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TCF7L2 protein may play important role in heart disease, other metabolic disorders: Researchers

Studying a protein already known to play an important role in type 2 diabetes and cancer, genomics researchers have discovered that it may have an even broader role in disease, particularly in other metabolic disorders and heart disease. In finding unsuspected links to other disease-related genes, the scientists may have identified future targets for drug treatments.

22 Jul 2010

Fera acquires investigational new drug for treatment of fungal otitis externa

Fera Pharmaceuticals announces the acquisition of an investigational new drug to treat fungal otitis externa (FOE).

22 Jul 2010

New research identifies stem cells that generate three critical classes of nerve cells

New research, published in the journal Development, by Dr. Anthony-Samuel LaMantia, professor of Pharmacology & Physiology and director of the newly formed GW Institute for Neuroscience, and his colleagues have identified the stem cells that generate three critical classes of nerve cells - olfactory receptors, vomeronasal and gonadotropin releasing hormone neurons - that are responsible for enabling animals and humans, to eat, interact socially and reproduce.

22 Jul 2010

Herbal dietary supplements may contain toxic metals

Millions of people are taking herbs and other plant-based dietary supplements to improve their health, but they have precious little information on the actual effectiveness or potential ill effects of these products. That's the topic of an article in the current issue of Chemical & Engineering News weekly newsmagazine.

22 Jul 2010

ASR receives $3 million PO financing facility commitment from Hartsko

American Scientific Resources, Inc. announces today that the Company has received final commitment for a $3 million purchase order financing facility from Hartsko Financial Companies for the purpose of sales order fulfillment only.

22 Jul 2010

Saskatchewan nursing homes to test improvement program to increase patient care time in hospitals

Three Saskatchewan nursing homes will be the first long-term care facilities to test the effectiveness of an improvement program that has been shown to increase the amount of time providers spend on direct patient care in hospitals.

22 Jul 2010

Calif.'s Anthem Blue Cross president resigns following sharp criticism of rate increases

The Los Angeles Times: Leslie Margolin, the president of California's Anthem Blue Cross, is resigning. "During her 2 1/2-year tenure at the helm of California's largest for-profit insurer, Margolin tried to cast Anthem as a responsible corporate leader that cared for customers and sought to contain costs by forging collaborative relationships with hospitals, doctors and other medical providers.

22 Jul 2010

Elan total revenue increases 10% to $579.4 million for first half of 2010

Elan Corporation, plc today reported its second quarter and first half 2010 financial results.

22 Jul 2010

AlexTriVantage pigment-specific lasers for multi-colored tattoo removal

In the past, the only options for removing tattoos were dermabrasion and excision – neither was entirely effective and both were painful. But thanks to the latest advancements in science and technology, there are now pigment-specific lasers that can target more colors than ever before.

22 Jul 2010

Study shows potential impact of syringe type on injection-related HIV epidemics among drug users

Syringe type affects HIV transmission among intravenous drug users, according to a study by researchers at RTI International. The study, published online in Addiction, used a mathematical model to illustrate the potential impact of syringe type on injection-related HIV epidemics in low- and high-risk intravenous drug user populations.

22 Jul 2010

New telepathology system connects UHN pathologists to Northern Ontario communities

Physicians in three Northern Ontario communities are now virtually linked at all times to pathology specialists at University Health Network (UHN), thanks to a revolutionary new way of diagnosing pathology cases over the Internet.

22 Jul 2010

LBL signs strategic partnership agreement with Proliant

Lampire Biological Laboratories announced today that it signed an agreement with Proliant Health and Biologicals, manufacturer of the worlds most trusted, high quality Bovine Serum Albumin, to do contract filling & provide BSA to customers requiring less than Proliant's standard 10 kilogram packaging. Lampire will also offer made-to-order aqueous blends in buffers and package sizes to customer specifications.

22 Jul 2010

Senate panel to focus on problems at continuing care retirement communities with large fees

The Wall Street Journal: A Senate Committee will hold hearings Wednesday about "continuing-care retirement communities," which charge large up-front fees to care for seniors for life. "CCRCs offer a range of care — from independent-living apartments to skilled nursing facilities — that allows seniors to 'age in place.'

22 Jul 2010

USANA Health Sciences recognized with 2010 West Valley City Clean and Beautiful Award

As an international company that operates around the world, USANA Health Sciences, Inc. also recognizes its duty to contribute to its local community. As a result of its water-wise landscaping and xeriscaping, USANA is proud to announce that it has been recognized with a 2010 West Valley City Clean and Beautiful Award. Not only does this save USANA money as a company, but its xeriscaping helps reduce the public's need for costly water main upgrades, saving public agencies and citizens of West Valley City money too.

22 Jul 2010

Smoking cessation effectively alter subgingival microbiome in patients on periodontal therapy: Study

Patients with chronic gum disease who quit smoking in addition to undergoing nonsurgical therapy not only demonstrated a lower abundance of harmful oral pathogens, but also an increase in health-associated bacteria. The researchers from The Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, and Newcastle University, United Kingdom report their findings in the July 2010 issue of the Journal of Clinical Microbiology.

22 Jul 2010

ConjuChem files voluntary assignment in bankruptcy

ConjuChem Biotechnologies Inc. announced today that it has filed a voluntary assignment in bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) in order to effect an orderly liquidation of its assets, property and operations.

22 Jul 2010

Zargis Medical receives U.S. Army contract to develop investigational device based on Signal-X6 systems

Zargis Medical Corp., a majority-owned subsidiary of Speedus Corp., today announced that it received a contract from the U.S. Army to develop an investigational device based on the success of the Signal-X6 telemedicine systems recently deployed to the Army under a separate contract.

22 Jul 2010

Accommodating patients may help reduce racial health disparities, improve patient satisfaction: Study

What if an emergency room patient wants a different doctor than the one who reports to their examination room? If the patient is a woman or a racial minority, emergency physicians are more likely to honor their request to see a doctor of their same gender, race or religious background.

22 Jul 2010

Columbia Asia opens new 82-bed medical facility in Nusajaya, Malaysia

Columbia Asia, a fast-growing hospital company with Pacific Northwest roots, is now part of a major new development in Nusajaya, Malaysia - a mere 10-minute drive from the bustling country of Singapore.

22 Jul 2010

Uroplasty intends to offer shares of common stock in underwritten public offering

Uroplasty, Inc. announced today that it intends, subject to market and other conditions, to offer shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. Uroplasty also intends to grant the underwriters of the offering an option to purchase additional shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any.

22 Jul 2010

Medical News

TCF7L2 protein may play important role in heart disease, other metabolic disorders: Researchers

Fera acquires investigational new drug for treatment of fungal otitis externa

New research identifies stem cells that generate three critical classes of nerve cells

Herbal dietary supplements may contain toxic metals

ASR receives $3 million PO financing facility commitment from Hartsko

Saskatchewan nursing homes to test improvement program to increase patient care time in hospitals

Calif.'s Anthem Blue Cross president resigns following sharp criticism of rate increases

Elan total revenue increases 10% to $579.4 million for first half of 2010

AlexTriVantage pigment-specific lasers for multi-colored tattoo removal

Study shows potential impact of syringe type on injection-related HIV epidemics among drug users

New telepathology system connects UHN pathologists to Northern Ontario communities

LBL signs strategic partnership agreement with Proliant

Senate panel to focus on problems at continuing care retirement communities with large fees

USANA Health Sciences recognized with 2010 West Valley City Clean and Beautiful Award

Smoking cessation effectively alter subgingival microbiome in patients on periodontal therapy: Study

ConjuChem files voluntary assignment in bankruptcy

Zargis Medical receives U.S. Army contract to develop investigational device based on Signal-X6 systems

Accommodating patients may help reduce racial health disparities, improve patient satisfaction: Study

Columbia Asia opens new 82-bed medical facility in Nusajaya, Malaysia

Uroplasty intends to offer shares of common stock in underwritten public offering

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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