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Cellvax moves to new laboratory facility in ENVA

Cellvax is a French service company which provides complete in vitro & in vivo preclinical innovating services allowing to accelerate the drug development process for unmet needs related with severe human diseases, mainly in oncology field.

3 Apr 2010

CTRC commences enrollment in Phase 2 trial of REOLYSIN combination for SCC lung cancer

A virus that destroys cancer cells but leaves normal cells unharmed may offer hope to those affected by squamous cell carcinoma of the lungs (SCC lung cancer), according to investigators from the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The CTRC has started patient enrollment in a US Phase 2 clinical trial using intravenous administration of REOLYSIN® in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel in patients with SCC lung cancer.

3 Apr 2010

New technique could allow pilots to peer through fog and doctors to see more precisely into the human body

A new technique for revealing images of hidden objects may one day allow pilots to peer through fog and doctors to see more precisely into the human body without surgery.

3 Apr 2010

Media report on Haiti rebuilding effort after donor conference

The next big challenge is figuring out how to apply the raised funds to fix not just Haiti's earthquake damage, but also the years of poverty and corruption that have plagued the nation

3 Apr 2010

More corporations announce tax impact of health law

Verizon Communications, Inc. announced Thursday "it will record a related $970 million non-cash charge in the first quarter," The Associated Press reports. "So far at least 15 companies have disclosed about $2.8 billion in charges prompted by the health care overhaul. Verizon's charge is the second-largest after AT&T, which last week announced a $1 billion charge related to the tax bill. Verizon and other companies currently receive a government subsidy to keep prescription drug benefits for retirees.

3 Apr 2010

American Pain Society bestows "Clinical Center of Excellence" on Children's Hospital Boston's Pain Treatment Service

Children's Hospital Boston's Pain Treatment Service has been named a "Clinical Center of Excellence" by the American Pain Society, an honor that is bestowed upon five pain centers each year. This is the first year Children's has entered into the nomination process.

3 Apr 2010

"Check Yo Nutz" testicular cancer awareness campaign launched

Canisius College and Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) announce the launch of "Check Yo Nutz," the first comprehensive testicular cancer awareness campaign on a Western New York college campus. The campaign promotes testicular self-examination for men ages 15 - 40, through clear, informative, accurate, relatable and humorous messages.

3 Apr 2010

Scientists provide first-ever glimpse of HIV protein structure

Scientists from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have provided the first-ever glimpse of the structure of a key protein-gp120-found on the surface of a specific subgroup of the human immunodeficiency virus, HIV-1.

3 Apr 2010

Obama promotes health bill, asks people to give it time to work

Los Angeles Times: Ihe president said "it would take four years for the overhaul to be fully implemented but that some provisions would kick in quickly. Those include ending insurance company practices of using preexisting conditions as an excuse to curb benefits and lifting annual caps on payments. ... The president also stressed the advantages for small-business owners.

3 Apr 2010

Winner of 2010-2011 Luminex/ACMGF Award

The American College of Medical Genetics Foundation (ACMGF) has awarded Dr. Marilyn M. Li, of the Tulane Medical Center and the Tulane University School of Medicine the 2010-2011 Luminex/ACMGF Award at the ACMG 2010 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in Albuquerque, NM.

From Luminex 3 Apr 2010

Beike Biotechnology awarded ISO9001 certification for implementation of comprehensive QMS

Beike Biotechnology Co. Ltd., one of the world's leading biotechnology companies focusing on adult stem cell therapies, has been awarded ISO9001 certification by the International Organization for Standardization ("ISO"). This internationally recognized designation signifies Beike has established a Quality Management System (QMS) that complies with ISO9001 standards.

3 Apr 2010

Tips to get optimum healthcare coverage during economic downturn

The economic downturn is impacting the health of many people – not only by exacerbating conditions like hypertension, stress and fatigue, but also by causing some people to put off getting the health care they need.

3 Apr 2010

Petition to impose anti dumping duties on glyphosate imports from China: Aceto comments

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 issued the following comment regarding the petition brought before the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. International Trade Commission to impose anti dumping duties on imports of glyphosate from China.

3 Apr 2010

Dems tout savings from Medicare fraud crackdown, swindlers exploit health bill confusion

The Hill: "Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee are trying to make the case that the healthcare bill will strengthen Medicare and Medicaid by finding major savings through a crack down on fraud, waste and abuse."

3 Apr 2010

Dorel Juvenile Group to donate $200,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., a division of Dorel Industries and the nation's largest juvenile products manufacturer, today announced its commitment to donate $200,000 in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

3 Apr 2010

Insurance protection for adult children won't come fast enough for some parents

Writing for Kaiser Health News, Michelle Andrews explores an important provision of the new health care law. "When Allison McMaster Young heard that the new health overhaul law would allow her and her husband to keep their 21-year-old son on their family health insurance policy until age 26, she breathed a sigh of relief.

3 Apr 2010

ApolloMed Hospitalists, Benchmark Hospitalists form strategic partnership

Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of hospitalist services to the healthcare community, today announced that ApolloMed Hospitalists, one of its affiliated medical groups, has entered into a strategic partnership with Benchmark Hospitalists, a division of Emergent Medical Associates, to provide hospitalist services at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, a 434-bed acute care hospital.

3 Apr 2010

QCC survey finds substantial declines in Georgia’s child care centers

A new survey from Quality Care for Children shows that the number of child care centers in Georgia declined sharply in 2009 with a net loss of approximately 600 centers while the number of nationally accredited centers dropped roughly 27 percent, from 304 in 2008 to 221 in 2009.

3 Apr 2010

Health Overhaul Roundup: New law will cover young adults, but details are still vague

Kaiser Health News: A provision of the health law that would allow children up to 26 years old to remain on their parents' health plans will not become effective until Sept. 23, six months after enactment of the legislation. Because of the delay and other questions about details about implementation, the otherwise consumer-friendly provision is not "giving the new law a public relations boost." Instead, "it's creating consternation among some parents, who are sharing their concerns online about when the provision kicks in and whether their family will qualify."

3 Apr 2010

Mass. rejects insurers' rate hikes

Massachusetts regulators denied 235 of 274 requests by health insurance plans to raise premiums because officials view the hikes as excessive, The Boston Globe reports. "The rulings, following a review process set in motion by emergency regulations [Gov. Deval] Patrick filed in February, mark the first time the state has used its authority to turn down health premium increases."

3 Apr 2010

Medical News

Cellvax moves to new laboratory facility in ENVA

CTRC commences enrollment in Phase 2 trial of REOLYSIN combination for SCC lung cancer

New technique could allow pilots to peer through fog and doctors to see more precisely into the human body

Media report on Haiti rebuilding effort after donor conference

More corporations announce tax impact of health law

American Pain Society bestows "Clinical Center of Excellence" on Children's Hospital Boston's Pain Treatment Service

"Check Yo Nutz" testicular cancer awareness campaign launched

Scientists provide first-ever glimpse of HIV protein structure

Obama promotes health bill, asks people to give it time to work

Winner of 2010-2011 Luminex/ACMGF Award

Beike Biotechnology awarded ISO9001 certification for implementation of comprehensive QMS

Tips to get optimum healthcare coverage during economic downturn

Petition to impose anti dumping duties on glyphosate imports from China: Aceto comments

Dems tout savings from Medicare fraud crackdown, swindlers exploit health bill confusion

Dorel Juvenile Group to donate $200,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation

Insurance protection for adult children won't come fast enough for some parents

ApolloMed Hospitalists, Benchmark Hospitalists form strategic partnership

QCC survey finds substantial declines in Georgia’s child care centers

Health Overhaul Roundup: New law will cover young adults, but details are still vague

Mass. rejects insurers' rate hikes

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