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Study finds groundbreaking technology in TechniScan's Warm Bath Ultrasound promising

TechniScan, Inc.'s unique whole breast ultrasound technology, which provides a comfortable, radiation-free method for assessment of breast lesions was part of a scientific presentation at the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) conference in Las Vegas last week.

31 Mar 2010

HHMI awards 2010 Gilliam Fellowship to UT Southwestern student

Mariam El-Ashmawy, a student enrolled in UT Southwestern Medical Center's prestigious Medical Scientist Training Program, has been awarded a 2010 Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI).

31 Mar 2010

AFFiRiS AG develops PD01 vaccine for Parkinson's disease

Today AFFiRiS AG announced an important step forward in the development of its vaccine for Parkinson's disease. The vaccine, known as PD01, has undergone numerous preclinical tests which have confirmed its principle of action ("Proof of Concept").

31 Mar 2010

Implementation of Verisk Health's Explorer solution helps lower healthcare spending by 14%

Verisk Health, Inc., announced today that Strategic Benefit Solutions (SBS) lowered healthcare spending by 14 percent for one of its health plan clients by implementing Verisk Health's Explorer solution. Verisk Health is a global leader in identifying, analyzing, and predicting healthcare risk. SBS is a health and welfare benefits brokerage and consulting firm.

31 Mar 2010

Does your insurance policy covers emergency expenses abroad?

You're on the sunny shores of Aruba enjoying your dream vacation. Suddenly, you have excruciating pain in your abdomen. You're rushed to the local hospital where they run tests and diagnose you with appendicitis.

31 Mar 2010

Renewed set of national policy guidelines to control diarrhoeal disease in Kenya

Today the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, together with the Department of Family Health (Division of Child and Adolescent Health), unveiled a renewed set of national policy guidelines to redouble diarrhoeal disease management and control efforts by putting proven interventions to work within the country's health system.

31 Mar 2010

Opinions: Haiti relief and recovery; Tuberculosis control

Ahead of a U.N. donors conference focusing on Haiti tomorrow, several editorials and opinion pieces address the country's needs for relief and recovery.

31 Mar 2010

Bright light therapy box for SAD, depression, bipolar disorder and sleep problems

Alaska Northern Lights manufactures a bright light therapy box that aids in treating chronic health problems such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression, bipolar disorder and sleep problems. Sufferers of SAD, a form of clinical depression, include up to 25 percent of those living in northern latitudes who experience varying degrees of SAD during winter months when there is less natural light. Night shift workers are also susceptible to SAD which affects over one third of the population, or about 10.8 million Americans.

31 Mar 2010

New clues may help explain why some people are more susceptible to stress than others

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found new clues that might help explain why some people are more susceptible to stress than others.

31 Mar 2010

Signostics raises $5M in oversubscribed round of financing from new and existing investors

Signostics Inc., a U.S. and Australian-based medical device company developing revolutionary and affordable palm-sized ultrasound devices, has raised $5 million in an oversubscribed round of financing from new and existing investors. The company has raised a total of $19 million to date.

31 Mar 2010

Consumers should spring clean their medicine cabinets to prevent potential potency problems

MediNurse, now in its 25th year and the premier provider of private duty services and corporate wellness programs, reminds the public that spring cleaning is important for the medicines in your home.

31 Mar 2010

International pharmaceutical company orders Microsoft Dynamics AX for Process Industries from Acando

“Acando has extensive experience from projects in the life science sector. When we combine that with our deep application knowledge, we are hard to beat”

31 Mar 2010

Researcher explores the use of Chinese wolfberries to improve vision deficiencies

A Kansas State University researcher is exploring the use of Chinese wolfberries to improve vision deficiencies that are common for type-2 diabetics.

31 Mar 2010

MDS to accept for purchase and cancellation 52.9M common shares at $8.50 per share

MDS Inc., a leading provider of products and services to the global health science markets, today announced results of its substantial issuer bid, which expired at 5 p.m. (Eastern time) on March 29, 2010.

31 Mar 2010

Novel oral anticoagulants to drive venous thromboembolism drug market to $5 billion in 2018

Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that the launches and widespread uptake of novel oral anticoagulants will drive the venous thromboembolism drug market to nearly double from $2.9 billion in 2008 to more than $5 billion in 2018 in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and Japan.

31 Mar 2010

$Notch pathway could aid treatment of osteoporosis, fractures and arthritis$

Notch pathway could aid treatment of osteoporosis, fractures and arthritis

Scientists seeking new ways to fight maladies ranging from arthritis and osteoporosis to broken bones that won't heal have cleared a formidable hurdle, pinpointing and controlling a key molecular player to keep stem cells in a sort of extended infancy.

31 Mar 2010

Patients who take decisions about their health care more likely to get better faster

Research shows that patients who take part in decisions about their own health care are more likely to get better faster. As a patient, you can make your hospital stay a better experience by being an active, involved and informed member of your health care team.

31 Mar 2010

AAN awards 2010 Dreifuss-Penry Epilepsy Award to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine researcher

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is awarding the 2010 Dreifuss-Penry Epilepsy Award to Martin J. Gallagher MD, PhD, with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Gallagher will receive the award during the AAN's 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto, held April 10 through April 17, 2010.

31 Mar 2010

Ukraine uses EDAPS Tax Stamp System to control illicit sales of tobacco products

The most recent edition of the authoritative Tobacco Atlas, released by the American Cancer Society and World Lung Foundation, ranks nations on their success in combating illegal sales of cigarettes and tobacco products.

31 Mar 2010

Community Health Network enhances pediatric imaging with Bore-Less Oasis and RADAR technology

Bore-Less Oasis and RADAR technology enable Community Health Network to enhance their pediatric MRI capability.

31 Mar 2010

Medical News

Study finds groundbreaking technology in TechniScan's Warm Bath Ultrasound promising

HHMI awards 2010 Gilliam Fellowship to UT Southwestern student

AFFiRiS AG develops PD01 vaccine for Parkinson's disease

Implementation of Verisk Health's Explorer solution helps lower healthcare spending by 14%

Does your insurance policy covers emergency expenses abroad?

Renewed set of national policy guidelines to control diarrhoeal disease in Kenya

Opinions: Haiti relief and recovery; Tuberculosis control

Bright light therapy box for SAD, depression, bipolar disorder and sleep problems

New clues may help explain why some people are more susceptible to stress than others

Signostics raises $5M in oversubscribed round of financing from new and existing investors

Consumers should spring clean their medicine cabinets to prevent potential potency problems

International pharmaceutical company orders Microsoft Dynamics AX for Process Industries from Acando

Researcher explores the use of Chinese wolfberries to improve vision deficiencies

MDS to accept for purchase and cancellation 52.9M common shares at $8.50 per share

Novel oral anticoagulants to drive venous thromboembolism drug market to $5 billion in 2018

Notch pathway could aid treatment of osteoporosis, fractures and arthritis

Patients who take decisions about their health care more likely to get better faster

AAN awards 2010 Dreifuss-Penry Epilepsy Award to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine researcher

Ukraine uses EDAPS Tax Stamp System to control illicit sales of tobacco products

Community Health Network enhances pediatric imaging with Bore-Less Oasis and RADAR technology

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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