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IVT to demonstrate its new mobile health system at CES 2010 in Las Vegas and GSMA Mobile Asia Congress

IVT Corporation announced today that it will demonstrate its new mobile health system at GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Hong Kong on Nov. 18-19, at Booth F08, and CES 2010 in Las Vegas. This system allows medical monitoring from home, reducing risk of diseases and assisting with emergency rescue.

13 Nov 2009

E Cigarettes National upgrades its website

E Cigarettes National, one of the top U.S. suppliers and retailers for e cigarette products has announced the upgrade of its already wildly popular site. The upgrade was stated as an attempt to increase the ease of use so that its visitors could find everything they need and make the checkout process seamless and simple.

13 Nov 2009

Millar Instruments and Harvard Apparatus announce a new distribution partnership

Millar Instruments, Inc. developer and manufacturer of Mikro-Tip® pressure transducer catheters and pressure-volume (P-V) systems and Harvard Apparatus, manufacturer of specialty life science equipment, today announced a new distribution partnership.

13 Nov 2009

Canadians to celebrate World Diabetes Day in recognition of people who live with diabetes

In recognition of the ongoing commitment by millions of Canadians who build awareness of, and live with diabetes, World Diabetes Day will be celebrated on November 14. An official United Nation's World Health Day, World Diabetes Day marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who, along with Dr. Charles Best, co-discovered insulin in 1921.

13 Nov 2009

Emergent BioSolutions acquires 55,000 square foot manufacturing facility from MdBio Foundation

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a 55,000 square foot manufacturing facility from MdBio Foundation and the land on which the facility stands from the City of Baltimore for a total purchase price of $8.2 million. The facility, located within the City of Baltimore, Maryland, previously operated as a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed facility used by an experienced contract manufacturing organization (CMO) to produce a number of FDA approved products.

13 Nov 2009

Warner Chilcott to offer 20,000,000 shares in secondary offering

Warner Chilcott plc today announced a 20,000,000 share secondary offering of its ordinary shares by certain selling shareholders. The selling shareholders include funds affiliated with Bain Capital Partners, DLJ Merchant Banking, J.P. Morgan Partners (advised by CCMP Capital) and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P., certain other institutional investors and members of the Company's senior management. The offering is being conducted as a public offering pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares but will pay the expenses of the offering.

13 Nov 2009

Third quarter 2009 financial results announced by Soligenix

Soligenix, Inc., (Soligenix or the Company) (OTC Bulletin Board: SNGX), formerly known as DOR BioPharma, Inc., a late-stage biotechnology company, announced today its financial results for the third quarter of 2009.

13 Nov 2009

Amorfix Life Sciences reports operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2009

Amorfix Life Sciences, a company focused on misfolded protein diseases, today reported its second quarter operating results and provided an update on the Company's diagnostic and therapeutic programs.

13 Nov 2009

First Edition: November 13, 2009

On this Friday the 13th, the headlines offer an array of health policy views -- from the possibility of including a Medicare payroll tax in health reform legislation to continuing analysis of the overhaul's winners and losers as well as the CDC's new estimate of the far-reach of the swine flu.

13 Nov 2009

NCLEX-RN Test Plan: A guide for registered nurses

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) has published the "2010 NCLEX-RN® Detailed Test Plan" and has posted it to its Web site at https://www.ncsbn.org/1287.htm.

13 Nov 2009

DSALA "15th Annual Buddy Walk" to raise awareness about Down syndrome

15th Annual Buddy Walk and Festival for the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles. Buddy Walks are a national event of the National Down Syndrome Society held across the United States each fall to bring awareness and support to individuals born with Down syndrome and their families.

13 Nov 2009

Deadline for the submission of application for third funding cycle announced

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) Center for Regulatory Excellence Grant Program announces a deadline of March 1, 2010, for application submissions for its third funding cycle.

13 Nov 2009

Ascom Wireless Solutions to showcase its IP-based nurse call system at the Medica 2009

Ascom Wireless Solutions, the leading provider of wireless on-site communications, supplies its customers with advanced telecommunications systems, purpose-built handsets, wireless voice- and message transmission systems, customised alarm and positioning applications for the healthcare market.

13 Nov 2009

ProUroCare Medical announces the completion of its tender offer to holders of outstanding warrants

ProUroCare Medical Inc. today announced the successful completion of its tender offer to holders of certain outstanding warrants, resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $1.6 million.

13 Nov 2009

Improved method of chest closure may set new standard of care for open-heart surgery

An innovative method is being used to repair the breastbone after it is intentionally broken to provide access to the heart during open-heart surgery. The technique uses a state-of-the-art adhesive that rapidly bonds to bone and accelerates the recovery process.

13 Nov 2009

Diabetic retinopathy on the rise; dilated eye exam can help prevent vision loss

The incidence of diabetes continues to increase, particularly among adolescents and young adults. The CDC projects the number of diabetic retinopathy cases will double by 2050. On World Diabetes Day, November 14, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy), through its EyeSmart™ campaign, is reminding the public that an annual dilated eye exam can help prevent vision loss in people with diabetes.

13 Nov 2009

Easy and affordable genetic test from Pathway Genomics

Pathway Genomics™ (www.PATHWAY.com), a privately held, venture-backed company, today announced an exclusive agreement to partner with OptumHealthSM Allies and offer the organization’s 15 million members a 20% discount on Pathway’s Health and Ancestry genetic test.

13 Nov 2009

Does prolonged exposure to paternal antigens protect against pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Faculty of 1000 reviewers examine a study from New Zealand on whether prolonged exposure to the father's semen protects new mothers against pre-eclampsia and having an undersized baby.

13 Nov 2009

First-ever expedition to examine the accumulation of plastic marine debris in the North Atlantic Ocean

Sea Education Association (SEA) is preparing to conduct the first-ever research expedition dedicated solely to examining the accumulation of plastic marine debris in the North Atlantic Ocean.

13 Nov 2009

CNS Pharmaceuticals' common shares sponsored by 886 AG on the electronic trading platform Xetra

CNS PHARMACEUTICALS AG, (C35.F) a developer and marketer of patented natural nutraceutical products is pleased to announce that the Company’s common shares is sponsored by the German Securities Trading Bank 886 AG Wertpapier Handelsbank on the electronic trading platform Xetra.

13 Nov 2009

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IVT to demonstrate its new mobile health system at CES 2010 in Las Vegas and GSMA Mobile Asia Congress

E Cigarettes National upgrades its website

Millar Instruments and Harvard Apparatus announce a new distribution partnership

Canadians to celebrate World Diabetes Day in recognition of people who live with diabetes

Emergent BioSolutions acquires 55,000 square foot manufacturing facility from MdBio Foundation

Warner Chilcott to offer 20,000,000 shares in secondary offering

Third quarter 2009 financial results announced by Soligenix

Amorfix Life Sciences reports operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2009

First Edition: November 13, 2009

NCLEX-RN Test Plan: A guide for registered nurses

DSALA "15th Annual Buddy Walk" to raise awareness about Down syndrome

Deadline for the submission of application for third funding cycle announced

Ascom Wireless Solutions to showcase its IP-based nurse call system at the Medica 2009

ProUroCare Medical announces the completion of its tender offer to holders of outstanding warrants

Improved method of chest closure may set new standard of care for open-heart surgery

Diabetic retinopathy on the rise; dilated eye exam can help prevent vision loss

Easy and affordable genetic test from Pathway Genomics

Does prolonged exposure to paternal antigens protect against pregnancy-induced hypertension?

First-ever expedition to examine the accumulation of plastic marine debris in the North Atlantic Ocean

CNS Pharmaceuticals' common shares sponsored by 886 AG on the electronic trading platform Xetra

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