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TekPackaging wins contract for manufacturing ear thermometer probe covers

ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) today announced that TekPackaging LLC (Tek) has been awarded a production contract to be the exclusive manufacturer of Thermoscan(R) ear thermometer probe covers for distribution worldwide. Thermoscan is the market leader and healthcare industry standard for electronic thermometers.

21 Aug 2009

Illegal immigrant dialysis in Las Vegas costly to hospitals, system

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that dialysis care for illegal immigrants at a taxpayer-supported medical center costs $20 million a year and that the immigrants are being referred there from for-profit hospitals.

21 Aug 2009

New book reveals information on the occurrence and spread of rabies in bats

Bat Rabies is intended for scientists and the general public. Dr. Constantine presents the material in a simple, straightforward manner that serves both audiences. The book, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center, was published with the goal of increasing public understanding of rabies and the often misunderstood bat, and providing a balanced perspective on the risk of bat rabies to people.

21 Aug 2009

Researchers develop new ways for splitting dangerous pair of cancer proteins

A research team led by U of T Mississauga scientists has developed a new way to split up a dangerous pair of cancer proteins, a finding that could ultimately lead to chemotherapy that is more effective and has fewer side effects.

21 Aug 2009

Comedy commercials against Obama's Death Care to be held in 10 cities

Terry and other advocates will be filming comedy commercials against "Obama's Death Care," including costumes, props and images.

21 Aug 2009

Wheat-free diet reduces the incidence of diabetes

Scientists at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa have discovered what may be an important clue to the cause of type 1 diabetes. Dr. Fraser Scott and his team tested 42 people with type 1 diabetes and found that nearly half had an abnormal immune response to wheat proteins. The study is published in the August 2009 issue of the journal Diabetes.

21 Aug 2009

Enhanced version of iTriage application provides more information for iPhone users

Healthagen™, a developer of healthcare information software, today introduced a new, enhanced version of iTriage® for the iPhone. This update provides iPhone users with the same expanded data currently available in the iTriage product for .mobi browsers on smart phones at www.iTriageHealth.com, and allows medical facilities and providers to provide additional information about their services, including links to their web sites, informational text and video, to iTriage users through premier listings.

21 Aug 2009

New portable dialysis machine that provides continuous dialysis is under development

Researchers are developing a Wearable Artificial Kidney for dialysis patients, reports an upcoming paper in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). "Our vision of a technological breakthrough has materialized in the form of a Wearable Artificial Kidney, which provides continuous dialysis 24 hours a day, seven days a week," comments Victor Gura, MD (David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA).

21 Aug 2009

Kidneys from young donors considered safe and effective for transplantation

In most transplant centers, the kidneys of very young deceased donors are transplanted together into one patient. According to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN), a single kidney from a very young deceased donor maintains the health of an adult with kidney failure.

21 Aug 2009

Research reveals brain activity networks of Alzheimer's disease affected patients become more random and unstructured

Different types of dementia show dissimilar changes in brain activity. A network mapping technique described in the open access journal BMC Neuroscience has been applied to EEG data obtained from patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD, a less common type of dementia with more prominent behavioral symptoms).

21 Aug 2009

The Gerontologist discusses perceptions of different groups about cognitive health

A new special issue of The Gerontologist has identified for the first time how ethnically, culturally, linguistically, and geographically diverse groups think about aging and brain health.

21 Aug 2009

Study reveals that taxing job-based health benefits to affect low-income families more

As the debate over health care reform continues to unfold in town hall meetings and on Capitol Hill, a new study by two Harvard researchers has found that taxing job-based health benefits would heavily penalize insured, working families.

21 Aug 2009

Palliative care experts focus on comfort before death

Palliative care specialists study how to manage a patient's last months to give comfort. One expert says end-of-life consultations are just what Americans need to deal with death.

21 Aug 2009

Research attributes accumulation of belly fat to change in hormone balance during menopause transition

In middle-aged women, visceral fat, more commonly called belly fat, is known to be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but what causes visceral fat to accumulate?

21 Aug 2009

UCLA highlights the benefits of restful sleep for increased efficiency

According to the journal Science, the function of sleep is one of the 125 greatest unsolved mysteries in science. Theories range from brain "maintenance" - including memory consolidation and pruning - to reversing damage from oxidative stress suffered while awake, to promoting longevity. None of these theories are well established, and many are mutually exclusive.

21 Aug 2009

Endologix publishes abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment trial results online

Endologix, Inc., developer of minimally invasive treatments for aortic disorders, announced today the online publication of results from the pivotal prospective, multicenter clinical trial of the Company's Powerlink XL((R)) System for treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm in large diameter proximal aortic necks.

21 Aug 2009

Shareholders of Medarex get more time to accept cash tender offer from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) announced today that it has extended its previously announced cash tender offer, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Puma Acquisition Corporation, to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Medarex (NASDAQ: MEDX) (“Medarex”) until 12:00 midnight (New York City time) on August 26, 2009, unless further extended.

21 Aug 2009

Medx Health Corp announces losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2009

MedX Health Corp., (TSXV.MDX) a global leader in drug free, non-invasive low level laser and light therapy for tissue repair and pain relief, today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

21 Aug 2009

Genetic engineering technique used to treat bowel disorders

For the first time, scientists have used a genetically engineered "friendly" bacterium to deliver a therapy.

21 Aug 2009

10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair to focus on healthy cooking demonstrations

At the largest green gathering in the South, chefs, foodies and restaurants have the opportunity to show off their organic food products to an audience deeply interested in green lifestyles and healthy, organic eating. At the 10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair over 7500 people gather annually to explore products, organic food and technology that is sustainable, renewable, recyclable and geared to offering healthy, green-living choices.

21 Aug 2009

Medical News

TekPackaging wins contract for manufacturing ear thermometer probe covers

Illegal immigrant dialysis in Las Vegas costly to hospitals, system

New book reveals information on the occurrence and spread of rabies in bats

Researchers develop new ways for splitting dangerous pair of cancer proteins

Comedy commercials against Obama's Death Care to be held in 10 cities

Wheat-free diet reduces the incidence of diabetes

Enhanced version of iTriage application provides more information for iPhone users

New portable dialysis machine that provides continuous dialysis is under development

Kidneys from young donors considered safe and effective for transplantation

Research reveals brain activity networks of Alzheimer's disease affected patients become more random and unstructured

The Gerontologist discusses perceptions of different groups about cognitive health

Study reveals that taxing job-based health benefits to affect low-income families more

Palliative care experts focus on comfort before death

Research attributes accumulation of belly fat to change in hormone balance during menopause transition

UCLA highlights the benefits of restful sleep for increased efficiency

Endologix publishes abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment trial results online

Shareholders of Medarex get more time to accept cash tender offer from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Medx Health Corp announces losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2009

Genetic engineering technique used to treat bowel disorders

10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair to focus on healthy cooking demonstrations

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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