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People with disabilities are an integral part of available labor force, says NCD

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this year's theme is Expectation + Opportunity = Full Participation. NCD embraces the Department of Labor's apt theme.

31 Oct 2009

Philadelphia coalition calls on U.S. Chamber President to end his campaign against health care reform

The President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was greeted in Philadelphia today by a coalition demanding that he end his campaign against health care and clean energy reform.

31 Oct 2009

RESPOND program to improve global perspective on emerging diseases

Experts from the University of Minnesota will soon be on the frontlines working to help developing countries better respond to emerging animal diseases that pose a threat to human health.

31 Oct 2009

Dr. Benjamin's confirmation as Surgeon General lauded by National Alliance For Hispanic Health

"The Senate has done the right thing for the nation's health in confirming Dr. Regina Benjamin as our nation's 18th U.S. Surgeon General," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group. "As a woman in the field of health I am proud that she will become the third woman to serve as Surgeon General of the United States. She is a true inspiration to girls considering health and science careers."

31 Oct 2009

FRC President comments on government funded abortions in the new Democratic health bill

Yesterday, Speaker Pelosi and the Democratic Leadership introduced a new version of the "Affordable Health Care for America Act" which provides federal funds for elective abortion, reauthorizes Indian Health Care without adding the Hyde Amendment, and mandates providing information about physician-assisted suicide in certain states.

31 Oct 2009

NCOA supports CLASS Act health reform proposal

At a briefing by the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations today in Washington, DC, James Firman, President of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), applauded the House for making the CLASS Act (Community Living Assistance Services and Supports) part of its Affordable Health Care for America Act and urged the Senate to include the CLASS Act and other important long-term care provisions in its final package as well.

31 Oct 2009

Performance-focused metrics supporting forward-looking decision making critical for drug companies

Top Performing Drug Developers Are Merging Operational And Strategic Objectives, According To Tufts Center For The Study Of Drug Development

31 Oct 2009

36-month demonstration program at UCSF reports an 87.7% reduction in medication errors

A 36-month demonstration program at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) reported this week an 87.7% reduction in medication administration errors – increasing medication administration accuracy to 98% at six Bay Area hospitals.

31 Oct 2009

Molecular imaging pinpoints inflammation in the brains of schizophrenics and migraine sufferers

Inflammatory response of brain cells-as indicated by a molecular imaging technique-could tell researchers more about why certain neurologic disorders, such as migraine headaches and psychosis in schizophrenic patients, occur and provide insight into how to best treat them, according to two studies published in the November issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

31 Oct 2009

AHF praises Obama for lifting travel ban on HIV-infected people

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today lauded President Barack Obama for lifting a 22 year-old ban prohibiting HIV-positive foreigners from traveling to the US. The US was one of only twelve countries with such a travel ban. Obama announced repeal of the ban after signing the legislation renewing the Ryan White CARE Act, the federal law that authorizes the primary source of funding for AIDS care and services nationwide.

31 Oct 2009

Total ankle arthroplasty can improve quality of life but impact sports may increase risk

Total ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement) significantly improves quality of life making a return to light recreational activity and non-impact sports possible, according to a recent study published in the October issue of Foot & Ankle International (FAI), the official scientific journal of The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS).

31 Oct 2009

Therap Services to host its 4th annual National Provider Administrator conference in Fishkill

Therap Services is hosting its 4th annual National Provider Administrator conference in Fishkill, NY February 2-4, 2010. Therap provides electronic documentation and communication services to providers of service to people with developmental disabilities.

31 Oct 2009

Scientists report a major step forward in the development of an effective therapy against Nipah virus

A collaborative research team from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), Australian Animal Health Laboratory and National Cancer Institute, a component of the National Institutes of Health, reports a major step forward in the development of an effective therapy against two deadly viruses, Nipah virus and the related Hendra virus.

31 Oct 2009

Dialysis patients at increased risk of infections during travel: Study

If you're sick, traveling to a foreign land may boost your spirits, but jeopardize your health, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, CA. The findings indicate that dialysis patients who travel on vacation risk infections, anemia, and other complications that can compromise their dialysis treatments.

31 Oct 2009

New report on the global addiction pharmacotherapeutic market

The world market for medicines that treat addiction disorders is currently valued at US$3.2bn is set to increase by 19% by 2016 to $3.8bn, forecasts a new market report from URCH Publishing.

31 Oct 2009

Shire announces Phase IIIb study results of Daytrana

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced findings at a major medical meeting from a Phase IIIb study of the tolerability and effectiveness of Daytrana® (methylphenidate transdermal system) in adolescents aged 13 to 17 years diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

31 Oct 2009

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People with disabilities are an integral part of available labor force, says NCD

Philadelphia coalition calls on U.S. Chamber President to end his campaign against health care reform

RESPOND program to improve global perspective on emerging diseases

Dr. Benjamin's confirmation as Surgeon General lauded by National Alliance For Hispanic Health

FRC President comments on government funded abortions in the new Democratic health bill

NCOA supports CLASS Act health reform proposal

Performance-focused metrics supporting forward-looking decision making critical for drug companies

36-month demonstration program at UCSF reports an 87.7% reduction in medication errors

Molecular imaging pinpoints inflammation in the brains of schizophrenics and migraine sufferers

AHF praises Obama for lifting travel ban on HIV-infected people

Total ankle arthroplasty can improve quality of life but impact sports may increase risk

Therap Services to host its 4th annual National Provider Administrator conference in Fishkill

Scientists report a major step forward in the development of an effective therapy against Nipah virus

Dialysis patients at increased risk of infections during travel: Study

New report on the global addiction pharmacotherapeutic market

Shire announces Phase IIIb study results of Daytrana

AltaMed Health Services opens its newest Adult Day Health Care center in Cypress

U.S. Senate's unanimous confirmation of Dr. Benjamin as Surgeon General commended

Initial review of the House bill reveals three key components critical to people living with mental illness

New study results of INTUNIV presented at a major psychiatric medical meeting

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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