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Health care political battles tied to budget, insurance costs

"As Congress continues to debate the new health care law, health insurance costs are still rising, particularly for small businesses. Republicans are seizing on the trend as evidence that the new law includes expensive features that are driving up premiums. But the insurance industry says premiums are rising primarily because of the underlying cost of care and a growing demand for it. Across the country, premiums have more than doubled in the last decade, with smaller companies particularly hard hit in recent years, federal officials say".

6 Mar 2011

New study unmasks molecule that can protect against epileptic seizure

For years brain scientists have puzzled over the shadowy role played by the molecule putrescine, which always seems to be present in the brain following an epileptic seizure, but without a clear indication whether it was there to exacerbate brain damage that follows a seizure or protect the brain from it. A new Brown University study unmasks the molecule as squarely on the side of good: It seems to protect against seizures hours later.

6 Mar 2011

Physical therapy within 24 hours of knee arthroplasty can improve recovery, cut hospital stays

Starting rehabilitation sooner following knee arthroplasty surgery could pay dividends - for both patients and hospitals. Commencing physical therapy within 24 hours of surgery can improve pain, range of joint motion and muscle strength as well as cut hospital stays, according to new research in the journal Clinical Rehabilitation, published by SAGE.

6 Mar 2011

Researchers identify 13 new gene sites linked with risk of coronary artery disease

An international research collaboration has identified 13 new gene sites associated with the risk of coronary artery disease and validated 10 sites found in previous studies. Several of the novel sites discovered in the study, which is being published online in Nature Genetics, do not appear to relate to known risk factors, suggesting previously unsuspected mechanisms for cardiovascular disease.

6 Mar 2011

New research: Rectal specific microbicides can protect against HIV

Microbicides can be used to protect against HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases, either on their own or with the added protection of a condom. New research published by BioMed Central's open access journal AIDS Research and Therapy has investigated the use of lubricants, originally designed for vaginal application, and has developed and tested new, rectal specific, formulations.

6 Mar 2011

Scientists identify regulatory T cells responsible for limiting immune response

Scientists from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have identified the key immune cell population responsible for regulating the body's immune response.

6 Mar 2011

Study links 13 new gene regions to coronary atherosclerosis

Thirteen new gene regions have been convincingly linked to coronary atherosclerosis in a massive, new, international genetics study involving investigators from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

6 Mar 2011

Multifunctional balloon catheter can improve cardiac ablation therapy

In an improvement over open-heart surgery, cardiologists now use catheters to eliminate damaged heart tissue in certain patients, such as those with arrhythmias. But this, too, can be a long and painful procedure as many catheters, with different functions, need to be inserted sequentially.

6 Mar 2011

Mintz Levin's Health Law Practice to sponsor WBL's 10th Annual Summit

The Health Law Practice of Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is a sponsor of the Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation and WBL's 10th Annual Summit.

5 Mar 2011

Mangrove Partners comments that its analysis inaccurately portrayed in CPEX's letter to stockholders

Mangrove Partners, owners of 149,373 shares representing approximately 5.71% of the outstanding shares of CPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc, believes its analysis and intentions were inaccurately portrayed in CPEX's March 2, 2011 letter to stockholders, which appears to use scare tactics in order to pressure stockholders into accepting an inadequate price for their shares.

5 Mar 2011

Leading advocacy organizations to mark International Women's Day with panel discussion

Leading advocacy organizations American Jewish World Service, Women Thrive Worldwide and the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network will mark International Women's Day, on March 8 at 8:30 a.m. with a breakfast and panel discussion highlighting the importance of women to a more effective, accountable, and results-oriented U.S. approach to promoting development in poor countries.

5 Mar 2011

Researchers explore ways to improve human-computer interaction

Lijun Yin wants computers to understand inputs from humans that go beyond the traditional keyboard and mouse.

5 Mar 2011

Oxford Instruments patents to be auctioned off at ICAP Ocean Tomo's Spring 2011 Live IP Auction

The Oxford Instruments patents will be auctioned off at ICAP Ocean Tomo's Spring 2011 Live IP Auction on March 31, 2011 in New York City. Oxford Instruments has determined that these patents are not strategic for its ongoing business. The lots include: a concept for the use of magnetic particles for targeted cancer treatment, advanced sterilization techniques, an advanced imaging system, and an advanced microbolometer.

5 Mar 2011

IASLC to grant awards for five different advocacy groups on 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer

Lung and thoracic cancer advocacy organizations are invited to apply for travel awards to send their representatives to the 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer, to be held July 3-7, 2011 in Amsterdam.

5 Mar 2011

NCRM, CSCRM to become national force in regenerative medicine

In a move to streamline and accelerate the research and development of new stem cell and regenerative medicine technologies, the National Center for Regenerative Medicine and the Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine at Case Western Reserve University have been rolled into a single entity housed within the university's School of Medicine.

5 Mar 2011

1 800 GET THIN to sponsor Wendy's Knowledge Is Power program

1 800 GET THINSM is proud to sponsor Wendy Carrillo in this year's Walk for Wishes and encourages you to live a healthier life, get involved in your community and help brighten children's lives, one step at a time! Wendy Carrillo is the host of Knowledge Is Power, Power 106 FM's Los Angeles community platform where awareness on issues that matter to Angelenos are raised.

5 Mar 2011

Angiotech extends offer to exchange new senior floating rate notes for Existing Floating Rate Notes

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has extended its offer to exchange new senior floating rate notes due 2013 for all of its outstanding Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2013 to 11:59 p.m. New York City time on March 30, 2011.

5 Mar 2011

Elsevier / Gold Standard announces enhancements to ProspectoRx

Elsevier / Gold Standard, a leading developer of drug databases and medication management solutions, announced today several enhancements to its pricing tool, ProspectoRx, including the addition of Federal Supply Schedule pricing to facilitate pricing analysis.

5 Mar 2011

Dr Russell Wallis, Reader and RCUK Academic Fellow to give Frank May Prize Lecture 2010

The Frank May Prize Lecture 2010, entitled 'Fishing for Complement: innate targeting of microbial pathogens', will be given by Dr Russell Wallis, Reader and RCUK Academic Fellow in the Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, and Department of Biochemistry.

5 Mar 2011

DIR's 'Carnival for a Cure' program to discuss about life with diabetes

Hundreds of families have come to expect a whirlwind of surprises at the always-entertaining Carnival for a Cure, benefiting the Diabetes Research Institute. At this year's 6th annual affair, to be held on Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Metropolitan Pavilion located at 125 W. 18th St., guests will enjoy a special appearance by Nick Jonas, who will talk about life with diabetes during the program.

5 Mar 2011

Medical News

Health care political battles tied to budget, insurance costs

New study unmasks molecule that can protect against epileptic seizure

Physical therapy within 24 hours of knee arthroplasty can improve recovery, cut hospital stays

Researchers identify 13 new gene sites linked with risk of coronary artery disease

New research: Rectal specific microbicides can protect against HIV

Scientists identify regulatory T cells responsible for limiting immune response

Study links 13 new gene regions to coronary atherosclerosis

Multifunctional balloon catheter can improve cardiac ablation therapy

Mintz Levin's Health Law Practice to sponsor WBL's 10th Annual Summit

Mangrove Partners comments that its analysis inaccurately portrayed in CPEX's letter to stockholders

Leading advocacy organizations to mark International Women's Day with panel discussion

Researchers explore ways to improve human-computer interaction

Oxford Instruments patents to be auctioned off at ICAP Ocean Tomo's Spring 2011 Live IP Auction

IASLC to grant awards for five different advocacy groups on 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer

NCRM, CSCRM to become national force in regenerative medicine

1 800 GET THIN to sponsor Wendy's Knowledge Is Power program

Angiotech extends offer to exchange new senior floating rate notes for Existing Floating Rate Notes

Elsevier / Gold Standard announces enhancements to ProspectoRx

Dr Russell Wallis, Reader and RCUK Academic Fellow to give Frank May Prize Lecture 2010

DIR's 'Carnival for a Cure' program to discuss about life with diabetes

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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