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Recipients of Pfizer Canada's third Neuropathic Pain Research Awards Competition announced

Pfizer Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of its third Neuropathic Pain Research Awards Competition, which aims to fund and support Canadian innovation within independent neuropathic pain research in the areas of basic biomedical, clinical and health sciences.

31 Mar 2010

Nation's emergency physicians warn parents about dangers of prescription drug abuse

The nation's emergency physicians are issuing a strong warning to parents about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, which are now the second most abused drugs, after marijuana. Nearly three-quarters of a million people (741,425) needed emergency care in 2006 because of prescription drug abuse.

31 Mar 2010

Immigrants with mental disabilities: Reforms needed to ensure fair treatment and due process

Major reforms are needed in the nation's immigration court and detention system to ensure fair treatment and due process for immigrants with mental disabilities, according to new findings released today by Texas Appleseed, with pro bono counsel Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.

31 Mar 2010

CompPharma's standardized directory of workers' compensation pharmacy industry

CompPharma, a consortium of workers' compensation pharmacy benefit managers, has compiled a directory of terms and definitions describing various aspects of the workers' compensation pharmacy industry.

31 Mar 2010

Astellas Pharma forms agreement to review certain confidential information of OSI Pharmaceuticals

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it had entered into an agreement with Astellas Pharma Inc., under which Astellas will be able to review certain confidential information related to OSI.

31 Mar 2010

2010 BIO International Convention to discuss issues that impact drug discovery and development

The 2010 BIO International Convention will feature a robust health and medical program highlighting the latest scientific breakthroughs and policy and business development issues that impact drug discovery and development. Hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, the Convention will be held May 3-6, 2010 in Chicago, Ill. at McCormick Place.

31 Mar 2010

New legislation will increase access to health care, says DDI

Will the newly signed health care legislation create a major shift in how pharmaceutical brand decisions are made? The bill will increase access to health insurance, but many believe the practice of medicine is already in transition, and the bill signed by President Obama will simply accelerate changes already being implemented.

31 Mar 2010

Fat-rich breakfast may help prevent metabolic syndrome, says study

The age-old maxim "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper" may in fact be the best advice to follow to prevent metabolic syndrome, according to a new University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) study.

31 Mar 2010

Natural Vines introduced for sophisticated licorice customers

American Licorice Company, one of the nation's most respected licorice manufacturers, has introduced Natural Vines, a new line of premium, gourmet soft licorice created for the discerning licorice connoisseur.

31 Mar 2010

Cryo-Cell International, MOSI partner to develop educational exhibit on stem cells and regenerative science

Cryo-Cell International Inc., a global leader of innovative stem cell solutions and stem cell cryopreservation services, today announced plans to partner with Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) in the development and launch of an interactive educational exhibit on stem cells and regenerative science. Cryo-Cell is one of the most established private family cord blood banks and is a pioneer in the stem cell industry.

31 Mar 2010

LoJack and May Institute launch campaign to increase public awareness about autism

What does autism look like? Millions of commuters in Massachusetts will find out during April – National Autism Awareness Month – thanks to a powerful public awareness campaign that features photos and stories of children with autism as well as important information about the disorder.

31 Mar 2010

Experts to discuss employee health care benefits in BNA Tax & Accounting webinar

When President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, he ushered in dramatic health care reforms unparalleled since the days of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal. On April 8, two of the nation's foremost employee benefits and health care law experts from Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Bruce Fried and Martin Moderson, will present a BNA Tax & Accounting webinar, Health Care Reform – Preparing Employers and Health Plans, directed to professionals who advise employers large and small on employee health care benefits or work with ERISA or non-ERISA health plans.

31 Mar 2010

STAAR Surgical Company enters into 'Stipulation for Settlement' to resolve pending disputes

STAAR Surgical Company, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today announced that STAAR and all other parties to the matters Parallax Medical Systems v. STAAR Surgical Company and Scott C. Moody, Inc. v. STAAR Surgical Company entered into a Stipulation for Settlement that globally resolves all pending disputes among them.

31 Mar 2010

Investment report on Sunesis Pharmaceuticals

StockPreacher.com announces an investment report featuring Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and industry information you need to know to make an educated investment decision.

31 Mar 2010

GSK, Isis Pharmaceuticals collaborate to develop new therapeutics for rare and serious disease

GlaxoSmithKline and Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today a new strategic alliance that will apply the Isis antisense drug discovery platform to seek out and develop new therapeutics against targets for rare and serious disease, including infectious diseases and some conditions causing blindness.

31 Mar 2010

Tongjitang Chinese Medicines' net revenue rises 31.5% in fourth quarter 2009

Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company, a leading specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on the development, manufacturing, marketing and selling of modernized traditional Chinese medicine in China, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for the full year ended December 31, 2009.

31 Mar 2010

Panel of experts endorse effectiveness of Mirasol PRT System for preventing GVHD

CaridianBCT, a leading global provider of technology, products and services in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy industries, today announced that a panel of medical and scientific experts have endorsed the effectiveness of the Mirasol® Pathogen Reduction Technology System for replacing gamma irradiation, the current standard of care for preventing transfusion-related Graft vs. Host Disease in platelet recipients.

31 Mar 2010

First Edition: March 31, 2010

According to today's headlines, just as President Obama signed the last piece of the health overhaul into law, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched efforts to shape its regulatory language. Meanwhile, analysis of particular policies included in the sweeping measure continue.

31 Mar 2010

Advanced Instruments launches three new levels of Osmometer Standard Solutions

Advanced Instruments is pleased to introduce three new levels of Osmometer Standard Solutions to its product offering. The 200, 400 and 1000 mOsm/kg H20 level standards are NIST- traceable salt solutions that are packaged in 2mL ampules, 10 ampules per box. The kits are available for immediate release.

31 Mar 2010

Cancer Research UK launches three new prestigious awards to recognise cancer researchers

CANCER RESEARCH UK today (Tuesday) announced the launch of three new prestigious awards that will recognise world leading cancer researchers and the scientists of tomorrow.

31 Mar 2010

Medical News

Recipients of Pfizer Canada's third Neuropathic Pain Research Awards Competition announced

Nation's emergency physicians warn parents about dangers of prescription drug abuse

Immigrants with mental disabilities: Reforms needed to ensure fair treatment and due process

CompPharma's standardized directory of workers' compensation pharmacy industry

Astellas Pharma forms agreement to review certain confidential information of OSI Pharmaceuticals

2010 BIO International Convention to discuss issues that impact drug discovery and development

New legislation will increase access to health care, says DDI

Fat-rich breakfast may help prevent metabolic syndrome, says study

Natural Vines introduced for sophisticated licorice customers

Cryo-Cell International, MOSI partner to develop educational exhibit on stem cells and regenerative science

LoJack and May Institute launch campaign to increase public awareness about autism

Experts to discuss employee health care benefits in BNA Tax & Accounting webinar

STAAR Surgical Company enters into 'Stipulation for Settlement' to resolve pending disputes

Investment report on Sunesis Pharmaceuticals

GSK, Isis Pharmaceuticals collaborate to develop new therapeutics for rare and serious disease

Tongjitang Chinese Medicines' net revenue rises 31.5% in fourth quarter 2009

Panel of experts endorse effectiveness of Mirasol PRT System for preventing GVHD

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