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ONC enters exclusive long term strategic agreement with Wilmar

Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC), the world's largest Omega-3 EPA/DHA solutions provider, and supplier of MEG-3® brand Omega-3 EPA/DHA (eicosapentaenoic acid/docosahexaenoic acid) ingredients, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive long term strategic agreement with Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar), based in Singapore.

14 Dec 2010

CMA launches national initiative on future of Canada's health care system

On Monday, Dec. 13, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) will launch a national initiative related to the future of Canada's health care system.

14 Dec 2010

Pruritic nodules and aluminium allergy arise after vaccinations or treatments for allergies

Allergic contact dermatitis from aluminium has previously been considered very unusual. However, there are now reports of pruritic nodules and aluminium allergy arising after vaccinations or treatments for allergies.

14 Dec 2010

Scientists discover new way in which HPV triggers cancer

University of Manchester scientists have discovered for the first time an important new way in which the human papilloma virus (HPV) triggers cancer in what could lead to new treatments for cervical and mouth cancer.

14 Dec 2010

ICESP selects Ekahau RTLS for staff tracking solution

Ekahau Inc., the worldwide leader in high performance Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems, today announced that Ekahau RTLS is being utilized as the underlying real-time tracking and bi-directional communications technology for a staff tracking solution at Instituto do Cancer do Estado de Sao Paulo Octavio Frias de Oliveira - ICESP, part of the "Sistema FMUSP-HC" system, which is the largest public cancer treatment center in Latin America.

14 Dec 2010

Integra launches second size of Endoscopic Gastroc Release System

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation announced today the launch of a second size of the Integra™ Endoscopic Gastroc Release (EGR) System in the United States. Integra's EGR System is a disposable device with a unique articulating blade that allows selective cutting of soft tissues. It is intended for use in the surgical treatment for posterior heel cord, or equinus, contracture.

14 Dec 2010

Scientists perform metagenomic analysis of bacterial immune system for personalized oral health care

The human body is home to a complex ecosystem of microbes increasingly recognized as having a critical role in both health and disease.

14 Dec 2010

Myths and misunderstandings about medical male circumcision for HIV prevention

A new report from the Women's HIV Prevention Tracking Project (WHiPT), a collaborative initiative of AVAC and the ATHENA Network, features an unprecedented collection of voices from Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Uganda reflecting on what male circumcision for HIV prevention means for women. It highlights women's perspectives, advocacy priorities and recommendations on this new prevention strategy.

14 Dec 2010

Chinese hospital uses UNIQUE radiotherapy system to treat cancer patients

Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong, China, has become the first treatment center in Asia to commence treating cancer patients using the UNIQUE™ medical linear accelerator from Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR).

14 Dec 2010

Genomic Health announces results of Oncotype DX test in early-stage breast cancer patients

"We provide optimal care to breast cancer patients when we treat the underlying biology of their individual tumors," said Steven Shak, MD, chief medical officer of Genomic Health.

14 Dec 2010

Lack of 'systematic reviews' in stroke research lead to waste of time, resources

Research being conducted into stroke needs to slow down and take stock if a therapeutic breakthrough is ever likely to happen, says a leading stroke expert.

14 Dec 2010

SulAmerica enters agreement for acquisition of Dental PLAN

SulAmerica announced today the signing of a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Dental PLAN Ltda., one of the major dental care providers in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, which has also shown a significant growth in the Southeast region.

14 Dec 2010

Mexican Americans more likely to require resources to manage their health conditions

A new study shows that Mexican Americans most integrated into the culture -- including those born in the United States -- are more likely to require resources to manage their health conditions than more recent immigrants to the U.S., according to researchers at Duke University, Rice University and the University of Colorado Denver.

14 Dec 2010

We live longer, but not healthier

Increased life expectancy in the United States has not been accompanied by more years of perfect health, reveals new research published in the December issue of the Journal of Gerontology.

14 Dec 2010

Orexo announces successful completion of OX219 initial pharmacokinetic trial for opioid dependence

Orexo AB announces successful completion of the initial pharmacokinetic trial in the OX219 project. In the comparative bioavailability study, the OX219 buprenorphine/naloxone sublingual tablet formulation demonstrated favourable profiles compared to the comparator Suboxone®, which is the market leading product for treatment of opioid dependence.

14 Dec 2010

Gore releases statement in response to safety of GORE HELEX Septal Occluder for PFO closure in cryptogenic stroke patients

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today released the following statement from the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study Principal Investigators on behalf of the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study Steering Committee in response to the recent CLOSURE I results presentation.

14 Dec 2010

American Epilepsy Society recognizes neuroscientist for basic science advances

Douglas A. Coulter, Ph.D., a neuroscientist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, received the 2010 Epilepsy Research Recognition Award for Basic Science from the American Epilepsy Society. The Society honored Dr. Coulter's pioneering contributions to epilepsy research on Monday, Dec. 6 at its Annual Meeting in San Antonio.

14 Dec 2010

Diamyd Medical issues new shares to cover social security contributions for employee stock option plans

In connection with the exercise of employee stock options in the plans 2007/2010 and 2008/2011, Diamyd Medical is issuing 155,352 new shares of series B to cover social security contributions for the plans. The shares are issued with support of underlying warrants that covers the company's obligations within the scope of the programs.

14 Dec 2010

GAVI Alliance launches pneumonia vaccine project in Nicaragua

"A new vaccine against the most deadly forms of pneumonia, one of the world's biggest killers of children, [was] launched in Nicaragua [on Sunday] as part of an effort to prevent 700,000 deaths in poorer countries by 2015," Reuters reports (Kelland, 12/10).

14 Dec 2010

Vented bottles prevent nutrient loss in breast milk and infant formula

A recently published University of Nevada study indicates that both breast milk and infant formula should be protected from the air to reduce the impact of oxidation on essential nutrients, including vitamins A and E. An earlier phase of the study showed similar impacts on Vitamin C.

14 Dec 2010

Medical News

ONC enters exclusive long term strategic agreement with Wilmar

CMA launches national initiative on future of Canada's health care system

Pruritic nodules and aluminium allergy arise after vaccinations or treatments for allergies

Scientists discover new way in which HPV triggers cancer

ICESP selects Ekahau RTLS for staff tracking solution

Integra launches second size of Endoscopic Gastroc Release System

Scientists perform metagenomic analysis of bacterial immune system for personalized oral health care

Myths and misunderstandings about medical male circumcision for HIV prevention

Chinese hospital uses UNIQUE radiotherapy system to treat cancer patients

Genomic Health announces results of Oncotype DX test in early-stage breast cancer patients

Lack of 'systematic reviews' in stroke research lead to waste of time, resources

SulAmerica enters agreement for acquisition of Dental PLAN

Mexican Americans more likely to require resources to manage their health conditions

We live longer, but not healthier

Orexo announces successful completion of OX219 initial pharmacokinetic trial for opioid dependence

Gore releases statement in response to safety of GORE HELEX Septal Occluder for PFO closure in cryptogenic stroke patients

American Epilepsy Society recognizes neuroscientist for basic science advances

Diamyd Medical issues new shares to cover social security contributions for employee stock option plans

GAVI Alliance launches pneumonia vaccine project in Nicaragua

Vented bottles prevent nutrient loss in breast milk and infant formula

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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