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RetireSafe's supporters outraged at proposed health care reform that adversely affects senior citizens

RetireSafe applauds Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee for outlining some crucial steps for health care to protect senior Americans. "We look at The Seniors' Health Care Bill of Rights, unveiled today, as an "emergency medical intervention" that will help ensure that seniors will receive access to quality health care," stated Thair Phillips, RetireSafe President.

25 Aug 2009

Study links positive work experiences with happier home life

A Kansas State University study shows that invigorated and dedicated employees carry over their positive work experiences for a happier home life.

25 Aug 2009

RegeneRx announces the receipt of a Notice of Allowance in Europe for its patent application

REGENERX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (the “Company” or “RegeneRx”) announced today that it received a “Notice of Allowance” in Europe for its patent application: Inhibition or Reversal of Skin Aging by Actin-Sequestering Peptides.

25 Aug 2009

Cadent completes $15 million financing round

Cadent, the leading provider of 3-D digital solutions for the orthodontic and dental industries, today announced the completion of a $15 million round of financing. This financing was led by new investor Fortissimo Capital and included participation from current investors in the company.

25 Aug 2009

Senators debate cost of insurance subsidies for low-income families

The Wall Street Journal reports that the six Senate Finance Committee negotiators aren't in agreement about subsidies for low-income people to buy insurance.

25 Aug 2009

Research to be conducted on bacterial microbes in space to discover new medicines

Along with supply and equipment cargo bound for the International Space Station, Space Shuttle Discovery STS-128 will carry an additional scientific payload being conducted by Austin-based Astrogenetix, the first commercial space company to use microgravity to discover the foundation of new medicines.

25 Aug 2009

Lpath achieves one of the four Phase 1 objectives by demonstrating its optimized fermentation process

Lpath, Inc., the category leader in lipidomics-based therapeutics, demonstrated commercially acceptable yields in its optimized fermentation process. In doing so, Lpath achieved one of four Phase 1 objectives established by Merck Serono, the exclusive worldwide licensee of ASONEP and Lpath's development partner, and will receive a milestone payment according to the terms of the Merck Serono license agreement.

25 Aug 2009

VHA's Non-Salary Cost Reduction program helps hospitals save supply costs

Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany, Ind., turned to VHA Inc., the national health care network, to help it reduce supply expenses, and saved $3 million annually.

25 Aug 2009

Phoenix Children’s Hospital adopts Eclipsys’ computerized physician order entry system

Eclipsys Corporation®, The Outcomes Company®, today announced that Phoenix Children’s Hospital, one of the 10 largest freestanding children’s hospitals in the country, has successfully completed an enterprise-wide activation of the company’s computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system, Sunrise Acute Care™.

25 Aug 2009

Impact Fusion International to commence filming of Anti-Steroids and Anti-Drug Campaign

Impact Fusion International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: IFUS) announced that it will begin filming of its Anti-Steroids and Anti-Drug Campaign with retired NFL star Kenneth Davidson. This campaign will be centered around the Intact Sports Nutrition products Intact Endurance and Intact Protein+ that will be sold as a system called Intact Complete.

25 Aug 2009

PLoS journal throws light on neglected tropical diseases toll in sub-Saharan Africa

An analysis published August 25 in the open-access journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases sheds new light on the toll that neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) take on sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with an estimated 500 million people suffering from these debilitating and sometimes deadly diseases.

25 Aug 2009

Research reveals the life-long detrimental impact of maternal smoking during pregnancy

A new study by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) has found that the life-long effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy may occur through specific changes in DNA patterns.

25 Aug 2009

Pharmacy Times serves as a go-to resource for pharmacists on OTC products

Consumers overwhelmed by options when considering over-the-counter (OTC) medications can now find out which products are most recommended by pharmacists through Pharmacy & Healthcare Communications' OTC Recommendations Survey.

25 Aug 2009

Smokers may exacerbate malnutrition in developing countries, study finds

The ANI24/Times of India examines the results of a recent study that found smokers in rural Indonesia tend to compromise their family food budgets in order to support their habit.

25 Aug 2009

Celsius Holdings introduces calorie burning beverage in New York and Pennsylvania

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CSUH) announced today that Celsius®, the original calorie burning beverage, is now available at all 76 Tops Friendly Markets locations in New York and Pennsylvania.

25 Aug 2009

State of Arizona offers BCBSAZ network option to its employees and their families

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is pleased to announce the State of Arizona is offering a BCBSAZ network option to approximately 65,000 state employees and their families during the upcoming health insurance open enrollment period.

25 Aug 2009

Engageon releases its first installation of the Engageon Association Builder software

In response to the quickly emerging need for associations and other organizations to deploy social networking tools for their members or constituents, tech startup Engageon LLC officially released its first installation of the Engageon Association Builder (EAB). The first launch was developed for the National Lipid Association (NLA).

25 Aug 2009

PacifiCord to conduct free prenatal classes in San Diego from September 2009

Dedicated to serving the private cord blood banking needs of Southern California, PacifiCord (www.pacificord.com) today announced it will be offering free prenatal classes in San Diego starting September 9, 2009.

25 Aug 2009

FDA issues final approval for manufacturing and marketing Ranbaxy's Glycopyrrolate tablets

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (RPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited (RLL), announced today that RLL has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Glycopyrrolate Tablets USP, 1 mg and 2 mg.

25 Aug 2009

Thyretain TSI Reporter BioAssay test for detecting auto-antibodies attains the FDA clearance

Diagnostic HYBRIDS announces the FDA clearance, for marketing under the 510(k) pre-notification process, of the Thyretain TSI Reporter BioAssay. Thyretain is an in vitro diagnostic use test that specifically detects auto-antibodies called thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) in patient serum.

25 Aug 2009

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RetireSafe's supporters outraged at proposed health care reform that adversely affects senior citizens

Study links positive work experiences with happier home life

RegeneRx announces the receipt of a Notice of Allowance in Europe for its patent application

Cadent completes $15 million financing round

Senators debate cost of insurance subsidies for low-income families

Research to be conducted on bacterial microbes in space to discover new medicines

Lpath achieves one of the four Phase 1 objectives by demonstrating its optimized fermentation process

VHA's Non-Salary Cost Reduction program helps hospitals save supply costs

Phoenix Children’s Hospital adopts Eclipsys’ computerized physician order entry system

Impact Fusion International to commence filming of Anti-Steroids and Anti-Drug Campaign

PLoS journal throws light on neglected tropical diseases toll in sub-Saharan Africa

Research reveals the life-long detrimental impact of maternal smoking during pregnancy

Pharmacy Times serves as a go-to resource for pharmacists on OTC products

Smokers may exacerbate malnutrition in developing countries, study finds

Celsius Holdings introduces calorie burning beverage in New York and Pennsylvania

State of Arizona offers BCBSAZ network option to its employees and their families

Engageon releases its first installation of the Engageon Association Builder software

PacifiCord to conduct free prenatal classes in San Diego from September 2009

FDA issues final approval for manufacturing and marketing Ranbaxy's Glycopyrrolate tablets

Thyretain TSI Reporter BioAssay test for detecting auto-antibodies attains the FDA clearance

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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