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Cosmetic procedures for a competitive edge in the workplace

As the unemployment numbers heat up, so does the competition for available jobs. To get an edge, increasing numbers of job seekers are looking to cosmetic procedures to give them confidence and a competitive edge in the workplace. Indeed, a recent survey released by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) supports this.

22 Oct 2009

More infants are being immunized but funding gap leaves millions of children still at risk

Reversing a downward trend, immunization rates are now at their highest ever and vaccine development worldwide is booming, according to a new assessment released today by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and the World Bank.

22 Oct 2009

ACP disappointed by cloture vote on S. 1776; says repeal of SGR is necessary

The American College of Physicians, representing 129,000 internal medicine physicians and medical student members, is gravely disappointed by the failure of the "cloture" vote today in the U.S. Senate on S. 1776, the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009.

22 Oct 2009

The Melting Pot Restaurants' initiative for cancer research

The Melting Pot Restaurants join St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the sixth annual Thanks and Giving campaign from Oct. 31 – Dec. 5 to “give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not” by donating a portion of proceeds to cancer research.

22 Oct 2009

eHealthInsurance releases answers for FAQs on swine flu and their health insurance

eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH) today released a list of answers to questions frequently asked from people concerned about the H1N1 virus (also called swine flu) and their health insurance, who have called into its Customer Care Center, which includes a call center staffed with licensed insurance agents. Getting answers to these questions is particularly important for high-risk individuals: pregnant women, children and seniors.

22 Oct 2009

Pharmos announces results of its Phase 2b Dextofisopam trial

Pharmos Corporation (Pink Sheets: PARS); on September 14, 2009, Pharmos announced the results of its Phase 2b Dextofisopam trial for the treatment of diarrhea predominant and alternating diarrhea and constipation irritable bowel syndrome.

22 Oct 2009

Medicare Fraud Strike Force in Houston files charges against six individuals for false and fraudulent claims

Medicare fraud charges have been filed against six individuals in the continuing operation of the Medicare Fraud Strike Force in Houston, Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Tim Johnson and Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), announced today.

22 Oct 2009

House leaders commit to permanent reform in the Medicare physician payment formula

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and the chairs of the three committees leading the health reform effort, Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Rep. Charles B. Rangel, Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means, and Rep. George Miller, Chair of the Committee on Education and Labor, reaffirmed their commitment today to permanent reform of the Medicare physician payment formula (the "sustainable growth rate" or SGR formula).

22 Oct 2009

Peripheral arterial disease linked to lifestyle changes

Modifying the risk of peripheral arterial disease (or PAD)-with healthy lifestyle changes-remains vital to one's health, note researchers in a recent issue of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. And while PAD can progress and worsen over time, there is not enough evidence yet to advocate minimally invasive treatment in patients who have had a narrowing or blockage of a leg artery but showing no signs or symptoms of the disease, say Irish researchers in a retrospective study of more than 900 individuals.

22 Oct 2009

TSN and EAP team up for P.O.W.E.R. Initiative

Treatment Solutions Network (TSN) and Capital Employee Assistance Program (EAP) proudly announce their collective commitment to the TSN P.O.W.E.R. Initiative and the ultimate care and protection it will provide for Public Safety Officers everywhere.

22 Oct 2009

“Sid the Science Kid” show to explain the science behind flu vaccinations

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Lisa Henson, CEO of the Jim Henson Company, will join Washington-area school children for a screening of the new “Sid the Science Kid” special episode on the flu at the U.S. Department of Education Auditorium.

22 Oct 2009

Highlights of Cell Therapeutics' pixantrone study to be presented at the Lymphoma and Myeloma Conference

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. announced that Dr. Richard Van der Jagt of the Ottawa General Hospital will present at the Lymphoma and Myeloma 2009 Conference in New York an overview of CTI's pixantrone phase II and phase III clinical studies that demonstrated high rates of complete remission (CR) in relapsed/refractory aggressive and indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients.

22 Oct 2009

Short-listed companies to submit proposals for chronic disease management system

eHealth Ontario and Infrastructure Ontario today announced the three companies short-listed to submit proposals for a chronic disease management system that will be used initially to establish a Diabetes Registry for Ontarians and an eHealth Portal framework.

22 Oct 2009

San Francisco merchants' initiative for breast cancer research and awareness

Today, the San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen For The Cure announced the launch of the 2009 Shop For The Cure® program, a night of shopping and cocktails hosted by Union Square's finest stores.

22 Oct 2009

Biocare Medical on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation

Inc. magazine has ranked Biocare Medical No. 2984 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. The company's sales growth was 93.1% from 2005-2008.

22 Oct 2009

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices supports the permissive use of GARDASIL

Merck & Co., Inc. announced today that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) supports the permissive use of GARDASIL® [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant] for boys and young men ages 9 to 26, which means that GARDASIL may be given to males ages 9 to 26 to reduce the likelihood of acquiring genital warts at the discretion of the patient's health care provider.

22 Oct 2009

Siemens recognized as one of the top 100 employers in Canada

Siemens Canada Limited made the list as part of the 2010 winners of the Canada's Top 100 Employers competition.

22 Oct 2009

Drug expert to discuss recent policy shift in medical marijuana at 2009 Symposium

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy(R) (NABP(R)) welcomes Office of National Drug Control Policy drug policy expert Kevin Sebat to speak at its 2009 Symposium. On December 3, 2009, Sebat will discuss the current federal laws regarding marijuana as well as the recent policy shift regarding prosecution of medical marijuana cases in states that have legalized the practice.

22 Oct 2009

Unilife Medical Solutions to market its products at pharmaceutical industry event

Unilife Medical Solutions Limited today announced it will be exhibiting at two upcoming pharmaceutical trade shows and conferences.

22 Oct 2009

Eat healthy food to keep bacteria in the gut healthy

Healthy eating, not supplements, is the best way to keep the good bacteria in your gut healthy, says a dietitian and researcher.

22 Oct 2009

Medical News

Cosmetic procedures for a competitive edge in the workplace

More infants are being immunized but funding gap leaves millions of children still at risk

ACP disappointed by cloture vote on S. 1776; says repeal of SGR is necessary

The Melting Pot Restaurants' initiative for cancer research

eHealthInsurance releases answers for FAQs on swine flu and their health insurance

Pharmos announces results of its Phase 2b Dextofisopam trial

Medicare Fraud Strike Force in Houston files charges against six individuals for false and fraudulent claims

House leaders commit to permanent reform in the Medicare physician payment formula

Peripheral arterial disease linked to lifestyle changes

TSN and EAP team up for P.O.W.E.R. Initiative

“Sid the Science Kid” show to explain the science behind flu vaccinations

Highlights of Cell Therapeutics' pixantrone study to be presented at the Lymphoma and Myeloma Conference

Short-listed companies to submit proposals for chronic disease management system

San Francisco merchants' initiative for breast cancer research and awareness

Biocare Medical on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices supports the permissive use of GARDASIL

Siemens recognized as one of the top 100 employers in Canada

Drug expert to discuss recent policy shift in medical marijuana at 2009 Symposium

Unilife Medical Solutions to market its products at pharmaceutical industry event

Eat healthy food to keep bacteria in the gut healthy

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