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Mental health debate continues

According to Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry the federal government’s failure to aid mental health resources is a “national obscenity.” He said in an interview, “It's a national obscenity that we're neglecting this issue. We have the solutions in our hands, and we need to put them on deck tomorrow.”

8 Aug 2010

ASEBIO to host Biospain 2010

The Spanish Bioindustry Association (ASEBIO), in collaboration with the Navarre Society of Development (SODENA), and the government of Navarre, will host BioSpain 2010 the biennial international gathering of experts in the biotechnology sector, in Pamplona from September 29th to October 1st. BioSpain 2010 is honoured to welcome three lecturers of international prestige: Mr. Carlos Cordon-Cardo, Vice-Chair of Pathology & Professor, Columbia University; Mr. Larry Fritz, President & CEO, Covella Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Life Science Venture Partner, Westfield Capital Management Company LP; and Mr. Conny Bogentoft, CEO Karolinska Development AB.

8 Aug 2010

Renhuang Pharmaceuticals announces resignation of chief financial officer

Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and distributor of botanical products, bio-pharmaceuticals and traditional Chinese medicines ("TCM"), today announced that on August 3, 2010, Ms. Yan Yi Chen, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, resigned for personal reasons effective immediately.

8 Aug 2010

Dr. Nadeau receives NIH Director's Pioneer Award to investigate transgenerational genetic effects

Noted geneticist, Joseph Nadeau, PhD, of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has received a 2010 National Institutes of Health Director's Pioneer Award.

8 Aug 2010

University of Houston and Texas Instruments collaborate to simplify development of new portable applications

From smart phones to medical equipment, embedded processors are everywhere and getting increasingly more powerful. One University of Houston (UH) professor's work with Texas Instruments (TI) is making it easier to develop these types of systems.

7 Aug 2010

ONA-PCE announces list of endorsed candidates for November General Election

The Ohio Nurses Association's Political Contributing Entity (ONA-PCE) announced today its list of endorsed candidates for the November General Election.

7 Aug 2010

American Psychological Association 2010 meeting to feature new research into same-sex couples' relationships

The American Psychological Association's 2010 meeting will include a full program of sessions summarizing the areas of research that have been key in recent same-sex marriage court cases and other legal decisions supporting equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Sessions will feature the latest scientific research into same-sex couples' relationships and family formation among lesbian, gay and bisexual people,

7 Aug 2010

SecureWorks cited leader in managed security services by Forrester

Atlanta-based SecureWorks®, Inc., a leading global provider of security services protecting 2,900 clients worldwide, announced today that the company was one of only two "leaders" cited in The Forrester Wave™: Managed Security Services, Q3 2010 report (August 2010). SecureWorks was among 11 select Managed Security Services (MSS) providers that Forrester Research, Inc. invited to participate in the study.

7 Aug 2010

Fiber hair cosmetics safe and effective for women with moderate hair loss: Study

Hair is considered a woman's "crowning glory," but women with thinning hair and those with curly, textured hair may face considerable challenges in keeping their hair looking its best. Fortunately, there are many different hair care products, or hair cosmetics, that can help conceal thinning hair and also keep textured hair in check.

7 Aug 2010

Nightingale board approves grant of options to officers

Nightingale Informatix Corporation, an application service provider (ASP) of electronic medical record (EMR) software and related services, granted 745,000 options to certain officers of the Company pursuant to the Company's employee stock option plan. Each option under the Plan is exercisable to acquire one common share at a price of $0.28 per option.

7 Aug 2010

45-year-old Hummelstown patient takes on FDA over Johnson & Johnson’s antibiotic Levaquin

Suffering from injuries to his brain, nerves, and tendons for over four years, 45-year-old John Fratti of Hummelstown, PA, has taken on the Food and Drug Administration with good results. Since taking Johnson & Johnson’s antibiotic Levaquin for an infection he has had many diagnostic studies on his brain and body that show considerable damage. Healthy and athletic at 41 years of age, he now takes multiple prescription pain medications for his injuries.

7 Aug 2010

BRAX Fundraising, NFL encourage schools to participate in Back to Football Friday Contest

BRAX Fundraising, an official licensee of the National Football League, has teamed up with the NFL to present the Back to Football Friday Contest. The contest encourages elementary and middle schools across the country to celebrate their favorite NFL teams on Friday, September 10, for a chance to win one of thirty-four $10,000 NFL PLAY 60 health and wellness grants, and a visit from an NFL player.

7 Aug 2010

Skilled Healthcare Group files Motion for Mistrial on grounds of juror misconduct

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. filed a Motion for Mistrial or New Trial on Grounds of Juror Misconduct with the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Humboldt, earlier today in the case entitled VINNIE LAVENDER, by and through her Conservator, WANDA BAKER, WALTER SIMON; JACQUELYN VILCHINSKY vs. SKILLED HEALTHCARE GROUP, INC., et al (and 22 individually-named California nursing facilities receiving administrative services from Skilled Healthcare, LLC).

7 Aug 2010

Ironwood provides investor update for second-quarter 2010

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today provided an update on its business activities for the second quarter of 2010.

7 Aug 2010

Ingen reports 1,200% increase in sales for fiscal 2010

Ingen Technologies, Inc., an emerging medical device manufacturer developing innovative solutions for the respiratory market, with a new patented and proprietary medical product line targeting the $8 billion respiratory market, today announced that its Annual Report has been filed with the OTC Markets, while auditors have completed and filed required restatements needed to return to "fully reporting" status.

7 Aug 2010

EpiCept second-quarter net loss decreases to $4.9 million

EpiCept Corporation today announced operating and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, and provided an update with respect to the Company's key business initiatives.

7 Aug 2010

The Biggest Loser, Active.com announce launch of The Biggest Loser Event Challenge

NBC's "The Biggest Loser" and The Active Network, Inc.'s flagship website Active.com today announced the launch of The Biggest Loser Event Challenge, powered by Active.com, a series of nationwide 5K and one mile events designed to inspire Americans of all fitness levels to get moving with others.

7 Aug 2010

SQI Diagnostics to raise CDN $5 million through non-brokered private placement

SQI Diagnostics Inc., a medical systems automation company focused on evolving laboratory-based biomarker testing, today announced that it intends to raise gross proceeds of up to CDN $5 million through a non-brokered private placement of up to 2,000,000 units of the Company at a price of $2.50 per unit.

7 Aug 2010

Hospital revenue cycle leaders establish protocols for responding to RACs

Most hospital revenue cycle leaders have established protocols for responding to Revenue Audit Contractors, as well as post-payment audits targeting Medicaid and commercial claims. Mindful of the dollars at stake, these leaders have employed a number of technology and process-related improvements to mitigate risk and solidify overall revenue integrity.

7 Aug 2010

IDFA applauds U.S Senate Committee for child nutrition legislation

The International Dairy Foods Association applauded the leadership of Chairman Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, on the passage of child nutrition legislation that strengthens federal feeding programs. The federal child nutrition programs include the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Supplemental Program for Women Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

7 Aug 2010

Medical News

Mental health debate continues

ASEBIO to host Biospain 2010

Renhuang Pharmaceuticals announces resignation of chief financial officer

Dr. Nadeau receives NIH Director's Pioneer Award to investigate transgenerational genetic effects

University of Houston and Texas Instruments collaborate to simplify development of new portable applications

ONA-PCE announces list of endorsed candidates for November General Election

American Psychological Association 2010 meeting to feature new research into same-sex couples' relationships

SecureWorks cited leader in managed security services by Forrester

Fiber hair cosmetics safe and effective for women with moderate hair loss: Study

Nightingale board approves grant of options to officers

45-year-old Hummelstown patient takes on FDA over Johnson & Johnson’s antibiotic Levaquin

BRAX Fundraising, NFL encourage schools to participate in Back to Football Friday Contest

Skilled Healthcare Group files Motion for Mistrial on grounds of juror misconduct

Ironwood provides investor update for second-quarter 2010

Ingen reports 1,200% increase in sales for fiscal 2010

EpiCept second-quarter net loss decreases to $4.9 million

The Biggest Loser, Active.com announce launch of The Biggest Loser Event Challenge

SQI Diagnostics to raise CDN $5 million through non-brokered private placement

Hospital revenue cycle leaders establish protocols for responding to RACs

IDFA applauds U.S Senate Committee for child nutrition legislation

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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