data of successful subretinal electronic implants

Retina Implant AG, a leading developer of subretinal implants for the visually impaired, today announced the presentation of findings obtained during their first human clinical trial in the form of two oral presentations at The Eye and the Chip 2010 Annual Meeting in Detroit, Mich.

16 Sep 2010

Friendship paradox helps analyze social network, monitor member health to predict flu outbreak

Nicholas Christakis, professor of medicine, medical sociology and sociology at Harvard University, and James Fowler, professor of medical genetics and political science at the University of California, San Diego, used the paradox to study the 2009 flu epidemic among 744 students. The findings, the researchers say, point to a novel method for early detection of contagious outbreaks.

16 Sep 2010

Intensive care diary entries can reduce PTSD rates: Study

Some intensive care patients develop post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) after the trauma of a difficult hospital stay, and this is thought to be exacerbated by delusional or fragmentary memories of their time in the intensive care unit. Now researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care have found that if staff and close relatives make a diary for patients, featuring information about their stay and accompanied by photographs, PTSD rates can be significantly reduced.

16 Sep 2010

Forest Pharmaceuticals to pay $300 million as penalty for criminal actions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), working in close coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ), today announced that Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. entered into a plea agreement in which the company accepted responsibility for criminal actions including distribution of an unapproved new drug, distribution of a misbranded drug, and obstruction of an FDA inspection.

16 Sep 2010

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announces BCX4208 compound results for treating gout

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced positive top-line results from its randomized, double-blind, multi-center, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study designed to evaluate the urate-lowering activity and safety of several doses of BCX4208 alone and in combination with selected doses of allopurinol administered once-daily.

16 Sep 2010

Survey reveals physicians’ misperception on misuse, abuse of opioids

Findings from a new national survey, sponsored by the American Pain Foundation, reveal misperceptions among physicians regarding the misuse and abuse of opioids. The results come in light of government statistics to be released today looking at the broader U.S. population, showing 2009 rates of nonmedical use of these products nationwide.

16 Sep 2010

Lofty altitudes increase prevalence of suicides

The Intermountain West is renowned for the beauty of its towering mountains and high deserts, but according to new research from an investigator with the University of Utah Brain Institute the region's lofty altitudes significantly influence a deadly problem: the high prevalence of suicides in this part of the country.

16 Sep 2010

Health Grades extends tender offer period for outstanding shares of common stock

Health Grades, Inc. (Nasdaq:HGRD) ("HealthGrades") today announced the extension of the offer period for the previously announced tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of HealthGrades for $8.20 per share in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes.

16 Sep 2010

Researchers identify role of bile acid in lifespan extension

The human quest for longer life may be one step closer, thanks to research from Concordia University. Published in the journal Aging, a new study is the first to identify the role of a bile acid, called lithocholic acid (LCA), in extending the lifespan of normally aging yeast. The findings may have significant implications for human longevity and health, as yeast share some common elements with people.

16 Sep 2010

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Carbon nanotubes are 117 times stronger than steel

ISTA Pharmaceuticals initiates REMURA Phase 3 clinical program for dry eye disease

CDPAC to work with health ministers on concrete actions to address childhood obesity

Commercial Service opens annual application period for U.S. trade event organizers

HFSA to discuss 'Designing the Medical Home for Heart Failure Patients' at Scientific Meeting

Alzheimer Society, Coffee Break commits to support Canadians living with Alzheimer's disease

Advocacy For Patients files free insurance appeals for consumers with chronic illness

PDL BioPharma completes retirement of 2.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2023

Premier ranks 72 on 2010 InformationWeek 500 list

Velico Medical sells royalty rights to OrbiMed Advisors

Cornerstone OnDemand to showcase Observation Checklist for evaluating performance

Retina Implant AG presents clinical data of successful subretinal electronic implants

Friendship paradox helps analyze social network, monitor member health to predict flu outbreak

Intensive care diary entries can reduce PTSD rates: Study

Forest Pharmaceuticals to pay $300 million as penalty for criminal actions

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announces BCX4208 compound results for treating gout

Survey reveals physicians’ misperception on misuse, abuse of opioids

Lofty altitudes increase prevalence of suicides

Health Grades extends tender offer period for outstanding shares of common stock

Researchers identify role of bile acid in lifespan extension

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