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Coherex achieves two milestones in structural heart disease field

In honor of World Stroke Day (October 29, 2010), Coherex Medical, Inc. today announced it has achieved two milestones that further strengthen its position as an emerging medical device company in the field of structural heart disease.

29 Oct 2010

Wolters Kluwer Health partners with Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and State Ministry for Scientific Research

Wolters Kluwer Health is pleased to announce a publishing partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and State Ministry for Scientific Research (ENSTINET). The two organizations have agreed to collaborate on the development and publication of leading medical and scientific journals and to help create a "Center of Excellence" in the region, bringing together the expertise of both parties.

29 Oct 2010

Research shows a neural overlap between social-cognitive and executive brain functions

Talking with other people in a friendly way can make it easier to solve common problems, a new University of Michigan study shows. But conversations that are competitive in tone, rather than cooperative, have no cognitive benefits.

29 Oct 2010

Studies identify effective strategies for improving colorectal cancer screening among African-Americans

African-Americans are less likely than whites to be screened for colorectal cancer, and the disparity almost certainly contributes to higher mortality. A new review of studies identifies effective strategies for improving the situation, but suggests that work remains to be done.

29 Oct 2010

Research on brain circuit activity may pave way to find biomarker for PTSD

University of Minnesota Medical School and Minneapolis Veterans Affair Medical Center researchers have discovered a correlation between increased circuit activity in the right side of the brain and the debilitating, involuntary flashbacks triggered by post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

29 Oct 2010

KAST trial to assess Kiva vertebral augmentation treatment for painful VCFs due to osteoporosis

Physicians at The Medical College of Wisconsin are conducting the KAST clinical trial at Froedtert Hospital to assess the safety and effectiveness of a new vertebral augmentation treatment (Kiva) for painful vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) due to osteoporosis.

29 Oct 2010

EUCOMMTOOLS partners to receive 12 million euros research funding from European Commission

The findings will contribute to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of widespread diseases such as Alzheimer's, depression, diabetes, chronic lung diseases or cancer. Over the next five years, the eight EUCOMMTOOLS partners, coordinated by Professor Wolfgang Wurst of Helmholtz Zentrum M-nchen, will receive research funding amounting to approximately 12 million euros from the European Commission.

29 Oct 2010

New solvent system could provide ways of producing nanometer-scale cancer chemotherapy agents

Noble metals such as platinum and palladium are becoming increasingly important because of growth in environmentally friendly applications such as fuel cells and pollution control catalysts. But the world has limited quantities of these materials, meaning manufacturers will have to rely on efficient recycling processes to help meet the demand.

29 Oct 2010

NCI indifferent to, or unaware, of avoidable non-smoking causes of lung cancer, says coalition

“You can't do experiments to see what causes cancer--it's not an accessible problem, and not the sort of thing scientists can afford to do--everything you do can't be risky.”

29 Oct 2010

Majority of preschool children exceed screen time recommendations

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents limit combined screen time from television, DVDs, computers, and video games to 2 hours per day for preschool-age children.

29 Oct 2010

Phytonutrient Report says Americans do not consume enough fruits and vegetables

The majority of Americans report getting a cold or flu in the past year, and more than a third say they'll make lifestyle changes to prevent getting sick again this year. However, 40 percent of Americans don't plan to take what is arguably the easiest and tastiest step to help potentially prevent illness this cold and flu season eat more fruits and vegetables daily.

29 Oct 2010

Aceto named on 'ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors' list

Aceto Corporation, a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products, today announced that they were selected as one of the "ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors", a listing of the world's leading companies serving buyers of chemicals based on calendar 2009 sales.

29 Oct 2010

Mechanism that controls embryonic development could also prevent cancer

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified a mechanism controlling the function of a protein that binds to DNA during embryonic development and may function to prevent abnormal tumor growth.

29 Oct 2010

GSK and Amicus announce Amigal development and commercialization agreement

GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) and Amicus Therapeutics today announced a definitive agreement to develop and commercialize Amigal™ (migalastat HCl), currently in Phase 3 for the treatment of Fabry disease, a rare inherited disorder. Under the terms of the agreement, GSK will receive an exclusive worldwide license to develop, manufacture and commercialize migalastat HCl.

29 Oct 2010

Shire announces results of Vyvanse Phase 2 signal finding study for Major Depressive Disorder

Shire plc the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced results from a Phase 2 signal finding study of Vyvanse(R) [lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (or SPD489)] in patients who have had residual symptoms of depression following treatment with LEXAPRO(escitlopram) for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

29 Oct 2010

Coloplast announces acquisition of Mpathy Medical

Coloplast announced today that it has acquired Mpathy Medical, a fast growing company in women's health, for a total cash consideration of USD 30m equal to DKK162m, potentially increasing to a total of USD 35m equal to DKK 189m on a cash and debt free basis. The acquisition expands the Coloplast female health portfolio of innovative product technologies and surgical solutions for female stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

29 Oct 2010

Amerigroup third quarter net income increases from $22.5 million to $84.3 million

Amerigroup Corporation today announced that net income for the third quarter of 2010 was $84.3 million, or $1.68 per diluted share, versus net income of $22.5 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2009 and compared to $67.2 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2010.

29 Oct 2010

Stanford study shows aged people can solve highly emotional problems

It's a prediction often met with worry: In 20 years, there will be more Americans over 60 than under 15. Some fear that will mean an aging society with an increasing number of decrepit, impaired people and fewer youngsters to care for them while also keeping the country's productivity going.

29 Oct 2010

Magellan reports $750.3 million net revenue for third quarter 2010

Magellan Health Services, Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2010, as summarized below, and increased guidance for the full year. For the quarter ended September 30, 2010, the Company reported net revenue of $750.3 million, segment profit of $90.1 million, and net income of $44.8 million or $1.31 per diluted common share.

29 Oct 2010

First Edition: October 29, 2010

Today's headlines include news about the effort to repeal the health law and Republican and Democrat strategies related to the next Congress.

29 Oct 2010

Medical News

Coherex achieves two milestones in structural heart disease field

Wolters Kluwer Health partners with Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and State Ministry for Scientific Research

Research shows a neural overlap between social-cognitive and executive brain functions

Studies identify effective strategies for improving colorectal cancer screening among African-Americans

Research on brain circuit activity may pave way to find biomarker for PTSD

KAST trial to assess Kiva vertebral augmentation treatment for painful VCFs due to osteoporosis

EUCOMMTOOLS partners to receive 12 million euros research funding from European Commission

New solvent system could provide ways of producing nanometer-scale cancer chemotherapy agents

NCI indifferent to, or unaware, of avoidable non-smoking causes of lung cancer, says coalition

Majority of preschool children exceed screen time recommendations

Phytonutrient Report says Americans do not consume enough fruits and vegetables

Aceto named on 'ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors' list

Mechanism that controls embryonic development could also prevent cancer

GSK and Amicus announce Amigal development and commercialization agreement

Shire announces results of Vyvanse Phase 2 signal finding study for Major Depressive Disorder

Coloplast announces acquisition of Mpathy Medical

Amerigroup third quarter net income increases from $22.5 million to $84.3 million

Stanford study shows aged people can solve highly emotional problems

Magellan reports $750.3 million net revenue for third quarter 2010

First Edition: October 29, 2010

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