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Early drinkers more susceptible to alcoholism

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21 Sep 2009

Young drinkers to be more susceptible to alcohol dependence

The age at which a person takes a first drink may influence genes linked to alcoholism, making the youngest drinkers the most susceptible to severe problems.

21 Sep 2009

Maximum Weight Limit is the new measure to calculate healthy weight

So, using SAS software and statistical procedures, he discovered a much simpler way of calculating a Maximum Weight Limit, which closely corresponds to weight recommendations listed on BMI charts. But, you don't need to calculate or know your BMI, nor do you need a chart or online calculator to figure out your Maximum Weight Limit. Fernandez will present his Maximum Weight Limit calculation at the Nevada Public Health Association Conference, 1:30 p.m., Sept. 22 at the University of Nevada, Reno's Joe Crowley Student Union, Room 423.

21 Sep 2009

Conference to focus on the impact of healthcare proposals on diagnostic testing

Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE:ENZ) announced today that Kevin Krenitsky, MD, President of Enzo Clinical Labs, will present at the 27th Annual Lab Institute ’09, sponsored by Washington G2 Reports, on September 23, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.

19 Sep 2009

Strategies to adopt for conducting clinical trials in emerging regions

PHT Corporation and Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIOX) are sponsoring a webinar to reveal the crucial elements required to avoid operational complexities and financial risk when conducting clinical trials in emerging countries

19 Sep 2009

Higher drinking age can cut back the intensity of alcohol use

A new study finds that adults who legally were able to purchase alcohol before the age of 21 in their states are more likely than others are to be alcoholics or addicted to drugs.

19 Sep 2009

Speech on health care opportunities

The Unrealized Opportunity in Health Care,” a speech by Harvard Professor David Cutler. He was senior health care advisor to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and a member of President Clinton’s Council of Economic Advisers.

19 Sep 2009

Panel discussion on best practices for funding new mobile infrastructure

InfoLogix, Inc., a leading technology provider of enterprise mobility solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries, announced today that it will present at a panel discussion as part of Mobile Monday Mid-Atlantic, Monday September 21, 2009 at 5:30 PM, at the Union League in Philadelphia.

19 Sep 2009

Early learning experts join forces to endorse blueprint for education reform

The province's leading early learning experts and champions of publicly funded education are joining forces to endorse the Blueprint for education reform proposed by the Premier's Early Learning Advisor.

19 Sep 2009

H1N1 infected people continue to shed live virus days after the symptoms

ABC News and other outlets are reporting that two studies released on Tuesday suggest that people infected with the H1N1 virus continue to shed virus after the point where current recommendations say they can resume their normal activities.

19 Sep 2009

Reality television series helps to increase AQUAGOLD International's brand awareness

AQUAGOLD International (PINKSHEETS: AQUI), a global distributor of premier Canadian spring water products, announced today that the company's CEO, Domingo M. Silvas III, is traveling to China to meet with Marco Hassoun and York Tang, two of the original founders of AQUAGOLD. Messrs. Hassoun and Tang currently oversee the company's operations in China.

19 Sep 2009

CEO of pSivida to discuss new technologies in retinal drug delivery at the San Diego Ophthalmic summit

pSivida Corp, (NASDAQ:PSDV)(ASX:PSD)(FF:PSI), a leading drug delivery company, today announced that Dr. Paul Ashton, CEO, will lead a discussion on New Technologies in Retinal Drug Delivery at the 5th Annual Ophthalmic Drug Development and Delivery Summit to be held September 21-22, 2009 in San Diego.

19 Sep 2009

Live webcast of Vertex's presentations at UBS Global Life Sciences Conference

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today announced that it will webcast its presentations at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. EDT and at the JMP Securities Healthcare Conference on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

19 Sep 2009

Maturity dates of Sonomax holders' notes extended

Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. is very pleased to announce that the holders of 17 of the Company's 19 outstanding convertible promissory notes have agreed in writing to extend, in effect, the maturity date of their notes, which came due in April 2009.

19 Sep 2009

PCMA statements on mail-service pharmacies

The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement on a consumer “poll” on mail-service pharmacies released today by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).

19 Sep 2009

CEO of New Mexico Software provides update on its business activities

New Mexico Software, Inc. (OTCBB: NMXC), a leading services provider of next-generation business and medical services, issued this letter today to shareholders and stakeholders of New Mexico Software to provide an update on significant business activities at the Company:

19 Sep 2009

KCI to conduct discussion on limb surgeries and amputations

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) will sponsor a CME-accredited panel discussion, “The Role of NPWT in the Team Approach to Limb Salvage: Case Studies,” at the 3rd Annual Georgetown Diabetic Limb Salvage conference September 24-26.

19 Sep 2009

Health experts to discuss innovative breakthroughs to solve health issues in poor communities

New ideas, systems and technologies are emerging to solve numerous health challenges facing the world’s poorest communities. Some of the foremost experts on global health will discuss these and the prospects for health breakthroughs in the developing world at a media briefing at the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Symposium at 2:30 pm on Monday, September 21.

19 Sep 2009

Health Discovery Corporation appoints new COO

Health Discovery Corporation, a personalized medicine company specializing in molecular diagnostics including gene-based testing, as well as computer assisted diagnostics in digital pathology and radiology, announced that former Deputy FDA Commissioner John A. Norris has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Company.

19 Sep 2009

Nasdaq issues noncompliance letter regarding bid price to La Jolla Pharmaceutical

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company (Nasdaq: LJPC) announced today that it has received a notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market indicating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Rule”) because, for the last 30 consecutive days, the bid price for the Company’s common stock has closed below the minimum level of $1.00 per share.

19 Sep 2009