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NAF to hold third annual Ataxia Investigators Meeting in Rosemont

The National Ataxia Foundation, in conjunction with the University of Chicago program in pathobiology and translational neuroscience, will hold its third annual Ataxia Investigators Meeting March 9-11, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, in Rosemont, Ill. A three-day meeting for patients, caregivers and families will follow at the same location.

6 Mar 2010

Homecare advocates discuss the value and cost-effectiveness of home-based care

More than 250 providers of home medical equipment and services from across the U.S. met with members of Congress this week during the American Association for Homecare's Washington Legislative Conference.

6 Mar 2010

Abt Associates receives two new contracts to evaluate effectiveness of H1N1 vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded Abt Associates two new contracts to evaluate the effectiveness of the H1N1 vaccine among health care workers and children under the age of 18.

6 Mar 2010

ILS selects Provantis for fully automating toxicology data acquisition, analysis and reporting processes

Instem, a leading provider of early drug development software solutions, announced today that Integrated Laboratory Systems (ILS) has subscribed to Provantis™ Online, enhancing their existing software systems.

6 Mar 2010

Conference calls for East African countries to prioritize water, sanitation programs

During a sanitation conference being held in Kampala, Uganda, this week, "experts have urged regional countries to prioritize programs aimed at increasing access to safe water and sanitation" to move them closer to reaching the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) target in 2015, New Times/allAfrica.com reports.

6 Mar 2010

Study, conference highlight risks associated with migrant workers' limited access to health services

Despite being at high-risk for HIV infection, migrant workers in Southern Africa have a challenging time accessing HIV prevention and treatment services, according to a new study by the International Office of Migration (IOM), PANA/Afrique en ligne reports.

6 Mar 2010

Peptimmune granted US patent for PI-2301 peptide copolymer in treatment of multiple sclerosis

Peptimmune, Inc. a privately held biotechnology company, announced today the grant of US Patent Number 7,655,221 (the '221 patent) which protects the target product profile for its PI-2301 peptide copolymer for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, and other autoimmune diseases.

6 Mar 2010

CMA applauds federal government for promoting efficient and integrated patient care

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) welcomed the announcement yesterday that the federal government will release the $500 million promised for electronic medical records. It is also relieved that transfers to the provinces remain untouched.

6 Mar 2010

Governor Rendell recognizes the value of good nutrition and regular exercise in promoting good health

Governor Edward G. Rendell recognizes the value of good nutrition and regular exercise in promoting good health as he proclaims March 8-12 Older Pennsylvanians' Nutrition Awareness Week.

6 Mar 2010

Increased risk of colorectal cancer associated with obesity may be restricted to tumors that have no MSI

The increased risk of colorectal cancer associated with obesity may be largely restricted to tumors that have no or low microsatellite instability (MSI), a common condition in most colorectal cancers, according to a new study published online March 8 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

6 Mar 2010

Anthera Pharmaceuticals' 6.0M common stock public offering: Merriman Curhan Ford acts as co-manager

Merriman Curhan Ford Group, Inc. was a co-manager in Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s public offering of 6.0 million shares of common stock.

6 Mar 2010

Study shows clear link between Vitamin D levels and accumulation of fat in muscle tissue

There's an epidemic in progress, and it has nothing to do with the flu. A ground-breaking study published in the March 2010 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found an astonishing 59 per cent of study subjects had too little Vitamin D in their blood. Nearly a quarter of the group had serious deficiencies (less than 20 ng/ml) of this important vitamin.

6 Mar 2010

US Oncology honored with FORTUNE magazine's World's Most Admired Companies distinction

US Oncology, Inc., the leading oncology services company uniting the nation's largest cancer treatment and research network to expand patient access to high-quality, cost-effective cancer care and advance the science of cancer care, has been named to FORTUNE magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2010.

6 Mar 2010

MedShape Solutions to launch MORPHIX Shape Memory Suture Anchor device at AAOS 2010

MedShape Solutions announced today that it is pursuing Phase III SBIR awards and has received preferred vendor status at Veterans Health Administration Hospitals and other Federally funded hospitals for its MORPHIX ™ Shape Memory Suture Anchor.

6 Mar 2010

Research Roundup: Childhood obesity, insurance coverage in cancer trials, hospitals stays and need for nursing homes

Health Affairs this month is devoted to the topic of childhood obesity, with the first study of the group - National, State, And Local Disparities In Childhood Obesity - pointing out that "new data from the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health show that the percentage of children ages 10-17 who are overweight ... remained stable, while the national prevalence of obesity (BMI in the ninety-fifth percentile and higher) grew significantly, from 14.8 percent in 2003 to 16.4 percent in 2007.

6 Mar 2010

The Joint Commission provides 'The Gold Seal of Approval' to NYU Hospitals Center

NYU Langone Medical Center announced today that the NYU Hospitals Center received The Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission, a national nonprofit organization responsible for certifying that some 17,000 U.S. healthcare institutions are following the very best practices in terms of patient care and safety. Accreditation by The Joint Commission, which must be re-earned every three years, signals to patients and staff alike that NYU Langone is meeting the commission’s exacting standards in such key areas as patient rights, quality of treatment, medication safety, and infection control.

6 Mar 2010

Opinions on rebuilding Haiti: Role of U.S., good governance efforts, orphans, poverty

In McClatchy opinion piece, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) discusses her recent trip to Haiti and outlines the U.S. role in the country's rebuilding. "Congress is committed to helping Haiti recover from this tragedy. Congress has not only taken action to express condolences and solidarity with the Haitian people, but also to incentivize charitable giving for Haiti," Pelosi writes.

6 Mar 2010

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation launch 'Collaborative Leadership Program' to improve childcare

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation today announced the launch of the second phase of "Growing Up Healthy: Kids and Communities," a 10-year grantmaking initiative that began in 2006.

6 Mar 2010

KHN Column: The President's health plan won't cut the budget

In his latest Kaiser Health News column, James Capretta writes: "One of the central arguments President Barack Obama has made on behalf of the health care plan he wants Congress to approve in coming weeks is that it would begin to address the problem of rising costs and thus also begin to bring down future federal budget deficits" (Kaiser Health News).

6 Mar 2010

Researchers assess clinical and cost impacts of PPI utilization in hospitalized patients

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most effective agents for treating acid related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The utilization of intravenous (IV) formulations of PPIs has dramatically increased in health care institutions for inappropriate indications, route of administration and length of treatment. This is associated with an increased cost burden, increased risk of IV related infections, and utilization of hospital resources.

6 Mar 2010

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NAF to hold third annual Ataxia Investigators Meeting in Rosemont

Homecare advocates discuss the value and cost-effectiveness of home-based care

Abt Associates receives two new contracts to evaluate effectiveness of H1N1 vaccine

ILS selects Provantis for fully automating toxicology data acquisition, analysis and reporting processes

Conference calls for East African countries to prioritize water, sanitation programs

Study, conference highlight risks associated with migrant workers' limited access to health services

Peptimmune granted US patent for PI-2301 peptide copolymer in treatment of multiple sclerosis

CMA applauds federal government for promoting efficient and integrated patient care

Governor Rendell recognizes the value of good nutrition and regular exercise in promoting good health

Increased risk of colorectal cancer associated with obesity may be restricted to tumors that have no MSI

Anthera Pharmaceuticals' 6.0M common stock public offering: Merriman Curhan Ford acts as co-manager

Study shows clear link between Vitamin D levels and accumulation of fat in muscle tissue

US Oncology honored with FORTUNE magazine's World's Most Admired Companies distinction

MedShape Solutions to launch MORPHIX Shape Memory Suture Anchor device at AAOS 2010

Research Roundup: Childhood obesity, insurance coverage in cancer trials, hospitals stays and need for nursing homes

The Joint Commission provides 'The Gold Seal of Approval' to NYU Hospitals Center

Opinions on rebuilding Haiti: Role of U.S., good governance efforts, orphans, poverty

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation launch 'Collaborative Leadership Program' to improve childcare

KHN Column: The President's health plan won't cut the budget

Researchers assess clinical and cost impacts of PPI utilization in hospitalized patients

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

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