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Women's perceptions of sexual function after gynecologic surgery

Most women scheduled for gynecologic surgery to address noncancerous symptoms said in a recently published survey that they were not worried about the effects of the procedure on their sex lives.

13 Apr 2010

TD2, Horizon Discovery announce strategic alliance to advance personalized medicine

A strategic alliance announced today between TGen Drug Development (TD2) and Horizon Discovery Limited will significant advance personalized medicine.

13 Apr 2010

Eight tips to keep families fit and healthy

With so many risk factors prevalent in today's society, parents are increasingly concerned about making sure their children don't fall prey to this alarming trend.

13 Apr 2010

Invida Group converges subsidiaries under unified global brand name

At an event marked by celebration and strategic insight, Invida Group officially ushered in a new era as the company converges its subsidiaries under a unified global brand name. Held at Invida's new corporate headquarters in Singapore's Science Park One, the event drew 180 participants.

13 Apr 2010

SCAN Health Plan honors Monarch HealthCare of Orange County with Wave award

Monarch HealthCare of Orange County has been named this year's recipient of SCAN Health Plan's "Wave" award, presented annually to a medical group that combines "high levels of performance or improvement in the field of geriatrics" with a "strong commitment to care for seniors and SCAN members."

13 Apr 2010

The EMBO Meeting 2010: Over 120 researchers to present

More than 120 leading researchers from across the molecular life sciences will speak at The EMBO Meeting 2010 - the second annual life sciences conference to be organized by the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) and held in Barcelona from 4 - 7 September 2010.

13 Apr 2010

New article focuses on the role of registered dietitians in patient management

More than one third of Americans are considered obese and approximately 15 million (5%) Americans now have a body mass index greater than 40. The April issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association focuses on the ever-increasing use of bariatric surgery to control the excess morbidity and mortality associated with extreme obesity and the important role that registered dietitians play in the management of patients who have undergone the procedure.

13 Apr 2010

Silence Therapeutics reorganizes resources following Intradigm merger

Silence Therapeutics plc announces that the Company is executing a strategic plan designed to optimally organize its resources following its recent merger with Intradigm Corporation. Moving forward, all research activities related to Silence's novel RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutic platforms, including technologies that have emerged from both Silence and Intradigm, will take place at the Company's Berlin location.

13 Apr 2010

New website for PricewaterhouseCoopers' Health Industries practice

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP today launched a new website for their Health Industries practice – www.pwc.com/healthreform – which will serve as a central point of access for PricewaterhouseCoopers' latest insight and analysis on the implications of health reform for health organizations including insurers, physicians, hospitals and other providers, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies and employers.

13 Apr 2010

NeoStem opens new adult stem cell collection center in Austin, TX

NeoStem, Inc., an international biopharmaceutical company with operations in the U.S. and China, announced the launch of the newest adult stem cell collection center in its network to open in Austin, TX on April 15, 2010.

13 Apr 2010

BioElectronics plans to move trading of common shares to OTCBB quotation system

BioElectronics Corp., the maker of inexpensive, disposable drug-free anti-inflammatory devices, today announced the organization is in the process of working with market makers to move the trading of its common shares to the OTCBB quotation system. This comes about as a result of the recent completion of full financial audits for the years 2005 through 2009 and the filing of Form 10K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. BioElectronics is now a fully reporting company.

13 Apr 2010

New employee benefit program to manage healthcare costs and savings

My Health and Money, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company, has launched a new employee benefit that helps employees stretch their healthcare dollars.

13 Apr 2010

First direct recording of mirror neurons in the brain

Mirror neurons, many say, are what make us human. They are the cells in the brain that fire not only when we perform a particular action but also when we watch someone else perform that same action.

13 Apr 2010

Tips for protection against sun damage

It's never too early to start protecting yourself against sun damage, and if you are a teenage girl this message is especially important.

13 Apr 2010

Malaria No More: Jason Castro enters malaria fight to raise awareness of the disease

Atlantic recording artist Jason Castro was introduced to Malaria No More while still an American Idol finalist through the Idol Gives Back charity program, and was shocked to learn that thousands of kids die every day from a disease that's completely preventable and treatable. Malaria No More announces today that Castro has entered the malaria fight as the inaugural "Stayin' Alive" Ambassador, joining a talented list of celebrities who have supported Malaria No More, including Ashton Kutcher, Forest Whitaker, and American Idols Melinda Doolittle and Elliot Yamin, among others.

13 Apr 2010

New additions to NewReality's extensive library of personal improvement

NewReality, the world's leading weight loss supplier of NXT™ format technology for recorded audio material, announced today the newest additions to its extensive library of personal improvement and advanced learning topics. The new programs include: stress reduction; weight loss; smoking cessation; and golf improvement.

13 Apr 2010

ACOEM awards CHAA Exemplary Practice Citation to URS Corporation

URS Corporation, a global engineering and construction firm serving both private and public sector organizations, has been awarded the Corporate Health Achievement Award (CHAA) Exemplary Practice Citation by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). URS Corporation received the citation for its outstanding efforts in promoting employee health, wellness, and safety.

13 Apr 2010

STAAR Surgical reports 12% increase in first-quarter 2010 revenue

STAAR Surgical Company, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today reported that revenue for the first quarter ended April 3, 2010 grew approximately 12% as compared to the first quarter of 2009.

13 Apr 2010

IMX releases enhanced employer group reporting offering, Tru:Insights

Intelimedix, a business intelligence company focused on relational data analysis for faster, more accurate decision-making, has released an enhanced employer group reporting offering. The rebranded offering, Tru:Insights, empowers users to customize data analysis and information delivery and better identify and manage financial and medical risk.

13 Apr 2010

Study identifies pathway linked to rheumatoid arthritis

Investigators from Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a pathway involved in turning off inflammation that does not work properly in people with inflammatory arthritis. The finding, reported in the April 23 issue of the journal Immunity, could lead to the development of new therapeutic approaches to treating arthritis in the future.

13 Apr 2010