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New Maryland legislation protects minors from cancer risks caused by UV-radiation of indoor tanning

New Maryland legislation to protect youth from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is based on significant scientific evidence that indoor tanning before the age of 30 is undeniably linked to increased risk of developing the disease. Senator James N. Robey and Delegate William A. Bronrott represent a broad-based coalition of 20 legislators in the Senate and House co-sponsoring cross-filed bills SB 718 and HB 1039 to prohibit minors' use of tanning devices in tanning facilities and prevent any marketing offers of these services to minors.

11 Mar 2010

PCMA poll: 74% of people oppose Congress' effort to change FEHBP’s prescription drug benefits

Seventy-four percent of those enrolled in the Federal Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) oppose a new effort by Congress to change the program’s prescription drug benefits, according to a new poll released by the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.

11 Mar 2010

Non-smoked medical cannabis products needed, says National Drug Control Policy Deputy Director

Cannabis Science, Inc., a pioneering US pharmaceutical cannabis company, notes that comments by President Obama's Deputy Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Tom McClellan, in yesterday's USA TODAY pinpoints the need for non-smoked medical cannabis products similar to those currently being developed for FDA clinical trials by Cannabis Science.

11 Mar 2010

New policy document examines options to integrate care for dual eligible beneficiaries

The SCAN Foundation released a policy options document by the Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc. (CHCS) summarizing four options to integrate care for dual eligibles, the nearly 9 million seniors and adults with disabilities who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

11 Mar 2010

Pharmacy franchise owners support class action suit against Cardinal Health, MSI and MC

Medicine Shoppe and Medicap independent pharmacy franchise owners from across the nation have joined together in support of a class action suit in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Ohio against Cardinal Health, Medicine Shoppe Inc., and Medicap Pharmacies Incorporated.

11 Mar 2010

Cellectis’ 1485475 European patent: EPO confirms revocation of previously granted claims

Precision BioSciences, Inc., today announced that the Opposition Division of the European Patent Office has issued a written decision confirming its November 18, 2009 revocation of the previously granted claims of Cellectis’ European Patent No. 1 485 475.

11 Mar 2010

2010 AAOS conference highlights ways to prevent orthopaedic traumas in children

Over the years, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motocross motorcycles have gained popularity and marketed as toys to consumers. These high-velocity machines can weigh between 300 and 600 pounds, and run on average between 25 and 60 miles per hour, while some even reach maximum speeds of 75 miles per hour.

11 Mar 2010

RetireSafe: Seniors should call on Congress to stand up for better hospital care and lower hospital costs

Today RetireSafe, representing 400,000 senior citizen supporters across America, urged seniors nationwide to call on Congress to save high-quality physician hospitals from the restrictive health care reform language now pending in Congress. House and Senate "reform" efforts would ration high-quality physician hospital care to Medicare patients, as a "cost savings."

11 Mar 2010

Great Point and Deerfield invest in BioSante Pharmaceuticals

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the closing of the sale, directly to funds affiliated with two institutional investors, of an aggregate of approximately 10.4 million shares of BioSante’s common stock and warrants to purchase up to approximately 5.2 million shares of its common stock, resulting in gross cash proceeds to BioSante of $18 million.

11 Mar 2010

New changes made to the Dose Conversion Guidelines on Fentanyl Transdermal Systems

The manufacturers of Fentanyl Transdermal Systems, in collaboration with Health Canada, would like to inform Canadians of important new changes made to the Dose Conversion Guidelines in the Product Monograph. These guidelines are used to help determine what dosage of Fentanyl Transdermal Systems is appropriate for each individual patient.

11 Mar 2010

Advitech receives product licence for psoriasis treatment product

Advitech Inc. ("Advitech" or the "Corporation") (TSX Venture Exchange: AVI) announces today that the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) has issued to Advitech, on March 8, 2010, a Natural Product Number (NPN) for one of its main products, XP-828L/Dermylex.

11 Mar 2010

Evotec completes first-in-human Phase I study of EVT 103 for treatment-resistant depression

Evotec AG today announced two positive aspects that strengthen its integrated product development in treatment-resistant depression in its strategic alliance with Roche.

11 Mar 2010

AiDKlinik information system reduces adverse drug interaction numbers

To get life-threatening diseases under control, patients in the intensive care unit usually are administered many medications at the same time. Even for experts, it is difficult to keep track of the variety of possible side effects and interactions.

11 Mar 2010

Gamma Pharmaceuticals, Jugular form new joint venture company

Gamma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the formation of a joint venture company with Jugular, Inc., replacing the brand licensing agreement in place between Gamma and Jugular since 2007. The new company, Gamma Jugular, LLC is closely integrated with Gamma's existing corporate infrastructure and distribution channels, and currently has three product lines and six SKUs with plans for expansion. Under the terms of the joint venture, Gamma will consolidate Gamma Jugular's performance into Gamma's financials.

11 Mar 2010

Sleep deprivation may increase heart attack risk

On average, people go to work or school on the first Monday of Daylight Savings after sleeping 40 fewer minutes than normal. And recent studies have found there's a higher risk of heart attacks, traffic accidents and workplace injuries on the first Monday of Daylight Savings.

11 Mar 2010

Current trends in the use of online education: 50% of physician CME to be delivered through online in 2016

If current trends in the use of online education continue, 50% of continuing medical education (CME) used by physicians will be delivered via the Internet in 2016. This would represent a dramatic increase over the 9% of CME delivered via the Internet in 2008.

11 Mar 2010

National freeze on health insurance rates needed

Harvey Rosenfield, author of California's landmark insurance regulation Proposition 103—recognized as the most successful insurance regulation in the country—was joined today by people struggling to pay for health insurance in calling on President Obama and Congress to impose a national freeze on health insurance rates as part of the final round of votes on reform. Consumers must have a breather from yearly premium hikes like the 39% increase planned by Anthem Blue Cross, said Consumer Watchdog, which Rosenfield founded.

11 Mar 2010

Highly anticipated Academic Reputation Survey launched

Thomson Reuters today announced it has launched the highly anticipated Academic Reputation Survey, which will help inform the Times Higher Education's influential World University Rankings. The survey reflects a new approach to data gathering and analytics to provide a one-of-a-kind resource to the global scholarly community.

11 Mar 2010

Following existing cholesterol-lowering target guidelines can prevent more heart disease-related incidents

Only half of all patients at high risk of heart disease are given correct targets for lowering their cholesterol levels according to a study of 25,250 patients in Germany published online today (Thursday 11 March) in the European Heart Journal.

11 Mar 2010

Pharmacy franchises sue Cardinal Health

Medicine Shoppe and Medicap pharmacists in seven states sued Cardinal Health in federal court Tuesday, alleging the health care products distributor failed to make good on promises it made when it asked them to switch to a new franchise agreement.

11 Mar 2010

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New Maryland legislation protects minors from cancer risks caused by UV-radiation of indoor tanning

PCMA poll: 74% of people oppose Congress' effort to change FEHBP’s prescription drug benefits

Non-smoked medical cannabis products needed, says National Drug Control Policy Deputy Director

New policy document examines options to integrate care for dual eligible beneficiaries

Pharmacy franchise owners support class action suit against Cardinal Health, MSI and MC

Cellectis’ 1485475 European patent: EPO confirms revocation of previously granted claims

2010 AAOS conference highlights ways to prevent orthopaedic traumas in children

RetireSafe: Seniors should call on Congress to stand up for better hospital care and lower hospital costs

Great Point and Deerfield invest in BioSante Pharmaceuticals

New changes made to the Dose Conversion Guidelines on Fentanyl Transdermal Systems

Advitech receives product licence for psoriasis treatment product

Evotec completes first-in-human Phase I study of EVT 103 for treatment-resistant depression

AiDKlinik information system reduces adverse drug interaction numbers

Gamma Pharmaceuticals, Jugular form new joint venture company

Sleep deprivation may increase heart attack risk

Current trends in the use of online education: 50% of physician CME to be delivered through online in 2016

National freeze on health insurance rates needed

Highly anticipated Academic Reputation Survey launched

Following existing cholesterol-lowering target guidelines can prevent more heart disease-related incidents

Pharmacy franchises sue Cardinal Health

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