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Radical regulatory reform for life science industries needs to be a priority: Researchers

This declining trend is blamed on a failure of innovative drive in the industry, failure of the UK to support basic research, failure of venture capital to invest in early stage research, or failure of the Health Service to provide smart procurement.

5 Feb 2011

TRICARE may choose to direct TriWest's contribution to provide healthcare for military families

TRICARE West Region beneficiaries can assist military families and help save the environment with a simple click of a mouse. February 4 through March 31, 2011, when a TRICARE beneficiary chooses to "Go Green" and opts-in for paperless statements, TriWest will contribute $5 to a military support organization. The beneficiary may choose to direct TriWest's contribution to Armed Services YMCA, Operation Homefront, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors or the USO.

5 Feb 2011

iBridge Network announces tangible proof points for innovation, entrepreneurship

The recent launch of the 'Start-Up America Partnership', a coordinated public/private effort to celebrate, inspire and accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship and support the White House's Start-Up America initiative, validates the importance of stimulating economic growth, creating quality jobs, and building the new industries of the 21st Century.

5 Feb 2011

FDA approves Makena injection to reduce risk of preterm delivery

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) injection to reduce the risk of preterm delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy, in pregnant women with a history of at least one spontaneous preterm birth.

5 Feb 2011

Dream Foundation to fulfill final dream for Stage III Pancreatic Cancer patient

On February 6, Dream Foundation, the first national wish-granting organization for adults in the end stages of life, will fulfill Ed Demyan's final dream - to witness the ultimate American sporting event, the Super Bowl. Demyan, 47, of Brooklyn, Ohio, is a proud father three daughters (11, 14, 22) and a future step-daughter (15).

5 Feb 2011

Cegedim's consolidated fourth quarter 2010 revenues increase 10.1%

Cegedim, a global technology and services company specializing in the healthcare field, generated consolidated Q4 2010 revenues of €266.5 million, a 10.1% increase on a reported basis and up 2.9% like for like. Revenue growth was stronger than the Group had expected, due in large part to an excellent December in every business sector.

5 Feb 2011

AFA president issues statement acknowledging former President's contribution to Alzheimer's awareness

Eric J. Hall, president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, today noted the centennial birthday of President Ronald Reagan on February 6 by issuing a statement that acknowledged the former President's contribution to Alzheimer's awareness.

5 Feb 2011

General Cannabis subsidiaries show expected success, growth in January 2011

The General Cannabis, Inc. subsidiaries are already showing expected success and growth in the year's first quarter.

5 Feb 2011

BCNEPA chooses Diversified to help insurer streamline group enrollment processes

Diversified Information Technologies today announced a three-year agreement with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania to help the insurer streamline its group enrollment processes.

5 Feb 2011

Maxygen distributes Codexis's shares to its stockholders for U.S. Federal income tax purposes

Maxygen, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of improved protein drugs, today announced that its distributions of Codexis, Inc. common stock and cash in December 2010 will be classified as a return of capital to its stockholders for U.S. Federal income tax purposes.

5 Feb 2011

USCA endorses decision of Judge Vinson holding health care reform law unconstitutional

The U.S. Citizens Association has endorsed the January 31 decision of U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson (Florida v. Department of Health and Human Services) holding the President's health care reform law unconstitutional because it exceeded the limits of the commerce clause.

5 Feb 2011

fitlosophy to sponsor 5-week BLOG YOUR HEART OUT campaign

fitlosophy, inc., the Orange County, California-based creators of fitbook, the award-winning line of 12-week fitness and nutrition journals, is pleased to support the American Heart Association for the second year by sponsoring a 5-week BLOG YOUR HEART OUT campaign.

5 Feb 2011

Northern Virginia Magazine releases names of physicians recognized as 'Top Doctors'

Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States announced today that 70 Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physicians were named among the region's "Top Doctors" in Northern Virginia Magazine's February 2011 edition.

5 Feb 2011

NFL, NDC, Gen YOUth Foundation collaborate to tackle childhood obesity

Some of our nation's principal thought leaders in child health, physical activity and education will converge today in North Texas, site of Super Bowl XLV, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines an unprecedented private-public partnership committed to child health and wellness.

5 Feb 2011

Unionized podiatrists offer free foot, ankle care to NFL players

Unionized podiatrists at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia are offering free foot and ankle care to any active NFL player in the event of a league lockout or strike. The podiatrists are members of the First National Guild for Healthcare Providers of the Lower Extremity, Guild 45 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO.

5 Feb 2011

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to sponsor Get Fit 3v3 Soccer Challenge for children

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada is proud to announce the first annual "Get Fit 3v3 Soccer Challenge" on Sunday, Feb. 13 at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex – South Fields. The soccer challenge is designed to encourage kids ages 7 to 14 to become physically active and empower them to make healthy lifestyle choices now and in the future.

5 Feb 2011

HHS Secretary releases statement on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

On February 7, the nation will observe the 11th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the first reports of AIDS in the United States.

5 Feb 2011

Vascular birthmarks can cause concern for parents: Dermatologists

Vascular birthmarks, which occur in nearly 10 percent of all infants at birth or within the first few weeks of life, can cause concern for parents particularly if they are large or in a cosmetically important area. The decision to treat a birthmark is one that parents should make with a dermatologist, who can determine the type of birthmark and whether or not it poses any potential risks in the future.

5 Feb 2011

SKECHERS adds second Kardashian Shape-ups spot

SKECHERS USA, Inc., a global leader in the footwear industry and the number two footwear brand in the United States, today announced that it has added a second Super Bowl spot after the enormous media attention and public awareness generated by its "must see" Kim Kardashian Shape-ups commercial.

5 Feb 2011

Free web-based networking solution for health care professionals to be presented at AAD meeting

PPN, a free and web-based networking and collaborative solution for health care professionals, will be presented at the AAD 69th Annual Meeting, February 4-8, 2011, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, in New Orleans, LA.

5 Feb 2011

Medical News

Radical regulatory reform for life science industries needs to be a priority: Researchers

TRICARE may choose to direct TriWest's contribution to provide healthcare for military families

iBridge Network announces tangible proof points for innovation, entrepreneurship

FDA approves Makena injection to reduce risk of preterm delivery

Dream Foundation to fulfill final dream for Stage III Pancreatic Cancer patient

Cegedim's consolidated fourth quarter 2010 revenues increase 10.1%

AFA president issues statement acknowledging former President's contribution to Alzheimer's awareness

General Cannabis subsidiaries show expected success, growth in January 2011

BCNEPA chooses Diversified to help insurer streamline group enrollment processes

Maxygen distributes Codexis's shares to its stockholders for U.S. Federal income tax purposes

USCA endorses decision of Judge Vinson holding health care reform law unconstitutional

fitlosophy to sponsor 5-week BLOG YOUR HEART OUT campaign

Northern Virginia Magazine releases names of physicians recognized as 'Top Doctors'

NFL, NDC, Gen YOUth Foundation collaborate to tackle childhood obesity

Unionized podiatrists offer free foot, ankle care to NFL players

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to sponsor Get Fit 3v3 Soccer Challenge for children

HHS Secretary releases statement on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Vascular birthmarks can cause concern for parents: Dermatologists

SKECHERS adds second Kardashian Shape-ups spot

Free web-based networking solution for health care professionals to be presented at AAD meeting

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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