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Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's forty-two generic drugs included in China's Essential Drug List

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group ("Simcere" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded generic and innovative pharmaceuticals in China, today announced that forty-two of its generic drugs have been included in China's Essential Drug List ("EDL"), which was issued by China's Ministry of Health ("MOH") on August 18, 2009.

24 Aug 2009

Microbiologists discover new therapies for human respiratory syncytial virus and influenza A virus

A cellular molecule that not only can sense two common respiratory viruses but also can direct cells to mount a defense has been identified by microbiologists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

24 Aug 2009

Dominique Wilkins urges seniors to undergo diabetes screening test

Dominique Wilkins, NBA Hall-of-Famer and advocate for healthier living, visited Towne Club today to create awareness of the fact that seniors at risk for diabetes can get a free diabetes screening test in their health care provider's office.

24 Aug 2009

The Health care reform bill and Medicare regulation cut Medicare-funded nursing home care in Texas by $2.7 billion

A new American Health Care Association (AHCA) analysis of the pending U.S. House health care reform bill, combined with the impact of a recently-enacted Medicare regulation cutting Medicare-funded nursing home care by $12 billion over ten years, finds seniors in Texas requiring nursing and rehabilitative care will face total funding cuts of more than $2.7 billion over that same time period, which equals the 4th-highest state cut across the 50 states.

24 Aug 2009

Marin Catholic High School's new SAS system reduces the presence of illness-causing microorganisms

Marin Catholic High School (MCHS) and CSG, the worldwide leader in environmentally-beneficial surface treatments, today announced the school is the Bay Area's first education facility to integrate the Surface Antimicrobial System (SAS). The most environmentally friendly and long-lasting treatment of its kind, SAS has transformed 10,000 square feet of high-touch surfaces in Marin's athletic facility into materials that continuously inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, mold, and fungi for three years.

24 Aug 2009

American Correctional Solutions' CEO to appear on radio show

The entrepreneur leading American Correctional Solutions, the firm ranked # 92 on Inc. Magazines 2009 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list, will appear on CRITICAL MASS: The Radio Show. ACS's President, Barry Goldstein, will be interviewed on LATalkRadio.com's most successful business show on Monday, August 24th from 4:05-4:30pm (on channel 1).

24 Aug 2009

Research study links partial epilepsy to the disruption of brain development during early childhood

A form of partial epilepsy associated with auditory and other sensory hallucinations has been linked to the disruption of brain development during early childhood, according to a study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC).

24 Aug 2009

New noninvasive technique to detect colorectal and gastric cancers found

A preliminary evaluation of methylation of two gene promoters in fecal DNA showed promise as a noninvasive method to detect colorectal and gastric cancers, according to a new study published online August 21 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

24 Aug 2009

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission announces annual award ceremony in Georgia, USA

The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission announces its annual meeting will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. on the campus of Georgia Military College - Legislative Chamber/Old Capitol Building in Milledgeville, GA.

24 Aug 2009

Sonomax Hearing Healthcare completes Phase I development of self-fit custom earpiece

Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. (SHH:TSX Venture Exchange) announces objective, scientific proof of the company's ability to develop a technology to produce an off-the-shelf, self-fitting, custom earpiece.

24 Aug 2009

Emisphere Technologies announces sale of common stock shares resulting in gross proceeds of $4 million

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. today announced the completion of its previously announced sale of 5,714,286 shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase up to 2,685,714 additional shares of common stock in a registered direct offering with two institutional investors, resulting in gross proceeds of $4 million (the “Financing”).

24 Aug 2009

Scientific advancement in treating blood-related cancers leads to better survival rates

A recent analysis has found that adolescents and young adults who were recently diagnosed with blood-related cancers have better long-term survival rates than those who were diagnosed in the 1980s.

24 Aug 2009

Study reveals high cholestrol as a cause of cardiac arrhythmias

Cholesterol can affect the flow of the electrical currents that generate the heart beat, according to a study from two UBC cardiovascular researchers funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon. The research team has just published the important discovery about the causes of cardiac arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats) in one of the world's leading scientific journals.

24 Aug 2009

New minimally invasive surgery techniques and instruments reduce tissue damage and infection

New, delicate surgery techniques to hunt for tumours could benefit from a lighter touch - but from a robot, rather than from a human hand. Canadian researchers have created a touchy-feely robot that detects tougher tumour tissue in half the time, and with 40% more accuracy than a human. The technique also minimises tissue damage.

24 Aug 2009

Scientists to discuss effective treatments for serious diseases at Functional Genomics/Chemical Biology conference

A cure for cystic fibrosis, HIV-fighting 'Trojan horses', new pharmaceuticals from the ocean. Chemical biologists use new and innovative approaches to discover medications of the future. On 24 August, some of the field's most prominent researchers will attend an international conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.

24 Aug 2009

Obama, dems plot new health reform strategy

Though they've spent years "testing and refining their message," Democrats are back at the beginning, plotting a new strategy to sell health reform, Politico reports.

24 Aug 2009

Research study conducted to analyze long-term patterns in weight-related activities

Despite mounting public health concerns about obesity and persistent social pressures dictating that slim is beautiful, young women in their '20s consistently exercise less than young men.

24 Aug 2009

Pharmaceutical manufacturers increase lobbying

The Associated Press reports: "The pharmaceutical industry's primary trade group spent nearly $6.2 million lobbying in the second quarter on health care reform provisions, confirmation of two top federal officials and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report.

24 Aug 2009

Discovery of genetic biomarkers enable targeted personalised medication for Colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Fortunately physicians today have an abundance of drug therapies available to improve survival length for more advanced cancer patients. Now the discovery of genetic biomarkers relevant to CRC means that targeted personalised medication is increasingly common.

24 Aug 2009

Labor unions boost campaign contributions in N.C.

The Charlotte Observer reports: "Labor unions trying to shape the nation's health care debate have poured millions of dollars into the campaign coffers of N.C. congressional lawmakers in recent years.

24 Aug 2009

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Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's forty-two generic drugs included in China's Essential Drug List

Microbiologists discover new therapies for human respiratory syncytial virus and influenza A virus

Dominique Wilkins urges seniors to undergo diabetes screening test

The Health care reform bill and Medicare regulation cut Medicare-funded nursing home care in Texas by $2.7 billion

Marin Catholic High School's new SAS system reduces the presence of illness-causing microorganisms

American Correctional Solutions' CEO to appear on radio show

Research study links partial epilepsy to the disruption of brain development during early childhood

New noninvasive technique to detect colorectal and gastric cancers found

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission announces annual award ceremony in Georgia, USA

Sonomax Hearing Healthcare completes Phase I development of self-fit custom earpiece

Emisphere Technologies announces sale of common stock shares resulting in gross proceeds of $4 million

Scientific advancement in treating blood-related cancers leads to better survival rates

Study reveals high cholestrol as a cause of cardiac arrhythmias

New minimally invasive surgery techniques and instruments reduce tissue damage and infection

Scientists to discuss effective treatments for serious diseases at Functional Genomics/Chemical Biology conference

Obama, dems plot new health reform strategy

Research study conducted to analyze long-term patterns in weight-related activities

Pharmaceutical manufacturers increase lobbying

Discovery of genetic biomarkers enable targeted personalised medication for Colorectal cancer

Labor unions boost campaign contributions in N.C.

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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