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EPA's guide provides vital information on child’s exposure to pollutants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released a user-friendly document to help risk assessors understand how children are exposed to pollution.

28 Oct 2009

Medtronic announces the international launch of PoleStar N30 Surgical MRI system

This week at the annual Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced the Conformite Europeen (CE) mark and international launch of the PoleStar® N30 Surgical MRI system, the latest in neuro oncology surgical solutions.

28 Oct 2009

Research experts to discuss best practices for research and development investments

Research management experts from across federal science agencies will gather in Washington, D.C., Oct. 28-29, to discuss approaches for identifying research priorities, exploring research performance management, and assessing the impact of completed research.

28 Oct 2009

Researchers find link between foreskin and HIV infection

Randomized clinical trials conducted by researchers in Rakai, Uganda, have revealed a link between the size of foreskin surface area and the risk of male HIV acquisition.

28 Oct 2009

Addus HomeCare announces pricing of initial public offering; grants option to purchase additional 810,000 shares

Addus HomeCare Corporation announced today that it has priced the initial public offering of 5,400,000 shares of its common stock at $10.00 per share. Addus shares will begin trading on October 28, 2009 on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "ADUS".

28 Oct 2009

FDA issues clearance for Lumenis' PolyScope Flexible Endoscope

Lumenis Ltd., a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for surgical, aesthetic, and ophthalmic applications, announced that on September 30th, 2009 the FDA issued a 510K to Lumenis stating that the PolyScope Flexible Endoscope can now be sold in the United States.

From Lumenis Inc. 28 Oct 2009

Toxic chemicals in face paints can cause skin sensitization and contact dermatitis

Ghosts and goblins aren't the only spooky things lurking around this Halloween. A new report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reveals that popular children's face paints contain lead, a potent neurotoxin, as well as nickel, cobalt and chromium, which can cause lifelong skin sensitization and contact dermatitis.

28 Oct 2009

POZEN announces Phase I study results of PA65020

POZEN Inc. announced today the results of a Phase I study that showed a novel, investigational combination of enteric-coated aspirin (EC-ASA) and immediate-release omeprazole known as PA65020, is associated with a significantly decreased risk of GI mucosal damage compared to analgesic doses (650 mg twice daily) of over-the-counter enteric-coated aspirin (EC-ASA) in healthy adults treated for one month.

28 Oct 2009

WM Healthcare Solutions acquires Mountain High Medical Disposal Services

WM Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc., announced that it has acquired Mountain High Medical Disposal Services, Inc., a medical waste collection, transportation and processing company.

28 Oct 2009

Vegetable intake during pregnancy can protect unborn child against diabetes

New evidence is emerging for how important it is for pregnant women to eat good, nutritious food. Expecting mothers who eat vegetables every day seem to have children who are less likely to develop type 1 diabetes, is revealed in a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

28 Oct 2009

Barrett's esophagus patients are at no greater risk of dying from esophageal cancer

New Mayo Clinic research has found that survival rates of patients with Barrett's esophagus, which can be a precursor for esophageal cancer, are no different than the survival rates for the general population. These findings were presented today at the 2009 American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Meeting in San Diego.

28 Oct 2009

D3 FastPoint L-DFA Influenza A/ Influenza B Virus Identification Kit receives FDA clearance

Diagnostic Hybrids, a leading developer of in vitro diagnostic fluorescent staining kits and cell culture products, announces the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (510k) clearance of its D3 FastPointTM L-DFATM Influenza A/ Influenza B Virus Identification Kit, which allows for the identification of influenza A virus and influenza B virus from a patient’s specimen in under 30 minutes.

28 Oct 2009

New integrated technology system to be implemented in Jordan's healthcare system

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in a public demonstration today hosted by His Majesty King Abdullah II, provided a stunning look at the new integrated healthcare technology system being implemented for the people of Jordan in the coming year.

28 Oct 2009

Mirafit fbcx reduces human body absorption of consumed fat

A scientific study to be presented today at the annual meeting of The Obesity Society will confirm significant weight loss using the pill mirafit fbcx®. Dr. K-L Catherine Jen and Dr. Joseph Artiss, principals at ArtJen Complexus USA, LLC, will present these clinical study findings today, October 27, at The Obesity Society 2009 annual scientific meeting at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., The Obesity Society's 27th annual scientific meeting.

28 Oct 2009

Nasopharyngeal Flocked Swabs are recommended for H1N1 and influenza A testing

Preparing for this flu season, the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) PSAB Committee on Laboratory Practices has recently published a new interim algorithm providing guidance to clinical laboratories responsible for testing patients with respiratory illness for Influenza A, including H1N1.

28 Oct 2009

NCI funds pilot study to measure human proteins

An expert in cancer proteomics at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has received $4.8 million in federal stimulus funding from the National Cancer Institute to co-lead a pilot study to assess the feasibility and scalability of a project that aims to measure all of the proteins in the human body.

28 Oct 2009

Drug-cocktail approach offers hope in developing single agent to treat drug-resistant H1N1 swine flu

An experimental drug cocktail that includes three prescriptions now widely available offers the best hope in developing a single agent to treat drug-resistant H1N1 swine flu, says a virology researcher in the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

28 Oct 2009

Crushing virtual cigarettes reduces nicotine dependence

Smokers who crushed computer-simulated cigarettes as part of a psychosocial treatment program in a virtual reality environment had significantly reduced nicotine dependence and higher rates of tobacco abstinence than smokers participating in the same program who grasped a computer-simulated ball, according to a study described in the current issue of CyberPsychology and Behavior, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

28 Oct 2009

NovaDel and Mist Acquisition enter into licensing agreement to manufacture and commercialize NitroMist

NovaDel Pharma Inc., has entered into a licensing agreement with privately-held Mist Acquisition, LLC to manufacture and commercialize the NitroMist® lingual spray version of nitroglycerine, a widely-prescribed and leading short-acting nitrate for the treatment of angina pectoris.

28 Oct 2009

HHS funds projects to combat health care-associated infections

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the award of $17 million to fund projects to fight costly and dangerous health care-associated infections, or HAIs.

28 Oct 2009

Medical News

EPA's guide provides vital information on child’s exposure to pollutants

Medtronic announces the international launch of PoleStar N30 Surgical MRI system

Research experts to discuss best practices for research and development investments

Researchers find link between foreskin and HIV infection

Addus HomeCare announces pricing of initial public offering; grants option to purchase additional 810,000 shares

FDA issues clearance for Lumenis' PolyScope Flexible Endoscope

Toxic chemicals in face paints can cause skin sensitization and contact dermatitis

POZEN announces Phase I study results of PA65020

WM Healthcare Solutions acquires Mountain High Medical Disposal Services

Vegetable intake during pregnancy can protect unborn child against diabetes

Barrett's esophagus patients are at no greater risk of dying from esophageal cancer

D3 FastPoint L-DFA Influenza A/ Influenza B Virus Identification Kit receives FDA clearance

New integrated technology system to be implemented in Jordan's healthcare system

Mirafit fbcx reduces human body absorption of consumed fat

Nasopharyngeal Flocked Swabs are recommended for H1N1 and influenza A testing

NCI funds pilot study to measure human proteins

Drug-cocktail approach offers hope in developing single agent to treat drug-resistant H1N1 swine flu

Crushing virtual cigarettes reduces nicotine dependence

NovaDel and Mist Acquisition enter into licensing agreement to manufacture and commercialize NitroMist

HHS funds projects to combat health care-associated infections

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