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Itamar Medical's EndoPAT systems in use around the world to diagnose cardiovascular disease

At the 2010 ACC conference held in Atlanta, GA, six new studies based on the PAT™ (Peripheral Arterial Tone) signal focused on assessing cardiovascular risk by measuring and improving endothelial health. Of those, two studies from Japan focused on assessing cardiovascular risk in both high and low risk patient populations.

23 Mar 2010

IMAI signs letter of intent to acquire equity interest in Denver based medical marijuana dispensary

International Merchant Advisors, Inc. announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent to purchase a minority equity interest in a Denver, Colorado based Medical Marijuana dispensary located in the highly sought after Cherry Creek area in Denver, and to operate the dispensary as the manager of the venture.

23 Mar 2010

Vince and Associates Clinical Research receives 2010 NOVA award

Vince and Associates Clinical Research, a dedicated research facility that conducts clinical trials, recently received the 2010 NOVA award. The Overland Park Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council developed the award to recognize companies that lead economic growth in the region.

23 Mar 2010

People with Alzheimer's disease experience higher rate of cognitive decline: New study

People with Alzheimer's disease experience a rate of cognitive decline four times greater than those with no cognitive impairment according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

23 Mar 2010

Clinical Data completes NDA submission for vilazodone

Clinical Data, Inc., today announced that the Company has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for vilazodone for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Vilazodone is a dual-acting potent and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and a 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist. The Company expects that the NDA submission, if accepted, will be subject to a standard review.

23 Mar 2010

Perrigo signs definitive merger agreement to acquire PBM Holdings for $808M in cash

Perrigo Company today announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire PBM Holdings, Inc. (PBM), the leading store-brand infant formula manufacturer, for approximately $808 million in cash. Based in Gordonsville, Virginia, privately-held PBM manufactures and distributes over-the-counter store brand infant formula and baby foods sold by leading retailers in the mass, club, grocery and drug channels in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. The acquisition is expected to close in the Company's fiscal 2010 fourth quarter pending regulatory approval.

23 Mar 2010

Uroplasty announces newly-issued patent for Urgent PC Neuromodulation System

Uroplasty, Inc., a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative proprietary products for the treatment of voiding dysfunctions, announced today the issuance of United States Patent No. 7,668,598 covering the stimulation method used in the Urgent® PC Neuromodulation System.

23 Mar 2010

Intensive program helps French hospital reduce MRSA rates over 15-year period

An intensive program of surveillance, precautions, training and feedback in a large multihospital institution appears to be associated with reductions in rates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) over a 15-year period, according to a report in the March 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

23 Mar 2010

Investment report on Arrowhead Research

BeaconEquity.com announces an investment report featuring Arrowhead Research Corp. The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and pertinent industry information you need to know to make an educated investment decision.

23 Mar 2010

New research at Tel Aviv University may lay groundwork for retinal implants in people

Television's Six Million Dollar Man foresaw a future when man and machine would become one. New research at Tel Aviv University is making this futuristic "vision" of bionics a reality.

23 Mar 2010

Pew Home Visiting Campaign director comments on maternal and infant home visiting provisions

John Schlitt, director of the Pew Home Visiting Campaign, a project of the Pew Center on the States, issued the following statement today, commenting on maternal and infant home visiting provisions included in Health Care Reform legislation as passed by the 111th United States Congress. The bill establishes a $1.5 billion federal grant program for evidence-based state home visitation for new and expectant families.

23 Mar 2010

More awareness and earlier diagnosis of brain cancer needed

One of the UK’s largest surveys of brain cancer sufferers and carers, conducted by the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, suggests that GPs and the general public need better guidance on spotting the key symptoms to aid earlier diagnosis and improve survival.

23 Mar 2010

SAMHSA study shows how psychiatric drugs prescribed for medical conditions

A new study sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration outlines the conditions that physicians around the country reported treating with psychiatric drugs such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs.

23 Mar 2010

Smoking scenes in movies prompt young adult smokers to smoke immediately

A new and groundbreaking study to be published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine next week shows that young adult smokers will light up immediately after watching smoking in movies. The study is the first of its kind to directly link smoking scenes in movies to actual and immediate smoking behavior.

23 Mar 2010

Senate can still reject effort to bury health care choices, says NTU Vice President

"The House may have passed its latest, flawed attempt at health care reform, which translates to billions of dollars in new taxes and penalties on those who can least afford it, but the fight is far from finished. Even though President Obama will likely sign H.R. 3590 into law, the Senate must also consider the House's reconciliation package, H.R. 4872.

23 Mar 2010

iHealthCast.com launched to allow patients consult with doctors from home

Most people want better access to health care for themselves and their family, however a major obstacle in achieving this is the time and hassle involved in seeing a doctor. Many find the whole process discouraging.

23 Mar 2010

Atomic layer deposition technique for incorporating "biological functionality" into complex nanomaterials

A team led by researchers from North Carolina State University has published a paper that describes the use of a technique called atomic layer deposition to incorporate "biological functionality" into complex nanomaterials, which could lead to a new generation of medical and environmental health applications. For example, the researchers show how the technology can be used to develop effective, low-cost water purification devices that could be used in developing countries.

23 Mar 2010

Cancer Research UK's special Race for Life event takes place in Essex

CANCER Research UK today (Monday) launched a special Race for Life event in memory of Jade Goody, to take place in the reality star's adopted home county of Essex, on Sunday 6th June. A year on from her death, Jade's bridesmaids are calling on women to enter the commemorative event.

23 Mar 2010

School-based program raises awareness about preventing type 2 diabetes

It is well known that type 2 diabetes is largely a preventable chronic disease with proper nutrition, regular physical activity and the maintenance of a healthy body weight. Yet despite growing awareness, the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) reports that more than three million Canadians currently have diabetes, with an overwhelming 90% of cases reflecting type 2 diabetes. The CDA also suggests that a child born in the year 2000 has a frightening 1 in 3 chance of developing diabetes.

23 Mar 2010

Researchers devise simple water test to check for herbicide clomazone

University of California, Davis, scientists are helping rice farmers in Uruguay stop polluting their waterways -- including drinking-water sources and a globally valuable nature reserve.

23 Mar 2010

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Itamar Medical's EndoPAT systems in use around the world to diagnose cardiovascular disease

IMAI signs letter of intent to acquire equity interest in Denver based medical marijuana dispensary

Vince and Associates Clinical Research receives 2010 NOVA award

People with Alzheimer's disease experience higher rate of cognitive decline: New study

Clinical Data completes NDA submission for vilazodone

Perrigo signs definitive merger agreement to acquire PBM Holdings for $808M in cash

Uroplasty announces newly-issued patent for Urgent PC Neuromodulation System

Intensive program helps French hospital reduce MRSA rates over 15-year period

Investment report on Arrowhead Research

New research at Tel Aviv University may lay groundwork for retinal implants in people

Pew Home Visiting Campaign director comments on maternal and infant home visiting provisions

More awareness and earlier diagnosis of brain cancer needed

SAMHSA study shows how psychiatric drugs prescribed for medical conditions

Smoking scenes in movies prompt young adult smokers to smoke immediately

Senate can still reject effort to bury health care choices, says NTU Vice President

iHealthCast.com launched to allow patients consult with doctors from home

Atomic layer deposition technique for incorporating "biological functionality" into complex nanomaterials

Cancer Research UK's special Race for Life event takes place in Essex

School-based program raises awareness about preventing type 2 diabetes

Researchers devise simple water test to check for herbicide clomazone

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