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FDA: Manufacturers to include warning of promethazine hydrochloride injection on labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is telling manufacturers of the drug promethazine to include a boxed warning regarding the injectable form of the drug.

17 Sep 2009

Canada's health care associations urge health ministers to tackle pressing issues at the ministers' annual meeting

Canada's leading health care associations are calling on federal and provincial/territorial health ministers to tackle a number of pressing issues at the ministers' annual meeting, taking place in Winnipeg September 17.

17 Sep 2009

LAB Research signs exclusive agreement to extend Korean market

LAB Research Inc. ("LAB", "LAB Research" or the "Company"), (TSX: LRI), a Canadian-based global non-clinical contract research organization, today announced that it has extended its Korean market coverage through a new exclusive agency agreement with Safe Chemicals Co., LTD., a South Korea based consulting company ("Safe Chemicals").

17 Sep 2009

Study to determine the outcomes and complications of ERCP in a community practice to appear in GIE journal

A new study from researchers in Minnesota found that endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) performed in a community hospital setting results in complication rates that compare favorably with those of academic centers while achieving technical success at or above the performance levels recommended by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)/American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Task Force.

17 Sep 2009

Schiff Nutrition International reports first-quarter fiscal 2010 results

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., (NYSE:WNI), today announced results for the fiscal 2010 first quarter.

17 Sep 2009

Study: HBV genotype is not linked to hepatocellular carcinoma

Previous studies revealed that HBV genotypes as well as mutations in the core promoter, precore or HBx gene have been shown to have an association with the clinical outcome of liver disease, however, this is still controversial. It is likely that this depends on the HBV genotype distribution in certain region.

17 Sep 2009

New CLF survey on the unawareness of Canadians in contracting food-related illnesses

A new survey from the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) reveals more than half of Canadians over the age of 25 (57 per cent) are concerned about contracting food-related illnesses like hepatitis A, but many are unaware that their everyday food preparation and consumption habits may put them at risk for this liver disease

17 Sep 2009

First Edition: September 17, 2009

Today's headlines focus on two clear story lines: First, the long-awaited and much-anticipated Baucus health overhaul measure was unveiled yesterday; second, it's reception was only lukewarm.

17 Sep 2009

Congresswoman Eshoo honored with The Science Coalition's Champion of Science Award

The Science Coalition today gave Congresswoman Anna Eshoo its "Champion of Science" award in recognition of her strong commitment and continued advocacy for basic research funding. "Representing much of Silicon Valley and several research institutions, Congresswoman Eshoo understands the significant role basic research plays both in advancing our knowledge in critical areas like health care and energy and in driving our economy," said Dr. Philip Pizzo, Dean, Stanford School of Medicine.

17 Sep 2009

Educational initiative proves successful in identifying and diagnosing fibromyalgia

According to The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Fibromyalgia Circle of Care Initiative has achieved dramatic success in heightening awareness, diagnosis and best practice treatment of fibromyalgia – a complex and chronic pain disorder that plagues an estimated 10 million Americans.

17 Sep 2009

UPV provides new model to recognize postnatal depression

Worldwide, 13% of women who give birth suffer from postnatal depression, which causes a significant deterioration in a mother's quality of life and her ability to care for her baby. Now, Spanish researchers have developed a model to diagnose this illness with a predictive power of 80% - the best result to date for this kind of depression.

17 Sep 2009

Medical conference to discuss the current and future use of CT and MRI in autopsy practice

A leading forensic pathologist from the University of Leicester is among the keynote speakers at a unique medical conference in the city examining The Use of CT and MRI in Autopsy Practice.

17 Sep 2009

Cancer patients struggles with huge drug costs

Canada's patchwork system of drug coverage is leading to financial hardship for many cancer patients, says a Canadian Cancer Society report released today.

17 Sep 2009

Deterioration in brain function following breast cancer therapy affects quality of life: Study

One of the most problematic side effects of cancer treatment, chemobrain - a range of symptoms including memory loss, inability to concentrate, difficulty thinking and other subtle cognitive changes following chemotherapy - seriously diminishes women's quality of life and daily functioning.

17 Sep 2009

Hypatia Research on the benefits of electronic health records systems

Hypatia Research, LLC today released a report entitled "What Healthcare CIOs Need to Know About ARRA & EHR: Healthcare Technology Solutions & Service Providers" outlining current developments, major adoption challenges, business case justification and an assessment of more than 30 EHR vendors that meet government standards for certification and funding programs.

17 Sep 2009

New CCHI for quality medical care

A solution to help healthcare practitioners and limited English proficient (LEP) speaking patients focus directly on quality healthcare rather than an inability to communicate with each other is now at hand. A new organization is now working to assure competency in language interactions in healthcare settings -- the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).

17 Sep 2009

CI Index of ten leading cancer immunotherapy stocks increase by 58% in two months

The Cancer Immunotherapy Index of ten leading cancer immunotherapy stocks has increased 58% in its first two months of reporting. CI Index gain was paced by the 233% share price improvement of ImmunoCellular Theraputics, Inc. (IMUC.OB) under the leadership of CEO Manish Singh, Ph. D.

17 Sep 2009

Results from Phase IIb clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of GSK1838262/XP13512 announced

GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK) and XenoPort, Inc. (Nasdaq:XNPT) today announced top-line results from a Phase IIb clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of GSK1838262/XP13512 (gabapentin enacarbil) for neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) in adults.

17 Sep 2009

DDI Predict 2009 edition assessing the risk of potential drug-drug interactions released

Aureus Pharma, a leading provider of knowledge management solutions to accelerate discovery in the life sciences industry, announces today the release of the 2009 Edition of DDI Predict. This innovative software application adds a number of enhancements to assess the risk of potential drug-drug interactions including those involving multiple enzymatic pathways.

17 Sep 2009

ONA voices grave concern with quality of resident care as Community Nursing Home lays off staff

The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is gravely concerned with the future quality of resident care at Community Nursing Home Port Perry as staff is being dramatically cut.

17 Sep 2009

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FDA: Manufacturers to include warning of promethazine hydrochloride injection on labels

Canada's health care associations urge health ministers to tackle pressing issues at the ministers' annual meeting

LAB Research signs exclusive agreement to extend Korean market

Study to determine the outcomes and complications of ERCP in a community practice to appear in GIE journal

Schiff Nutrition International reports first-quarter fiscal 2010 results

Study: HBV genotype is not linked to hepatocellular carcinoma

New CLF survey on the unawareness of Canadians in contracting food-related illnesses

First Edition: September 17, 2009

Congresswoman Eshoo honored with The Science Coalition's Champion of Science Award

Educational initiative proves successful in identifying and diagnosing fibromyalgia

UPV provides new model to recognize postnatal depression

Medical conference to discuss the current and future use of CT and MRI in autopsy practice

Cancer patients struggles with huge drug costs

Deterioration in brain function following breast cancer therapy affects quality of life: Study

Hypatia Research on the benefits of electronic health records systems

New CCHI for quality medical care

CI Index of ten leading cancer immunotherapy stocks increase by 58% in two months

Results from Phase IIb clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of GSK1838262/XP13512 announced

DDI Predict 2009 edition assessing the risk of potential drug-drug interactions released

ONA voices grave concern with quality of resident care as Community Nursing Home lays off staff

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