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Military Healthcare Convention and Conference: Latest developments and initiatives in military healthcare

The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement, Exhibitions Group will host speakers Lt Gen (Dr.) Charles B Green, Surgeon General of the Air Force, BG Richard W. Thomas, Assistant Surgeon General of the US Army, and Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for the Office of Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy, Noel Koch, in their first annual Military Healthcare Convention and Conference June 22-25 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

6 Mar 2010

Senesco insiders elect to convert common stock formerly held by Stanford Venture Capital at $0.83

Senesco Technologies, Inc. reported today that the insiders of the Company who had previously purchased all of the convertible debentures, warrants and common stock of Senesco which were formerly held by Stanford Venture Capital Holdings, Inc. have elected, subject to shareholder approval, to convert the convertible debentures at a conversion price of $0.83.

6 Mar 2010

Roche, OrbiMed, McKinsey announce fifteen finalists of SEED Competition

Roche, OrbiMed, and McKinsey announced fifteen finalists of the SEED Competition at the SEED Finalist Coaching Day event in Shanghai’s Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park on March 2, 2010. The event was managed and presented by ChinaBio® Accelerator. The finalists will go on to compete for the grand prize of RMB 300,000 to be presented at the SEED Final Competition and Award Ceremony in Shanghai on April 23, 2010.

6 Mar 2010

Nordic Naturals' products surpass all PCB standards set by California's Proposition 65

Nordic Naturals announced today that the company's products surpass all PCB standards set by California's Proposition 65, the GOED voluntary monograph, and all international standards. Nordic Naturals products were not listed in the lawsuit filed in California alleging that eight fish oil companies did not properly label products regarding PCB levels under the state's Proposition 65.

6 Mar 2010

World through the eyes of a person with eye disease

Lighthouse International, the non-profit leader in vision healthcare, research, education and advocacy, launches a new website that features the first customizable, low-vision simulator that shows how a person with an eye disease sees the world. Visitors can choose a video from YouTube and select a filter that simulates retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy.

6 Mar 2010

Sandata Technologies, Infocrossing reach agreement over patent infringement lawsuit

Sandata Technologies, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of information technology solutions to the home healthcare and social services communities, and Infocrossing, Inc. today announced the settlement of the patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies.

6 Mar 2010

Researchers discuss possibility of using food to prevent individual's genes from expressing disease

Personal health recommendations and diets tailored to better prevent diseases may be in our future, just by focusing on genetics.

6 Mar 2010

Salmonella Montevideo outbreak: FDA investigates Daniele International's pepper supply chain

As part of the Salmonella Montevideo investigation, the Food and Drug Administration has been actively investigating the supply chain of black and red pepper supplied to Daniele International Inc., Pascoag, R.I.

6 Mar 2010

UCB Rheumatoid Arthritis Family Scholarship applications open until March 19, 2010

Applications are being accepted until March 19, 2010 for the UCB Rheumatoid Arthritis Family Scholarship. These scholarships are for rheumatoid arthritis patients or their immediate family members. Winners are awarded up to $10,000 to continue their studies at an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.

6 Mar 2010

Salmonella Tennessee in Basic Food Flavors' HVP: FDA taking steps to protect consumers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to protect the public following the early identification of Salmonella Tennessee in one company's supply of hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP). This is a common ingredient used most frequently as a flavor enhancer in many processed foods, including soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips and dressings.

6 Mar 2010

Survey shows 60% of Californians have not done enough in preparation for large-scale earthquake

A majority of Californians have taken initial steps toward earthquake preparedness but more than 60 percent of Californians have not done enough to make their homes safer and guard their personal finances in preparation for an inevitable, large-scale earthquake, according to a recent California Earthquake Preparedness Survey.

6 Mar 2010

Endoscopic and surgical treatment of GV bleeding: MDCTPV could provide valuable references

Gastric varices (GV) are an important complication of portal hypertension. As an almost atraumatic method, computed tomography (CT) angiography has been used widely to show the portal vein system. However, the collateral circulation of GV in different locations has been reported only rarely.

6 Mar 2010

PADF and OAS seek donations for Chilean relief and children's clinics

Donations are requested for Chilean relief and to help a group of specialized children's clinics that were damaged by the earthquake and aftershocks, the non-profit Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and the Organization of American States (OAS) announced.

6 Mar 2010

Proposed changes to Disbursement Quota may help The Salvation Army meet increased needs of Canadians

The proposed changes to the Disbursement Quota announced yesterday in the 2010 federal budget are widely supported by The Salvation Army. The removal of the quota will provide The Salvation Army, one of Canada's largest charities, with increased flexibility in meeting the needs of Canadians during a time when more and more people are turning to charities for help.

6 Mar 2010

Scientists succeed in mapping entire network of DNA-binding transcription factors

In a significant leap forward in the understanding of how specific types of tissue are determined to develop in mammals, an international team of scientists has succeeded in mapping the entire network of DNA-binding transcription factors and their interactions. This global network, indicating which factors can combine to determine cell fate, will be published in the March 5 issue of the journal Cell.

6 Mar 2010

Possible Salmonella contamination: Mincing Overseas Spice recalls two lots of black pepper

Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey announced today that it is recalling black pepper Lots 3258 and 3309 because of possible contamination with Salmonella.

6 Mar 2010

MedFlash sponsors Darryl Strawberry event to increase awareness about autism and MedFlash PHM

Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company's MedFlash® will be the sole sponsor of the Darryl Strawberry event being held at the New York Islanders game tomorrow, Saturday March 6, 2010 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Nassau Coliseum seats 16,234 and welcomes over 550,000 people per season for Islander games.

6 Mar 2010

SZMI, ECV organise workshop to debate issues relating to long-term care for dependent older people

The Szociàlpolitikai és Munkaügyi Intézet of Hungary and the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research co-organised a workshop entitled "Long-term care in Europe - discussing trends and relevant issues", in Budapest on the 22-23 of February.

6 Mar 2010

Beyoncé Cosmetology Center opened at Phoenix House Career Academy

Phoenix House, the nation’s leading non-profit provider of substance abuse and prevention services, today announces the opening of the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center at the Phoenix House Career Academy. A residential treatment program with a fully equipped vocational training center on site, the Career Academy, located in Brooklyn, NY, guides students as they work toward their professional and personal goals.

6 Mar 2010

FAA's Public Access Defibrillation Program: Emergency University and HeartSine Technologies support

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced its selection of Emergency University and HeartSine Technologies to provide nationwide Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and program management for ERT members.

6 Mar 2010

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Military Healthcare Convention and Conference: Latest developments and initiatives in military healthcare

Senesco insiders elect to convert common stock formerly held by Stanford Venture Capital at $0.83

Roche, OrbiMed, McKinsey announce fifteen finalists of SEED Competition

Nordic Naturals' products surpass all PCB standards set by California's Proposition 65

World through the eyes of a person with eye disease

Sandata Technologies, Infocrossing reach agreement over patent infringement lawsuit

Researchers discuss possibility of using food to prevent individual's genes from expressing disease

Salmonella Montevideo outbreak: FDA investigates Daniele International's pepper supply chain

UCB Rheumatoid Arthritis Family Scholarship applications open until March 19, 2010

Salmonella Tennessee in Basic Food Flavors' HVP: FDA taking steps to protect consumers

Survey shows 60% of Californians have not done enough in preparation for large-scale earthquake

Endoscopic and surgical treatment of GV bleeding: MDCTPV could provide valuable references

PADF and OAS seek donations for Chilean relief and children's clinics

Proposed changes to Disbursement Quota may help The Salvation Army meet increased needs of Canadians

Scientists succeed in mapping entire network of DNA-binding transcription factors

Possible Salmonella contamination: Mincing Overseas Spice recalls two lots of black pepper

MedFlash sponsors Darryl Strawberry event to increase awareness about autism and MedFlash PHM

SZMI, ECV organise workshop to debate issues relating to long-term care for dependent older people

Beyoncé Cosmetology Center opened at Phoenix House Career Academy

FAA's Public Access Defibrillation Program: Emergency University and HeartSine Technologies support

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

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