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Widespread sexual violence, human rights abuses in DRC linked with physical, mental health outcomes

A recent survey of men and women in specific territories of Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo found sexual violence and human rights violations were prevalent and were associated with physical and mental health outcomes, according to an article in the August 4 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and human rights.

5 Aug 2010

State of Missouri votes to pass Health Care Freedom Act

Last night, the state of Missouri voted to pass Proposition C, also known as the "Health Care Freedom Act," barring governments from requiring people to have health insurance. The measure conflicts with a key provision of the new federal health care law that requires people to have health insurance or pay fines by 2014. The proposition is modeled after the American Legislative Exchange Council's Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act, which has now been introduced or announced in 42 states.

5 Aug 2010

German Virtual Liver Network aims to grasp whole organ and functions in computer model

The aim of this unique research consortium is to grasp the whole organ and its functions in a computer model

5 Aug 2010

Beckman Coulter announces contract with CML for high quality diagnostic services

Beckman Coulter, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of products that simplify, automate, and innovate complex biomedical testing, today announced a record contract with CML HealthCare of Toronto, Canada. According to the company, the deal represents the largest contract of any Canadian diagnostics company for a single testing site.

From Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 5 Aug 2010

Jagged2 gene essential for healthy development of teeth: Study

No healthy teeth without this gene: if during tooth formation (odontogenesis) the so-called Jagged2 gene is inactivated, and hence the Notch signalling pathway interrupted, tooth crowns will be malformed and enamel will be lacking. As this signalling pathway is involved in the formation of all tissues and organs, the new insights from the University of Zurich research team have wider implications.

5 Aug 2010

AIM signs agreement for non-brokered private placement of common shares

AIM Health Group Inc., a fully integrated health care company, announced today that it had entered into an agreement for a non-brokered private placement of 2,857,144 common shares at $0.25 per share for total proceeds of $714,286.

5 Aug 2010

Inspire second-quarter total revenue increases 18% to $27.3 million

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, reporting a net loss of $8.8 million or ($0.11) per share, an improvement from the second quarter of 2009 during which the Company incurred a net loss of $9.5 million or ($0.17) per share.

5 Aug 2010

New study on decision making for infants with complex life threatening illnesses

Sharron Docherty understands that medical care for a critically ill infant involves much more than treatments designed to bring about a cure.

5 Aug 2010

BioCryst second-quarter total revenues increase to $7.6 million

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.

5 Aug 2010

Medifast net revenue for second-quarter 2010 increases 60% to $66.7 million

Medifast, Inc., a leading provider of clinically proven portion-controlled weight-loss programs, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

5 Aug 2010

Columbia second-quarter net revenues from progesterone products increase 48% to $8.4 million

Columbia Laboratories, Inc. today announced financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010.

5 Aug 2010

CNA commends CMA for new report on health-care transformation

A new Canadian Medical Association report on health-care transformation was met with a mix of optimism and concern by the Canadian Nurses Association.

5 Aug 2010

Scientists discover gene linked to eight-fold risk of breast cancer recurrence

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that a gene called POLQ is linked to an eight-fold risk of breast cancer returning. Developing drugs to block POLQ could increase survival and stop the cancer coming back, according to research published in OncoTarget.

5 Aug 2010

Vanda second-quarter 2010 revenues decrease by $4.1M

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of products for central nervous system disorders, today announced financial and operational results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.

5 Aug 2010

Alexza to raise $18.0M in registered direct offering

Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with a select group of institutional investors to raise approximately $18.0 million in gross proceeds in a registered direct offering through the sale of common stock and warrants. The Company agreed to sell a total of 6,685,183 units, each unit consisting of (i) one share of common stock and (ii) one warrant to purchase 0.5 of a share of common stock, at a purchase price of $2.70 per unit.

5 Aug 2010

New volume on Growth hormone therapy

Growth hormone (GH) has been used therapeutically for over 50 years. Since the development of a nearly unlimited supply of recombinant human GH in the mid-1980s, children with less severe GH deficiency can also profit from GH replacement therapy.

5 Aug 2010

USP advances new labeling requirements to prevent errors in administration of injectable medications

To reduce the likelihood of patient death and disability resulting from errors in the administration of injectable medications in hospitals and other healthcare settings, the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention is advancing new labeling requirements that will standardize the information permitted on the highly visible area of these vials to only cautionary statements intended to prevent imminent life-threatening situations.

5 Aug 2010

CEL-SCI produces and fills first lot of Multikine

CEL-SCI Corporation announced today that it has successfully produced and filled its first lot of Multikine® in preparation for the upcoming pivotal Phase III trial targeting advanced primary head and neck cancer.

5 Aug 2010

Anthem launches new integrated approach to health, disability and absence management

Anthem Life Insurance Company is pleased to introduce Productivity Solutions– an innovative program that integrates health care programs with short-term disability programs for employer groups with 51 or more employees. Productivity Solutions leverages all of the integration points across health, absence and disability management programs to help improve employee health and productivity, as well as the organization's bottom-line.

5 Aug 2010

New studies question wide-spread hypothesis that CCSVI contribute to development of MS

Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have performed a study that indicates that neither blood flow nor the flow of spinal fluid in the brain contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis, MS. The findings run directly counter to a much-discussed and widely spread Italian theory.

5 Aug 2010

Medical News

Widespread sexual violence, human rights abuses in DRC linked with physical, mental health outcomes

State of Missouri votes to pass Health Care Freedom Act

German Virtual Liver Network aims to grasp whole organ and functions in computer model

Beckman Coulter announces contract with CML for high quality diagnostic services

Jagged2 gene essential for healthy development of teeth: Study

AIM signs agreement for non-brokered private placement of common shares

Inspire second-quarter total revenue increases 18% to $27.3 million

New study on decision making for infants with complex life threatening illnesses

BioCryst second-quarter total revenues increase to $7.6 million

Medifast net revenue for second-quarter 2010 increases 60% to $66.7 million

Columbia second-quarter net revenues from progesterone products increase 48% to $8.4 million

CNA commends CMA for new report on health-care transformation

Scientists discover gene linked to eight-fold risk of breast cancer recurrence

Vanda second-quarter 2010 revenues decrease by $4.1M

Alexza to raise $18.0M in registered direct offering

New volume on Growth hormone therapy

USP advances new labeling requirements to prevent errors in administration of injectable medications

CEL-SCI produces and fills first lot of Multikine

Anthem launches new integrated approach to health, disability and absence management

New studies question wide-spread hypothesis that CCSVI contribute to development of MS

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AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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