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Doctor of Dental Medicine program to be launched in Utah

The University of Southern Nevada (USN), a private, non-profit institution of higher education, announced today plans to expand its College of Dental Medicine by starting a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program at the university’s campus located at 10920 South River Front Parkway in South Jordan, Utah. The university expects to admit its first class in fall 2011.

21 Oct 2009

Statewide Initiative to increase sudden cardiac arrest survival rates launched in Minnesota

Medtronic Foundation and Take Heart Minnesota™ today announced a comprehensive statewide initiative, the first in the nation, designed to increase sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) survival rates. SCA is a condition in which the heart abruptly stops without warning. More than 4,500 cases of SCA were reported in Minnesota in 2008, an average of 12.5 incidences per day.

21 Oct 2009

A Temple for peace and spiritual renewal in this stressful world

In today's challenging times, Ankhasha's Temple of the Western Gate is here to assist the people in their personal spiritual growth and development. Ankhasha Amenti has opened the Temple in response to requests from the community for a place of peace and spiritual renewal in this stressful world.

21 Oct 2009

2009 Connected Health Symposium highlights positive impact of digital health trends on patient care

Executives from the Verizon Connected Healthcare Solutions practice group will address the accelerated adoption of interoperability standards and how digital health trends can positively impact both patients and health care providers at the 2009 Connected Health Symposium on Wednesday (Oct. 21).

21 Oct 2009

Palmerolide A: Real hope for cancer treatment

A targeted chemotherapy for the treatment of skin cancer is one step closer, after a team of University of Alberta researchers successfully synthesized a natural substance that shows exceptional potential to specifically treat this often fatal disease.

21 Oct 2009

Interim study analysis comparing MENOPUR with rFSH in GnRH Antagonist IVF cycles

Ferring Pharmaceuticals presented an interim study analysis indicating that MENOPUR® (menotropins for injection, USP) is effective in in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles using a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. The results were presented in a poster at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) in Atlanta, October 17-21, 2009.

21 Oct 2009

Roche NimbleGen and High Throughput Genomics enter into a supply agreement

Roche NimbleGen and High Throughput Genomics, Inc. (HTG), provider of the quantitative Nuclease Protection Assay (qNPA), have entered into a supply agreement. Under the agreement, Roche NimbleGen will provide HTG with high density, multiplex DNA microarray slides for advanced gene expression analysis.

21 Oct 2009

U.S. Pharmacopeial fellowships awarded to 6 students

New research focused on the quality of key medicines and their use as well as increasingly popular botanicals is being sponsored by the U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention under its 2009� Fellowship Program.

21 Oct 2009

V8 100% vegetable juice aids in weight loss and lowers blood pressure

Decades of studies have documented the link between eating a diet rich in vegetables and multiple health benefits, yet nearly eight out of 10 people worldwide fall short of the daily recommendation.

21 Oct 2009

AlphaDetail adds two new features to its suite of tracking services

AlphaDetail, an innovator in pharmaceutical marketing research, is pleased to introduce two new features to its suite of tracking services: AlphaLink and AlphaMonitor.

21 Oct 2009

Dutch researcher sheds new light on coronaviruses

Using novel techniques, Dutch researcher Matthijs Raaben has cast new light on the replication of coronaviruses, a family of viruses including the cause of SARS. He has shown, using luminescent viruses, how coronaviruses use host cells and how we can use the intracellular processes to attack the virus.

21 Oct 2009

Massage Envy attempts to set a world record

On Sunday, October 25, Massage Envy will sponsor an event to earn the Guinness World Record for the most people being massaged simultaneously in one location.

21 Oct 2009

STR genotyping and p57 immunohistochemistry used to distinguish hydatidiform moles

Researchers from The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions have used short tandem repeat (STR) genotyping and p57 immunohistochemistry to distinguish hydatidiform moles.

21 Oct 2009

Controlled formation of patchy particles may serve as drug-delivery vehicles to combat disease

Physicists, chemists and engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have demonstrated a novel method for the controlled formation of patchy particles, using charged, self-assembling molecules that may one day serve as drug-delivery vehicles to combat disease and perhaps be used in small batteries that store and release charge.

21 Oct 2009

Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities frequently have multiple chronic conditions, says study

Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities frequently have multiple chronic conditions, and very high rates of psychiatric illness and cardiovascular disease, according to a study released today by the Center for Health Care Strategies.

21 Oct 2009

D2 Pharma Consulting develops "REMS Challenges and Real World Solutions" White Paper

D2 Pharma Consulting LLC (D2) is a best-in-class national consulting company that works with pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers on the implementation of REMS compliant distribution programs, in addition to other commercialization activities. D2 structures REMS distribution programs on behalf of their clients that leverage supply chain efficiencies while complying with FDA mandates.

21 Oct 2009

Broadlane's partnership with CTC helps to deliver 24% average savings to its clients

Broadlane has delivered an average savings of 24 percent to healthcare clients by partnering with Compression Therapy Concepts (CTC), a certified, small-business, woman-owned diversity supplier of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) prevention products. The relationship has also increased CTC’s market share within the Broadlane client base from less than 1 percent to approximately 60 percent.

21 Oct 2009

Book reviews applications of genetic research in the fields of exercise science and sports medicine

This publication reviews past, current and future applications of genetic research in the fields of exercise science and sports medicine. It highlights ethical concerns, potential clinical applications and exploitation of genetic information. The authors, an interdisciplinary group of experts comprising clinicians, exercise scientists, human geneticists and other biological scientists, present an integrated and holistic understanding of the field to the reader.

21 Oct 2009

Effect of work-related stress in older individuals

In the first comprehensive report into age related stress and health at work to be carried out in Britain researchers from the Institute of Work, Health and Organisations also found that the effects of stress in our working lives can stay with us well into retirement.

21 Oct 2009

Bond Laboratories announces revenue of $2.2 million for third-quarter

Bond Laboratories, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary beverage products and health supplements, today announced revenue of over $2.2 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, a 340% increase over revenue of approximately $500,000 for the comparable quarter in 2008.

21 Oct 2009

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Doctor of Dental Medicine program to be launched in Utah

Statewide Initiative to increase sudden cardiac arrest survival rates launched in Minnesota

A Temple for peace and spiritual renewal in this stressful world

2009 Connected Health Symposium highlights positive impact of digital health trends on patient care

Palmerolide A: Real hope for cancer treatment

Interim study analysis comparing MENOPUR with rFSH in GnRH Antagonist IVF cycles

Roche NimbleGen and High Throughput Genomics enter into a supply agreement

U.S. Pharmacopeial fellowships awarded to 6 students

V8 100% vegetable juice aids in weight loss and lowers blood pressure

AlphaDetail adds two new features to its suite of tracking services

Dutch researcher sheds new light on coronaviruses

Massage Envy attempts to set a world record

STR genotyping and p57 immunohistochemistry used to distinguish hydatidiform moles

Controlled formation of patchy particles may serve as drug-delivery vehicles to combat disease

Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities frequently have multiple chronic conditions, says study

D2 Pharma Consulting develops "REMS Challenges and Real World Solutions" White Paper

Broadlane's partnership with CTC helps to deliver 24% average savings to its clients

Book reviews applications of genetic research in the fields of exercise science and sports medicine

Effect of work-related stress in older individuals

Bond Laboratories announces revenue of $2.2 million for third-quarter

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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