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Stereotaxis to be featured prominently in 31st HRS

Stereotaxis' safety and efficacy in the treatment of patients with complex arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and congenital heart defects will be featured prominently in the scientific program of the 31st Annual Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions in Denver, Colorado. Eight podium presentations and eight posters will underscore the broad clinical leadership that Stereotaxis has achieved in the treatment of patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias.

13 May 2010

Researchers provide better understanding of anti-cell death proteins and potential antagonist to defeat them

Cancer uses devious means to evade treatment and survive. One prime example is the way tumors express anti-cell death (anti-apoptotic) proteins to resist chemotherapy and radiation. However, the Pellecchia laboratory at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute has made two recent discoveries that may help curb these anti-apoptotic proteins and make current treatments more effective.

13 May 2010

HHS, DOJ officials to release new report on fraud prevention, enforcement efforts at press conference

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder will discuss the Obama Administration's efforts to fight fraud using new tools provided by the Affordable Care Act at a press conference on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. HHS and DOJ officials will also release a new report on fraud prevention and enforcement efforts.

13 May 2010

CyGene Laboratories reports heightened interest in at-home genetic testing

CyGene Laboratories Inc. today announced that it has experienced unprecedented levels of interest and requests for information following recent media coverage of Walgreens' decision to offer genetics testing kits supplied by Pathway Genomics in certain of their retail stores.

13 May 2010

Study shows direct cellular interaction between endocannabinoids and alcohol in the brain

In findings that should finally put to rest a decade of controversy in the field of neurobiology, a team at The Scripps Research Institute has found decisive evidence that a specific neurotransmitter system-the endocannabinoid system-is active in a brain region known to play a key role in the processing of memory, emotional reactions, and addiction formation. The new study also shows that this system can dampen the effects of alcohol, suggesting an avenue for the development of drugs to combat alcohol addiction.

13 May 2010

Genetic Immunity formulates first topically administered nanomedicine therapeutic vaccine for HIV/AIDS

Genetic Immunity, a multi-national biopharmaceutical company developing nanomedicine vaccines today announces publication of the Company's innovative work to develop a stable liquid formulation to deliver a novel nanomedicine. Appearing in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, the paper addresses how Genetic Immunity was able to overcome significant hurdles facing the field to successfully formulate the first topically administered nanomedicine therapeutic vaccine for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, DermaVir.

13 May 2010

Graymark Healthcare first-quarter consolidated net revenues increase 7% to $27.6 million

Graymark Healthcare, Inc. today announced progress on Fiscal 2010 Initiatives and financial results for the Quarter ending March 31, 2010.

13 May 2010

Daily consumption of probiotic cheese helps tackle age-related changes in immune system: Research

Scientists in Finland have discovered that cheese can help preserve and enhance the immune system of the elderly by acting as a carrier for probiotic bacteria. The research, published in FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology, reveals that daily consumption of probiotic cheese helps to tackle age-related changes in the immune system.

13 May 2010

PAREXEL further expands presence in China with offices in Chengdu and Guangzhou

PAREXEL International Corporation, a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, today announced that the Company has opened offices in Chengdu and Guangzhou, China to support a growing requirement for a broad range of clinical development and regulatory consulting capabilities in the country and throughout the Asia/Pacific region.

From Parexel 13 May 2010

Adults with SCA show poorer performance on neurocognitive tests: Study

Compared with a group of healthy study participants, adults with sickle cell anemia showed poorer performance on neurocognitive tests, which was associated with anemia and age, according to a study in the May 12 issue of JAMA.

13 May 2010

Solta Medical honored with Provectus Award at first annual Bright Lights Conference

Solta Medical, Inc., a global leader in the medical aesthetics market, today announced that it has received the Provectus Award presented by MDB Capital Group at the first annual Bright Lights Conference, the first public company conference to focus exclusively on companies with disruptive and market changing intellectual property (IP).

13 May 2010

Aeterna Zentaris posts net loss of $5.9 million for first-quarter 2010

Aeterna Zentaris Inc., a late-stage drug development company specialized in oncology and endocrinology, today reported financial and operating results as at and for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

13 May 2010

Research article focuses on how IECs respond to probiotic strain B. lactis HN019

Probiotics are a group of live microorganisms administered in adequate amounts which confer a beneficial health effect on the host. This bacterial community plays a pivotal role in human nutrition and health by promoting the supply of nutrients, preventing pathogen colonization and shaping and maintaining normal mucosal immunity.

13 May 2010

Prestige Brands Holdings fourth fiscal quarter revenues up 4% to $71.4 million

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. today reported results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.

13 May 2010

U.S. Well-Being Report for April 2010

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index was a tie (63.3) for all-time overall well-being in April, revealing a continued recovery of American well-being despite continuing challenges and high unemployment. The only other time in 28 months of measurement the WBI reached 67 was in August 2009.

13 May 2010

ACHN reports net loss of $5.6M for first-quarter 2010: MicroStockProfit.com

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

13 May 2010

No clear consensus on prevalence, diagnosis, management, and prevention of food allergies

A review of previous research indicates that there are few high-quality studies on food allergies, with limited uniform criteria for making a diagnosis and determining prevalence and effective treatments, according to an article in the May 12 issue of JAMA.

13 May 2010

Study reveals increase in treatment admissions for drug abuse

From 1998 to 2008 there were marked changes in some patterns of substance use treatment admissions according to a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Although the concurrent abuse of both alcohol and drugs has remained widespread, the proportion of treatment admissions for the co-abuse of these substances has declined gradually yet significantly during this period - from 44 percent to 38 percent.

13 May 2010

Parents must step up as role models against childhood obesity, says physical education teacher

Over the past 20 years, physical education teacher Terry Wade has seen a dramatic change in her students. Childhood obesity is rampant, and lack of exercise and overeating is leading to serious health problems in kids. What to do? Step up as role models and lead by example, says Wade, who is also a volunteer coordinator for the youth fitness and nutrition program Marathon Kids.

13 May 2010

SAGE launches further two Therapeutic Advances journals

SAGE has extended its suite of Therapeutic Advances journals with the launch of a further two titles: Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease and Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism.

13 May 2010

Medical News

Stereotaxis to be featured prominently in 31st HRS

Researchers provide better understanding of anti-cell death proteins and potential antagonist to defeat them

HHS, DOJ officials to release new report on fraud prevention, enforcement efforts at press conference

CyGene Laboratories reports heightened interest in at-home genetic testing

Study shows direct cellular interaction between endocannabinoids and alcohol in the brain

Genetic Immunity formulates first topically administered nanomedicine therapeutic vaccine for HIV/AIDS

Graymark Healthcare first-quarter consolidated net revenues increase 7% to $27.6 million

Daily consumption of probiotic cheese helps tackle age-related changes in immune system: Research

PAREXEL further expands presence in China with offices in Chengdu and Guangzhou

Adults with SCA show poorer performance on neurocognitive tests: Study

Solta Medical honored with Provectus Award at first annual Bright Lights Conference

Aeterna Zentaris posts net loss of $5.9 million for first-quarter 2010

Research article focuses on how IECs respond to probiotic strain B. lactis HN019

Prestige Brands Holdings fourth fiscal quarter revenues up 4% to $71.4 million

U.S. Well-Being Report for April 2010

ACHN reports net loss of $5.6M for first-quarter 2010: MicroStockProfit.com

No clear consensus on prevalence, diagnosis, management, and prevention of food allergies

Study reveals increase in treatment admissions for drug abuse

Parents must step up as role models against childhood obesity, says physical education teacher

SAGE launches further two Therapeutic Advances journals

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