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AIS introduces new line of medically certified LCD Monitors for hospitals

American Industrial Systems, Inc. (AIS) introduces a new line of medically certified LCD Monitors for hospitals and personal care industries. The medical LCD displays have passed UL60601-1 Medical Equipment Certifications for approved electronic compatibility and reliability in the medical field.

14 Dec 2009

VHI introduces 2009 industry report on efficient hospitals and nursing care facilities

Virginia Health Information (VHI) released its 2009 Industry Report: Virginia Hospitals and Nursing Facilities, which identifies the most efficient and productive hospitals, nursing facilities and other health care providers. The report contains important information for businesses and health care purchasers including data on providers' costs, profits and charity care.

14 Dec 2009

AVAC: MDP 301 effectiveness trial finds no evidence that PRO 2000 microbicide reduces HIV infection

The Microbicides Development Programme announced earlier today that its MDP 301 effectiveness trial, which was conducted among almost 9,400 women in four African countries, found no evidence that the PRO 2000 microbicide reduces the risk of HIV infection.

14 Dec 2009

Myrrh resin may have cholesterol-lowering properties

Laboratory experiments suggest that the resin of certain trees of the Middle East, known commonly as the "myrrh" of the Christmas story, may have cholesterol-lowering properties.

14 Dec 2009

Study finds racial disparities in breast cancer care

Black women are less likely than white women to receive radiation therapy after a lumpectomy, the standard of care for early stage breast cancer, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

14 Dec 2009

Anthropologists create framework for measuring nutrition and health in violence-prone regions

For nearly two decades, Ivy Pike, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Arizona, has been studying ethnic groups in rural northern Kenya to understand how violence shapes the health of those eking out a living there.

14 Dec 2009

Approval of injectable formulation using NanoCrystal technology announced

Elan Drug Technologies, a business unit of Elan Corporation, plc announces the approval by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of EMEND® (aprepitant) for the treatment of cancer chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

14 Dec 2009

Scientists evaluate current research on soy infant formula

Members of the media are invited to attend a press availability period at noon on Friday, December 18, 2009 that will follow a scientific meeting evaluating the safety of soy infant formula. An independent panel of 14 scientists will evaluate the most current research on soy infant formula to determine whether exposure to soy infant formula is a risk to human development.

14 Dec 2009

Cultural activities may improve health and protect against depression

If you paint, dance or play a musical instrument - or just enjoy going to the theatre or to concerts -- it's likely that you feel healthier and are less depressed than people who don't, a survey of nearly 50,000 individuals from all socio-economic backgrounds from a county in mid-Norway shows.

14 Dec 2009

Diabetic patients exposed to insulin glargine have higher incidence of cancer, shows study

Type 2 diabetes and obesity are linked to an increased risk of certain cancers. Recently published studies suggested that insulin glargine (a synthetic insulin preparation marketed under the trade name Lantus), may be associated with a higher risk of certain cancers than other insulins or oral glucose lowering medications.

14 Dec 2009

New antibody-drug compound halts growth of metastatic breast tumors

A new antibody-drug compound shrank or halted the growth of metastatic breast tumors in almost half of a group of patients whose HER2-positive cancer had become resistant to standard therapies, according to early data from a multicenter Phase 2 clinical trial led by a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researcher.

14 Dec 2009

At the Crossroads: A guide to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and driving

Every 70 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease.¹ In conjunction with National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Dec. 6-12, leading researchers are joining forces to encourage families to talk openly with loved ones about driving as soon as they are diagnosed with a form of dementia.

14 Dec 2009

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh officially opens HB4Life Center for caregivers

When the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's HB4Life (Healthy Behaviors for Life) Center officially opens today, visitors will see a state-of-the-art fitness center for the hospital's caregivers.

14 Dec 2009

Additional therapy and screening may be needed for patients with mucinous breast cancer

In a large review of breast cancer patients with mucinous carcinoma, researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have identified an association between this rare type of breast cancer long-associated with a favorable prognosis and multiple tumors undetected by mammography or ultrasound.

14 Dec 2009

Eggs of marine animals is the best dietary source of Omega 3 fatty acids

The roe of hake, lumpsucker and salmon is the best dietary source of Omega 3, according to a study carried out by researchers at the University of Almer-a (UAL). The scientists analysed the eggs, or roe, of 15 marine animals, and found all of these contained high levels of these fatty acids, which are essential to the human body.

14 Dec 2009

Several DNA sequences linked to impaired pulmonary function, uncovers new study

A new study involving data from more than 20,000 individuals has uncovered several DNA sequences linked to impaired pulmonary function. The research, an analysis that combined the results of several smaller studies, provides insight into the mechanisms involved in reaching full lung capacity.

14 Dec 2009

UCB offers tips for managing rheumatoid arthritis during festive season

A third of women living with rheumatoid arthritis say their disease impacts their enjoyment of the festive season - Women living with rheumatoid arthritis find shopping for gifts, preparing holiday food, writing cards and wrapping presents most difficult to do - Nearly two thirds of women living with rheumatoid arthritis experience pain daily

14 Dec 2009

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AIS introduces new line of medically certified LCD Monitors for hospitals

VHI introduces 2009 industry report on efficient hospitals and nursing care facilities

AVAC: MDP 301 effectiveness trial finds no evidence that PRO 2000 microbicide reduces HIV infection

Myrrh resin may have cholesterol-lowering properties

Study finds racial disparities in breast cancer care

Anthropologists create framework for measuring nutrition and health in violence-prone regions

Approval of injectable formulation using NanoCrystal technology announced

Scientists evaluate current research on soy infant formula

Cultural activities may improve health and protect against depression

Diabetic patients exposed to insulin glargine have higher incidence of cancer, shows study

New antibody-drug compound halts growth of metastatic breast tumors

At the Crossroads: A guide to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and driving

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh officially opens HB4Life Center for caregivers

Additional therapy and screening may be needed for patients with mucinous breast cancer

Eggs of marine animals is the best dietary source of Omega 3 fatty acids

Several DNA sequences linked to impaired pulmonary function, uncovers new study

UCB offers tips for managing rheumatoid arthritis during festive season

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan applauds the state legislature for passing smoking ban

MultiCare Health Systems contracts Skanska to expand Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup

New biosensors show how schizophrenia drugs alter brain chemistry

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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