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Study shows herbal medicine is effective for treating acute rhinosinusitis

Rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory process involving one or more of the paranasal sinuses that typically follows a viral upper respiratory tract infection (RTI). The term ‘acute rhinosinusitis’ is used instead of ‘acute sinusitis’ because it is the currently internationally accepted terminology.

4 Dec 2009

Internap Network Services completes SAS 70 Type II audit for its company-controlled data centers

Internap Network Services Corporation, a global provider of end-to-end Internet business solutions, today announced it has successfully completed the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70) Type II audit for its company-controlled data centers. This activity is part of a continued commitment by Internap to provide advanced services to IT professionals interested in facilities that have demonstrated capabilities against the highest standards for service delivery.

4 Dec 2009

Oncologists optimistic about the potential of clinical trials for personalized medicine

According to a national poll of oncologists and clinical research professionals, there is a high level of optimism about the potential of clinical trials for personalized medicine. While oncologists view cost as a barrier to treatment and research, they think policy initiatives are opportunities to effectively promote personalized medicine.

4 Dec 2009

Severity of injury has the most effect on workers' compensation

The severity of injury and level of impairment -- not the workers' legal fees -- have the most effect on payout for workers' compensation claims among Illinois construction workers, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health have found.

4 Dec 2009

Healthcare professionals from Kaiser Permanente facilities to leave SEIU and join NUHW

More than 2,300 healthcare professionals at dozens of Kaiser Permanente facilities across Southern California will soon vote on leaving the SEIU to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW).

4 Dec 2009

New Jersey hospitals fight to recover from economic downturn

The recession has dealt a significant blow to New Jersey hospitals, with a new report showing that the statewide 2008 hospital operating margin reached just 0.2 percent, the lowest point since 1999.

4 Dec 2009

New smokers more likely to use menthol cigarettes

Menthol cigarette use is higher among persons who started smoking in the past year (44.6 percent) than among longer-term smokers (31.8 percent) according to a new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

4 Dec 2009

Long term care insurance and the home care option make it easier for Austin couple

After 40 years of exploring the world together, John Austin and his wife, Betty, now have different adventures. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's five years ago, "Betty has become my whole world," Mr. Austin says.

4 Dec 2009

Muscle Flex gets ready for National commercial release of its Beagle StepFit Pedometer

Muscle Flex Inc. announced today that it is ready to go for a Monday, December 7 National commercial release for its Beagle StepFit Pedometer.

4 Dec 2009

Biogen Idec increases its offer to $17.50 for purchase of Facet Biotech shares

Biogen Idec Inc. today announced that it has increased its offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Facet Biotech Corporation to $17.50 per share in cash, representing an increase of $3.00 per share, or 21%, over its previous offer.

4 Dec 2009

Reproductive Health Matters' November issue focuses on criminalisation

Elsevier announced today the publication of the November issue of Reproductive Health Matters. Articles in the issue look at criminalisation in relation to a range of global issues: rape and sexual violence; female genital mutilation; selling and buying sex; provision and use of modern contraception and induced abortion; homosexuality, and HIV transmission.

4 Dec 2009

FDA clears TSO3's STERIZONE 125L Sterilizer for expanded use

TSO3 Inc., an innovator in low temperature sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings through the use of ozone, today announced that the Company has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration to expand the intended use claims for its TSO3 STERIZONE(R) 125L Sterilizer.

4 Dec 2009

New study shows seasonal flu vaccine awareness is high among Hispanics, but vaccination rates are lower

Although there is high awareness of the need for seasonal influenza vaccines, a new study of Hispanics in one California county shows low rates of actual vaccination, especially among men.

4 Dec 2009

New Center for Digestive Care to care for all aspects of digestive disease

The Center for Digestive Care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center has been established with a mission to provide high-quality patient care, research and education for all aspects of digestive disease.

4 Dec 2009

Study reveals that majority of all vaccine preventable deaths occur in those 65 and older

Ninety percent of all vaccine preventable deaths occur in those 65 and older, including residents in nursing homes, according to highlighted studies in the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority's 2009 December Patient Safety Advisory.

4 Dec 2009

CBO analysis understates key factors contributing to increased premiums

A new actuarial analysis by Oliver Wyman, Inc. finds that average annual medical claims in the new individual market will be 54 percent higher than they are today five years after implementation of healthcare reform under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), excluding the impact of medical inflation.

4 Dec 2009

AMHN to expand network operations and relocate its offices to Burbank

AMHN, Inc. (the "Company"), parent company of America's Minority Health Network, Inc. ("America's Minority Health Network"), announced today its plan to expand network operations and relocate its offices to Burbank.

4 Dec 2009

Study examines trends in long-term health care and utilization of associated support services

American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance and Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of home care for people of all ages, teamed up to conduct a study examining trends in long-term health care and the utilization of associated support services.

4 Dec 2009

International Brotherhood of Teamsters loses court injunction against American Red Cross

The American Red Cross won a court injunction today against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 929 after its members illegally blocked vehicles from leaving the facility, interfering with blood shipments to local hospitals.

4 Dec 2009

Humans and mice have critical differences in gene responsible for DMD

Humans and mice have previously unknown and potentially critical differences in one of the genes responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Biology have found that two major features of a key DMD gene are present in most mammals, including humans, but are specifically absent in mice and rats, calling into question the use of the mouse as the principal model animal for studying DMD.

4 Dec 2009

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Study shows herbal medicine is effective for treating acute rhinosinusitis

Internap Network Services completes SAS 70 Type II audit for its company-controlled data centers

Oncologists optimistic about the potential of clinical trials for personalized medicine

Severity of injury has the most effect on workers' compensation

Healthcare professionals from Kaiser Permanente facilities to leave SEIU and join NUHW

New Jersey hospitals fight to recover from economic downturn

New smokers more likely to use menthol cigarettes

Long term care insurance and the home care option make it easier for Austin couple

Muscle Flex gets ready for National commercial release of its Beagle StepFit Pedometer

Biogen Idec increases its offer to $17.50 for purchase of Facet Biotech shares

Reproductive Health Matters' November issue focuses on criminalisation

FDA clears TSO3's STERIZONE 125L Sterilizer for expanded use

New study shows seasonal flu vaccine awareness is high among Hispanics, but vaccination rates are lower

New Center for Digestive Care to care for all aspects of digestive disease

Study reveals that majority of all vaccine preventable deaths occur in those 65 and older

CBO analysis understates key factors contributing to increased premiums

AMHN to expand network operations and relocate its offices to Burbank

Study examines trends in long-term health care and utilization of associated support services

International Brotherhood of Teamsters loses court injunction against American Red Cross

Humans and mice have critical differences in gene responsible for DMD

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

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