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Human-animal bond offers significant benefits

A pet owner knows the enormous joy and comfort that an animal can provide, especially in troubled times. Most pets are considered important members of the family and irreplaceable companions.

1 Dec 2009

Optoacoustics' FOMRI-III optical microphone now available for use in fMRI environments

Optoacoustics has announced availability of the FOMRI-III(TM) dual channel microphone, the most advanced optical microphone available for use in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) environments.

1 Dec 2009

Toshiba launches new education plan for healthcare staff

In today’s fast-paced health care environment, it is critical that hospitals keep their staff updated on using the latest imaging technology available. Currently, most facilities receive the majority of their diagnostic imaging equipment training when a new system is delivered. Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. recognizes the importance of maintaining that training edge and now is providing customers with an option – Performance Plus.

1 Dec 2009

UC3M researchers developing a prototype for extracting drug interactions

A pharmacological interaction occurs when the effects of a one drug are modified by the presence of another. The consequences can be harmful if the interaction causes an increase in the toxicity of the drug or if it diminishes its effect, possibly even causing the patient's death, in the worst case scenario. At present, there are databases for checking possible interactions between drugs administered to patients, but the main problem is that many of the databases are not updated for three years.

1 Dec 2009

New figures show steady decline in European cancer deaths, but variations exist between gender and countries

New figures show there was a steady decline in cancer deaths in the European Union between 1990-1994 and 2000-2004.

1 Dec 2009

Pfizer, Protalix team up to develop and market plant-based enzyme for Gaucher’s disease treatment

Pfizer and Protalix (NYSE-Amex: PLX) today announced that they have entered into an agreement to develop and commercialize taliglucerase alfa, a plant-cell expressed form of glucocerebrosidase (GCD) in development for the potential treatment of Gaucher’s disease.

1 Dec 2009

50 U.S. Hospitals approve Osteotech's Plexur M bone-polymer biocomposite

Osteotech, Inc., a leader in the emerging field of biologic products for regenerative healing, announced today that Plexur M® (moldable), a bone-polymer biocomposite built upon the Company's proprietary Plexur® technology platform, has been approved for use by 50 U.S. hospitals to date. The Company expects to receive additional approvals as Plexur M continues to gain mindshare among surgeons.

1 Dec 2009

StemCyte concludes exclusive license and commercialization agreement with Academia Sinica

StemCyte, Inc. concluded an exclusive license and commercialization agreement with Academia Sinica, the National Laboratory of Taiwan, for certain proprietary methods and Intellectual Property (IP) related to the treatment of Chronic Stroke with stem cells.

1 Dec 2009

First Edition: December 1, 2009

Today's headlines focus on the Senate, where that chamber's official health overhaul debate started amid sharp tones and divisive issues just as the Congressional Budget Office issues a report on projected premium costs under the bill being considered.

1 Dec 2009

WellPoint's NextRx subsidiaries acquired by Express Scripts

Express Scripts, Inc., and WellPoint, Inc., announced today the closing of Express Scripts' acquisition of WellPoint's NextRx subsidiaries.

1 Dec 2009

Broncus Technologies showcases its LungPoint System at RSNA annual meeting

Broncus Technologies, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for lung diseases, announced today that it is showcasing its LungPoint System at the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting.

1 Dec 2009

New form of pathogen becomes a healthcare challenge in Africa

Research shows how a new, more deadly strain of Salmonella emerged over an 18-month period. Becoming resistant to antibiotics, acquiring the ability to spread from person to person and losing genes along the way, the new strain has become a healthcare challenge in Africa, killing up to one in four patients.

1 Dec 2009

Free medications to people after heart attack will increase length of their life

Providing free medications to people after heart attack could add years to patients' lives at a relatively low cost for provincial governments, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.

1 Dec 2009

RPC completes registered direct offering for $1 million

US-based pharmaceutical company Radient Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NYSE Amex: RPC) announced today the following update to its press release dated Monday, November 30, 2009 and entitled "Radient Pharma Completes Registered Direct Offering For Approximately $1 Million."

1 Dec 2009

Bayer Schering Pharma to develop new BiTE antibody for treatment of solid tumors

Micromet, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing novel, proprietary antibodies for the treatment of cancer, inflammation and autoimmune diseases today announced that Bayer Schering Pharma AG has exercised its option under the option, collaboration and license agreement entered into on January 12, 2009 to develop a new BiTE antibody for the treatment of solid tumors.

1 Dec 2009

Majority of Canadians join global charity event to raise awareness on prostate cancer

Movember, the month formerly known as November, is proud to share that 35,068 Canadians across the country joined the movement by growing a Mo (slang for moustache) and supporting men's health issues. This year over $6.3 million has been raised for Prostate Cancer Canada, with funds continuing to pour in.

1 Dec 2009

Akonni Biosystems receives $3.2M Phase II SBIR grant from NIH

Akonni Biosystems, a molecular diagnostics (MDx) company focused on providing rapid and highly scalable solutions for infectious disease testing, today announced receipt of a $3.2M Phase II SBIR grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

1 Dec 2009

Cancer patient's chances of surviving for at least a year varies depending on where they live

CANCER RESEARCH UK is calling on the government and PCTs across the country to act urgently after shocking new figures, out today (Tuesday), reveal a cancer patient's chances of surviving for at least a year varies hugely depending on where they live.

1 Dec 2009

TAP and pharma company team up to design Sonata, a unique system to speed drug development

The Automation Partnership (TAP), a world leader in the design and development of innovative automation for life science applications, is delighted to announce that its Advanced Projects Group has partnered with a leading pharma company to successfully design and deliver Sonata™, a unique system for automated culturing and processing of cell lines in shake flasks.

1 Dec 2009

Aurora Wilkinson Clinic installs Toshiba America Medical Systems' RADREX-i X-ray system

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., an industry leader in X-ray technology, reached a significant milestone in installing its 100th RADREXTM-i X-ray system worldwide at Aurora Health Care’s newly opened Aurora Wilkinson Clinic. The system’s patient-focused design enables health care facilities to automate X-ray examinations, improving patient care and enhancing departmental workflow.

1 Dec 2009

Medical News

Human-animal bond offers significant benefits

Optoacoustics' FOMRI-III optical microphone now available for use in fMRI environments

Toshiba launches new education plan for healthcare staff

UC3M researchers developing a prototype for extracting drug interactions

New figures show steady decline in European cancer deaths, but variations exist between gender and countries

Pfizer, Protalix team up to develop and market plant-based enzyme for Gaucher’s disease treatment

50 U.S. Hospitals approve Osteotech's Plexur M bone-polymer biocomposite

StemCyte concludes exclusive license and commercialization agreement with Academia Sinica

First Edition: December 1, 2009

WellPoint's NextRx subsidiaries acquired by Express Scripts

Broncus Technologies showcases its LungPoint System at RSNA annual meeting

New form of pathogen becomes a healthcare challenge in Africa

Free medications to people after heart attack will increase length of their life

RPC completes registered direct offering for $1 million

Bayer Schering Pharma to develop new BiTE antibody for treatment of solid tumors

Majority of Canadians join global charity event to raise awareness on prostate cancer

Akonni Biosystems receives $3.2M Phase II SBIR grant from NIH

Cancer patient's chances of surviving for at least a year varies depending on where they live

TAP and pharma company team up to design Sonata, a unique system to speed drug development

Aurora Wilkinson Clinic installs Toshiba America Medical Systems' RADREX-i X-ray system

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