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Angiotech commences CCAA proceedings to implement pre-packaged financial restructuring

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that, further to its news release issued earlier today, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries have voluntarily commenced proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act in order to continue implementation of its previously announced recapitalization transaction, having obtained an Initial Order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia today.

29 Jan 2011

NexMed presents data on NexACT technology use to improve less permeable, soluable oral drugs

Apricus Biosciences, today announced that its research and development team at its NexMed, USA, Inc. subsidiary is presenting data demonstrating the use of the Company's proprietary NexACT technology to improve less permeable or less soluable drugs, at the Controlled Release Society Product Development Forum for Poorly Soluble Drugs, being held January 27 to 29, 2011, in Miami, Florida.

29 Jan 2011

Published paper suggests some orthodontists may expose young patients to unnecessary radiation

Some orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3-D X-ray imaging for simple orthodontic cases before considering traditional 2-D imaging, suggests a paper published by University of Michigan faculty.

29 Jan 2011

ESC believes stress management programmes may reduce recurrent CVD events

Following the results of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showing that cognitive behavioural therapy produces a 41% reduction in fatal and non-fatal first recurrent CVD events, the European Society of Cardiology believes stress management programmes should be made more widely available across Europe for patients with coronary artery disease.

29 Jan 2011

U.S. Senators urge Army to help National Guard troops for mental health support

U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy and Lindsey Graham, the co-chairs of the Senate National Guard Caucus, are urging the U.S. Army to do more to help National Guard troops cope with the stresses of combat.

29 Jan 2011

ONR TechSolutions to deliver protective eyewear for warfighters

The Office of Naval Research's TechSolutions department is set to deliver to Navy Special Warfare Command personnel later this year new protective eyewear that will eliminate the need for warfighters to stop to change out colored lenses to accommodate differences in light levels.

29 Jan 2011

National Mentor Holdings prices 12.50% senior notes due 2018

National Mentor Holdings, announced today that it has priced an offering of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 12.50% senior notes due 2018 through a private offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

29 Jan 2011

HPN President announces gift to UCLA to advance research for Neural Regeneration

Dr. Richard Merkin, President and CEO of Heritage Provider Network, and the Merkin Family Foundation announce the generous gift to the UCLA Department of Neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA to advance research for Neural Regeneration.

29 Jan 2011

Quantros introduces new External Comparative module for hospitals

Quantros, a leading provider of clinically-focused data management and decision support solutions for the healthcare industry, has introduced its new External Comparative module.

29 Jan 2011

Initiative to eliminate polio in the U.K.

British Prime Minister David Cameron said today that the United Kingdom would double its current contribution to polio eradication.

29 Jan 2011

Research Project's efficient solution for early cancer detection receives Leonardo da Vinci Prize

International philanthropists are challenging the world to provide a Cancer Research Project offering the most efficient solution in Particle Physics for early cancer detection with the highest potential to reduce premature cancer death.

29 Jan 2011

European Commission grants approval for Johnson & Johnson's proposed acquisition of Crucell

Johnson & Johnson and Crucell today announced that the European Commission has granted approval for Johnson & Johnson's proposed acquisition of Crucell.

29 Jan 2011

PPTA offers new DVD on plasma donation

Anyone curious about what to expect as a plasma donor and how plasma contributes to lifesaving medicines can now learn about the process thanks to a new DVD from the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association.

29 Jan 2011

Disabled American Veterans calls VA health care funding cut as ill-advised proposal

If Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) wanted to make a name for herself by proposing to cut funding for veterans health care and disability compensation, she has succeeded. "Such an ill-advised proposal is nothing short of heartless," according to Disabled American Veterans Washington Headquarters Executive Director David W. Gorman.

29 Jan 2011

Amity engages Rick Engineering for development plans of new Children and Family Reunification center

Amity Foundation announced that it engaged Rick Engineering of Tucson, Arizona for the development plans of their new State-of-the-Art Family and Children's Center 'Dragonfly Village'.

29 Jan 2011

EA receives CLIA certification for clinical laboratory testing

Expression Analysis, a leading provider of genomic services for clinical trials and research, announced today it has received CLIA certification. This milestone comes as the company enters its tenth year of providing genomic expertise; something the company refers to as "Genomic Know-How.

29 Jan 2011

Former health care company executive to lead GHI

A State Department spokesman confirmed Wednesday that Lois Quam, a "former UnitedHealth Group executive," will become executive director of President Barack Obama's Global Health Initiative, the Associated Press/Star Tribune reports.

29 Jan 2011

Phase III study shows tapentadol ER relieves chronic pain associated with DPN

New research has been published indicating that patients suffering from a painful complication of diabetes may experience a significant improvement in their pain as measured by a pain intensity scale when using an investigational pain medication.

29 Jan 2011

Angiotech to continue implementation of previously announced recapitalization transaction under CCAA

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to voluntarily file under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act in order to continue implementation of its previously announced recapitalization transaction.

29 Jan 2011

LifeSpan compact elliptical trainers receive positive reviews

The 2011 models of LifeSpan compact elliptical trainers, made by PCE Health and Fitness, were highly praised in fitness equipment reviews of best elliptical trainers for 2011. The LifeSpan EL1000 and EL3000i elliptical trainers received positive reviews from fitness equipment review groups Treadmill Doctor and Fitness Professor Review.

29 Jan 2011

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Angiotech commences CCAA proceedings to implement pre-packaged financial restructuring

NexMed presents data on NexACT technology use to improve less permeable, soluable oral drugs

Published paper suggests some orthodontists may expose young patients to unnecessary radiation

ESC believes stress management programmes may reduce recurrent CVD events

U.S. Senators urge Army to help National Guard troops for mental health support

ONR TechSolutions to deliver protective eyewear for warfighters

National Mentor Holdings prices 12.50% senior notes due 2018

HPN President announces gift to UCLA to advance research for Neural Regeneration

Quantros introduces new External Comparative module for hospitals

Initiative to eliminate polio in the U.K.

Research Project's efficient solution for early cancer detection receives Leonardo da Vinci Prize

European Commission grants approval for Johnson & Johnson's proposed acquisition of Crucell

PPTA offers new DVD on plasma donation

Disabled American Veterans calls VA health care funding cut as ill-advised proposal

Amity engages Rick Engineering for development plans of new Children and Family Reunification center

EA receives CLIA certification for clinical laboratory testing

Former health care company executive to lead GHI

Phase III study shows tapentadol ER relieves chronic pain associated with DPN

Angiotech to continue implementation of previously announced recapitalization transaction under CCAA

LifeSpan compact elliptical trainers receive positive reviews

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