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Elsevier acquires Cancer Information Group's oncology journals portfolio

Elsevier, the leading global publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced today that it acquired the oncology portfolio of journals previously published by CIG Media Group LP., (operated as Cancer Information Group).

2 Feb 2011

Survey finds 75% of workers use their employers for medical and health information

The number of U.S. employees who turn to their employer and health plan for medical and health information has increased sharply over the past few years, according to a nationwide survey of employees conducted by the National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of more than 300 large employers.

2 Feb 2011

Novation, Toshiba sign agreement to offer CT system access to members of VHA

Continuing its commitment to offer the highest-quality products and services to hospitals nationwide, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has signed an agreement with Novation, the leading healthcare supply contracting company, to offer Toshiba CT systems to the members of VHA, University HealthSystem Consortium and Provista, giving them access to all systems in Toshiba's award-winning CT product line.

2 Feb 2011

Shire announces Health Canada's approval of VYVANSE for treatment of ADHD in adolescents and adults

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces that Health Canada has approved VYVANSE® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules) for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents and adults.

2 Feb 2011

Thermo Fisher Scientific 2010 revenues increase 7% to $10.79 billion

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 2 Feb 2011

Innovative diabetes management concept can significantly reduce HbA1c values, improve glycemic control

An innovative diabetes management concept including structured self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), data visualization, pattern analysis and derived therapy adjustments can significantly reduce HbA1c values, improve glycemic control and enhance patients' quality of life. These are the key findings of the 12-month data from the Structured Testing Protocol (STeP) Study, newly published in Diabetes Care.

2 Feb 2011

New study evaluates ideal crown-to-root ratio for successful implant restoration

Dental implants are now a common way to replace a tooth. But a dentist must first determine that an implant restoration can be successful for a particular patient. As an indicator, dentists use the crown-to-root ratio—how much of the tooth extends above the jawbone and how much is in the bone. However, the ideal crown-to-implant ratio for the replacement tooth has yet to be determined.

2 Feb 2011

Boston Scientific fourth quarter net sales decrease 4% to $2.002 billion

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010, as well as net sales and earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the full year and first quarter 2011.

2 Feb 2011

DCRI, Kaplan EduNeering partner to train clinical research work force

The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), the largest academic clinical research organization in the world, is partnering with Kaplan EduNeering, a leading provider of compliance and knowledge-management solutions, in a novel educational program to address one of the most vexing problems encountered when conducting clinical trials abroad - the absence of a ready and fully trained professional infrastructure to get the work done.

2 Feb 2011

Cognitive behavioral therapy more effective than antidepressant medications for bulimia nervosa

A new evidence report by ECRI Institute comparing the effectiveness of various treatments for bulimia nervosa indicates that cognitive behavioral therapy is more effective than antidepressant medications and supportive therapies in improving eating disorder symptoms.

2 Feb 2011

Study finds recurrences of shingles prevalent in the immunocompetent population

For decades, medical wisdom about shingles has been that it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The commonly-held belief is that patients are protected from a recurrence of the herpes zoster virus, which causes shingles, after one episode. But according to a study published in the February issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, recurrences of shingles may be significantly more common than doctors have suspected.

2 Feb 2011

Size of influenza-laden particles linked to risk of infection

A parent's wise advice to never go to a hospital unless you want to get sick may be gaining support from scientific studies on a specific airborne virus.

2 Feb 2011

New study finds mate guarding common in societies which practice arranged marriages

Mate guarding is classified as excessive or unwarranted jealous or protective behavior towards a spouse or mate. This is common among many different species and can be useful to defend territory, guarantee paternity, or prevent disease. The authors of a new study published in Personal Relationships have discovered that this behavior is more common in societies which practice arranged marriages or in cultures that place a high value on parental influence in the choice of mate for their children.

2 Feb 2011

DARA BioSciences' KRN5500 Phase 2 study in advanced cancer selected for presentation at ADEPT 2011

The Company announced that the University of Rochester in concert with ADEPT has selected the study results from the KRN5500 Phase 2 study to be presented at its March 25-26, 2011 conference. The presentation is entitled, "Management of Placebo Response in a Randomized Trial of KRN5500 in Patients with Neuropathic Pain and Cancer."

2 Feb 2011

New study examines role of later acquisition of hepatitis C in HIV patients

Hepatitis C is a leading cause of illness and death for individuals infected with both HIV and hepatitis C. Recent reports from around the world demonstrate that hepatitis C is emerging as a sexually transmitted infection among HIV-infected men who do not inject drugs. However, many HIV-infected men do not receive continued screening for hepatitis C throughout their HIV care.

2 Feb 2011

Inovio publishes scientific paper detailing SynCon DNA vaccine preclinical study for prostate cancer

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, a leader in the development of therapeutic and preventive vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, announced today the publication of a scientific paper in the journal Human Vaccines detailing potent immune responses in a preclinical study of Inovio's SynCon DNA vaccine for prostate cancer targeting two antigens.

2 Feb 2011

Bill Gates' annual letter calls for focus on eradicating polio, governments to sustain foreign aid

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, "urged developed nations to help him wipe out polio 'once and for all' at an event to release his third annual letter [.pdf] Monday," Agence France-Presse reports.

2 Feb 2011

Study identifies effects of multiple previous concussions on high school students

A previous study of ex-NFL players showed that the damage caused by concussions occurs in the same region of the brain as damage caused by Alzheimer's disease, resulting in increased concern over post-concussion related injuries and trauma of athletes. Philip Schatz Ph.D., professor of psychology, and his associates recently published a study in Neurosurgery that identifies potentially enduring effects of multiple previous concussions on high school students.

2 Feb 2011

Targeted delivery combination crosses brain protecting barrier and homes in on tumors

A targeted delivery combination selectively crosses the tight barrier that protects the brain from the bloodstream to home in on and bind to brain tumors, a research team led by scientists from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

2 Feb 2011

MedAssets' products receive 'Peer Reviewed by HFMA' designation

The Healthcare Financial Management Association recently reviewed CDM Master, CDM Manager, CDM Enterprise, Charge Capture Audit, Comparative Rate Modeling, Strategic Pricing, KnowledgeSource, ABN Manager and Contract Manager using the Peer Review Process. After undergoing the rigorous review, these MedAssets' products have met the standards to receive the "Peer Reviewed by HFMA" designation.

2 Feb 2011

Medical News

Elsevier acquires Cancer Information Group's oncology journals portfolio

Survey finds 75% of workers use their employers for medical and health information

Novation, Toshiba sign agreement to offer CT system access to members of VHA

Shire announces Health Canada's approval of VYVANSE for treatment of ADHD in adolescents and adults

Thermo Fisher Scientific 2010 revenues increase 7% to $10.79 billion

Innovative diabetes management concept can significantly reduce HbA1c values, improve glycemic control

New study evaluates ideal crown-to-root ratio for successful implant restoration

Boston Scientific fourth quarter net sales decrease 4% to $2.002 billion

DCRI, Kaplan EduNeering partner to train clinical research work force

Cognitive behavioral therapy more effective than antidepressant medications for bulimia nervosa

Study finds recurrences of shingles prevalent in the immunocompetent population

Size of influenza-laden particles linked to risk of infection

New study finds mate guarding common in societies which practice arranged marriages

DARA BioSciences' KRN5500 Phase 2 study in advanced cancer selected for presentation at ADEPT 2011

New study examines role of later acquisition of hepatitis C in HIV patients

Inovio publishes scientific paper detailing SynCon DNA vaccine preclinical study for prostate cancer

Bill Gates' annual letter calls for focus on eradicating polio, governments to sustain foreign aid

Study identifies effects of multiple previous concussions on high school students

Targeted delivery combination crosses brain protecting barrier and homes in on tumors

MedAssets' products receive 'Peer Reviewed by HFMA' designation

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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